A/N: Hey everyone! So this is it! This is the chapter most of you are waiting for! This chapter features the entire Rating Game. As of now, this is the longest chapter I have ever written with more than 7000 words. Anyway, I hope everyone will like it like I do. So sit back and enjoy, this is chapter 11 of 'Next Generation: The Beginning'. Hope you will all like it!
Chapter 11: The Fight
"Only an hour left until the game starts." Issei said as he picked up the digital clock in his room. As he kept himself focus, he remembered what Rias told to him and his colleagues
"It doesn't matter if our opponent is Riser Phenex. We will show everyone just how strong the Gremory clan is. And we'll show them big time." Issei remembered what Rias told her slaves
"I trained as hard as I could. There's no way I'll let them win." Issei said to himself as he heard a knock in his door
"Issei-san? May I please enter?" Asia requested
"Go ahead." Issei said and Asia entered his room. He noticed that Asia is wearing her nun clothes and asked her about it
"I thought maybe I should come dressed as a nun, but the President said I should come dressed in my favourite clothes." she explained
"I think you really do look best that way, Asia." Issei complimented her
"Um, may I stay near you right now?" she asked
"Yeah, I don't mind." he replied and Asia sat beside him and embraced his arm
"A scary fight is about to begin." Asia said
"Yeah…" he replied
"But if you're with me, I'll be okay. From now on, can I stay with you?" she asked
"Yeah, we'll always be together." he said and the clock in his table alarmed and said…
'It's time! Are you ready?!' the clock said
"Let's go, Asia." Issei said and the two of them went to the clubroom to meet their colleagues
(At the clubroom)
The room was filled with silence. Yuuto prepared the sword he will use in the big fight. Koneko wore her fighting gloves. Rias and Akeno silently drank their tea
"Everyone sure is really calm." Issei thought and the doors of the room opened and Sona and Tsubaki entered
"Excuse me." Sona said
"Good evening, Sona." Rias said
"Welcome." Akeno added
"The student body president and the VP? What are they doing in here?" Issei asked
"The Rating Game is to be monitored by an outside clan. They are the ones who will be monitoring us." Rias said
"We volunteered for it because it is Rias' first Game." Sona added
"I'll show you a fight that will make you proud to be considered as my rival." Rias said
"I don't see your handsome fighter anywhere. Where is he?" Tsubaki asked
"He's not going to fight with us. He isn't a devil, remember?" Akeno returned the question
"Yeah, I forgot about that." Tsubaki said and a white magic circle appeared inside the room and Grayfia entered the scene
"Rias-sama, are you ready?" Grayfia asked
"Yes, whenever you are." Rias said
"When it's time to start, this magic circle will send you to the Battlefield." Grayfia said
"The Battlefield?" Issei asked
"It's a special dimension created specifically for the Game. It's outside the normal realm so you can be as reckless as you want." Akeno explained
"Reckless, huh." Issei thought
"I am returning to the monitoring room. I pray for your success, Rias." Sona said
"Thank you, but I'd reserve the judging for the second half." Rias said
"Naturally, I just personally don't think that man is a suitable match for you." Sona said as she and Tsubaki exited the room
"Incidentally, His Majesty Lucifer himself will be watching this battle." Grayfia said
"Oh… my brother is going to watch?" Rias asked
"Um, you just said brother or did I just mishear?" Issei asked
"Not at all. Satan is Rias' brother." Yuuto said
"Satan?! Your brother is Satan?!" Issei asked in disbelief
"Yes." Rias said
"The Red-Haired Demon. Crimson Satan, A.K.A. Sirzechs Lucifer. That is our president's brother. When Lucifer was killed in the last great war, Sirzechs took over Lucifer-sama's reign." Yuuto explained
"So that's why you are the heiress of the Gremory clan." Asia said and a huge magic circle appeared in the room as well
"It's almost time." Grayfia said
"Let's go." Rias said as she stood from her presidential seat and walked towards the magic circle. The six of them stood above the magic circle and it brought them to the battlefield. Issei opened his eyes and noticed that nothing has changed
"Welcome, everyone. We welcome the Gremory and Phenex clans. I am servant for the Gremory clan, Grayfia. This Battlefield was built according to Rias' and Riser's advantages. The school in the human world which Rias attends will serve as this Rating Game's battlefield. We have provided a replica of this." Grayfia said from the sky
"A replica?" Issei asked
"Look outside." Rias said and Issei walked towards the window and saw the sky has a different colour
"Whoa! The sky is different!" Issei said
"It's an alternate dimension." Yuuto said
"I merely replicated the school as is." Akeno added
"Just how much does Akeno-san have anyway?" Issei asked himself
"Both parties, where you were teleported will be your respective bases. Rias-sama's base is in the old school building that serves as her clubroom. Riser-sama's base will be in the new school building, in the commissioner's office. If a pawn is able to reach the enemy's base, he or she can be instantly promoted." Grayfia said again
"So that means if I make it into the new school building, I'll get a promotion to Queen in one fell swoop!" Issei said with confidence
"Oh my, that's not an easy task." Akeno said
"Remember that it works the other was as well – if one of their pawns enters this building, she'll be promoted. We need at least one person to stay behind and defend the base." Yuuto said
"I guess you're right. I hate to admit it though." Issei said and Koneko gave him a small transmitter
"What's this for?" he asked
"This is how we'll communicate." Rias said
"Now, let the games begin!" Grayfia said
(With Riser)
"This job is too easy for you. But don't hold back. Destroy them thoroughly. We must bring down that prideful red-haired princess a few notches. Otherwise, there's no meaning in this silly game." Riser said to his slaves
(With Rias)
"The enemy base is the new school building. Going through the quad is the fastest route." Rias said while planning out everything in their map
"However, it's in clear view of the new school building." Koneko said
"The risk is far too great." Rias said
"Then maybe we should go on the track and field grounds behind the new school building?" Issei suggested
"I think that's what the enemy would expect of us. They've probably stationed many strong Knights and Rooks here at this clubhouse." Rias said
"It is an obvious first move." Akeno said
"President, from the gymnasium, we could get a view of the new school building. Could we try in there first? It's close to our base and at the same time, we could gather more information." Yuuto suggested
"Good idea. However, I think a destructive Rook, rather than a skilled fighting Knight, would be best suited for this." Rias said
"Yes, president." Koneko said
"War sure is difficult." Asia commented
"Well, all we have to do is trust the President and follow her orders." Issei said
"That's true." Asia replied
"First, we need to protect our front line. Yuuto, Koneko, set up some traps" Rias said
"Yes." Yuuto and Koneko said
"Come out, Shiro." Koneko said and her cat familiar came out and climbed on top of her head
"Then we'll be off." Yuuto said and left with Koneko
"Akeno, after the traps are set, cast some spells around the perimeter of the forest and in the sky." Rias said
"Very well." Akeno replied and left the room as well
"Um, President, what about us?" Issei asked
"Asia, who is in charge of healing the wounded, will wait here with me. If she's hurt, no one will be able to heal anyone anymore." Rias said
"Okay." Asia replied
"Issei." Rias called
"Yes, president?" Issei asked
"Come sit here beside me and lie down." Rias said
"Y-You mean you'll let me lie down on your lap?" Issei asked
"Just come over here." Rias said
"U-Understood! My pleasure!" Issei said and walked towards her. He couldn't hide the excitement on his face on what he was about to do. As he rest his head on her lap, he felt relaxed and doesn't want to let go
"What is this feeling? It is soft and relaxing, yet strong." Issei thought
"I know we're in the middle of war, but I think I'm already finished!" Issei cried in joy
"Oh, what are you crying about?" Rias asked
"I'm just so deeply moved that you're letting me use your lap as a pillow! I'm so happy to be alive!" Issei said as Asia watched them from the other side of the sofa, feeling nothing but jealously
"Issei, I will undo some of the restraining magic I placed on you." Rias said and placed her hand on Issei's head. He felt his power deep within his body
"I told you before about how I had to hold you back to aid in your development, right?" Rias asked
"Y-Yes." he replied
"It was because your body was not yet strong enough to withstand your new powers. That is why I divided your powers into many pieces and put a separate seal on each one. I just undid one of the seals." Rias explained
"So this 'power' I'm feeling flowing through my body right now is because of you?" he asked
"It's part of your true power. You needed a stronger body and a better understanding of the Boosted Gear before I could release it back to you. Although, you still have a long way to go." Rias said
"So that's what the harsh training was for." Issei said as he finally understood the difficult training he was given
"To think the President had such noble intentions! Dear God, please forgive me for being jealous!" Asia said and felt the familiar headache she was experiencing because of praying
"Listen Issei, even if you're up against a girl, do not hesitate to defeat her. You can be assured that the other side won't hold back." Rias said
"I get it! I'll win this for you!" he said
"Yes, I have high hopes in you." Rias said
"President, can you hear me?" Akeno asked through the transmitter
"Yes, I can." Rias replied
"Preparations are complete." Akeno reported
"Then here are our plans." Rias said and began to tell the plans
(With Sona and Tsubaki)
"Rias' side has begun to move." Tsubaki said
"Since she has a deficiency in pieces, it's impossible for her subordinates to support her. Which means, her only choice is to go in." Sona said
(With Rias)
"Understand this, once we're in the gymnasium, we cannot avoid battle. So follow my orders exactly." Rias said
"Yes." Issei and Koneko replied
"Yuuto, are you ready?" Rias asked
"No, problems here." Yuuto said
"Akeno, take care of the areas you've sealed off." Rias said
"Yes, President." Akeno said
"Commence operations! Our enemy is supported by the immortal Phenex clan heir, Riser Phenex. Now, let's give him the fight of his life!" Rias said and her slaves began to move
"Issei-san, everyone, do your best!" Asia said in her thoughts
(Gymnasium)
"It's completely dark on the inside too." Issei said quietly
"The enemy is already here." Koneko said and the gymnasium lights opened
"We know you're out there, Gremory-slaves." one girl of the opposing team said
"So I guess stealth is out of the equation." Issei said and the two of them revealed showed themselves to the enemy
"We have a Rook and a happy-go-lucky Pawn, eh? Not as strong as Mira though." another girl said
"It's her!" Issei said as she noticed one of the four girls that hit him in the stomach before
"I'm Mira the Pawn." the girl who hit him introduced herself
"I'm Shui the Rook." the Rook girl said too
"I'm Kira the Pawn." another girl said
"I'm also a Pawn and my name is Meru!" another girl said who looks exactly like the Pawn, Kira
"That Rook, her level is definitely high." Koneko said
"High?" Issei asked
"Her fighting abilities might even be at a Queen's level." Koneko said
"Seriously? Well, we knew all along that we were at a disadvantage. We have no choice but to fight. Boost!" Issei said
[BOOST!] the Sacred Gear said
"I'll take on the Rook. Issei-senpai, you handle the three Pawns. At the very least, try to give them the run-around." Koneko said
"Don't worry about me. I have a secret weapon. Let's go!" Issei said and they began to attack their enemies
(With Riser)
"So they did come in at the center after all. What about the other units?" Riser asked
"My Lord, Shuria, Mario, Vilent, the three Pawns, they are en route to infiltrate the enemy base." Yubelluna said
(At the forest)
"There seems to be an unusual amount of fog here." one girl said and the traps that were set in that area became active and started shooting at them
"A trap? Not that big if a deal, really." another girl said
"Well, this is mere child's play." the first girl said
"I find it amusingly quaint, personally." another girl said as the three of them dodge the traps
(At the gym)
Koneko and the enemy Rook fought hand-to-hand. They both seem to know how to fight but they are equal in terms of strength. The Rook threw all the kicks she could give until Koneko caught one and gave her a punch of her own
"You're not so ba…" the Rook said but was interrupted when hit her in the stomach and got thrown away
"Who the hell… are you?" the Rook asked struggling
"I am Rias-sama's slave." Koneko replied. Issei on the other side is dealing with three Pawns
"Don't run from us." one Pawn said
"Be a good boy and just let us kill you!" the other Pawn said while chasing Issei with a chainsaw on their hands
"I can't listen to you guys! I mean, no way I am going to die that way!" Issei said while running away from them and was confronted by the Pawn, Mira. She attempted to use her stick once again to hit him but this time, he managed to dodge it by jumping over her. However, he encountered the twin Pawns once again
"Yay, now you're ours." the first twin said and tried to hit him with their chainsaw
"I trained very hard for this day! If I lose, it's rude to the President and to everyone who helped me!" he thought as he landed on the ground
[BOOST!] the Sacred Gear said
"Let's go, Boosted Gear!" Issei shouted
[EXPLOSION!] the Sacred Gear said again and Issei's power level rose that caught the twin Pawns off-guard
"First to the left." Issei said and tapped the first twin in her right shoulder
"And the second one." he said and tapped the second twin in her ass. Mira then tried to attack him again. But he caught her stick and broke it and tapped her in her right shoulder as well
"You destroyed my 'kon'? Mira asked as she couldn't believe what he just have done
"Now the playing field is all even." Issei thought
"We lost to him?" the first twin asked
"Now Riser-sama will be very angry with us!" the second twin said and the three Pawns approached him at once to finish him off
"You're going to pay!" Mira said
"We're going to kill you!" the first twin said
"Now's my chance!" he thought and his devil wings appeared in his back and said…
"Take this death attack of mine! Dress Break!" he said as he snapped his finger and small magic circles appeared in the places he touched on the girls and their outfits were destroyed
"No!" the three girls shouted in embarrassment
"HAHAHAHA! Did you see that? In my brain, I imagine girls' clothes being ripped off forever – yes, forever! I used all of my magic powers to make you girls naked forever! This is my secret death move! Dress Break!" Issei explained
(With Sona and Tsubaki)
"How vile." Tsubaki said as they watched what Issei just did
"Perhaps this magic power naturally imprinted itself into his brain since he's been around girls so much. Though I suppose it's also for his personal desires." Sona said
(At the gym)
"You suck!" Mira said
"Weirdo!" the first twin said
"Womanizer!" the second twin said. But Issei was not listening to any of them. Simply because he was thinking of his training session with Asia. She's the one who helped him perfect his so-called 'Death Attack'
"I owe my success to you, Asia!" Issei said and noticed Koneko has seen what he did
"I've lost all respect for you." Koneko said
"Koneko-chan!" Issei said as he noticed Koneko has seen what he did
"Koneko, Issei, how're things on your end?" Rias asked
"President! Koneko-chan and I are both doing good." Issei reported
"That will do. Akeno's preparations are complete. Continue with the operations, please." Rias said and Issei and Koneko left the gymnasium. When they were out of the building, the gym was struck by a lightning bolt. The one responsible for it was…
"Holy shit!" Issei said
"She is Akeno-senpai's demon identity: The priestess of lightning. Her name and powers are both known well by insiders." Koneko explained
"The 'priestess of lightning' eh? Under that kind of punishment, anyone would die." he asked
"Riser-sama's Rook and three Pawns are no longer active." Grayfia said
(With Sona and Tsubaki)
"Eliminating the strong opposition, and then turning your defence into an attack. This was a move so reckless I can't imagine it hasn't been done before. I'm impressed with Rias. But I don't see how Riser-sama would let that slide without a heavy counter-attack." Sona said
"Yes." Tsubaki replied
(With Rias and Asia)
"The real terror begins now. Our enemy has still barely begun to move. Until Akeno can completely set spells around the area, we must back her up. Akeno's magic is only as good as the protection we give her. And on that note, let's step into the next operation." Rias said to her slaves through the transmitter
(With Koneko and Issei)
"What's next?" Issei asked
"The track and field grounds with Yuuto-senpai. We destroy all enemies we find there." Koneko said
"But I wonder if Kiba's holding up okay?" he asked
(At the forest)
The other three Pawns from Riser's side was just removing the traps they found in the forest
"Do they really think that these traps will protect them?" the first Pawn said and the second Pawn found their clubhouse
"So that's their base, eh?" the second Pawn asked and they walked towards it. But it was only a trick
"What's going on?" the first Pawn said and Yuuto came out of the woods and said…
"Sorry about that, ladies. You won't be able to escape. You're trapped inside a barrier our Queen set." he said
"Damn it! We're too complacent!" the first Pawn said
"We needed to compensate for our lack of soldiers." Yuuto explained
"I hate to bring this up, but do you honestly think that you can beat the three of us by just yourself?" the third Pawn asked
"Would you like to find out?" Yuuto returned the question to them
(With Koneko and Issei)
"Well, knowing him, he's probably doing fine with that pretty face of his. Koneko-chan, let's go." Issei said
"Don't touch me." Koneko said
"Oh, it's okay. I'd never use it on a comrade." he said referring to his new technique 'Dress Break'
"Even so, it's the worst attack ever." she said
"It seems she thoroughly hates me now." he thought
"Um, wait up, Koneko-chan!" he said and followed her. But she was hit by a huge blast
"Koneko-chan!" he shouted and ran towards her
"Koneko! Koneko, what happened?! Answer at once!" Rias said from her transmitter
(With Riser)
"HAHAHAHA! Rias, don't underestimate me. I am Riser Phenex!" Riser said as he watched how Yubelluna took Koneko out of the picture
(With Issei and Koneko)
"Shit! Hey you! Are you Riser's Queen?" Issei shouted but Yubelluna gave him an evil smile as a reply
"I'm sorry. I failed… the President." Koneko said weakly
"Everything will be okay! Asia can easily cure you…" Issei said but her body vanished
"Rias-sama's Rook is no longer active." Grayfia said from the sky
"Shit! How dare you do that to Koneko-chan?! I'll avenge her! You have to fight me now!" Issei said in anger
"Stay calm, Issei. Those who are no longer able to fight are transported to a different location. They are kept in there until the end of the Game. Koneko is not dead. So calm yourself." Rias said through the transmitter
"But still!" Issei said
"Just give it a rest, little boy. Cry all you want, there is no way you will defeat us." Yubelluna said and was about to fire her magic on Issei but Akeno stood in the way
"Issei-kun, leave this to me and hurry ahead. You don't need to worry about me. I will fight with full body and soul to avenge Koneko-chan." Akeno said as calmly as possible
"I understand, Akeno-san!" Issei said and ran away from the them
"I've always to try fighting you, Priestess of Lightning." Yubelluna said
"Oh my, I'm deeply honored." Akeno said
"Three pawns from Riser-sama's side have retired." Grayfia said
"Three?!" Issei asked while running from Akeno and Yubelluna but was pulled by Yuuto himself
"Hey." he said
"You're the one who took them out?" Issei asked
"Thanks to Akeno-san's barrier, dealing with them is a piece of cake." Yuuto explained
(With Sona and Tsubaki)
"This makes the current piece-count: Riser-sama with nine. Rias still has five. She still must not let her guard down." Sona said
(With Issei and Yuuto)
"I feel bad. They took out Koneko-chan." Issei said
"Yes, I've heard. She's not an open book, but I could tell how passionate she felt today. What a waste." Yuuto said and Issei raised his fist in front of him and said…
"Let's win this no matter what!" he said
"Of course." Yuuto said and bumped his fist with Issei's
"Yuuto, Issei, can you hear me? I am going to work on a surprise attack with Asia back at HQ. You two need to delay the enemy as long as possible." Rias said
"Surprise attack?" Issei asked
"We were supposed to launch it after waiting for Akeno to fully heal. But the enemy placed their Queen against ours." Rias said
"But President, a King should never leave the HQ. The risk is far too great!" Yuuto said
"That's what the enemy is thinking. That's our upper hand. Riser Phenex's body may be immortal, but his soul is not. If we can launch an attack so strong that he loses his fighting spirit, we can win. I will personally cut down his soul." Rias said
"Then it's decided. Let's show them what the male-duo of the Occult Research Club can do." Issei said
"We'll give them a show they'll never forget." Yuuto said and the two of them made their way to the Track and Field grounds
"We know you're out there somewhere! Just come out and face us fair-and-sqaure!" Issei shouted and their enemies began to reveal theirselves
"I am the Knight who serves Riser-sama, Caramine. Since you're advancing from the front, it's rather apparent that you lack sense. However, I love simpletons like you!" the Knight known as Caramine said and draw her flame sword
"I am the Knight who serves Rias-sama, Yuuto Kiba. A battle between Knights, I've been longing for this day!" Yuuto said
"Well said, Knight of Rias Gremory!" Caramine said and ran towards him. Both are good in using the sword but only one of them will prevail
"I guess there's nothing for me to do here." Issei said while watching the duel of the two Knights
"I wouldn't count on that." a girl from behind said
"Silly Caramine. Nothing in her head but swords, swords swords! She didn't even care when pieces were sacrificed. Goodness, what a careless girls. Just when I thought I'd find a cute boy. He turned out to be also a sword-freak. Geez, I just have horrible luck, don't I." a blonde girl said from behind as well and a bunch of girls from Riser's side surrounded him
"So all of the remaining pieces are here. Looks like the President's predictions were right." Yuuto thought while Rias and Asia sneaked into the new school building
"Even so, I'm confused about Rias-sama's taste in gentlemen." the blonde girl added while looking at Issei
"She has a cute face, but she's a snide, bitchy character." Issei said to himself referring to the blonde girl
"Boosted Gear!" he shouted
[BOOST!] the Sacred Gear said
"Oh, my apologies. I do not fight." the blonde girl said
"Huh?" Issei asked confusedly
"Isabella." the blonde girl called and a masked woman walked towards Issei
"I am Isabella. I am a Rook who serves Riser-sama. Let's rumble, Rias Gremory's Pawn!" the Rook known as Isabella said and constantly attacked Issei
"Hey! What the hell is her deal?! Why doesn't she fight?" Issei asked referring to the blonde girl
"She is technically on our team as a Bishop. But she's just here to cheer on us." Isabella explained while constantly attacking Issei again
"What the hell!" he said
"She is Ravel Phenex." Isabella said
"Phenex?!" Issei asked
"She has been reborn as a Demon, but she is also Riser-sama's true little sister." Isabella said
"Sister?! That perv! He really was as stupid and gross as I thought?!" he asked
"But having a 'little sister' harem would be pretty fucking sweet." he thought but was interrupted when the Rook almost punch him
"You fight with spirit, boy." Isabella said
"Of course I do! I didn't go through all that training and work so hard for Koneko-chan to be treated that way!" Issei replied but he got kicked in the face courtesy of her
"But while I'm saying this, I really need to power-up before…" he was saying but received an uppercut punch from her again
[BOOST!] the Sacred Gear said
"An additional power-up, I might not be able to handle the intensity, but it's a Rook I'm up against!" he thought
"Wow, you are completely different from when you stood up to Mira. It seems Rias Gremory has trained you well." Isabella said
"That's right! She has whipped me into shape! I am President Rias' slave! That's why I can't let you beat me! For the sake of our President, I will defeat you!" Issei said
(With Rias and Asia)
The two of them made their way inside only to be confronted by Riser Phenex himself
"I've been expecting you, my darling Rias." Riser said from the second floor of the building
(With Yuuto and Issei)
The Knight of the opposing team managed to break Yuuto's sword but he managed to replace his broken sword
"You bastard, you have two Sacred Gears?!" the Knight asked and this time, her sword break against Yuuto's. She pulled out another sword and said…
"That's meaningless! We proud folk of the Phenex Clan entrust our lives to the immortal flame!" she said and destroyed his sword once again and Yuuto replaced it as well
"You bastard! How many Sacred Gears do you have?!" she asked
"I don't have them. I make them with my magic sword-builder, Sword Birth. As you can see, I can create swords by will." Yuuto explained and created a bunch of swords from where she's standing
"Could this be…?!" she asked
"He had that kind of power?" Issei asked in his thoughts while watching Yuuto's fight against the enemy Knight
"Hey you! Don't avert your eyes during battle!" Isabella said as she punched Issei straight to the face
"Shit! I was thinking it was about time." Issei said in his thoughts
[BOOST!] the Sacred Gear said
"There it is!" Issei said
[EXPLOSION!] the Sacred Gear said
"Dragon, come forth! Dragon Shot!" Issei shouted and the Sacred Gear fired a powerful energy beam against the enemy Rook. She dodged it though, but Issei could not believe on what his Sacred Gear just did
"Seriously? I thought I was holding back plenty of power." Issei said after he fired the energy beam
"Th-That lousy Sacred Gear… it is no match for me!" Isabella said and ran towards Issei once again to attack him. However, he touched her in the breasts and she asked…
"You think you have me with that?" she asked
"I do now! Dress Break!" Issei shouted and her outfit got ripped from his magic as well
"What is this?!" the enemy Rook asked
"I have saved your name in my files inside my brain." Issei thought
"It's saved! Now take this!" he said and fired another energy beam. This time, the energy beam took Isabella out of the Game
"Isabella-kun!" Ravel Phenex shouted
"The last Rook from the side of Riser-sama is no longer active." Grayfia said
"I beat her!" Issei shouted proudly
"What a hideous trick. No, even I admit it is a terrifying trick to all women." the Knight from the opposing team said as she saw what Issei did to her
"This is the first time I've seen it as well. But I guess I should apologize. I'm so sorry our Pawn is such a pervert." Yuuto said to Caramine and bowed as well
"Hey! Stop apologizing to the enemy, Kiba!" Issei shouted
"Hey, Pawn of Rias Gremory. Do you know what that is up there?" Ravel asked and pointed to the roof of the new school building and he saw…
"President and Asia! It's just too soon to attack directly!" Issei said
"Which means he foresaw what we were going to do." Yuuto added
"Just as I foresaw what he was going to do." Rias said
"A virgin shouldn't try to fool an experienced man, Rias." Riser said
"Rude as ever, I see." Rias replied
"The Ruin Princess, Twilight Healing, the Priestess of Lightning, Sword Birth, and Boosted Gear. All your names sound impressive. But we have the immortal bird Phoenix on our side. As a result, we are immortal as well." Ravel explained to Issei and he got surrounded by another group of girls
"Do you understand it now? Do you realize just how hopeless this makes the fight for your side? These girls are Pawns too like you. But I guarantee you that they're far more skilled than they look." Ravel said and a pair of girls jumped in the air and began to attack him
"Boosted Gear!" he shouted
[BOOST!] the Sacred Gear shouted and the girls punches were all landing. Issei could not do anything to protect himself until another girl from the opposing team attacked him with a huge sword. Luckily, he was able to dodge it
"Issei-kun!" Yuuto called and something exploded on the roof of the new school building
"Can't you entertain me a bit longer? I love a good show!" Riser said and Rias fired her magic to him but Riser countered it with his own
"President!" Issei shouted worriedly
"Don't worry about me. Concentrate on your enemy! I believe in you Issei. Show them the power of Rias Gremory's slave!" Rias said as she continuously fired energy beams against Riser
"She's right, I am her slave!" Issei said in his thoughts and blocked the sword of the enemy using his Sacred Gear
"He blocked her sword?" Ravel asked
"Bare handed?" the woman whom she attacked said
"There's nothing else worth thinking about. I'll fight only for my President! Even though I don't have a chance in her because of that asshole!" Issei said in his thoughts and the sword of her enemy broke
"Hey, if you're listening, answer me! Give me power!" Issei said to his Sacred Gear
[DRAGON BOOSTER!] the Sacred Gear replied
"Give me more! Show them all how strong my resolve is. Boosted Gear!" Issei said
[DRAGON BOOSTER SECOND REVELATION!] the Sacred Gear said and Issei's power level rose once again to another level and his Sacred Gear changed appearance as well
(With Akeno and Yubelluna)
With Akeno's magic, she was able to take down Yubelluna from the sky to ground
"The Priestess of Lightning, you've made it so far. But your magic is running dry." Yubelluna said
"Oh, fear not. All it takes to recharge me is a little time." Akeno said
"You seem confident. Are you sure?" Yubelluna asked and took out a small bottle
"But that's…?" Akeno asked in disbelief
"You fell for it." Yubelluna said
(With Issei)
"I see. So this is my new power." Issei said and called Yuuto
"Release your Sacred Gear!" Issei said
"Release it?" Yuuto asked
"Just do it!" Issei said
"Sword Birth!" Yuuto said and stabbed the ground with his sword. Issei touched the ground and the Sacred Gear reacted
[TRANSFER!] the Sacred Gear said and thousands of swords grew from the ground and their enemies were stabbed by it and were eliminated from the Game
"Two Knights, two Pawns and one Bishop from Riser's side are no longer active." Grayfia said
(With Sona and Tsubaki)
"He gained the Knight's power with his Boosted Gear?" Tsubaki asked
"The Dragon Stone has granted him a new power." Sona replied
(With Issei)
"Boosted Gear Gift!" Issei shouted and heard a loud explosion from somewhere. Looking for the cause of the explosion, he saw Akeno falling from the sky
"Rias-sama's Queen is no longer active." Grayfia said
"Akeno-san!" Issei shouted
"Akeno!" Rias said like she saw a ghost
"Looks like you lost your best piece." Riser said
"I still have Yuuto and Issei." Rias said
"I hope so." Riser said with an evil smile
"Akeno-san was defeated?" Issei asked and saw Yuuto got eliminated as well
"Kiba!" Issei shouted
"Take." Yubelluna said from the sky
"You again?!" Issei asked in anger
"Rias-sama's Knight is no longer available for the Game." Grayfia said
"Just resign, Rias!" Riser said
"Why should I?!" Rias asked and fired a blast on Riser's face but it healed instantly
"Do you still not understand? Your Bishop and your Pawn will only suffer more." Riser said and his sister got back because of their regenerating abilities
"Took you long enough, Yubelluna." Ravel said
"Their Queen was every bit as powerful as rumoured. It seems I really need to use this to win." Yubelluna said referring to the small bottle she revealed to Akeno
"A win is a win. You truly are the most dependable piece." Ravel said
"What is in that bottle?!" Issei asked
"Tears of the Phoenix. It is a treasure of the Demons that can heal any wound instantaneously." Ravel explained
"How is that possible?!" he asked again
"Oh? But we're allowed to have two treasures in the Game. On your side, you have a Bishop with Twilight Healing. My clan is the only one who can make this potion, so it's very valuable. Tears of Immortality. Since the Rating Game began, the Phenex clan has been at a clear advantage." Ravel explained and Issei ran away to go where Rias is. He made his way inside the new school building and promoted himself as a Queen and ran to the rooftop
"President! Issei Hyoudou is on the scene at last!" Issei shouted
"Issei!" Rias said in joy
"Issei-san!" Asia said as well
"I will take care of the Pawn and the Bishop." Yubelluna said
"No, I will take them on. That will help her resign to her defeat." Riser said
"Don't joke with me! Those words bear no weight until you've actually defeated me!" Rias said and fired another blast on Riser
"Just resign already, Rias. You are already trapped. I already predicted this would happen. It's a checkmate." Riser said
"Be silent, Riser! I'm trapped? You predicted it? Don't you dare decide that for me! As King, I am supreme!" Rias stated
"Not for long. Do it, Yubelluna." Riser said and blasted Issei and Asia. Issei covered for Asia but his back got hurt instead. Rias ran to her slaves to check if they're okay especially on Asia
"She's fine. She's probably just lost consciousness from the impact." Rias said
"My apologies. I never thought the boy would take the impact with his body." Yubelluna said
"Well, never mind about it. We've sealed off their Twilight Healing." Riser said
"You jackass!" Issei shouted in anger
"The Queen's protection. Looks like the promotion saved your life." Riser said
"President, all's fair in war, right?" Issei asked
"Yes." Rias said
"I'm stupid so I don't understand this whole 'trapped' and 'predicted' crap. But there's still plenty of fight left in me! As long as I can clench a fist, I will continue to fight!" Issei said
"Well said, Issei. Let's defeat Riser together!" Rias said
"Yes, President! Boost!" Issei said and began to ran towards Riser
[BOOST!] the Sacred Gear said
"Now, once more! Boost!" he shouted
[BOOST!] the Sacred Gear said again
"Once more!" he shouted again and slipped when he was near in front of him
(With Sona and Tsubaki)
"What's happening to him?" Tsubaki asked
"The Boosted Gear – the more it takes on the other Sacred Gears, the greater the potential damage it can do to the body of its host. In fact, it's miraculous he was able to fight this long, with its power boosted so high. The magic has reached impossibly high levels and is poisoning him. His body is beyond its limit now." Sona explained
(At the school rooftop)
"Issei!" Rias shouted in concern
"It's over then." Riser said
"Silence!" Rias shouted and fired another blast on him. But it didn't have any effect on him
"Rias! As you can see, you have barely any magic left. Just admit your own defeat. Resigning would lift the load off your shoulders." Riser said
"I would never surrender! I will not!" Rias replied
"I'll be fine, President! No matter what happens, I will win." Issei said weakly from the side and coughed blood as well
"I will be your Strongest Pawn. That's what you told me and I'm going to prove it." Issei said and gathered all his remaining energy to stand up
"Just die already!" Riser said and approached Issei and began to punish him continuously
"Issei, step back! Step back!" Rias ordered but Issei ignored her and stood up to Riser bravely even if it cost him his life
"This is irrelevant. You are nothing but low-life devil. No, you're worse than that. You are the lowest mammal I can ever think of. Do you really think you can win against a high-class devil like myself, Riser Phenex?" he asked
"Riser, what are you planning to do? Rias asked as she saw Riser raising his hand
"What else! I'm going to burn this boy to death to the point where no investigations can be carried out. Death is permissible in a Game. After all, if it was an 'accident'!" Riser said and is now ready to burn him but…
"Riser, please stop!" Rias shouted and embraced Riser to cease him from killing Issei. He saw this and could not believe his President really surrendered the fight for a low-class devil like him. But for what reason?
"I lose. I resign." Rias said in tears
"Checkmate." Rises said with pride
"Why?" Issei asked confusedly
"Rias-sama resigns. Riser Phenex-sama has won this Rating Game." Grayfia said and Rias could not do anything but to understand that she will never have the chance to see him one last time
"Goodbye, Akira." Rias thought and cried even harder when she thought of him and Akira opened his eyes and said…
"Damn, another crazy dream with her being involved." he said and checked his digital clock in his room that said '1:30AM'. He stood up from his bed and walked out to the kitchen to drink something
"But why say goodbye though? Nah, it was probably nothing so I should head back to sleep. I still have training later at 5am." Akira said and went back to sleep
A/N: Okay, before you make any conclusions, let's get something clear. First of all, this entire Rating Game is not the OC's dream. It really happened and the OC just happened to have a dream that Rias is saying goodbye to him. Second, I was originally planning for the OC to not make an appearance but it would be really stupid if he isn't going to appear especially he is the main character. Third, you can post your thoughts or questions in the reviews or you can send me a PM. Have a great day/night!