Life 10

Her Hero, His Nightmare

Kiba's PoV

We lose.

That's such a simple statement. But it held a deep meaning. It means that Buchou must marry Raiser.

Yes. In the end, I, Kiiba Yuuto couldn't do anything when Buchou faced Raiser alone.

She was humiliated, yet I couldn't do anything. I am her Knight, yet I couldn't do anything.

It's like when we faced Raynare and her subordinates to save Asia, I couldn't do anything. In the end, Hyoudou-kun saved Asia. However, I couldn't do anything to help her, let alone save her. If only Hyoudou-kun was here, I'm sure it would end differently. But it's also Buchou's mistake not to count Hyoudou-kun's chance of refusal, not to count his feeling at all. She thought that Hyoudou-kun would willingly join her, but he didn't.

Now I am at the engagement party, with Asia-san, Akeno-san, and Koneko-san. I could see many Devils from different rank come to this engagement party. Such as Buchou's cousin Sairaorg-san, Kuoh Academy's Student Council President Sona-kaichou, and her sister the Maou Leviathan-sama. However, I couldn't find Sirzech Lucifer-sama anywhere. I wonder where is he right now. I noticed that not only Sirzech-sama, but Grayfia-san s also missing.

Currently, I am accompanying Sona-kaichou's Vice President; Tsubaki Shinra. She's a nice company. But I don't understand why her face is red. Maybe the drink is affecting her.

Anyway, I think now is the time for Buchou and Raiser to swear their engagement.

I could see the sad face of Buchou. Yet I couldn't do anything. Anything. If only I could do something, I would do it even it is a one in a million percent success rate of ruining this engagement.

Suddenly, the door opened loudly. Everyone's attention moved to it.

From the door, Grayfia-san and Sirzech-sama come inside.

"Ahahaha, sorry I'm late, I had an important appointment to make."

Grayfia-san nodded as if to strengthen Sirzech-sama statement.

"Then please come inside, as the host, I forgive you."

With a carefree look, Sirzech-sama walked to his place, Grayfia-san followed shortly.

"For all the guests who come here, I would personally thank you for your attendance. Now, onto the main–

Suddenly, the door was opened again. But this time, a single person was in front of the door. He's wearing a cap, and a Pizzaria's shirt. In his hand, there is a box of pizza.

At first, there was no sound. But then everyone realized who he is.

Who would order a pizza in a time like this?

"Who would order a pizza in a sacred time like this?" Raiser's angry voice booming through this castle.

Instantly, everyone eyed one another. Silently accusing each other as the one that order the pizza.

"Ah, that would be me."

Sirzech-sama… you're the one that order the pizza?

"Ara-ara, so that important appointment was ordering pizza," Akeno-san's voice was the first that could be heard after Sirzech-sama confession.

"That's right. Hahaha."

I could not think of anything else. Sirzech-sama is really childish.

"Ano, could you sign here? And here, and here. Done. Okay. I hope you enjoyed your pizza."

That voice… I knew it.

"""Hyoudou-kun?"""

Buchou, Asia-san and I shouted. The pizza-man turned his head. "Huh? Why's everyone here? Is that Gremory-senpai I see? Why did she wear that wedding dress?"

"What are you doing here Hyoudou-kun?" Buchou was the first that asked.

"I am delivering this pizza, can't you see it?" Hyoudou-kun answered in a sarcastic tone. Buchou could only laugh sheepishly at him.

Beside me, I could see a look of understanding and relief in Asia's face.

Interesting, a look of understanding and relief in her face. Did he come here with a plan? A plan to save Buchou? But that's unlikely. He had refused her to help her. So I don't think he would come here to save her. so what's your plan Hyoudou-kun?

"I can see it. However, why are you delivering the pizza?"

"Obviously because I am working in Pizzaria," this time, Hyoudou-kun answered with an annoyed tone.

"No, I mean how did you get chosen to went here?" now Buchou asked with a serious tone behind her question. I too am curious. It's not a coincidence that Hyoudou-kun is the one that come here.

"I don't know. I just got the order from my boss saying that I must deliver the pizza to this 'Underworld'. However, I don't know where is this 'Underworld', so I asked many people how do they found a way to this 'Underworld'. But nearly everyone just gave me a confused stare. It's a good thing that Sirzech-san here somehow knew my problem and called my boss to tell me to go to the station. In the station, I met Maid-san and she escorted me to a train. I don't know how, but Maid-san was here earlier than me. Did she make a Shadow Clone?"

Hyoudou-kun… I don't know whether the last question was added to break the silence, or it is a serious question. But definitely it's not a Shadow Clone. Now you're too much watching Beruto.

"Ahahaha, such an entertaining tales. Now why don't you sit here?"

"Huh?"

"Just think of it as the tip." Sirzech-sama smiled at Hyoudou-kun.

"Thank you?"

"You're welcome."

And the conversation ended. Such a weird conversation held by a weird people.

Everyone is still staring at Hyoudou-kun who sat at Sirzech-sama's throne; including me. However, I saw the smile on Asia's face.

"You! You dare to interrupt my speech?!" Raiser suddenly shouted.

"Huh? I didn't interrupt any speech… did I?"

"You did! You imbecile human!"

"When?" Hyoudou-kun asked with a really innocent face. I guess he really didn't realize it.

"When you open the door! As the host I feel insulted. And you know what we Devil could do?"

"What could you do to me? And did you say Devil?" Hyoudou-kun asked. However, I couldn't detect any fear from his question. I could only feel satisfaction. Maybe his plan is to make Raiser angry.

"Yes, we all here are Devils. You imbecile human should respect me, the host of this party. And we could do many-many nasty thing with you." Raiser asked with a smirk. It's true that we Devils could do many nasty thing to human, but Hyoudou-kun is not a hum– so that's his plan!

"Sirzech-san, did this Yakitori Devil here just challenge me?" Hyoudou-kun turned his head to ask Sirzech-sama.

"Yes, I believe so."

"Challenge you? How dare you compare my power with those of humans! We Devils are superior! And you'll learn it the hard way."

"Bring it, I'm not afraid of a Yakitori challenge me! I am stronger than a Yakitori after all!"

Uh oh, Hyoudou-kun's plan is to have a fight against Raiser. But I don't think making him that angry could help Hyoudou-kun at all.

"I said I will not challenge you! I will crush you!"

"But wait, what do I get from accepting your challenge? Fame? Glory? Fortune? No. I gain nothing. So what if we bet. If I win, you will do something I asked and if you win, my pride as human is crushed."

"Do you think that I am a fool human? There's no way I'll accept that!"

Hyoudou-kun seemed to think for a moment before he clapped his hand. "What if, if you lose, Gremory-senpai is handed to me, and if I lose, my pride is crushed. It's a good offer right?"

"Good offer my ass! You still had the advantage!"

"Would you kind enough to tell me what advantage did I have? As I recall I don't mention anything that could be my advantage."

"My prize you idiot! I don't gain anything from this challenge!"

"Ah, but you do get something. If you win, you get to crush my manly human pride."

"I still don't gain anything!"

"Don't you realize it? Pride is something that a man held highly. If you lose your pride, it's the same as if you walked down to this room without any clothes."

Ah, I think every male Devils here understood what he meant. Pride is a man crown, and if you lose that pride, you will feel ashamed, so ashamed that you will do anything to defend it. In such case was a fight.

"So what? I still don't gain anything even if I crushed your pride!"

Hyoudou-kun facepalmed. "I'm such a stupid man. Held a smart conversation against a birdbrain."

"Do you think I'm stupid?!" Uh oh, Hyoudou-kun, I think Raiser is furious. "I've had enough. I'll decimate you here and now!" Raiser prepared to summon his fire, but Grayfia-san stepped in between the two.

"Maa maa, I think you should take it easy Raiser-kun. Let's make another bet. If Pizza-boy here defeat you, he will get Ria-tan from you. And if you win, Pizza-boy here will do anything you asked. And besides that, your household is famous for their immortality, and Pizza-boy here doesn't have anything. I think it's fair."

Sirzech-sama… he made that bet because he wanted to save Buchou. So those three planned this? From the pizza delivery until the fight? What a terrifying combo.

"Tch. I won't lose to this puny human, I accept those terms."

"Good. Now follow me."

They both followed Sirzech-sama.

Beside me, Asia was still smiling. Akeno-san also smiled. And I could see a happy emotion in Koneko-san face.

I diverted my attention to the other Devils. In Sona-kaichou and Shinra-fukutaichou's face were a frown, I guess they're afraid that Raiser will decimate Hyoudou-kun like he said. Sairaorg-san looked interested, he always liked fighting. Buchou's face is the most interesting. There was disebelief, but there's also relief and confusion. For a moment I could see a scared expression. So she IS worried for Hyoudou-kun. But it changed to a smile.

She's happy because Hyoudou-kun had come to saved him.

-DxD-

Hyoudou-kun and Raiser was inside the arena. It was a barren land with a single building. Hyoudou-kun was standing near the building. Across him, Raiser was standing, wearing a confident smirk on his face.

"Hey, Golden Yakitori. Is it true? Is it true that your household was famous for its immortality?" Hyoudou-kun break the silence with a question. His bang covered his eyes.

"Yes. We cannot die. That's why we are High-class Devil. You cannot defeat me. Face it, human."

"Then this fight would be interesting." Hyoudou-kun smiled, but his eyes were still covered by his hair.

"Huh?"

"Tell me, Raiser was it? Yes, I believe so. Tell me Raiser, is it true immortality or just a near-instant regeneration?" now Hyoudou-kun's smile changed into a smirk.

"3… 2…. 1… Begin!" Grayfia-san's voice could be heard.

In an instant Raiser summoned his fire wing and flew while Hyoudou-kun took a few steps back. Raiser summoned his flame and attacked Hyoudou-kun. Hyoudou-kun surely would be burned if he didn't dodge it.

Hyoudou-kun ran to avoid another Raiser's fire attack. But Raiser flew in front of Hyoudou-kun. In an instant Hyoudou-kun stopped.

"What's wrong? I thought you said it would be interesting," Raiser said with a smirk.

Hyoudou-kun didn't answer. He just turned and ran to the opposite direction.

"I won't let you go!" Raiser fired another of his fire attack at Hyoudou-kun. This time it hit Hyoudou-kun's right hand. "Hahaha, how's that?"

Hyoudou-kun's right hand was burned. There was nothing but ashes from his elbow until the rest down. But Hyoudou-kun still didn't answer him.

I could hear gasps from nearly everyone here, mainly Buchou, Asia-san, and Akeno-san. Koneko-san was only widened her eyes. I could see a single tear fell from Buchou's eyes. "Hyoudou-kun…"

Yes. It's only natural for Buchou to feel sad. After all, Hyoudou-kun came here to save her.

"Your right hand now is useless! Just admit your defeat!"

Right, Hyoudou-kun. I think you should admit your defeat. Your priority should be treating your hand.

"Tell me… is it true immortality or just a near-instant regeneration?"

"Of course it's true immortality! How dare you question our immortality!"

"Then… can your immortality do this?!" Hyoudou-kun shouted and took off the remaining of his own right arm from his shoulder. Blood spurt from his shoulder. A lot of blood. I think I never see anyone bleed this much before.

When Hyoudou-kun did that, nearly all of the guests screamed a girly scream.

"What is he?" "How did he do that?" "Is he a human?" was the question that came out from nearly all the guests.

"It's interesting!" was Sairaorg-san's reaction.

Asia-san, Akeno-san, and Koneko-san didn't say anything.

"Hyoudou-kun…" was came out from Buchou's mouth. She was shaken to see Hyoudou-kun who came to save her in a condition like that.

I too was shocked. So that's what he meant by interesting. Hyoudou-kun asked that question because he is a true immortal while Phenex is only a near instant regeneration. I saw it firsthand.

"Wha-what was that?!"

So not only the guest that shocked by Hyoudou-kun's action. The host is also shocked.

"True immortality. You dare to say that you are a true immortal when you facing a true immortal?! Don't make me laugh," Hyoudou-kun took a step forward. "Raiser!" He shouted. "I WILL PERSONALLY TELL YOU THAT YOUR IMMORTALITY IS MERELY AN ILLUSION! YOU ONLY BLESSED A NEAR INSTANT REGENERATION BY THE PHOENIX! DO YOU BELIEVE IT?! IF YOU DON'T… I'LL PERSONALLY MAKE YOU BELIEVE THAT!"

That statement caught everyone off guard. Everyone turned their head to Lord Phenex. He seemed angry, but at the same time he didn't deny Hyoudou-kun's accusation.

"TWICE CRITICAL!" in Hyoudou-kun's left hand was the Sacred Gear. "50%... 150%... 300%... 700%... 1000%! DOUBLE MY POWER!"

At the same time he said that, a bright light covered our sight. After a few seconds, the light dissipated, and in Hyoudou-kun's left hand was not Twice Critical; but a red dragon arm with an emerald jewel in the back of the palm.

Many gasps could be heard.

"That's Boosted Gear! The legendary Boosted Gear!" a high-class Devil shouted. And another gasps could be heard.

"So this is Boosted Gear huh? The Sacred Gear that has the power to double your power every ten seconds?" Hyoudou-kun looked at Raiser. If there was a confident smirk in Raiser's face, then that smirk had transferred to Hyoudou-kun.

"By the way, it's already two minutes since the Boosted Gear is active. Do you know what that means?"

[Boost][Boost][Boost][Boost][Boost][Boost][Boost][ Boost][Boost][Boost][Boost][Boost]

"Prepare yourself, Raiser! The strongest punch of this puny imbecile human will strike you with a full power!"

Hyoudou-kun jumped.

"Waitwaitwaitwait–URK"

The punch had strike Raiser's stomach. From the sky, Raiser is falling. This is bad, if Raiser fell with a speed like that, he will die.

"Onii-sama!" Ravel Phenex's voice could be heard.

The Gravity didn't help at all. It keeps him falling quicker.

"NOOOOOO!"

Suddenly, Grayfia-san was there, holding the nearly-died Phenex.

I could hear everyone release their breath.

It seems that Raiser Phenex still have a future.

Now everyone turned their attention to the winner of the duel. Hyoudou-kun.

"Yo. Pizza-boy is here." He greeted us with a smile. I don't think I could smile when I lost my entire right arm like that. Not to mention the blood. I don't hate the blood, it's just that seeing so many blood came out from one body was so… scary? I guess you could say that.

"Hyoudou-kun…"

"Gremory-senpai. Remember when I said I owe you one? I think I've already paid it."

"You stupid! Make me worried and all!" Buchou sounded angry. Yet despite that, I could see tears flowing from her eyes and a smile on her lips. She is angry, yet relieved and happy.

"Don't worry. I'll live. Oh, I forgot I already dead. I guess living too long has made me a forgetful person. Or maybe even if my body didn't age at all, my brain is aging and now it enters the elderly stage!"

Buchou giggled. "Still, I never thought you will save me like this."

"Oh yeah, Sirzech-san gave me these. He said it was the backup plan. And if I succeeded, use the back of the paper. I wonder what it is."

"Hyoudou-kun." I greeted him.

He nodded at me. "Kiba-san. Everyone." Sirzech-san approached us. "Ise-kun, your hand?"

"I think I'll live the rest of my life as a one-handed person."

I can't believe Hyoudou-kun said that with a smile.

"What are you talking about? Onii-sama, you will ask the best medic of Gremory household to heal him right?"

"No way."

Sirzech…-san?

"I'll ask the best medic in the underworld to save him." He finished with a smile.

"Thank you, Onii-sama." The sister hugged her brother.

"Ahahaha, you know that I would do anything for my Ria-tan don't you? Now why don't you spend your time together with Hyoudou-kun?"

Sirzech-san summoned a griffin from the paper in Hyoudou-kun's hand.

"Thank you, Onii-sama."

A happy ending. Buchou is happy. I would do anything to make her happy. Yet today I didn't do anything. I couldn't do anything.

Despite that, he came. Despite all the odds against him, he came. He saved her.

He is her hero. Ironic isn't it? Considering that the one he saved was Devil.

Hyoudou Issei. Such an ordinary name, such an extraordinary person.

-DxD-

Issei PoV

"Hyoudou-kun…"

"Huh?" I turned my head to Gremory-senpai.

"The view here is good isn't it?"

I nodded at her. too exhausted to answer.

"Hyoudou-kun, why did you decide to save me?"

"Huh? I guess it's my hero complex, I guess I want to trigger your flag. But you know, I think the right answer is my selfish wish. A wish to keep you interested in me. In my long time of living since she gone, I always bored; I never felt so much fun. But after you tried to resurrect me, my life wasn't boring again. I guess I should thank you."

"You're welcome."

"And then after I heard the full story from Sirzech-san, I think I paid my debt by saving you. So you see, don't think that I saved you because I wanted anything with you. I am not a pervert after all, so my intention is pure. Don't think and I repeat DON'T think of anything weird."

She giggled. "Hyoudou-kun."

"Hm?"

*CHUU*

Did she just kiss my lips?

She kissed my lips!

My first kiss!

First kiss!

The first kiss in my thirty-something life!

And it was her who gave it.

Wide-eyed, I turned my head to her. My finger touched my lips.

"That's a thank you from me," was her simple answer. She then smiled.

I felt my cheeks burning, so I turned my head.

My first kiss….

A/N: And done!

Yo, Pizza-boy is here! I mean Kurobaraito is here!

How it's going everyone? I'm sorry for the late update, but school is so much pain. Now that the exam is over, it won't be a problem though.

So do you like the ending that I made? I considered this as the best ending. I had another idea where Issei didn't awaken his Boosted Gear and continue to punch Raiser until he's unconscious. But that's so brutal, and Issei won't win Rias' attention back.

Anyway, have any of you watch Mondaiji-tachi ga Isekai kara Kuru Sou Desu yo?

It was an epic Anime with an OP main character. I like him, Sakamaki Izayoi, because he was like Accelerator without his rudeness. (Smart, OP, like to fight)

Maybe I'll post a Mondaji fic.

Anyway, enjoy an Omake I made in a spare time

"RAISER!" Hyoudou Issei clenched his left hand. "YOUR IMMORTALITY IS MERELY AN ILLUSION! IF YOU THINK THAT YOU'RE SUPERIOR BECAUSE YOU'RE IMMORTAL… THEN I'LL BREAK THOSE MESSED UP ILLUSION OF YOURS!"

With a jump, Hyoudou Issei punch Raiser Phenex's face using his left hand. A broken jaw sound could be heard.

Hyoudou Issei landed softly. "It's a good thing I just watched Touma beat Accelerator the other day," he murmured.