What is up guys! On to the next chapter, the summer holidays. BTW, I'll be mixing some elements from the original LN and Anime. So hopefully it'll turn out great and happy reading.

"Talking"

'Thinking'

[Ddraig]

Chapter 13: To the underworld!

It was the end of the 1st semester in Kuoh Academy. We find our lecherous pawn chatting with his classmates about the summer holidays.

Xenovia: "So Asia, any plans for the holidays?"

Asia: "Honestly, it all depends on Saji-san since I'm living with him."

Saji: "Actually, I'm thinking of spending the holidays in Osaka. Of course both you and Asia are most welcome to travel with me if you want."

Issei: "I don't know Saji. I think you'll have to postpone your trip."

Saji: "Why?"

Issei: "The thing is, Rias annually visits her parents in the underworld during the summer holidays."

Saji: "And….?"

Issei: "As her servants, it is most likely she wants all of you to accompany her there."

Saji: "Aww….But I've already booked the tickets."

Rias: "Don't worry Saji, I'll ask my parents to pay you back."

The 4 devils jumped out of their seats when their master suddenly popped out from the front door.

Murayama: "KYAAA! Rias-senpai!"

Katase: "She's as beautiful as always!"

Matsuda & Motohama: "Rias-senpai! Please notice us!"

Rias ignored the cheering crowd and walked to her servants and Issei.

Issei: "Groan…..Rias, what are you doing here?" (Rubbing his head)

Rias: "I've come here to ask my club members to meet me at the club room. I have an announcement for them."

Saji: "Understood Buchou."

The crimson-haired devil then left the classroom, while Saji and the others continued their chat.

In the Student council room, Sona had an announcement to make for her servants.

Sona: "It's that time of the year again. So we will be spending the summer at my home town, the underworld."

Issei: "So we're going as well?"

Sona: "Of course Ise, it's natural for servants to follow their master."

Issei: "Yeahaaaa! I get to spend time with Rias in the underworld!"

Sona then pinched Issei's ear in irritation.

Sona: "You can save that for later. I'm thinking about intense training for you all."

Issei: "Ow ow ow! Yes, understood kaichou." (Released by Sona)

Meanwhile, in the ORC room…..

Rias: "So there. As usual, we'll be spending the holidays in the underworld."

Asia: "Uuuuu….i never thought I'd visit the underworld without dying."

Xenovia: "To think that an ex-exorcist traveling to hell. Pftt…it's quite ironic actually."

Saji: "But how do we get there?"

Akeno: "That's simple. Just meet us at the mall tomorrow morning and you'll see."

The next day, at the mall basement, the Gremory team met up with the Sitri team.

Rias: "It's about time you've arrived."

Sona: "Heh. Punctual as usual."

Saji: "Hey Hyoudou. So you're going as well."

Issei: "Yeah. Kaichou wants to visit her parents too so…..you get the idea."

As they reached the lowest level of the mall, Akeno and Tsubaki opened a secret door which leads to an old train station.

Saji: "I didn't know there's a train station down here."

Kiba: "That's because only devils and other magical beings can enter here."

As the train arrived, both peerages enter their respective carts and started their journey to the underworld.

In the Gremory cart, Saji and Asia were busy looking out of the window, admiring the view of the underworld. Kiba on the other hand was talking to Xenovia; Gasper was playing his PSP, while the two great Onee-sama's were chatting.

Rias: "So what should we do in the underworld? I mean, you've already know how to use your holy lightning while I've studied about rating games and both Sona and I know that."

Akeno: "Well, the others could use some training and I think it's time we find a way to help Koneko-chan with her Nekomata heritage."

It's true. Right now Koneko is the only one sitting alone with a sad expression. She has been quiet ever since her master mentioned about traveling to her hometown.

Gasper: "Koneko-chan, are you alright? You don't look so well."

Koneko: "I'm fine Gya-kun….."

Saji then got back to his seat after a while. However, things seem to get a little steamy when a certain girl came and sat on his lap.

Akeno: "Hi Saji-kun, did you enjoy the ride?"

Saji: "Y-yes Akeno-san. M-mind telling me what are you doing?"

Akeno: "What? You don't like having me on your lap?"

Akeno decides to tease him further by licking her fingers then crawling them on Saji's chest

Saji: "T-that's not what I meant. But I'm currently with Asia so I don't this is….."

Akeno interrupted him by placing a finger on his lips.

Akeno: "Ssh…. Ever since you've rescued me from drowning, I kind of had a tingling every time I lay eyes on you."

Saji: "W-what?!"

Asia: "Haauuu! Akeno-san, get away from my Saji-san."

Asia retaliates and tried to push her queen from Saji. Akeno then got up and sat next to him instead while grinning cheekily at Asia.

Akeno: "Ara ara. But without Ise-kun I need Saji-kun to spoil me. I'm feeling lonely after all.."

Asia: "Still, that doesn't mean Akeno-san can take Saji-san from me. He promise to be by my side forever." (hugs Saji)

Saji: "Erm…Asia…"

Akeno: "Ufufu…has Asia-chan fell in love with Saji-kun?"

Both Asia and Saji blushed furiously at Akeno's comment and hid their faces.

Rias: "That's enough Akeno. I promise we'll meet up with Ise after we visit my parents."

Akeno: "Ok."

As the train arrived at Sitri territory, Sona and her peerage depart their cart and proceed to the Sitri mansion.

Issei: "Wow!"

Sona: "Beautiful isn't it?"

Issei: "Yeah. It rivals the Gremory mansion."

Sona: "Right. Everyone please remember to be polite at all times. I'll won't tolerate any inappropriate behavior when meeting the Sitri family. Understood?"

Sitri team: "Yes kaichou."

Sona: "And you'll address me as Sona-sama in here."

Sitri team: "Yes Sona-sama."

As the main door opens, Sona and her servants are greeted by a line of butlers and maids standing at the sides.

Maid 1: "Welcome back Sitri-hime. Your parents are expecting you."

Sona: "Thank you. It's good to be back."

As the group arrived at the dining room, they came across a young couple who seem to be in their 30s with black hair.

Sona: "Father, mother. I've returned."

Both of Sona's parents ran towards her and hugged her tightly as if they've forgotten about formalities.

Lord Sitri: "Sona! Welcome back my girl."

Lady Sitri: "You look as lovely as ever. Have you been eating?"

Sona: "Mother, please… don't embarrass me in front of my servants."

Lord Sitri then laid eyes on Issei and jumped for joy.

Lord Sitri: "Oh you must be the Sekiryuutai! Hyoudou Issei-kun. It is an honor to finally meet you." (Shakes Issei's hand)

Issei: "Umm… I'm honored to meet you as well your highness." (Bows)

Lord Sitri: "Oh no no no. Call me Otou-sama. No formalities required."

Issei: "Huh? Umm…I really don't think I can…"

Lord Sitri: "It's alright my son, we'll take it slowly."

Sona: "Wait. Son?!"

Lady Sitri: "Yes. Serafall has shown us pictures. You two look so cute together."

Sona was lost for words and blushed heavily. The same can't be said for Issei.

Sona: "Mother! It's not like what you think!"

Lady Sitri: "All this while we thought you wouldn't find a partner ever since you broke off you last engagement. But now the House of Sitri has finally received its next heir."

Lord Sitri: "We're proud of you Sona. For you to be in love with the Sekiryuutei."

Current;y all of Sona's peerage is talking among themselves, mostly Hanakai and Yura who recently fell in love with the brown-haired boy. As for Tsubaki, all she can do is stand and watch while feeling pity for her king.

Sona: "No! He's not my partner! And I've yet to find someone."

Lord Sitri: "That's not what it says in the photos."

Lord Sitri shows some photos taken by Serafall during Issei's battle with Vali. One of them includes Sona talking Issei while another shows the both of them very close to kissing.

Sona: "Grrr….. I can't take this anymore!"

Sona then ran away from the area, leaving her peerage with her parents.

Issei: "Wait Sona-sama. Come back!" (Chased after her)

Lord Sitri: "Well, I'll leave that to him. Who wants a feast?"

Meanwhile, in the Gremory mansion, Rias and her peerage were welcomed by Grayfia and a young crimson-haired boy.

Rias: "Why hello Millicas. My you've grown."

Millicas: "It's good to see you aunt Rias."

Saji: "Wait, he's buchou's nephew? Then that means…."

Rias: "Yes, he's Oni-sama and Grayfia's son. Now Millicas, introduce yourself."

Millicas let go of Rias and stood in front of the group.

Millicas: "Pleased to meet you. I am Millicas Gremory, let's get along."

Asia: "Wow, he's well mannered."

Saji: "I can see where that came from."

Millicas then ran to another room and hugged a certain brunette woman.

Millicas: "Grandmother! Aunt Rias has arrived!"

As the group stepped in, they were greeted by the heiress to the House of Gremory.

Venelana: "Millicas, you shouldn't scream in the mansion like that. It's rude. Ah Rias, you've arrived."

Rias; "It's nice to see you mother."

Saji: 'That is buchou's mother? Wow she looks young!'

Venelana: "And I see you've found new servants. Why not introduce them to me."

Rias: "Saji, Asia, Xenovia? Please introduce yourselves."

Xenovia: "Xenovia, Knight of Rias-sama. Pleased to be your acquaintance." (Bows)

Asia: "I'm Asia Argento. Bishop of Buchou-san. Please take care of me." (Bows)

Saji: "Genshirou Saji. Pawn of Rias-sama. Happy to be of service." (Bows)

Venelana: "It's great to meet you all. I'm Velelana Gremory, mother of Rias Gremory and heiress to the house of Gremory." (bows)

Rias: "Has father arrived yet?"

Mother: "Yes, he's in the kitchen helping out for our feast."

In the dining hall, everyone is seated and having their meals. Rias, Akeno and Kiba had no problem with fine dining. Unlike the others.

CLINK CLANK!

Saji: "Oh, I'm very sorry. I'm not used to fine dining."

Lord Gremory: "We understand Saji-kun. It's not every day you get to eat in a high-class mansion."

Venelana: "Now Rias, tell me what will you be doing during your visit."

Rias: "I've planned to send my servants and myself for training before we attend the gathering. I hope you and father would be ok with that."

Lord Gremory: "Of course it's ok. After all, you need do to train for your rating game with Sona. Isn't that right darling?"

Venelana: "I couldn't agree more."

Saji: 'We? Against the student council?'

Rias noticed the confusion among her peerage.

Rias: "Yes. Sorry that I've never mentioned this before, but we will be entering the Rating Games tournament in 2 weeks. And our first opponent is the Sitri peerage."

Asia: "We're competing against Kaichou?"

Rias: "Yes Asia. I know it's a lot to take in, but please try to cope with it."

Saji: 'Then that means…Gasp! I have to fight Hyoudou!'

As Saji realized that, he fainted on the ground. Causing everyone to panic as they tried to wake up their pawn.

In a large room, Saji bean to regain consciousness. He's currently on a king sized bed with Rias, Asia and Akeno sitting right beside him."

Saji: "Groan…Where am I?"

Rias: "Saji! Oh thank Maou you're awake."

Asia: "Please don't faint like that again. Sob."

Akeno: "What happened to you?"

Saji: "Well, it's about the match with Kaichou."

Rias: "Yes, what about it?"

Saji: "If we were to battle with her, that means we'll be fighting Hyoudou. And we all saw what he could do the last time right? It's just; I don't think I'm strong enough to fight someone like him."

Rias hugs her pawn to comfort him.

Rias: "I understand. You may not be as strong as the Sekiryuutei. But that doesn't mean that you should give up like that."

Saji: "And there's another problem. I'm sure knowing kaichou she would have come out with tons of strategies to defeat us. GAH! It's all too much!"

Akeno: "He has a point. Sona might use Ise-kun against us, knowing that we couldn't hurt him."

Rias: "Sigh…. That would be a problem. We'll think of something. For now, get some rest."

Saji then lay on his bed as both ladies left the room. About 20 minutes later, he heard someone knocking on his door.

Saji: "Come in."

Enter Xenovia and Asia….

Asia: "Sorry to disturb you Saji-san, but can we sleep with you for tonight?"

Xenovia: "We're not used to this luxurious life, so we had difficulty sleeping alone on a huge bed."

Saji: "Oh alright."

Both girls then climbed up to Saji's bed and slept by his side. Unfortunately, he's unable to sleep for long as Xenovia somehow turned herself upside-down, with her feet on top of Saji.

Saji: 'Aww man. How am I going to sleep now?'

The next morning, the Gremory team gathered in front of the mansion to start their intense training.

Saji: "Azazel-sensei? When did you arrive?"

Azazel: "I was at the last train. Besides, it's only natural for me to come since I'm your teacher."

Rias: "So what do you have for us?"

Azazel: "So first is Rias. You'll be with Sirzechs to master your Powers of destruction, since you already have the strength, all you need is technique."

Rias: "I'm trainging with Oni-sama?"

Azazel: "Akeno, I see that you've accepted you're power. However, it could be more useful if learned properly. Thus, I've assign someone you know to train you. Meet him at the top of that mountain."

Akeno: "Understood."

Azazel: "Kiba, how long are you able to use you balance breaker?"

Kiba: "For now at most 5 hours."

Azazel: "Right. I've assigned a mentor to train your swordsmanship and basic endurance where you'll build up your stamina. Xenovia, you'll be training with him as well with your Durandal."

Kiba: "I'll train with all my heart."

Xenovia: "Just tell me when to start."

Azazel: "Gasper."

Gasper: "Haiiiiiii!"

Azazel: "Your sacred gear makes you powerful. But power alone is useless without control. Thus, you're to be at the streets of the underworld to face your fears and learn to control it."

Gasper: "HAU! I'll try my best!"

Azazel: "Asia, you'll be training you spirituality to strengthen your Twilight healing. This will alow you to project your healing aura from a distance instead of just physical contact."

Asia: "Hai, I'll do my best!"

Azazel: "Koneko, you'll have to accept the power hidden within you. Embrace it, not hide it."

Koneko: "Hpmh! Easy for you to say."

Saji: 'Hidden power?'

Azazel: "Last but not least, Saji."

Saji: "Yes?"

Azazel: "Ah, just in time."

ROOOAAAAAARR!

Everyone turned to where the roar came from. They saw a purple scaled, bipedal dragon wearing a chest plate flying towards them. It landed in front of the devils, causing a minor tremor.

Saji: "W-what the hell is a dragon doing here!?"

Azazel: "Meet Tannin. One of the 5 dragon kings."

Tannin then lowered his head towards Saji and sniffed him.

Tannin: "So you're the host of Vitra huh?"

Saji: "Err..y-yes, yes I am."

Azazel: "Saji, you seem to be skilled with you weapons, but not with your sacred gear. So what better way to train you, than to be trained by a dragon?"

Saji: "Fine. If this is what it takes to make me stronger, then let's do it. Tannin-ossan, take me to my spot."

Tannin: "Hahaahahaha! I like you. You're full of spirit. Now come on, get on my back."

Azazel: "Koneko, you should go to for basic training."

Koneko: "Fine." (Gets on Tannin)

Azazel: "Oh, and tell Issei I said hello!"

Saji: "You mean I'm training with Hyoouuuuudooooouuu!" (Flies off with Tannin)

Alrighty, another chapter done. Poor Sona, always embarrassed by her family. So I guess it's up to Issei to cheer her up right? Only one way to find out, in the next chapter….. Gan pai!: too much!"of strategies to defeat us.