Highschool DXD: Devils, Dragons and Demonic Artifacts
C14: Devilish Wedding
Standard Disclaimer: I don't own any of the recognizable characters.
A/N: So, another chapter done, not as fast as I would have liked, but my medicines are kicking my ass in the worst way. Some days are alright, but most of the days I can't bring myself to write much. I'm sorry for this, but updates will come when they do. I can't promise steady updates for a while. For now, enjoy this one and I will see you all for the next one.
Sitri Compound, that morning
When Sona went to wake her fiancé, she had to smile at the sight that greeted her as soon as she opened the door.
"Wake up love, we've only got two hours before your family arrives, your sister included." She said as she took a seat on the edge of the bed.
He groaned softly as he woke up, and that in turn woke up the two girls that had crawled on top of him, burying him beneath their bodies, which he didn't seem to mind, judging by the smile on his face.
Akeno and Koneko smiled and rolled off him, so that a still pajama clad Sona could cuddle up to him, giving her two lovers a kiss in the process.
"Why do they have to get here so early, we're on vacation." He said as he turned around to face her, although his eyes were still closed.
She smiled and kissed him softly. "I promise only good things can come from the things from today, and tomorrow is shaping up to be even better."
He opened his eyes and smiled at her. "You know I can never say no to you baby, but can I get a few minutes to properly wake up?"
She nodded and gave him another kiss before she got out of bed again. "I'll leave the rest to Akeno and Koneko, I trust them to have you dressed before breakfast in an hour."
Akeno and Koneko nodded and gave Sona a soft kiss before they cuddled back up to Iko, so they could all wake up properly.
"Are you getting a bit nervous about your marriage to Sona that you want to stay in bed. Usually you have to be contained when Rias comes to visit." Koneko said softly.
He smiled and kissed them softly. "I'm not nervous, I'm just tired. I think my body is still recuperating from Kokabiel's attack."
They smiled and kissed his cheek. "We can understand that, for someone with your power to pass out after such a fight indicates that you used a lot more energy than we thought. Just try and take it easy for a while okay?" Akeno asked almost in a pleading tone.
"I promise to take it easy once the wedding is over, although I think Sona has some kind of training planned for us." He said softly.
"I think so too, but I'm sure she has seen the same thing we have, so I think you two will be enjoying a short honeymoon while we train." Koneko said with a smile.
He smiled and nodded at that. "I think so too baby. But I think it's time we get out of bed, take a relaxing shower together and then get ready to receive my sister and her peerage."
They nodded and gave him a kiss before they rolled to the sides of the bed before they got out, knowing their lover wouldn't be far behind them as they walked into the adjoining bathroom.
After their shower they met back up with Sona and the others, including Serafall and her own peerage to welcome Sirzechs, Rias and their parents, and of course Rias' peerage.
When the sizable party came into view Ikoraiza had to smile at his sister, who was clearly trying to restrain herself not to run forward and hug him.
"Good morning Sirzechs, how have you been?" Serafall asked with a smile.
Sirzechs smiled at his fellow Devil King. "We have been doing good Lady Serafall, thank you for inviting us into your lovely home."
Serafall smiled and curtsied before the Great Devil King, the rest of them bowing before him. "It is our pleasure Sirzechs, it is no small gathering we have joined for after all. It is not every day our Houses join through marriage."
He smiled and nodded at that. "Indeed Lady Serafall, and may I say how glad we are that it came together as smoothly and quickly as it did."
She nodded and smiled at him. "For that we are glad too. These weddings could take months to plan, and I am glad we managed to get this done in a few weeks, but please, let us go inside where we can finish the final talks in comfort."
He nodded and followed her inside, Ikoraiza hanging back a bit with his sister, who hugged him tightly. "It's good to see you again Iko." She said with a smile.
"You just saw me two days ago sis." He said with a smile.
"I know, but I still missed you. It takes a bit getting used to that you're not around when I need you."
"Oh Rias. I will always be available for you to talk to if you need it. Just because I'm getting married tomorrow doesn't mean that I will ever stop annoying you with my mere presence." He said with a soft smile.
Rias smiled at that. "I'm sure you will, but tell me honestly, aren't you the least bit nervous?"
He smiled and wrapped an arm around her waist as he led her inside. "A little, but I know it will be okay. I love Sona, and I know she loves me. In my humble opinion that is a good basis for a marriage."
"I think so too. I just hope that someday I know the same happiness with Issei." She said a bit dreamily.
"Speaking of your favorite Pawn, how is that conquest going?" He asked with a soft smile.
She smiled at that. "It's going okay. Mom and Dad approve of him as my boyfriend, and I actually asked him last night, and I must say that he was so sweet about it. I also got him to call me Rias instead of President.
"At least that is a start, but are you also officially dating at this point?" He asked softly.
She nodded and smiled at him. "Since last night we are. It was incredibly sweet when he so shyly asked me."
He smiled and pulled her into his side. "Well I guess the Gremory twins are both a bit smitten when it comes to the ones we love. Congratulations Rias."
"Thank you Iko. It means a lot to me that you approve." She said softly.
"Why wouldn't I approve of Issei as your boyfriend when you were fawning over him when he wasn't even a part of your peerage yet."
She smiled at that. "I did not fawn over him. I just knew there was something special about him when I first saw him."
He just smiled at that. "Sure you did. But I'll give you the benefit of the doubt just because you are my sister."
She stuck her tongue out at him as they got to one of the sitting rooms, where they could talk in peace.
…
While the two siblings talked to each other, Issei took the time to explore the Sitri compound together with Irina, since Asia and Reya wanted some time to talk to each other.
"So how have you been adjusting to your new life Irina? I can imagine it is a lot to take in." He asked softly.
Irina smiled at him. "I'm doing okay, everyone has been really nice ever since I woke up as a Devil and now that I know the truth I'm glad I'm not in the church anymore. I'd rather spend my days next to my friends than to live a life on the run from my former employers. And of course I can once again be close to you, like I have always wanted."
He smiled and pulled her into a hug. "I'm glad to have you here as well Irina. You have always been my best friend, even if we didn't have that much contact over the years."
She smiled and relaxed into the hug. "I'm sorry, but after I was sent to the church to receive my blessing to wield the Holy Sword, I was sent on several missions with Xenovia and it took years to gather my skills and get send on the mission where we met again."
"I figured as much, but I'm glad we're back together again. I've missed you so much." He said softly.
"And I have missed you Issei, more than you will ever know." She said softly.
He smiled and linked his arms with her. "I think I know how much Irina, and you don't have to say the words just yet, but know I feel the same for you."
She smiled and kissed his cheek. "Thank you for giving me time, but won't Rias get angry if you show affection to the others?"
He shook his head at her. "No my sweet. She knows my dreams of having a Harem one day, and while that dream still holds true, I intend to love each and every one of the girls equally, but Rias will be my first wife. Her I loved from the first time I saw her."
"I understand that, she is quite similar to you both in power and actions, and I think both me and Xenovia will have no problems with sharing you, since she told me what happened in the changing room a few days ago." She said with a wink.
He blushed at that. "And you are okay with that? I know it is not something you were raised with."
She smiled at him "Rias told Xenovia and I what Devils do, and I am okay with the fact that I now am able to grant desires, and that I can fulfill my own. And right now, I want to get a little bit closer to the object of my desire, which is you."
His blush darkened as she pressed herself against him. "I have always like you more than was normal for friends Issei. I want to be a part of your Harem, and I don't care what I will have to do to make that a reality."
He smiled at her. "You don't have to do anything but keep being your radiant self, Irina. I've always loved you as well and I would welcome you in my Harem, as I will with Xenovia, if she so chooses."
"I know she will, and I think she will make that known very soon, she is not very patient when it comes to something she wants, and right now, she has you on the mind." She said with a wink.
Issei smiled and kissed her softly, which surprised her at first, but she relaxed into it quickly, wrapping her arms around his neck as she tried to deepen it.
That surprised him a little and he wrapped his arms low around her waist to steady them a little.
When Irina pulled back she smiled at him. "I could get used to kissing you like that Issei."
He smiled at that. "I'm glad that I can still please you Irina. You mean the world to me."
She blushed a little as she returned to a more neutral position against his side. "Of course you still please me, you are one of the reasons I was so quick to accept Rias' offer to become a Devil, besides the fact that I get to be by your side for a little while longer, that I'm able to explore the world and new friendships that I never thought possible before, and of course I get to find out things about myself that I never had the chance before."
Issei smiled at that, hugging her into his side again. "I'm glad you find your new life so satisfying. I remember being terrified when I was turned, although that might have something to do with being killed back then."
"I'm sorry that happened to you Issei, I can't imagine how that must feel. But I'm glad Rias saved you so you can live your life like you want to." She said softly.
He smiled and kissed her cheek as they continued their walk, meeting up with the others after about an hour of wandering the Halls.
The Following Day
The following morning Ikoraiza was woken up very early by his two lovers. "Wake up my sweet Iko. You're getting married today and Rias is waiting for you to wake up so she can prepare you for your big day." Kuroka said with a soft smile.
He smiled and kissed both his neko and Tsubaki softly. "I was already awake girls. I was just thinking about the wedding as well. I can't believe Sona and I are getting married today."
The two girls smiled at him. "It'll be okay Iko. You and Sona make an amazing pair, and trust me, she is probably just as nervous, if not more so. You two were made for each other." Tsubaki said softly.
"I'm glad you girls are here for me. I don't think I could have done this if I didn't have you by my side." He said before kissing them softly.
"We wouldn't want to be anywhere else today Iko. We know you are nervous about getting married, but we will always be here when you want to talk." Kuroka said softly.
He nodded and gave them a kiss before he got out of bed. "Well, I better not keep my dear sister waiting, I think she is quite anxious for today as well."
They smiled at him. "I think so too, we'll go and see if Sona needs help with anything, see you soon, love." Tsubaki said after giving him another kiss.
He smiled and gave them a tap on their butts as they walked away, both of them shooting a coy smile at him.
The moment they were out of the room, Rias stepped inside, hugging her brother tightly. "Good morning Iko. I trust you slept well?"
He nodded at her. "Of course I did. I had two girls next to me that helped soothe a lot of my nerves."
"I'm glad you're not nervous for today Iko. I know a lot of boys who would be terrified getting married at this age, but I should have known better. You were always better than I was when it comes to dealing with nerves." She said softly.
He smiled at her. "If you took a page out of your boyfriend's book, and let some of the girls in, you wouldn't even have nerves. I believe that if you talk to Issei about this, he'll do everything in his power to help you, and I'm sure the girls of your peerage will do the same."
She smiled at that. "I know, but I have already asked so much of him and the others in the battle against Kokabiel and the Rating Game with Riser. I would feel so bad if I asked more from them now."
"And still you don't see how much they all adore you. I have a feeling Issei would march into Heaven by himself if you asked it of him. And I get that you think you ask too much of them, but that is something that comes with having your own peerage, which is exactly the reason I gave up my King."
She nodded at that. "I know and I knew what I was getting into, but ever since Issei joined my peerage I feel the urge to protect everyone from harm, even if that means if I get harmed myself."
He smiled at that. "You know you can't protect everyone from harm, and I hope your boyfriend can help you settle those nerves in the coming weeks, but I do think we should prepare. It wouldn't do for me to be late to my own wedding."
Rias smiled at that. "It certainly won't, and that is exactly why I am here to help you, as well as get myself dressed. See it as a final reliving of our childhood before you get married."
He shook his head at her. "You are truly incorrigible, my dear sister. Why don't you just admit that you are afraid of losing our relationship."
"Well I am. I know you said nothing will change, but I know some things that may at least put some strain on that." She said softly.
"If you are talking about the Rating Game against Sona, you don't have to be worried. We have no intention on being as aggressive as Riser was. We'll take this seriously." He said as he hugged her.
She smiled as she took her dress from its clothing bag. "I guess you're right, there is no reason to worry about it just yet. I just need to know that we will keep each other close."
He smiled and hugged her. "Rias, you are my twin sister, and I promise you that I will always be that annoying brother to you that I have always been. I will always be there for you if you need me to, no matter what goes on in my life."
That made her smile even brighter as she relaxed in his arms. "Thank you Iko. I needed to hear that."
"I'll say it anytime you need to hear it Rias, and I'm sure that your boyfriend will do the same." He said with a smile.
She nodded and stepped out of his arms. "I know, now go and put on your suit. Brother is expecting nothing but the best from you today."
He nodded and went to the closet to get his suit on, while Rias vanished behind the divider to put on her own dress.
While he was putting on his dark red suit with his black blouse, the colors of their family, he had to smile as he looked in the mirror. He looked every bit the Pureblood Devil he was, and while he usually went for a very casual style, he had to admit that this had its benefits as well.
When he stepped out of the closet, he had to smile at his sister, who was wearing an almost sinfully short deep red dress, which showed a lot of her curves. "I must say you always knew how to dress to impress, sis. You look amazing."
"Why thank you brother, you don't look half bad yourself, like you are truly ready to get married to the love of your life." Rias said with a smile.
He smiled and hugged her. "Thank you Rias, that does help with the nerves."
"That's what I am here for, brother." She said softly.
Ikoraiza smiled at her. "Well, I think I'm ready to face the masses, ready to go and see what our family are up to?"
She nodded and looped her arm through his as they made their way to their family, since their parents were anxious to see him again.
…
While Ikoraiza was getting ready, Sona was woken up by Koneko and Akeno. "Wake up Sona, dear. You're getting married to your love today."
She smiled and kissed both of them softly. "He's not only my love baby, but I do appreciate you girls waking me up."
They smiled at her. "We're not the only ones, Tsubaki and Kuroka already waiting outside to help you as well. it seems like Rias kicked them out of his room."
Sona smiled at that. "I figured she would, so I guess we should let them in so we can get this day going. The sooner Iko and I are married, the sooner we can have our wedding night and be together after that."
Both Koneko and Akeno smiled at her. "You are too selfless Sona, we can wait a little while longer. You two can enjoy each other for a few weeks while we train." Akeno said softly, not wanting to break the tender mood just yet.
Tsubaki and Kuroka entered the room and took a seat on the bed. "Good morning Sona. How did you sleep?" Tsubaki asked softly.
Sona smiled and hugged her. "I slept okay Tsubaki, I hope you did as well?"
She smiled and nodded. "We slept okay, we left Iko a bit nervous though, but I'm sure Rias will help him soothe those very soon."
Sona smiled and hugged them all. "I'm glad he has his sister to help him soothe his worried, because as much as we love him, this is something we cannot help him with."
The girls smiled at that. "That's most certainly true, but I think we should go and prepare, I'm sure you are already nervous enough as it is." Tsubaki said with a smile.
She smiled and nodded. "I agree, but there is something I wanted to ask you. I already asked Tsubaki this, but in light of how things have developed over the last weeks, I would be honored if you would all stand next to me."
They all smiled at her. "We would be honored Sona." Akeno said softly.
"Then let's get dressed and do our make-up. We're wasting time here." Sona said with a smile.
They nodded and got out of bed with a smile, all of them going to dress themselves first, since they were all helping Sona get ready and it would be easier to have them get ready first.
The girls had all picked similar cocktail dresses that showed everything they wanted to. Kuroka was in black, Tsubaki in blue, Koneko in light yellow and Akeno in purple, and they had to smile at how it looked on each other.
When they were done they helped Sona get into her dress, which took two of them to get on properly. "I hate this dress, I can barely move."
"it's only for one day Sona, and I think Iko feels exactly the same as you do. And I think you two will have a lot of fun getting this dress off you tonight." Kuroka said with a smile.
Sona blushed a little at that. "I think he'll have more fun peeling this lingerie off me, because this dress will be coming off with magic, or perhaps I should ask Issei for a bit of help."
"Really, you would let perv-boy get you naked on your wedding night? I would rather die than let him touch me." Koneko said in her old deadpan voice, which they hadn't heard for a while.
Sone smiled at that. "I guess you're right. Just the thought of having another man see me naked is bone-chilling to me. The only ones who will ever see me naked after today will be you girls and Iko, and perhaps Rias when we need to talk in my sauna."
"That will be different though. That is far from sexual, and we plan to be quite sexual with you and Iko in a few days." Akeno said softly.
"And I can't wait baby. I just hope Iko and I will be up for a night with all of you." Sona said with a slight blush.
They smiled at that before Akeno led her to a chair so she could do her make-up. "Don't worry about it Sona, if you want we can wait until we are done with training and we get back home. That way you two can have two weeks of your honeymoon, do everything you need to do, and when we are home we can take our time in loving each other."
Sona blushed a little at that. "I guess you're right, it's just that we've all waited so long for this that I feel a bit selfish to have him all to myself for almost two weeks."
"Sona, you and Iko are getting married today, and we understand that you two want to spend a bit more time with each other than with us. You're not selfish in wanting your husband to yourself for a while, and we do have to train for everything that might be headed our way. I doubt Kokabiel was alone in his thinking." Akeno said softly.
She smiled at that. "Thank you Akeno, I think I needed to hear that."
Akeno smiled at that. "I'll tell you the same thing anytime you need to hear it Sona. We are all in this together now, and there are bound to be some, let's say, logistical problems. But we can work them out as we go along."
Sona nodded and relaxed as Akeno applied her make-up, the others preparing the last couple of things for Sona, like her flowers.
It took Akeno almost half an hour to perfect Sona's make-up, and after slipping on her shoes, which she had saved for last, since she didn't want to walk in those killer heels all day.
"It looks like you're ready Sona, and I hope you are too. Your love is probably getting anxious." Tsubaki said with a soft smile.
She smiled and hugged them all softly. "I am ready, now let's go see if our love is ready as well."
They nodded and followed Sona out of the room, Kuroka and Akeno holding up the large piece at the back of her dress.
…
When they neared the hall, Sona could hear the soft music already being played, which meant they already knew she was here, and that was even more so pointed out when Serafall waited at the door.
"Good morning Sona, you look absolutely amazing. Are you ready for today. I know your future husband is quite anxious to get married today." Serafall said with a bright smile.
Sona smiled and carefully hugged her sister, who looked similarly amazing in her sparkling red dress. "Thank you Serafall. Are you still sure about giving me away? We could always skip this and run, like we used to do when things got too much for us."
Serafall smiled at that. "I'm more than sure Sona, and you wouldn't do that to Ikoraiza. I know you a lot better than you think I do, dear sister. Now, no more dawdling, let's get you two married."
Sona nodded and linked her arm with that of her sisters' as they walked into the hall. Tsubaki and Koneko were on either side of her, and Kuroka and Akeno kept back a bit so her dress would snag on anything loose that might lie around.
When they entered the Hall, Sona could see Ikoraiza very hard to hold his laugh in, since he wasn't used to seeing her in such a lavish dress.
She glared at him, but only for a second before she smiled shyly at him as she walked down the richly adorned aisle.
When she came to the dais where Sirzechs was waiting, Serafall placed her hand on top of his and gave them a careful hug. "Good luck Sona, and you too of course Ikoraiza, please take care of each other."
"We will." They said almost simultaneously.
Serafall smiled and took her seat next to Zeoticus and Venelana.
The young couple smiled at each other before Sirzechs started. "Dear friends and family, we are gathered here today to witness the joining of Ikoraiza Gremory and Sona Sitri. These young lovers have been promised to each other for a very long time, and it does my heart good to see them so happy already. Now, I believe you two have written your own vows."
They smiled at him and then at each other. "Sona, the first time I saw you I was overwhelmed with your beauty and I felt honored to be promised to you. I promise you to from this day forward be always by your side and be there for you whenever you need someone to talk to. I devote my life to your happiness now and forever."
She blushed a little at that. "Iko, I have always loved you, and the day I heard I was one day going to be your wife was the happiest day of my life. I promise to be always by your side and be the wife that you deserve. I devote myself to you now and forevermore."
He smiled at her and gave her hands a soft squeeze before they turned back to Sirzechs. "Those were beautiful vows indeed, but let us continue to the most important part. Do you Ikoraiza Gremory, take Sona Sitri as your lawfully wedded wife, to have and to hold, for now and forever until death might do you part?"
He smiled at that. "I do."
"And do you Sona Sitri, take Ikoraiza Gremory to be your lawfully wedded husband, to have and to hold, now and forevermore until death might do you part?"
Sona smiled as well. "I do."
"If there is anyone that has a valid reason these two should not be joined in marriage, let them speak now or be forever silent."
As expected nobody spoke up, which made them both smile. "Then, by the power invested in me by The Four Great Devil Kings, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss your bride, brother. But try to keep it tame." Sirzechs said with a smile.
The couple smiled and kissed each other softly, deepening it a little before they pulled apart under loud applause of the entire room.
"Esteemed Devils, I present you Lord and Lady Sitri." Sirzechs said when the applause died down.
There were a few gasps from mostly Sona's peerage, but they quickly died down as they stepped down from the dais.
They were then swept up in a wave of congratulations from their friends and family, and first of course was Serafall. "I must admit it takes a lot of courage taking your wife's name instead of keeping your own."
He smiled at her. "It was the best thing to do. Rias is the next heir to the House of Gremory, and chances are that Sona and I will start a family sooner than she will. This way the line of Gremory will not be compromised."
"Still it is a brave thing to do, and not something we expected. You never cease to surprise me Ikoraiza." Venelana said as she joined them.
He blushed a little at that. "Thanks Mom."
She smiled and hugged him. "Well I hope you know that you are a part of our family as well Sona."
"I know that Lady Gremory. Thank you."
Next up was his father. "Congratulations you two, I wish you all the best, and don't be a stranger Ikoraiza, we haven't seen you for a while."
He smiled at that. "We'll come by soon Dad, when the others are out for their training."
Zeoticus smiled and stood back next to his wife so that his sister could congratulate him as well. "Congratulations Iko. I know you and Sona will find the happiness you seek with each other."
"I'm sure we will sis, and I hope you will find the same with Issei." He said with a smile.
Rias smiled and gave him a tight hug, before stepping aside so the others could congratulate them as well.
About an hour later they were sat down for the party, which would probably last for the remainder of the day.
Without anyone else but her husband noticing, Sona stepped out of her heels and put on a bit more comfortable shoes as soon as they sat down.
"Were they that bad to wear baby?" He asked softly.
She nodded and kissed his cheek. "They were, my feet are already killing me, would you mind massaging them tonight before we go to bed?"
"Of course baby, we could even make it a bit more interesting." He said with a flirty wink.
She blushed a little at that. "We'll see how we feel tonight, if we're both exhausted beyond belief there is little point consummating our marriage if we fall asleep halfway through it."
He nodded and kissed her softly. "I know, I was merely teasing you. Let's just try and enjoy ourselves today, this is our party after all."
She nodded and kissed him back before relaxing into his side, both of them enjoying the rest of the day.
By the time most of the guests had retired, Sona and Ikoraiza were dead of their feet, especially Sona since she had to put her heels back on for their first dance.
But as he promised Ikoraiza gently massaged her feet as soon as they were back in their room, both of them too tired to do anything else tonight, and it didn't take another hour before they were asleep in each other's arms.