What's up guys! I know there has been some worry about Saji being more prominent than Issei and a few other issues. So now, I'm here to clear everything up.

1) Both Issei and Saji's role will be equally prominent as this story is about them. Plus, it's not easy for me to make both roles as important.

2) The reason I chose to pair Saji with Asia is that in the canon, Saji HAS fell for her before but she's with Issei at that time. What's more, since Issei understands that this is only an alternate universe, he doesn't have to worry that this Asia (Alternate Universe) likes Saji. Everything will be back to normal once the 4 of them return to their original universe.

Issei: "Unless we request him to make changes of course."

Me: "Umm….I'll leave that to the readers…."

"Talking"

'Thinking'

[Ddraig]

Chapter 14: Training and family matters…..

On a clear day in the underworld, we find a dragon soaring with a young boy and girl on his back.

Saji: "So Tannin-Ossan, are you the only dragon in the underworld?"

Tannin: "Nope. I live with a group of dragons on the mountain that we'll be training on. It's the only suitable place for us dragons to live peacefully."

Saji: "Why is that?"

Tannin: "My kind of dragons needs to feed on dragon apples which could only be found there. It used to be grown everywhere but after the overpopulation of humans, they become near extinct and the last remaining ones grow on the mountain in the underworld."

Saji: "So Sirzechs-sama allowed you and your friends to live there? Without compensation?"

Tannin: "There is one condition. I have to be revived into a devil."

Saji: "So that makes you….."

Tannin: "A reincarnated devil. With a queen piece."

Saji: "Wow! Who's peerage are you in?"

Tannin: "That is a secret. Hmm? You friend seems awfully quiet."

Saji turns back and saw Koneko sulking. He then moves to her and tried to talk to her.

Saji: "Koneko-chan, what's wrong?"

Koneko: "It's nothing."

Saji: 'Hmm….there's something definitely wrong with her…'

As they arrive at their training site, Saji and Koneko got off the dragon's back and set foot on the mountain.

Saji: "Holy crap! This place is beautiful!"

Saji was in awe as he saw the lush green scenery and the many different species of dragons that lived here.

"Hey! Saji, over here!"

Saji turned to his right and saw a brown-haired boy running towards him.

Saji: "Hey Hyoudou! What's up?"

Issei: "Ah Koneko-chan is here too."

Tannin: "Ahem!"

Saji: "Oh yeah right. Hyoudou, this is Tannin. Tannin, Hyoudou Issei."

Tannin: "So you're Ddraig's host."

Issei: "Tannin of the dragon kings. It is an honor."

Tannin: "The honor is mine. How's things Ddraig?"

[As usual Tannin. Saji here could use some toughening up.]

Tannin: "I thought so."

Saji: "So when do we start?"

Tannin then shot some fire balls at Saji. And obviously, the boy jumped and dodged his attacks.

Saji: "UUAAhh! Hey!"

Tannin: "You can start by running 20 laps around the hill, while dodging my assaults. You too Hyoudou and girl." (launches fire balls at Issei and Koneko)

For about 4 hours, the 3 devils ran around the hill dodging Tannin's fire. Saji seemed to be doing well thanks to his Skyhook. Same goes for Issei in his Syncro Drive form. Unfortunately for Koneko, being a rook means she's the slow one in the group. However, she still manages to deflect some of the fire balls from herself.

As they all finished their 20 laps, they all stop by a river to get a drink. Saji then noticed Koneko talking to Tannin and decided to eavesdrop.

Koneko: "Tannin-san, let me continue my training. You don't need to reduce your fire power just because of me."

Tannin: "Look girl. I don't mean to offend you, but as the slowest one out of the 3 , you'll get hurt badly if I didn't reduce it."

Koneko: "I DON'T CARE IF I GET HURT! I JUST WANT TO GET STRONGER!"

Tannin: "I've promised Rias-san that I'll train you 3 without overexerting you. There's no point in overworking yourself if your body can't handle it."

Saji: "He's right you know."

Koneko: "Saji-senpai."

Saji: "What is up with you? Ever since the day we arrived here you've been acting strangely."

Koneko: "That is none of your concern."

Saji: "Yes, it is. I'm your senpai, and it is my duty to take care of you and Gasper."

Koneko: "You won't understand what I'm going through."

Saji: "Koneko-chan, if you just….."

Koneko: "JUST SHUT UP!"

Out of frustration, Koneko smashed a nearby boulder into pieces. She then turned away from Saji and cried softly.

Koneko: "Just….sniff….leave me alone for a while….." (Runs away)

Saji: "Koneko-chan! Wait!"

Saji then felt his shoulder grabbed by Issei.

Issei: "Let her be Saji."

Tannin: "Woah. Remind me not to get on her bad side."

Issei: "Tannin-ossan, would you mind giving us a minute?"

Tannin: "Very well. I'll be at the top if you need me." (Flies away.)

Saji: "Hyoudou, what is wrong with Koneko-chan?"

Issei: "Sigh….It was a tragic story that Rias told me."

Saji: "Tell you, what?"

Issei: "Koneko had a big sister named Kuroka. Both of them weren't humans, they were Nekomatas."

Saji: "Cat spirits?"

Issei: "Yes. The two sisters were under a high-class devil as his servants. But one day, Kuroka was engulfed by the power of senjutsu and killed her master. Ever since then, they became wanted criminals in the underworld. At some point, Kuroka abandoned Koneko and she was left alone, only to be founded by Sirzechs-sama."

Saji: "And that's how buchou met Koneko-chan?"

Issei: "Quite right. It appears that Koneko-chan wants to become stronger like everyone else but at the same time, she doesn't want to resort to using her nekomata powers fearing that she might follow her sister's footsteps."

Saji: "So that's what they mean by hidden power."

Issei: "Saji, as the pawn of Rias, I'm counting on you to look after her. Please make sure she doesn't strain herself."

Saji: "Consider it done Hyoudou." (Fist bump)

Issei: "Phew! What a long day." (lies down)

Saji: "Say Hyoudou. You've met Kaichou's parents right?"

Issei: "Yeah?"

Saji: "How were they?"

Issei: "To be honest, they're rather crazy."

Saji: "Really? What happened?"

Issei: "Well, it all started when Kaichou's parents saw me and got excited."

Saji: "And that is because….."

Issei: "They saw the photos Serafall-sama took after my battle with Vali. Apparently they think I'm in a relationship with kaichou, much to her displeasure."

Saji: "Ouch. That must have been rough. What happened after that?"

Issei: "And this happened…."

(Flashback start)

Issei was running after Sona when he came across Serafall.

Serafall: "Hi Ise-chan, how are you doing?"

Issei: "Serafall-sama, have you seen your sister?"

Serafall: "Yes. She ran to her room. What happen? She seemed sad."

Issei: "I'll explain to you later." (Continues running)

Issei finally found Sona's room and knocked on her door.

KNOCK! KNOCK!

Sona: "Go away!"

Issei: "I'm coming in."

Issei entered the room and saw his master face down on her bed soaking the blanket.

Sona: "Ise…Sob… didn't you hear me….Sob…I said go away…"

Issei: "I heard you. Though it's not what I intend to do."

Sona continued crying on her bed. Issei then closed the door and sat beside her.

Issei: "Look, I know parents can be ignorant and unreasonable, but that doesn't mean you should hate them."

Sona: "You don't know what it's like….Sob….being humiliated in front of your friends…."

Issei: "I've been there Sona. In school, class, home, hell even during an interview in the underworld."

Sona the stops crying for a moment and gets up.

Sona: "Really? Wow, I didn't know..."

Issei: "But at the end of the day, I just forget all about it and think about the things that happened because of them."

Sona: "Like?"

Issei: "Best example would be, if my parents enrolled me to a different school, I wouldn't have met you guys."

Sona: "That's kind of true. But I can't say the same for my sister."

Issei: "As for Serafall-sama, she just needs to understand that you're looking out for her and that she can get her way everytime, even if she is a Maou."

Sona: "Oh Ise, how is it that you always say the right things?"

Issei: "From experience I guess. Heheh."

Sona: "Come here you."

Sona then pulls Issei to a deep kiss and grinded her body against his chest. Issei on the other hand was shocked at first, but then he just went with the flow.

Sona: "Wait! The door!"

Issei: "Oh don't worry, I've locked it."

Sona: "How did you…"

Issei: "Experience."

They then continued kissing and one thing lead to another and…

[Ok DJenero, you can stop there.]

Me: "Fine then."

(Flashback end)

Saji: "Wait! So you and Kaichou…..kissed!?"

Issei: "What? It's the only way to get rid of excess dragon energy."

Saji: "Sigh…Well that aside, it's like you saved her feelings during that time."

Issei: "Heheh. Not my 1st time."

Saji: "What do you mean?"

Issei: "In the past, both Rias and Akeno had similar problems as well."

Saji: "And it's because of you they're who they are right now."

Issei: "Yep. So I was wondering…"

Tannin suddenly landed in front of them with a panicked expression.

Tannin: "Boys! The girl! She fainted!"

Issei & Saji: "Gasp! Koneko-chan!"

In the Gremory mansion, Saji and Rias were with and unconscious Koneko in a large bedroom.

Saji: "According to Tannin-ossan, she went on training right after we finished our 20 laps."

Rias: "Hmm, I know why she did that. Saji, Koneko is actually…."

Saji: "A nekomata. Yes, Hyoudou told me the story."

Rias: "Sigh, usually I would leave Ise with this kind of problem. But unfortunately, he's unavailable."

Saji: "Don't worry buchou. Leave her to me."

Rias: "Saji, are you sure?"

Saji: "I've help Gasper before right? So dealing with Koneko-chan shouldn't be much trouble."

Rias looked at her rook, then at her pawn.

Rias: "Alright then. I'll leave her in your care."

Saji: "Thank you buchou. And please tell ossan that I won't be back for a while."

Rias: "I'll pass the message."

Rias then walked out of the room while Saji sat beside Koneko, waiting for her to wake up.

2 hours later, Koneko woke up and saw her grey-haired senpai sitting beside her.

Koneko: "Saji-senpai….W-what happened?"

Saji: "You fainted after some strenuous training."

Koneko: "Ok, let's go."

Saji: "Not so fast."

As the nekomata tried to get out of bed, she felt herself being tied to the bed frame.

Koneko: "Ngh…. What is this? Senpai, release me at once!"

Saji: "Sorry Koneko-chan. I can't let you overexert yourself again."

Koneko: "Damn you! Just let me go!" (Shakes bed)

Saji: "I heard about your pass. You don't have to push yourself too hard just because you're afraid to embrace it."

Koneko then stopped and listened to Saji.

Koneko: "You knew? Who told you?"

Saji: "That's not important. Look, just because your sister murdered her master doesn't mean you'll do the same. You're not like your sister, and you don't have to be."

Koneko's eyes started flooding with tears. Saji then released her from the lines created. The nekomata then rushed to Saji and hugged him tightly, not wanting to let him go.

Koneko: "Senpai, I-I'm scared….I don't want to kill my master….I want to be strong like you and buchou and Yuuto-senpai, and Akeno-san. But I'm worried that I'll be like my sister, drown with power. I don't want to murder Rias-buchou! UUWAAA!"

Saji pats her on the back and speaks to her in an assuring tone.

Saji: "There there….it's ok to cry now…Sssshhhh…..Koneko-chan, look at me."

Koneko then looked at her senpai ,who has determined eyes and with a strong spirit, declared to her.

Saji: "Let this be my promise to you. If you do ever go wild, I'll use the power of Vitra to stop you. So you don't have to worry about hurting anyone ever again."

Koneko: "Saji-senpai…..Thank you! Thank you so much! (Hugs him)

Just as they're warming up, Rias and Akeno entered witnessing the touching moment.

Rias: "Sob…Saji….Thank you…for helping Koneko…."

Akeno: "Ara ara, Koneko is warming up to Saji-kun."

Saji: "Heheh. I'm just doing what I can do."

Rias: (Looks at her watch) "Oh look, it's almost time for dinner. But 1st, a bath."

Saji: "Oh ok. Where's the men's bath again?"

Rias: "Ufufu, you can always join us you know."

Saji: "What!? I don't really think I should."

Akeno: "Asia-chan will be there as well."

Saji: "Umm…err…Wha…hey! Koneko-chan! Put me down!"

Koneko: "I want a bath with senpai. Please wash my back, Nyan."

Saji: "UUUuuu! So cute!"

Rias: "With that settled, let's have a bath."

Rias, Akeno and Koneko (Carrying Saji) marched to the ladies bath, where they met Issei and Asia.

Issei: "Oh Saji, You're joining us as well?"

Koneko: "Yes he is."

Saji: "No! Hyoudou, it's not what you think!"

Issei: "Ah don't fight it Saji. You know you want a mixed bath as much as I do."

Saji: 'Damn you Hyoudou!"

Bath time! As usual, Rias and Akeno are spending time with their beloved Sekiryuutei, Asia and Koneko are washing Saji's back (Much to his amusement).

Saji: "HEY!"

Me: "Sorry."

Ahem! While Xenovia is completing her 30 laps in the pool.

Issei: "Hey Saji! How's your back rub?"

Saji began to blush while the 2 Onee-sama's giggled at his embarrassment.

Saji: "Oh yeah? Guess who kissed kaichou in bed?"

Issei's face became pale and went to hide in the pool. At the same time, Rias and Akeno then chased after him with a scary aura.

Rias: "Ise! Get back here!"

Akeno: "Ara ara, cheating on us is a no no Ise-kun."

Issei: "Wait! I can explain! OW!"

And that marks the end of the chapter. Feel free to comment and leave reviews so I can make this story as awesome as possible. Gan pai!

Issei: "Pant… pant…"

Me: "Issei, why are you naked?"

Issei: "Thanks to you! Uah!" (Runs away)

Rias and Akeno came running naked as well.

Rias: "DJenero, where's he?!"

Me: "He who?"

Akeno: "Ise-kun of course."

Me: "He went that way."

Rias: "Ise!" (Runs back to the storyline)

Sigh, it's not easy controlling the characters….