Chapter 20: The destined battle approaches! Issei's secret technique?
Sorry for the delay guys, I was quite poorly last week and I felt really bad that I couldn't upload this chapter. I thank you for all waiting patiently as we journey into the last peace chapter up to the battle. No war with Loki. Please enjoy .
Issei collapsed, falling down to one knee once again. The Sekiryutei awoke early, leaving his wife's warm embrace.
Issei felt too restless and could not calm himself down from what was around the corner.
Just one more sunset, only one more night sky to see. And then, Issei and his peerage would face the biggest threat that they have had yet.
And since the early hours, Issei has been training himself to make up for his pessimistic attitude he previously approached the battle with the god of mischief.
He originally intended to use this week they had left, to say goodbye to all those he cherished and cared for. However, after spending all of that time with everyone, this ended up reversing his original intentions.
Spending so much time with everyone and actually growing closer with all of them, just made Issei realise, that more than anything…. He didn't want to die and leave them all behind.
His excitement grew as he lay beside his wife every night and felt both the heartbeat of his precious Rias and his unborn child as they beat in the same joyful rhythm.
Issei was no longer going into this battle with the sole intention of sacrificing himself for all of them. He was honouring the request of his loved ones and was trying to go back home with all of them.
As his body dripped with sweat, Issei felt his original strength begin to un-rust and return to normal.
Just as the early riser was about to shower and return to his precious wife's side, Draig who remained silent during Issei's training, began to break the silence.
"How are you feeling partner?" Draig asked as Issei revitalised under the shower head.
"Yeah I'm feeling good. I feel after that extra hour I spent in and out of cardinal crimson king mode, that I'm back to normal." Issei replied making Draig feel slightly at ease.
"Aren't you afraid anymore?" Draig asked as he felt Issei's breathing slowly at the core of his being.
"I wouldn't say that my fear has disappeared completely, it's more like, I know I'm not fighting alone anymore. Everyone is counting on me… And I can't afford to let them down." Issei said answering Draig's expectations.
"I see, well I'm always alongside you. You're never alone partner." Draig said making Issei grin.
Suddenly, Issei's joyful expression changed to a much more gloomy kind.
"Hey Draig, do you remember our agreement?" Issei said making Draig also speak in a more serious tone.
"Are you sure about this Issei? It's a very dangerous technique." Draig replied.
"But can I pull it off? Do I have the power to do it?" Issei asked feeling hopeful.
"By being by your side as long as I have, I can determine that if you were to try to do this technique that it would work. But at a hefty price." Draig said.
"Then if all else fails, I'll be counting on you to protect everyone… Okay Draig?" Issei said making the Sekiryutei silent and then answer.
"Okay partner, leave it to me. I promise, that if the worst should happen, I will take care of everything and let you rest." Draig said to Issei giving the worrisome teen reassurance and comfort.
"Thank you. I'm counting on you Draig." Issei said as he exited the shower and dried himself off.
The clock on Issei's bedside table, read the time 4:00 am. As a result, the now fresh and clean Hyoudou Issei, climbed back into bed with his beautiful wife.
Issei wrapped around her waist and snuggled up against her back.
Upon closer inspection, Issei just takes this opportunity, to view his Rias and how fast Ryujin continued to grow inside her.
According to Sirzechs and the underworld doctor, a pregnancy involving a half dragon and half demon hybrid, not to mention because Issei is the Sekiryutei, the pregnancy tended to be cut in half. Which is why to Issei and Rias' surprise, Rias now looked like she was seven months pregnant. Even though in reality, she was only three months.
Issei reflected on his past life. How he used to admire Rias and her beauty from afar, only to hide in plain sight as per Sirzechs' orders. He joyfully hugged and held her close, as he reminded himself that this was reality. The girl he had been in love with for so long, was his wife and he no longer had to gaze at her from a distance. He could hold her and keep her all to himself.
Issei knows that it has been hard for his Rias to adjust her pregnancy around her normal life.
Thanks to magic though, Rias was able to attend university, without having anybody pester her about her bump, which to others, was nowhere to be seen. She still had to carry little Ryujin inside her belly with her, but she was able to do this without any distractions.
Issei rubbed Rias' bump, closing his eyes as he thought to himself. "I'm so happy to have met you Rias."
Issei was out like a light, his physical and mental exhaustion taking its toll upon him.
8:00 am on the dot, the crimson queen awoke. To her surprise, Issei was still resting alongside her.
A huge smile appeared on Rias' face as she heard the sound of his breathing.
With all of the sharing she had to endure, Rias suddenly felt her selfish urges rise to the surface as she pulled and nestled his head into her chest.
"He's all ours now Ryujin. We're going to spend the day with daddy." Rias said causing the tiny dragon baby inside of her, to move around in response to his mother's voice.
Rias no longer felt the need to hold herself back. She had spent her nights next to her darling husband every night this week. However, this time, the feelings inside her were different. Her fellow companions were now fully satisfied. And she had endured long enough this separation from her precious Issei.
It has been hard for Rias' lately. Ever since she graduated from Kuoh academy, she missed those days where she could spend it all alone with her Issei.
Just the two of them in the old occult research building. It was only a few hours a day, but to Rias, it was very hard to feel so far away from him.
But that all changes in an instant, when her Sekiryutei arrives at her gates and whisks her away from all of her academics.
She has craved his warmth for some time now. She went to bed with her every night this week, but in the morning, she was always separated from him. After she told him to answer everyone's feelings.
But today was different! Today she could spend some quality time with Issei. She wanted to relax and reassure her husband. Not a doubt in her mind occurred with tomorrow's battle. She knew, deep down, that Issei was going to protect her and everyone else.
That's just the man she married. And as his wife, she was going to support him with everything she had.
At first Rias was worried about her intimacy with Issei effecting the baby inside her, but to her doctor's helpful aid, it was actually encouraged. According to the advisor, the Sekiryutei's magical power and essence, supported the baby's growth like a strong vitamin to help with bone development.
So they refused to worry about stopping.
After Rias' bump got bigger, she slightly worried that Issei would no longer find her attractive. That because the other girls were not in the same circumstance, that he would be repulsed and negligent to touch her.
But she was wrong to worry. Issei said nothing of the sort. In fact, Rias felt more beautiful than she ever thought she could possibly be. She felt true beauty. The beauty of being a mother.
Issei's hazel eyes opened slowly and peered into her deep blue eyes.
"Morning handsome." Rias said as he looked straight at her.
"Morning beautiful." Issei said after he kissed her on the lips.
"Looks like you managed to get some sleep after all then." Rias said as Issei wiped away the sleep from his eyes.
"I guess I can't hide it from you Rias. I couldn't hold still last night. With all that's happening I just." Issei said, quickly interrupted by Rias' warm and tender touch as they brushed against his lips.
"Don't worry. I'm just glad you managed to rest peacefully after all. I worry you know." Rias gently replied making Issei feel relaxed.
"Well I'm all yours today Rias." Issei said making her smile.
"And I'm not going to waste a single second. Right time for a bath." Rias suddenly said as she climbed out of bed and headed to their en-suite bathroom.
"Rias?" Issei said clearly his half asleep state struggling to process what just happened.
"Well don't just sit there, come on. The water is going to get cold." Rias said as she stood in the doorway, with a towel hugging her waist.
Issei complied and approached her.
Rias wrapped her arms around him and let the towel drop to the floor.
The Sekiryutei kissed her neck and lifted her into his arms.
"I'm not heavy am I" Rias enquired as she stared at her stomach.
Issei ran his hands through her hair as their faces collided together.
"You're as light as a feather." The sekiryutei replied with as he climbed into the bath with her.
Issei leaned back against the bath's wall. Allowing Rias, to lean back onto his chest. Her baby bump poking out through the bubbles.
"Hey Issei, what should we call the baby if they turn out to be a girl?" Rias suddenly asked as they bathed together.
"Hmmm. That's a good question. Let's see…. How about Risa? Or Raesha?" Issei replied making Rias smile.
"I don't care what the gender of the baby is though. I just care that this baby is going to be our baby." Rias said as she leaned herself further up on Issei's chest.
"So what did you want to do today Rias?" Issei asked.
"Well, according to the doctor, this pregnancy won't last that much longer. So I think its best we go get some baby supplies." Rias said surprising Issei.
"But I thought that Sirzechs said he had already bought everything we need last week?" Issei enquired making Rias sigh.
"Oh, he bought everything alright. But he bought everything in the underworld. And even though our baby will be a devil like us, I don't want to have our neighbours woken up by the sound of that hydra roaring mobile that he bought. I want to have normal baby stuff. Not just crazy underworld toys which will do japan more harm than good." Rias said as she remembered looking at the room after Sirzechs was finished designing it.
"In that case, let's choose some good supplies for little Ryujin or Risa." Issei said as he hugged her from behind.
And so as they planned together in the bathroom, Rias and Issei left the house and headed for town.
However, when the married pair finally arrived at the baby store, an unexpected guest was waiting for them.
"Good morning Rias, Issei-kun." A voice said making Rias slightly annoyed.
"Big brother, what are you doing here?" Rias replied feeling both annoyed that herself and Issei would not be alone again. And the fact that she couldn't trust him to behave himself.
"Ha-ha! You're too naïve if you think that you can shop for my little niece or nephew and escape my line of intel." Sirzechs said pointing at the woman who now approached them in her usual maid outfit.
"Grayfia! You told him didn't you?" Rias said slightly annoyed at Grayfia's slip of the tongue.
"Rias that is not the way a member of the Gremory household should behave. And besides, you know that he would have figured it out anyway, even if I didn't tell him." Grayfia replied convincing Rias to calm down.
"I guess you are right. Well let's go inside then. Hang on, where has he gone now?" Rias said causing Issei to point at the doors to the store.
"Come on then Rias." Sirzechs said as he quickly entered through the double automatic doors.
Rias sighed and walked into the Rias sighed and walked into the Rias sighed and walked into the shop holding her husband's hand.
By time that Rias and Issei had entered inside the shop, (due to Rias' pregnancy slowing her down) Sirzechs was long gone and nowhere to be seen.
Issei grabbed a nearby trolley and placed the first most important item inside of it.
Rias poked Issei in the arm and said with a serious look…
"Listen mister, don't think that I'm doing all of the changes for the baby. You've got to do your fair share." Rias said with a resolve that would not falter.
"I wouldn't dare put all of the work on you honey. I've seen your mood swings enough to tell me that would be a bad idea." Issei said making Rias flustered.
"It's the hormones! I can't help it you know." She said suddenly going quiet.
Issei stroked her hair and kissed her forehead.
"Don't worry, I'm just teasing you." Issei said making Rias smile again.
"Well if you do too much of that, I'll start battering down the hatches in the bedroom if you don't behave Sekiryutei." Rias whispered into his ear.
"But could you resist my charm or touch for long?" Issei whispered back causing Rias to blush.
"Quiet you. A girl can be strong when the need arises." Rias replied making Issei grin.
After crossing off most of the necessities off the list, Rias had a decision to make.
"So, are we going to use the special milk that the doctor provided us with, or?" Issei whispered in her ear so as to not let others hear.
"Well the doctor said that the best way to help our baby, would be the more natural way. So I guess we're going to need some of these." Rias said as she picked up a breast pump and several bottles.
"Only the best for our little one. Your mum is going to take such good care of you." Issei to the bump making Rias blush.
"You're going to be their parent too you know." Rias said making Issei remember the kindness and care he received from his parents.
"Yeah I am." Issei replied with a smile. A desire burning desire deep inside of him wanting to care for his child with the same level of care he was given.
As the pair circled into the next aisle, a huge ruckus could be heard as they began to turn the corner.
"This one! It's perfect for my little niece or nephew!" Sirzechs yelled as he carried the world's largest teddy bear.
Sirzechs, inner uncle was pouring out of him as he balanced a mountain of baby supplies in his own trolley, showing both Issei and Rias, that he certainly been busy.
Just as Issei and Rias were about to exit the aisle and proceed to the checkout, Rias stopped suddenly when something caught the corner of her eye.
"Hey Issei, look at this. It's perfect." Rias said as she held a medium sized teddy in her hands.
Issei examined what Rias had found. It was a red dragon medium sized teddy. It was red all over except for its belly and under its jaw which was dyed in a golden yellow.
"This way, our little Ryujin or Risa, knows that their daddy is always there to protect them." Rias said as she cuddled the dragon before putting it in along with the other baby bits.
"You took the words right out of my mouth." Issei said as he held his wife close to him.
The cashier who served Sirzechs, almost fainted on the spot when he paid with a 100,000 yen bill and asked her to keep the change.
It was official. At the end of this day, Sirzechs buying from this store, would certainly be remembered by the other patrons who watched him walk joyfully out of the store with all of his bags.
After the Sekiryutei and the ruin princess returned from their outing, they found that the house was completely empty. The pair was finally alone.
Issei and Rias sat down for a romantic, home cooked, candlelit dinner.
They toasted to their babies healthy growth and to the rest of their years they would live happily together.
Rias looked forward to the day when the three of them could go out together. Just her, Issei and little Ryujin or Risa. They would take them to the zoo, amusement parks, festivals and even historical landmarks to teach them about the country and town that their mum and dad eventually came together within.
Rias was secretly excited to teach her child the joys of Japanese culture and its fascinating history. She treasured all of the time that she had got to spend with little Millicas, but secretly, she wished to have a child with the one she would be destined to spend her entire life with.
The crimson queen knew that everything was going to be fine. Her Sekiryutei would protect everyone, and she wouldn't let anything, not even the threat of ragnarok take away everything and everyone that she could not live without.
As they dined together peacefully, Rias reflected on her feelings once again. How she felt about everyone else sharing Issei with her.
Now in reality, at first Rias was not happy in the slightest about letting anyone else feel Issei's touch. Touching their lips with his and resting beside him.
But after seeing and feeling the happy and blissful atmosphere during this week, Rias surprisingly became okay with it all.
Issei still treated her no differently and she still felt both treasured and loved.
Rias noticed that Akeno, Xenovia, Koneko and Asia had changed dramatically this past week.
The gloomy Akeno who mostly smiled to hide away her innate pain, now smiled truthfully after Issei accepted her feelings and healed her wounded heart.
She was now showing true strength and had now even reached new heights.
Asia who was previously timid and quiet, was no longer afraid to say what she wanted and was now beginning to show no signs of a troubled past.
Koneko who was so scared of her power and her older sister taking her away or hurting those that surrounded her, had begun to invite Kuroka to the Hyoudou-Gremory residence and has even left willingly with her to train in the art of Senjutsu.
And finally Xenovia, who showed signs of envy to Kiba's swordsmanship, had finally smashed through the wall that was blocking her progress.
Unknown to the Sekiryutei, Rias was acting slightly hungry for something other than the food in front of her. The ruin princess was undressing her husband with her eyes and wished to pounce on top of him from her chair.
She was not sure if it was because her Sekiryutei was sleeping with the other girls, or the hormones, or even the fact that Issei hadn't made love to her for four days. But Rias was finding it hard to control herself as Issei now commenced the washing up.
Rias felt as if Issei was massaging her naked body as she struggled to finish the fine cuisine that Issei had made for her. The girl was more interested in skipping straight to dessert.
Rias' body began to grow hotter as she watched Issei clean the dishes with his soaped up hands.
Images of Issei washing her in the shower began to creep into her mind.
Her body continued to hunger for his touch and before Rias knew what she was doing, Issei was being forced to abandon the washing up and focus on the primal girl who began to undress him and force her tongue into his mouth.
Issei responded to his wife's desires and kissed her back.
Issei carried his wife up the stairs as she removed couldn't stop her hands for removing her clothes and scattering them on every step.
Issei gently placed her on the bed and looked deep into her eyes as she stared back at him with lust.
"Issei, please hurry." Rias said as felt she could not endure any more time to wait.
(Lemon scene)
Rias moaned at Issei's slightest touch. His fingers glided along her thighs and it surprised her greatly how heated up his minimal touch was driving her crazy.
Her spread out legs suddenly grappled Issei's back and pulled him down on top of her.
Rias grabbed Issei's hands and placed them on her chest almost forcing him to follow her instructions. The ruin princess was so heated up, she could no longer take Issei's teasing.
"Issei, hurry up and enter me." Rias begged but Issei wasn't about to let this end as quickly as she wanted.
The cunning Sekiryutei surpassed the horny girls grapple and instead began to massage her chest.
"No Issei, hurry up and get inside me!" Rias practically screamed but her pleas fell on death ears.
Issei continued the foreplay as he begun to lick her clitoris.
Rias grabbed the back of Issei's head and moaned loudly his technique caused her to have an orgasm.
Spreading her lips apart, Issei licked deep inside of her and caused the desperate Rias to go crazy.
The juices from her opening began to drip onto the sensitive touch of Issei's tongue making Rias both embarrassed and aroused.
Switching the target of his tongue to the wet Rias' nipples, the Sekiryutei entered the girl with his fingers.
With the house empty and not a disruption in sight, Rias moaned as loud as she could, unable to herself control her volume.
After climaxing a third time, Rias' wish was granted. And Issei entered inside of her with his dragonic blade.
As Issei's tempo grew faster and faster, Rias' moans grew louder and louder. This proved the girls true enjoyment for the sex that she had desired for so long.
With a loud finish, the pair both climaxed.
However, just as Issei was about to go to wash himself off, Rias' lips suddenly enveloped around Issei's member.
"Not yet, I want more." Rias said in between sucking Issei.
The hungry girl thoroughly cleaned Issei's dick and hugged it afterwards with her breasts.
Her chest was on fire as she rubbed the sides of it with her sensitive and erect nipples.
To the crimson haired girls delight, Issei became hard again and she licked him from the bottom to the tip.
"Looks like I need to put those desires of yours to rest. Okay then Rias, I won't stop until you're fully satisfied." Issei said as he pushed her back onto the bed with her behind facing him.
With his hands gripped onto her hips, Issei began thrusting powerfully and churned up her insides.
"It's good! Oh Issei that's so good!" Rias said as Issei now lifted her directly onto his penis and began to thrust inside her again, whilst he made her mouth feel good to.
Rias collapsed onto the bed again as Issei slid her off of his Ascalon.
But still, the crimson queen stood once again and began to rub Issei's privates against her own.
So Issei gently lay her down once again, this time on her side. And boosted himself back to work again.
Rias stretched her legs up high as Issei began to drill inside her once again.
Rias wrestled Issei onto the mattress and began to ride on top of him, grabbing Issei's hands again and placing them on her nipples.
"Squeeze my nipples Sekiryutei! Make me cum!" Rias screamed as she bounced on top of him over and over again.
Rias began to rub her g-spot as Issei continued to make her feel incredible.
"Explosion!" Draig cried out as Issei finished her with another wave of pleasure.
Rias' sexual desires combined with her hormones, were finally satisfied after Issei made love to her another 3 times.
The young and loving couple lay side by side with each other as they struggled to catch their breath.
(End of lemon scene)
"Wow, you really missed me didn't you?" Issei joked making Rias answer seriously.
"Of course. It's been too long since we went all out." Rias said as she managed to steady her breathing.
"We certainly went all out today." Issei said with a grin.
"So am I still the best at pleasing you in the bedroom department?" Rias said with a lustful look.
"Oh without question. You are so wild Rias. Not the innocent girl that I saw you play at Kuoh academy. But this dragon will happily keep you satisfied. Don't worry." Issei said kissing her again.
Rias grabbed Issei's cheeks and began to kiss him back.
"So Rias, about tomorrow." Issei began to say making Rias cross.
"Don't you dare tell me to wait here for your safe return. I'm going and that's final." Rias said making Issei sad.
"But I want you and the baby to be safe." Issei argued making Rias more mad.
"And do you think I want to live in a world without you in it?! I won't let Loki take you away from me. You're irreplaceable to me." Rias argued back.
"But what if I can't defeat him?! I'm not sure that I can beat him. I've never faced a god before. And if something were to happen to you, I would never forgive myself. I won't lose anyone I love ever again!" Issei yelled only to calm down by Rias' hand on his cheek.
"You can win. You are my Sekiryutei and you are the strongest man I have ever met. I believe in you Issei. You can do it." Rias said making Issei cry.
"I swear to you! I swear to keep you safe." Issei said in tears as he held her.
"I know you will. Because you are my Sekiryutei." Rias replied as she calmed down his rushing heart.
And that is the end of chapter 20! What's next?... The battle you have all been waiting for! And I hope to release chapter 21 tomorrow . I've wanted to get this fight started for so long now! And I aim to not disappoint anyone for the content I have prepared.