Ch.17 The Tyrant's Lily Pt.5
Issei, panicking, tells Ophis while Akeno listens as well "Hey, I need you to tell Rose to stay away from the exit. Keep Xenovia safe, and get me a team of Valkyries ready."
"Aren't we being demanding this evening?" She responds before disappearing.
Getting his composure, Touji looks disappointed "I can't believe this happened. I thought…."
"Touji, why did you tell her that? You should have known." Griselda says to the priest.
Taking a deep breath, Issei tells them "Don't leave this room until I get back." He turns around to leave, but Griselda speaks up.
"Sorry, but as an angel, I cannot obey that request, Issei Hyoudou." She argues, but Issei looks at her with slits in his eyes.
"Don't mess with me. If something happens to her, I'm not holding back anymore." He threatens them.
"What do you mean? Are you saying that you'd declare war with all of heaven?" She asks.
"Damn right! I'm getting really sick of this shit. You guys keep attacking MY home, threaten MY family, ruin people's lives, and keep bugging me over those stupid holy swords." He complains to them remembering all the attacks on his home and all the other things that have happened.
"But, Issei, those swords are our means of fighting back. Without them, our chances of destroying threats are reduced, and heaven will lose a lot of its power. You don't take into consideration our circumstances and assume us evil." She argues to him.
However, Issei just replies "That's your problems, not mine. But Irina going berserk IS my problem. So I'll take care of it, and I don't want to see you both outside until I'm back." The two go silent as Issei leaves the room with clear orders to all.
Outside
Sona, Kuroka, and Asia arrive at the entrance to the manor, the glyph located inside the original home. They are in shock as they see the dead bodies of a group of angels wearing white clothing. Kuroka and Asia both summon their equipment as Sona looks around.
"I wonder if another attack from heaven is happening." Asia wonders while looking around.
"Those chickens don't know when to quit." Kuroka adds and opens her palm as a dragon-like eye appears as a floating orb in her hand.
The three look up and see a few angels fly into the air, dead as they float, and hear a loud roar, but Asia immediately recognizes it.
"That's Irina. She must be fighting….(gasp) that can't be a good sign." She assess as she equips her scale mail and flies into the air to where the fighting it.
Smirking, Kuroka murmurs "I guess it's my turn to show my new stuff." She then glows with power as an orb of energy surrounds her body and black armor forms around her waist, legs, arms, even her tails gain armor and make them serpent-like, and part of her chest leaving her most of her bust revealed along with her upper arms, shoulders, and her entire head with a choker forming around her neck with a red gem and her eyes morph to resemble dragon eyes. Once fully equipped, she checks herself out.
"I think I like this look. Can only imagine how our kids will turn out." She comments to herself, to Sona's annoyance. Then, she summons a pair of wings from her back that match her armor as she flies up as well to join Asia.
Debating for a moment, Sona just goes back to the manor, saying "It's best to report that meeting. Interfering would probably lead to trouble."
As she approaches the warp, Issei appears in front of her, warping himself. Ever diligent, she immediately says "Issei, I have completed our agreed meeting."
"Sona, call Levia-tan, we've got an emergency." He responds in his panic. Seeing the direness in his eyes, Sona sighs and nods to fulfill his request.
"I just hope she doesn't overreact." She thinks as she uses a circle to call her elder sister.
Issei activates his armor and communicates with Ddraig "Hey, can you tell me if Irina is any danger?"
"No, the power of that dragon won't be easily quelled. But she could potentially put an immense strain on her body with all that power she's expending. But her life isn't threatened by her own powers." He explains sounding serious.
"Damn it, why did this have to happen!?" Issei shouts to himself as he flies to where the chaos is occurring.
Manor
The valkyrie soldiers are scrambling to different posts with a few going to the exit, Maids are gathering equipment for the soldiers, and the more personal staff gather around Issei's bedchamber where Xenovia is sleeping.
In the meeting room, Touji sits while a scowl from Akeno greets his gaze. Griselda stands at his side while the tension is very thick in the air.
"If Irina dies, it'll be your fault." Akeno angrily proclaims to the priest.
Anxious, Touji stands with a look of panic on his face, as if he's ready to charge, but Ophis blocks his path along with Griselda's chances.
"Sorry, but Issei said to stay here." The Dragon God tells the nun and priest. But Griselda lightly smiles at this blockade.
Outside
Issei, in his scale mail, flies around as he sees Irina fighting more angels as a neck-like appendage grow on her armor as she radiates with power, launching rays of energy from this new appendage as it opens like the maw of a beast.
"Stay back, she's got the power of an evil dragon!" One of the angels shouts.
"Retreat! Our only job is to escort father Touji and Sister Griselda." Another states.
The angels look over and see Issei flying over with Asia and Kuroka following him, informed of what happened.
He looks at them "Asia, Kuroka, if things get crazier, go to the house, and protect everyone else. I can't let anyone else get hurt." He says sternly to his wives, who nod.
Asia, particularly looking unhappy under her armor as she looks at Irina's rampaging form. A moment later, they arrive at the scene as Issei immediately stands in front of Irina as he shouts "Irina, please stop it!"
But she roars and another neck-like appendage emerges from her body and opens its maw as a blast of green energy erupts from the mouth and blasts Issei back as he shoots into the distance.
"Issei!" Both Kuroka and Asia shout with shock. But determined to help, they continue on/
"Kuroka, remember to not hurt Irina." Asia tells the nekoshou, who looks agitated.
"Easier said, that crazy dragon's going to blow us to pieces if we go too easy." She replies.
Irina roars once more, but in her head.
I trained day in and day out went to church every week. I fought, killed, and risked my life happily for God. I did everything to prove my faith…
Kuroka jumps in and tries to grab Irina's two new appendages, but is slammed heavily on the ground upon grabbing one. Asia joins in and grabs Irina from behind as she is able to hold on with Kuroka leaps off the ground and grabs the appendages again with Irina's body being restrained further.
What did I get for everything….I was cast out at rock bottom after learning my prayers were pointless. But even then, I felt like it still had meaning. Nobody should have to had to go through what I did. At least that's how I thought it, and I wasn't alone at least.
Suddenly, Irina's body stops moving a bit. Not taking any chances, Kuroka and Asia keep their grips on their fellow wife as she is still making slight roaring noises.
But then…..but then….
Asia removes her helmet, yelling "Irina! It wasn't pointless! Your faith still meant something!"
Responding, Irina yells back "Shut up! What do you know! You were cast out for an actual reason! Me, and Xenovia….we were cast out of no reason!" then, two more appendages erupt from her Irina's back and they have their maws opened at Kuroka and Asia's heads, so the two loosen their grasps as powerful blasts erupt from the maws of these appendages.
Barely dodging, Kuroka yells "Hey, I don't think talking is going to get us out the oven here."
Nervously, Asia thinks "Oh no, if she keeps this up, she'll destroy everything around us." But as she thinks this, a large icy-blue dome begins forming around them, and the temperature suddenly drops a bit as it Irina fires another blast in the air, hitting the dome, and some ice falls from the top. Looking over, Serafall appears now with her hands to the ground and a serious expression is on her normally playful and cheery face.
Issei then appears at her side "Thanks, Levia-tan, I really owe you for this."
But then, she has a happy look on her face "Of course, I can't refuse a request from my number 1 fan, and especially if it comes from Sona-Chan."
Nodding, he adds "Okay, but just try not to hurt Irina." To which the devil just nods with a serious look.
Irina points all of the appendages at Serafall, who summons a series of ice walls which appear one after the other like a set of dominoes while Irina's new armored parts charge and then fire at the walls which blast through many of them, seeing how powerful the blasts are, Serafall moves out of the way of the blast as it utterly destroys her ice walls and blasts a large hole in the dome, causing it to crack.
Looking at the hole, Issei becomes nervous "Man, not Levia-Tan's ice magic is tough enough. Good thing that I had the valkyries make a barrier outside."
Going to his side, Serafall adds "Don't worry too much. Sona-Chan and her friends are helping with the barrier outside."
"That's good and all, but Irina's berserk right now. We can't keep her locked here forever." He replies worryingly.
Moments later, Asia and Kuroka join the two and are waiting for a moment, "Hey, hubby, got a plan cooking in that head of yours." To which he shakes his head.
But Asia thinks for a moment, and walks over to Issei saying silently "I think I've got one, but I'm not sure it's a pleasant one." She whispers in Issei's ear. Kuroka leans in as well because Asia gestures to her to come over.
Serafall goes ahead to keep Irina distracted while the others plan, knowing she won't wait forever. She flies as Irina fires more shots at her with her appendages, putting more and more holes in the surrounding ice dome. Serafall only puts up a circle for defense and never launches any form of attack as Irina just keeps on attacking.
Back with Issei and the other two, Kuroka smiles mischievously "Well, I never would have thought of that."
Asia, determined reminds her "Just hold her for a few seconds and that should be enough."
Issei, also serious, states "Yeah, and I'll get the rest once Asia finishes her job."
Serafall maneuvers around and Irina turns her body completely while Kuroka dashes in at this moment as she gets a purple aura around her body, saying "Guess this is my Boost." And she does as she did before and grabs Irina from behind, but this time she flips upside down and uses her legs to grab the appendages, holding them downward.
"My turn!" Asia shouts as she begins to drip water from her index fingers while Issei follows right behind without any form of power up. Asia races towards Irina, who manages to turn around and sees that two foes are approaching while she struggles to shake Kuroka off. Asia gets close as she swipes at Irina's helmet from her armor, melting it off and exposing her face, she then jumps up in the air as Issei approaches while undoing the helmet of his armor. Irina's eyes are dragon-like because of her rage, but Issei charges in still without powering up and his face exposed.
Irina still struggles a bit, but in a few moments, she feels something warm against her face. She then begins to relax her body for a moment and Kuroka lets go as she gracefully turns her body to land on her feet. Then, Irina's armor grows smaller as the appendages begin to go back into the armor. Then her arms wrap Issei's body as their bodies press together. The scene relaxes a bit as Irina's eyes go back to normal now realizing that Issei is kissing her while he puts his arms around her as she begins to reciprocate his affection. After some more moments of them making out, Irina and Issei's armor fade away as they revert to their normal selves, but Irina's hair is undone and her clothes damaged from her outburst as Issei puts his hands on her shoulders.
Outside the barrier, Sona and her peerage float with their arms extended as the valkyries Issei called on support them with offering their power to support a barrier surrounding the ice dome, which is cracking more.
Sona remains vigilante as Saji shouts "Hey, Sona, I think it's calmed down now. The ice isn't cracking anymore."
But she replies "No, not until my sister undoes the ice, or until we see the inside completely."
The ice cracks more as Sona keeps her position and keeps her eyes focused on the dome, but a moment later, the ice begins breaking apart, and the next scene is one that is burned into the eyes of everyone watching. All of the people watching suddenly go red and even blushes a bit with a serious look.
They see Irina on top of Issei, both naked and she moans audibly as the barrier is undone and the people watching suddenly avert their eyes with Sona looking irritated.
Below, Serafall flies shouting "Sona-Chan, you shouldn't be seeing this!" while she flies to her sister to cover her eyes.
Smirking, Kuroka quips "I heard of slaying the beast, but this is the first I've seen "laying" the beast." Right before Irina lets out a loud moan that seemingly heard from far away.
After a few minutes (yes a few minutes) Irina is sleeping on top of Issei's body as he looks up at the sky "Man, that was a close one." He then rubs her head slightly while smiling at her calming down." Kuroka picks Irina up with her robe wrapped around her like a blanket while Issei dresses himself while the others gather around. The Valkyries bring the angels who fled as they lightly descend from the sky.
"Sir, we found these angels flying outside the dome." One explains to the Red Dragon Emperor, who doesn't look very happy. He gives them a glare for a moment.
"Red Dragon Emperor, I promise you we didn't antagonize your concubine." One speaks weakly, but Issei grabs him by the throat.
Asia steps in, lowering Issei's arm, saying "Issei, we didn't see any one of them attacking her, and Irina's armor wasn't scratched. I think he's telling the truth." To which Issei releases his grip on the angel.
But he does order "Take them to the manor, and we'll figure out what to do then." Then, he looks at Irina and simply nods to Kuroka, who reverts to her normal form and goes back to the manor with Irina in her arms.
Serafall leaves for the underworld with Sona and her peerage immediately due to their business concluding for the day. Then Issei holds Asia closer as she affectionately reverts as well and clings to him a bit.
"Thanks, Asia, that plan worked." He says to her with a clear sense of gratitude.
Meeting Room
Issei appears with Touji and Griselda still in the same room, sitting down, with Akeno and Ophis watching them as all eyes turn immediately to him as he has a very serious look on his face.
"She's fine, we calmed her down." He says to relief of everyone in the room, especially Touji.
"I can't believe I caused that to happen. Irina was so upset and hurt. But I should have known better than to blurt stuff out like that." He laments.
"Actually, I'd say it was her own fault she went berserk." Ophis says out of the blue as everyone now looks at her.
"Ophis! It wouldn't have happened if Michael…" Issei tries to argue.
But she interrupts "He made a logical decision based on his experiences. It was Irina's clinging to the remnants of the faith that abandoned her. If she was truly ready to go on, then she wouldn't have had that reaction."
"Regardless of why it happened, we should be thankful Irina wasn't hurt." Griselda interferes with sincerity.
Taking a breath, Issei nods "Yeah, that's right." Calming down he looks at Touji "I think we're all exhausted, so I'll let you both stay the night. I know you both have more stuff to get off your chest."
Smiling softly, Touji nods "Thank you, Issei. We'll both be happy to take your offer." To which Griselda nods as well.
He signals to Akeno, who bows and leaves the room. He then informs the two "I'll make sure that dinner will be ready soon. You both can go wherever as long as you don't leave the manor."
They then stand to leave and wander around, but before leaving, Griselda approaches and bows to Issei and lightly shakes his hand "Thank you for your hospitality." But she discretely slips a not in his hand. He waits until they're out of the room before reading the note.
It reads: I need to talk to you in private. Please, find in one hour, meet me here. I will be alone. Upon reading it, he immediately takes suspicion. But for now, he exits the room.
"What a day. Met my parents again….Oh shit I'll have to take care of that too… Met Irina's dad, she freaks, and boning her fixed that. Now, I've got to meet up with that Nun." He complains to himself as he walks out the door.