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I Do not own nor have I ever owned Highschool dxd all concepts, and characters are rightfully owned by Ichiei Ishibumi. Nor do I own any other concepts, characters or terminology from other series that may appear in this story
'Action'
"Talking"
'Thinking'
"Sacred gear"
[Host talking]
[talking to host]
{Thinking of sacred gear}
Prologue
Before the creation of all beings good and evil there existed the void and abyss. This abyss was created by the void to be a safe haven of the endless darkness that stretched across the world. From the void a system of creation was born to bring purpose to the world. Once creation started it began to spread rapidly, giving birth to beings of all natures. This form of creation acted as a system one in which was made to keep the world in balance. With this rapid growth the abyss was forced to fight back going against the void to reclaim the silence and peace it once had. From this desire it gave birth to a being one far stronger and unlike any other in existence. From this being it took all it's deepest desires and fought all beings of creation that were disrupting it's once peaceful home. This being later became known as a dragon. This dragon was the first of many beings that were born from a desire or a feeling brought forth by the abyss. Battles were fought until finally the abyss had enough, it took hold and merged with the first dragon giving it endless power of all things connected to the abyss. Even with all the power the dragon himself had no desire to fight. There came an agreement with all the leading beings of creation, the abyss and it's dragon would be imprisoned within their own power as long as the dragons and beings of creation lived alongside each other. Millenniums have passed since that agreement took place and with it came the birth of the current world ruled by the beings of creation.
Abyss Present day
"Dark, cold and hollow 'sighs' this is the world that I wanted so dearly. Far away from those sad excuses of immortal beings'' Spoke the deep voice of the ancient being into the infinite darkness
of the abyss. "silent as always hahaha"
"Many years have passed, you know, old friends. I do often wonder what the world would be like if I actually fought at the moment we became one. I doubt much would have survived, but oh well it's just a thought"
'Things used to be so different back then, us dragons used to rule the lands unchallenged and left to our own deeds, ha I remember when Ophis and Red were still young immature hatchinglings. Red
was always the adventurous daredevil type the complete of ophis, then again that's been millennia ago I wonder if they have ever changed. That was all before the birth of the other beings and
factions that started before my imprisonment. Funny I am remembering these things now there has to be a reason for it but I don't quite get it.' ... 'Maybe it's time I check on the world again,
i'm sure by now those beings have learned to live alongside our kind, that or ophis and red have them scared shitless, though I would not be surprised if that is the case'
Suddenly a loud cracking sound rang out into the darkness followed by the swirling of a dark vortex in front of the voices origin. From the vortex the images of Heaven, Hell, the human world, and those of the other pantheons. As the images came into view shock ran through the ancient dragon as with each new image appeared fewer and fewer dragons came into view. While those that did come into view were nowhere near the prideful honorable status they were once held at. Some in hiding, others dead, as the creatures of lesser strength and value are alive and thriving with more than they could possibly ever use. Having been enraged, the dragon looked to images of the past trying to figure out what happened to his kind. Only to find things such as civilizations build around dragon hunters, weapons forged with the purpose of ending a dragons life and fights of incredible destruction between dragons over petty disputes.
"WHAT!?. where are they?" Bellowed the dragon as his fiery red eyes filled with hatred and sorrow came out of the endless darkness of the void. 'it pains me to witness how far my kind has fallen. Ophis is stuck on a petty trip of envy while Red is flying around aimlessly to unmonst the rift between dimensions. Some of the lower leveled dragons work alongside the devils and the shinto faction but are heavily restricted in their freedoms. Ddraig and Albion, along with vitra and Fafnir ,though he did it by choice, are stuck in sacred gears cursed to fight for eternity' The eyes continued to watch the events unfold
only growing further with hatred at each new perspective he viewed the world in.
'Roaring' "this is wrong, all wrong. My kind shouldn't have to hide amongst the shadows away from the eyes of the world. No, they should reclaim what's rightfully theirs." 'Calming down' "For now
i'll have to wait surely if I were to just show up after millenniums of being damn near non existent there would be more chaos aroused than anything else...then if I can't be there maybe it's time I get myself a host" With that idea the with his claw the dragon carved it's insignia into the darkness and started his chanting. Soon after he finished chanting a symbol appeared in the darkness where the dragon was previously carving.
'Hmm lets see the problem is that with being born of the void and not creation itself my host has to be able withstand such a force and have connection to the void. Well I suppose I could always let the host be chosen for me' as he chants in the ancient tongue of the dragons the symbol is morphed into a small black and crimson orb. " Now in the name of all darkness and strength of the void bestow this power upon the one most worthy to be it's host" A flash of crimson and black erupted from the orb into the never ending darkness dying down seconds after it appeared leaving no trace of the orb. 'Well I guess now it's time I go back to waiting ... no maybe I'll watch over the world
a while longer' He sighs and lays back down in front of the still swirling vortex projecting images of the world. He laid there watching all the creatures try to govern themselves and others whether it be through violence or petty politics.
"In time the world will be judged for the wrongdoings they have enacted upon my kind" 'laughing' 'I truly do wonder what having a host is going to be like. Having locked myself within my own power for so long there has been an absence of company. Whoever this power be bestowed upon may all the strength of the universe be with your soul'
The same moment in Japan a baby boy was to be born bearing the very same mark that the dragon carved into the abyss. Marking him as the promised host of this ancient power.
After two prior failed pregnancies the Hyoudou couple are now sitting in a hospital room at the end of their third pregnancy praying for this child to be born healthy and strong, minutes later Mrs. Hyoudou goes into labor earlier than
planned causing worry to swell within the hearts of the young couple.
Gorou Hyoudou sits be the bedside squeezing the hand of his wife as she is in labor. Giving words of encouragement to help her through the painful process. "Come on honey you're almost there keep pushing" While his own thoughts where running rampant with in his mind ' Yes finally i'm going to be a father'
Three minutes later the baby is born. He is a young healthy little boy after being cleaned up a bit, the nurse hands Mrs. Hyoudou her baby. Miki Hyoudou sits there crying holding her their newly born son thanking god that he is okay. Months prior to their start on having a child Gorou and Miki took an oath that they would leave their lives in the supernatural
world and raise their child to have a normal human life. They had already picked the name for him before birth, Issei meaning 'Honesty', with the hopes that he would grow up to be an honest young
man much like his father and grandfather before him.
While Miki was holding Issei Gorou happened to notice the marking on the left side of his chest just above his heart. To his knowledge it was the shape of a dragon's claw. The doctors had already mentioned that he had a distinctive yet faded birth marking on his chest stating that it would fade completely the older he got. 'I pray that marking is in fact just a birthmark for your sake my son' were the thoughts of Gorou as more and more worrisome thoughts flooded his mind.
Time skip 5 years later
Young Issei was running down the hallway to the kitchen with a confused, concerned and excited look on his face as he ran to find his parents.
"MOMMY" yells Issei as he runs into the arms of his mother. "That weird mark thingy is gone...look...look" lifting up his shirt to show that the mark was in fact nowhere to be seen.
"I see sweetie, have you already told daddy about it?" ' Thank the gods the doctors were right about it fading. Surely this will make things much easier on your end darling' Miki states to herself with the hope the marks disappearance will ease her husband's worries. " Come on sweetie I think daddy is in the garage"
Meanwhile with Gorou "Yes, Yes I understand that, you know I already made up my mind. I'm happy and content with living as a normal human. It's the best thing we can think of for Issei. Yes thank
you Touji, I see when are you guys leaving? Okay we'll let Irina inform him when the time comes, yes I think that would be best for both of them. Goodbye Touji I will see you later" 'Sighing' 'Dammit I know that this is going to be hard on Issei but Touji did say that they will be back in the future. Let's just hope that he takes it okay' hearing a knock on the door he turns his head to look at the source.
'knock' 'knock' 'knock' Soon the door opens revealing an over excited Issei running in Gorou's direction "DADDY DADDY" He screams as he runs head first into the leg of his father "owww"
"Hey there stud what's got you so excited?" As he glances up towards his wife standing in the doorway to the garage. 'Hmmmm. It must be something alright she seems just as excited as Issei'
"Look," Issei says, lifting up his shirt. "That mark thingy is gone, it's gone Daddy."
'By god he's right for how long tho, ah no i shouldn't think like that for now just be thankful it's gone' "Well it sure is, how about we go celebrate this in the kitchen instead of this dirty old garage. What do you say honey?" Looking up towards his wife for conformation while giving a look stating we need to talk later.
After a small party put together by Issei, he is put to bed after falling asleep on the couch. Once he is tucked in and told good night Gorou and Miki head to the basement of the house and put up a
sound barrier so Issei has no chance of hearing their conversation.
"Earlier in the garage before you and Issei came in I was on the phone with Touji…" 'sighs' "He informed me that here in the near future they are going to have to move to England under director orders from the curch and….as you can imagine yes Irina is moving with them"
"Oh darling, have you discussed how we are going to let Issei know?" 'Gorou nods' "Knowing you and Touji you two are going to leave Irina to tell Issei the news? Am I correct? "
"Yes we both agree that it would be the best course of action. We have faith in our children to know when it is right to pass on the message" Gorou says as he hugs his wife "I'm only concerned on how Issei is going to take the news, but only time will tell. We'll step in when it's needed but now it is in their hands."
Authors note
This is my first Fanfic that I am actually going to post and hopefully get to continue. I would like to thank both of my friends for helping me get everything started and in order. All reviews and criticism is welcomed, feel free to PM me if you have any questions regarding the story. Thanks for reading and see you in the next chapter.
From this point until the start of the actual cannon Issei was raised the exact same as shown in the cannon never knowing anything about the supernatural's existence or the origins of his parents
lineage tied to the supernatural. Until his run-in with Raynare and Rias saving him after he was killed. To better explain how I have his parents tied to the supernatural world. His Father is a descendant of Great red and a hero during the times of feudal Japan but never used his draconic powers to full potential in fear of losing his life due to being a human dragon Hybrid. His mother is an unknown descendant, even to herself, of the original statan. With no knowledge of her lineage she never used or practiced her powers allowing her to be raised as a normal human girl. The next chapter will start shortly after the fight with Vali during the meeting to discuss peace amongst the biblical faction.
