Here is the Revised version of my Pawn to King however it will be a normal DXD and this time Issei will have a different king. One that will help him grow physically but will also show him how one should be a king. There will be a few characters from a certain anime as well to liven things. Now then let's begin!
Arc 1. Part 1.
Issei was making his way to the old school building. He was excited to continue club activities with the rest of the ORC members and continue his life as a devil.
He had defeated Raiser and saved Rias from her marriage. A few devils may hate him but he didn't care. Nothing could make him happier than to see that huge smile on his master's face.
He had saved the woman who had given him a second chance at life. And...just maybe, she would see him as more of a man. They did kiss after all.
"Afternoon Buchou!" Issei called as he walked into the clubroom. He held his hand high as he waved to everyone with a bright smile.
"Issei, perfect timing," Rias spoke from behind her desk. She wasn't as happy as the brunette. In fact, none of the other ORC members were as happy as the boy. They were, actually, very quiet and distant. It almost seemed like they got the worst news possible.
It was just like how they were when Raiser first arrived.
Could he be back with a vengeance possibly?
"What's wrong everyone?" Issei asked with concern.
No one said a word. They just had these looks of sorrow. Except for Rias. Her eyes had become sharp and cold. Something he saw only in Koneko, or Sona-kaichou.
"Issei, you've saved me from my marriage and for that I'm very thankful." Rias spoke with true sincerity. She was truly sincere saying that. Nothing could have made her happier than to be free of that womanizing asshole.
The brunette, on the other hand, felt wary of his master. He saw her words as something worse. The undertone and hidden meaning he could sense coming despite her joyous tone and positive words.
"However, during the Rating Game your powers failed me and the only way you beat Raiser was through holy items and the sacrifice of your arm," the redhead explained, her eyes narrowing half an inch.
Issei felt a chill run up his spine from the look on her face. It was quite scary, seeing as the only other person who gave him such a look was...Raynare.
The moment she called him worthless trash and tried to end his life once more in the abandoned church. That look of disappointment and lack of pity. That look was one he knew something bad was right behind.
He froze from her eyes, feeling the trauma of that gaze burning to the back of his skull. And to see it in Rias's eyes. His savior's eyes.
It was almost mind breaking.
"I'm going to give it to you straight, Issei. I can't rely on you using these tactics time and time again. Situations like this may arise once more and stronger opponents shall come before you," Rias stated, thinning her lips with a firm gaze. "How long will it be before you sacrifice everything to that Sacred Gear? Or face an opponent that holy items won't work on? Will you try to grow stronger or will you continue to be a pervert and peep with your friends?"
Issei took a shaky step forward. "Buchou, I promise I'll get much stronger! I told you, I'd always protect you!"
"I know what you said Issei. But I can't take that risk when I trusted you the first time and you fell so short. I thought you would be much stronger than you were and it looks like I made a sloppy decision."
"W-What are you saying...Buchou?" Issei asked, is voice shaky as his whole body shivered. He never felt so cold, so alone.
He was isolated.
"Issei. I'm trading you to another devil's peerage."
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Silence filled the room. A slight weight settled on everyone's head as the brunette stood there, unmoving. He didn't speak, he didn't flinch, it didn't even look like he was breathing. But then again, he must have lost his breath after hearing that he was now being sent to another devil.
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"..Did all of you agree to this?" Issei asked quietly.
His fellow reincarnated devils said nothing. They exchanged looks of concern between one another.
The boy's voice had changed slightly. It wasn't shaking anymore and seemed dark. It was also colder and more monotone than anything. It was mechanical the way he asked the question.
"Asia...?" He spoke up. He slowly rose his head to the blonde girl. The former nun he tried to save from his ex-girlfriend. "Do you feel the same as Rias?"
The girl said nothing. It was obvious she didn't want to answer. Not because she was agreeing or disagreeing but because she felt her opinion would change nothing. It would only get her into trouble if she dare spoke her mind.
The look on Rias's face answered that.
And as Issei looked around the clubroom, he could see that everybody had a similar response to him. The Gremory heir had her leashes wrapped around them. This was a prepared move by Rias but for how long?
Since he lost? Since he saved her? He didn't want to think too long on it.
"I...I see..." He muttered. "Well, if I'm such a failure, why send me to someone else? Why not kill me like-"
"It was of a personal request," Rias answered quickly. The last thing she'd do is be compared to that fallen angel who feared this boy would grow very powerful.
What a joke.
"Someone personally requested this trade?" Issei asked, sounding surprised by the reply.
"Yes, your fight with Raiser peaked her interest. She said I was lucky with how you fought with such passion, all for my sake. When I told her you had fulfilled your role, she quickly offered to trade me for you," the heiress explained. "I was a bit hesitant but, after some quick thought, agreed to the deal."
Issei felt heart broken and could feel tears coming to his eyes. His savior, his master, his love interest, was treating him like trash. She was throwing him away after he saved her from what was a terrible marriage. And he made sure that no other suitors would try to take her away from any of them again.
He had cleaned up her mess and possibly saved her life. But, in the end, he just found himself being swept up and thrown away. As if he was just some fight dog that had one good bout and now was being put down.
Talk about a worthy reward...
"Why string me along then?" Issei asked quietly. Rias rose a brow at this, confused by the question. "You had me work hard and train my butt off. You told me how you believed in me and was so proud of me. How I could do amazing things if I just put my mind to it. So why, why build me up just tear me down? Answer me that..."
Issei was trembling. His fists were clenched so tight his knuckles were turning white. It was obvious of his distraught and the rest of the ORC was upset to see him in that state. And yet, they still said nothing.
Rias, however, spoke up. "Issei, you can do some very unique things. But it's the costs I can't afford. Your perverted technique is shameful and disgusting. You cannot hold very many boosts without draining your stamina. And the only reason I'm here now is because Asia is a former nun and you gave up your left arm."
The redhead's eyes were cold and authoritative, showing her position above the pawn. "I told you before, it's only a matter of time before you run out of body parts or we face an opponent that holy items won't work against. I need strong beings Issei, not a perverted child. You're just not enough."
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"Rias, I think you've said enough," a new voice boomed.
The entire room fell into a tense silence as a magic circle lit up in the corner behind the group. It was bright and felt different from both the Gremory and Phenex's circles. It was powerful and the raw power it exerted alone was enough to put Issei on alert. Everyone else, besides Asia, expected this person's arrival and stayed silent, despite also feeling overwhelmed.
The light made a small flash before it revealed to be a woman that could definitely be described as a beautiful woman. She had blood red eyes with long red blonde hair that was tied in a ponytail. She wore a red and black dress along with a red fan, red shoes, and red and black hair accessories. She had a charm similar to a poisonous flower.
"Ah. Priscilla, you're here early." was Rias's response to her arrival. The young woman looked back at her in return, staring at her for some period of time.
Her blood red eyes met the aquamarine eyes as they said nothing. A tense moment of silence between them was shared, causing the others to look between each other with concern. But it wasn't long before the new face spoke.
"My apologies for arriving earlier than we agreed upon but, I got a bit ahead of myself. So much that I just had to meet this generations Sekiryuutei and my new Pawn." Priscilla answered. She then folded her arms and narrowed her eyes. "However, I didn't expect to arrive and hear you belittle him so."
"I'm not belittling Issei. If anything, I'm telling him of what I think he'll accomplish. He's the weakest Sekiryuutei by far," Rias snapped back with an ice cold tone.
Her remark made Issei feel even worse as his broken heart was continuing to be smashed into dust. His head fell lower and his eyes sunk deeper as the tears were so much closer to falling. He could feel his world shattering as the woman he looked up to tore him down, as if he was some broken toy.
Was this what the world crumbling around him felt like? A feeling of emptiness as everything he put his effort into was suddenly destroyed? This moment of darkness that surrounded him and made him feel so alone and isolated?
If so, it started to grab a hold of him as he felt weak, tired, and most of all, disgusted. Not at Rias, or at anyone of the club, but himself. He believed he was completely worthless. That everything he did could've been avoided if Rias hadn't wasted her time on someone as pathetic as him.
Priscilla noticed her new pawn's behavior and her eyes narrowed further.
"Rias, I'll be taking the boy with me. For good." Priscilla stated, with little to no room for argument.
This shocked the group, including Rias.
"What? But he's a student here, as well as a club member." She replied hotly.
"He'll be transferring. I'm not going to leave him in an environment that is detrimental to his health." The older woman replied.
"But-"
"You don't need him. He's not your Pawn anymore." Priscilla flared a bit of her power to prove she was serious about this. Rias wasn't ready to back down as she flared her own.
"He's still a part of my club!"
"But he's of no use to you anymore. Isn't that what you just told him?" She said as she undid her fan and put it over her mouth as she narrowed her eyes
Rias grit her teeth. While removing him from her peerage was one thing, completely taking him from her was another. Issei still had some use to her and could have been called on at anytime if need be.
For her old friend/rival to take him away meant losing a valuable asset if a bad situation came up. Weak or not, the Sekiryuutei was still a useful pawn, even if he wasn't hers. She knew of Issei's desires to protect his friends and could've used that to manipulate him if such an occasion called for it. He wasn't much but she was hoping that she'd still have some influence over him somehow. Keeping him as a 'just in case'.
"Issei, what do you say? Will you join me?" Priscilla asked, closing her fan and holding out her hand to the boy.
"You're giving me a choice?" Issei asked, genuinely confused by the older female. He looked at the outstretched appendage before looking up to the devil.
There was no ill-intent or any opposing motives. Of course Issei wasn't the best at picking up on those.
Priscilla, however, seemed like a more refined version of the Rias and she looked honest in her words. But why go so far just for him if she didn't have any ulterior motives? There had to be something else if she was being so nice. It seemed Rias had.
"Why wouldn't I?" Priscilla asked back, curious about her Pawns question.
"Buchou told me of how devils would kill for a piece like me. How they'd do anything necessary to obtain me, because of this..." He replied slowly, lifting his arm and activating the Boosted Gear.
Priscilla stood there for a moment, silent. But she soon placed a hand on Issei's shoulder, causing the boy to look up in confusion. The devil smiled reassuringly, giving a small sign of comfort to the younger devil.
"Issei Hyoudou. I'm not going to lie to you but being the Sekiryuutei is a large part of why I want you. But, I won't do anything that will put you in a tough position. I only ask that you strive to be the best and grow as an individual so that we may come together as partners, and perhaps equals even." Priscilla stated firmly.
"You mean...I could actually grow to a High-class devil?" Issei asked, his eyes remaining the life they lost from before.
"Of course! And with the way you stayed on par with the annoying bird, I'm truly surprised you weren't offered Middle-class since that is no easy feat for a beginner like you." Priscilla replied. Her small smile fueled Issei, contagiously appearing on the brunette's face as he gripped his fist tighter.
"If you really believe in me, I'll do it!"
Issei looked down at his guantlet covered hand and clenched it into a tight fist. He would get stronger and prove to Rias that he wasn't weak. He'd make sure she regretted trading him and, just maybe, see him in a different light. He'd make sure all of them knew, that Issei Hyoudou wasn't just some one and done type of dude. That he still had fight in him and room to grow much stronger.
No matter what, he'd make sure all the devils knew, he wasn't the one to be fucked with. He wasn't going to give up now, not when his odds were starting to look good. He still had a dream and it will damn sure come true!
Priscilla, in turn, smiled wider behind her fan as she was amused by her new Pawns actions. She then held out her hand once more. "Well then. Do you accept becoming my Pawn?"
Issei grinned, now fueled with a new fire. It burned with confidence and determination as he now had another chance to better himself. His light was lit a burning brighter than ever. Now was the time to capitalize on the gift he was given.
Issei stepped over to Priscilla as the magic circle appeared below his feet. It shined brightly, signaling that it was teleporting them. However, just before the duo left, Issei could see the sadden looks on everyone's face. They looked as if they were actually going to miss him, which made him frown.
And then he turned to Rias to see her blank look. She didn't seem to care as she stared with no signs of emotion whatsoever. His frown only deepened as the last seconds ticked away and both Issei and Priscilla vanished with the flash of bright light.
'I'll be back Rias. And I'll make sure your face is filled with shock and surprise next time you see me.'
Later that Day.
"Tou-san, Kaa-chan, I promise to write and visit when I can."
"Issei, are you sure you want to do this? This is so abrupt!"
"Yeah, going across seas is a big move!"
Issei stood in front of his house, just outside the doorway with his parents. The brunette wasn't a heartless son so, before he would leave from the Underworld, he had to make sure he didn't up and disappear without telling them. He wasn't going to make them worry about him and he had to make sure they were at ease before his departure.
"I know, but I want to see more than just Japan. Having this opportunity...I can't just pass it up." He replied, still uneasy and nervous.
His parents were right, it was a big move with what he was doing. Especially since it was happening so fast. But who knows what would happen to him if he stayed, so maybe a change of scenery would do him some good. He still had ties with the ORC and a small connection to the Student Council. Staying near them both would only make him sulk worse with how close the two kings were, despite their deal of separation. So it was best to just avoid it all together.
"Issei, you can't be serious. Europe is so far away and you know nothing about it. Or where you're going!" The boy's mother argued. She didn't want her child to leave yet as she cherished little time with him. It felt like yesterday that he was in diapers, clinging to her no matter where she went.
What happened to her baby boy?
"I have someone to help me out, Kaa-chan. She'll have my back throughout this entire transition." Issei reassured, trying to calm her. She was always so overprotective of him and he appreciated that.
It was a bit embarrassing at times however.
"You promise to call?" His mother asked.
"Of course. Whenever I can."
"You have everything you need?" His father asked.
"Yup, all set."
"We love you Issei. No matter where you are, if you're in trouble call us and we'll be there as soon as we can." His mother stated. His father nodded firmly, enforcing his wife's words.
It put a smile on Issei's face as he stepped forward and hugged them tightly. "You two are the best parents a kid can ask for. I'll see you as soon as I can, promise."
He released them from his grasp before turning around. Priscilla was leaning against a black car, waiting for him with her arms folded.
"Ready to go?" She asked with a grin behind her fan.
Issei grinned back and nodded his head. "Yeah!"
The duo then entered into the back seat of the car. Issei's parents waved him off as the car drove down the street. They never stopped until the car turned the corner and disappeared from their sight.
"You think he'll be okay?" Issei's mother asked, still worried.
"He'll be fine. He's all grown up now. We can only have faith in him as his parents," his father assured.
"Yes, hopefully all of our cooking lessons will pay off too. And cleaning. And what to do in case of-"
"Heh, I wouldn't worry, he's well trained, dear. He'll probably be the best damn cook on campus anyways. Had to give him something to impress the ladies." His father was confident as he grinned. If there was one way to capture a woman's heart, it was cooking.
"It impressed me all those years go," the female brunette replied, backing up his thoughts.
Mrs. Hyoudou's tone was low and sultry as a sly smirk appeared on her face. Mr. Hyoudou smiled in response, knowing exactly what she was hinting at as he grabbed her waist..
"Hehe, well then, let's relight the spark from all those years ago."
"Ufufu, let's."
The house was then filled with screams and moans of pleasure between the two parents of the young dragon.
Issei looked at his home as he and his new master drove off to their location while Priscilla looked at her new Pawn and was sending a message to her Queen to inform her that their newest member will be needed a tour of the mansion, lessons for their school and much more. She sighed before looking into the boys eyes and smiled a little one.
'You were truly an interesting boy during your fight with the Phoenix heir and I believe I can make you much stronger get than before also, you can provide me with much entertainment.'
She takes out her fan and pointed it to the boy. "Now then, we have a few hours until we reach our destination." She reached into a compartment and pulls out a bottle of champagne with two glasses and filled them up. She handed one to Issei and raised her own.
"To a new beginning."
End.
This actually felt really nice especially since I think Priscilla and Crusch would be a fun duo in the story since Priscilla could teach Issei how to become a better person while Crusch could learn love from him and teach him to fight.
Now as for her peerage.
Priscilla Barielle Agres's Peerage.
Queen: Crusch Karsten.
Knight 2X: Julius Juukulius or Reinhard van Astrea
Bishop 2X: Seekvira Agres.
Rook 2X: Garfiel Tinsel.
Pawn 8X: Issei Hyoudou.
Servants of the Barielle Mansion: Frederica, Petra, Ferris, along with Wilhelm.
If you haven't guessed it the show will have characters from Re:Zero. Also I was thinking what kind of Familiar Issei should have whether he should have Satella, Beatrice, or even a vampire Esla