Rating Game! Engagement troubles!
This chaper will quickly get past the Rating Game, before moving onto to the Engagement party, where we will get to see the first major fight for Kai.
Enjoy!
The stage was set for Rias and her peerage to take on Riser Phenex. As they all sat in the ORC, Kai, along with Erza and Kuroka walked in. Kai looked them all over. Rias and Akeno were keeping as calm and sipping tea. Kiba was cleaning his blade, as he now wore arm and shin guards, as a small showing of defense . Koneko was doing her usual, eating chocolate.
AS she saw them walk in, Koneko ran over, hugging Kuroka tightly, before doing the same for Kai, who gave her a smile patting her head.
"You all seem prepared. Issei and Asia not here yet?"
"No, but Issei contacted me and told me he and Asia are on their way." Rias stated, as the three walked over and sat down. Soon enough, the two other members walked in. As Issei saw them all, he couldn't help but give a small.
"Of course, our amazing leader shows no fear." Issei said, before noticing Koneko sat on Kai's lap, still eating her chocolate. Issei gave Kai a glare filled with jealousy, before Grayfia appeared, a stoic expression on her face as usual.
"It is time." She stated as everyone, bar Kai, Erza and Kuroka stood up. Kuroka smiled lightly, seeing Koneko still holding Kai's arm tightly. Kai himself gave her a small smile, as she leaned into him. "I would also like to announce that the Great Devil Lucifer will be watching this game." Grayfia said, shocking the fellow Devils in the room.
"Oh?... Brother dearest..." Rias muttered.
"Hold on, did I hear wrong or did you just say brother!?" Issei asked in shock.
"No, you heard right. Rias' older brother is the Current Great Devil Lucifer." Kiba said.
"Sirzechs Lucifer. A man who at birth held so much demonic power, it could barely be contained. He was already destroying things with his magic abilities every time he had a tantrum." Kai said.
"But wouldn't he be Sirzechs Gremory?" Asia asked in confusion.
"That would be the case but at least seven decades ago, their was a Civil War between the Devils, and the Old Satan Faction. They believed they were the rightful rulers of the Underworld after the death of the previous Satans. Four new Satans were needed to be chosen after the War, and so, Sirzechs was chosen to hold the title of Lucifer. He's at this point considered a Super Devil." Kai explained.
"You seem to know a lot of the Devil race." Grayfia commented, Kai turning to her with a small smile.
"Well, you tend to learn about these things when you travel a lot." He stated.
"I was also sent here to retrieve you, Kai." Grayfia said, Kai raising an eyebrow at her statement.
"My King has requested your presence, to allow you to watch the Rating Game alongside him, along with Lord and Lady Gremory, and Lord and Lady Phenex." Grayfia explained.
"Am I aloud to bring anyone with me"
"At least one should be fine." Grayfia stated.
"Kuroka, go ahead and head home. Watch Dusk for me, will you?"
"Of course, nya~" Kuroka quickly captured Kai's lips, before disappearing. Kai then turned to the rest, looking to give one more small pep talk.
"Alright, you all. I gave you all ten days of intense training. If you fail now, it'll only be yourselves to blame. I trust you all will give it your all to win this game. If you don't, you'll definitely hear it from me." Kai said, a playful smile on his face. They all gave him strong nods. Kai specifically gave Akeno and Koneko warm smiles, as he waved them off.
"Shall we be off, then?" Grayfia asked.
"Of course." Kai said, as Erza placed her hand on Kai's shoulder. The three disappeared, reappearing in the Underworld. In the room they appeared, were many figures. Sat on othe sofas were 2 men and two women.
The first male had crimson red hair and torquiouse eye's. The lady next to him had brown hair and purple eye's. On the other sofa, was a man with short blond hair, with a goatee, his eye's blue in color. Sat next to him was a beautiful woman with long golden blonde hair styled in a drilled ponytail, and dark blue eye's.
However, at the end, were five comfortable chairs. Two were empty, obviously for him and Erza. In the next chair over is a handsome man who seems to be in his early twenties. He has shoulder length crimson red hair and blue-green eye's. Just from looking at him you could tell how powerful he is.
"Ah, Kai, it's been quite some time since we last saw one another." The man said, as Kai gave a small bow of respect.
"It has, Great King Sirzechs Lucifer, it is an honor. Kai said. Soon though, Kai took notice to the other two chairs. Next to Sirzechs was a young woman with a voluptuous figure. She has long silver colored hair, tied back in a ponytail, with matching eye's. Her attire is that of a white, green, gold, and black mini-dress with stockings attached to her boots. Next to her is man with a very similar look to him. The man has long crimson red hair, tied up in a ponytail with a light blue head band. His eye's however, were two different colors. His right eye was purple, similar to the woman sat on the one sofa, while his left eye was grey in color.
"I don't believe we've met before. Have we?" Kai asked, as the man stood up.
"No, we have not. Allow me to introduce myself, my name is Kenji Belial Gremory. A pleasure." The man said, extending his hand. Kai took it, giving it a firm shake. The man nodded his head, achnowledging the strength within the young man's grasp.
"Belial? As in the Devil clan with the Worthless ability?"
"That is correct. My mother is the woman you see there, Venelana Gremory." Kai turned, the woman giving him a smile and wave. "While my father is Lord Belial. All things between the two families have been cleared, but I live with the Gremories for the time being." Kenji explained.
"I see well it's an honor to meet you." Kai said, before turning to the silver haired woman. He lightly grasped her hand, placing a delicate kiss on her knuckles. "It's a pleasure to see you again, Queen Sylvia."
The woman gave him a small smile.
"Always a pleaure, Kai. It has been quite some time since we last met, hasn't it?" Sylvia asked, making Kai chuckle.
"Quite too long." Kai said, turning to Erza. "Sirzechs, Sylvia, Kenji, this is one of the members of my team, Erza Scarlet. Erza, meet Sirzechs Lucifer, his wife and Queen Sylvia Lucifuge, and Kenji Belial Gremory." The three gave Erza small smiles, as Erza herself gave them all a bow.
"It is an honor to be in your presence."
"As it is an honor to have you here." Sirzechs said, gesturing to the two open seats. "We'd best get the game started. Grayfia, please, announce the match."
"Yes, my lord."
As Grayfia went on to give out instructions for the match, Kai leaned in towards Erza who wanted to speak with him.
"I believed Grayfia was his wife."
"Hehe, I don't blame you, but no, Sylvia is Grayfia's older sister, and Sirzechs actual wife, and the Queen in his peerage. They also have a younger sister, named Lucina, though it seems she isn't here right now. Oh well, best enjoy what we can from the match." Kai said, lightly kissing her cheek.
~~~ Rating Game Arena ~~~
Instructions had already been given out. Rias had already given out her plans to her group, with Riser doing the same. Kiba was set out to the woods, Akeno was sent above to watch over the land, Asia was to stay with Rias, while Issei and Koneko were going to the gym. The two snuck in, hiding behind the curtains.
Suddenly, the lights flipped on.
"Come on out, Gremory trash! We watched you come in!"
"Guess there's no point in hiding." Koneko said, as she and Issei walked out.
"Would you look at that, they sent us a Pawn and a Rook. Little Issei needed some help?" The one rook asked in a teasing manner.
"Issei, you handle the pawns, I'll take the rook." Koneko said, as they both stepped forward, Issei cracking his knuckles.
Issei POV
Things were definitely heating up in this battle, and it's only just begun! Koneko and I were sent off to gain a hold of the Gym, the stronghold in the area. But as we got their, four of Riser's pieces were already waiting. 3 Pawns and 1 Rook. At first I thought thinger were gonna be easier, but...
"What's wrong?"
"Don't like chainsaws?"
"I loke both twins and chainsaws, but you're ruining them both!" I yelled out, turning back to face forward, to see the other pawn there, her battle stick ready to strike. No! At the very last minute, I had been able to dodge with a might jump, landing behind her.
"How?"
"It seesms some of that training came into play after all. Alright, time to get serious!" I ran forward as fast as I could, making sure to tap each of the Pawns, as I landed, a smirk grew on my face.
"No! We can't lose to this guy or Lord Riser will be super pissed off!"
"Let's slice him into two! Cut his balls off!"
"Prepare for this!"
Their weapons began to glow, as they all charged straight on for me, as I still had my smirk.
"Alright, time to reveal my ultimate weapon!" A single snap of my fingers. "Dress break..." Suddenly, all of their clothes ripped off, leaving them nude, as blood soon ran down my nose. "Woohoo! Hahahahaha! How'd you like that ladies, my new ultimate technique! Dress Break!" I said, hitting a pose.
"You pig!"
"Pervert!"
"You make me sick!"
-Forest-
Kiba POV
At this point, I was facing three of the Pawns of Riser, all of which were going with magic or hand-to-hand combat. Things seemed to be in their favor, but not for long.
"As fun as this has been, I suppose I need to end you all quickly." I said with a small smile, creating another new blade.
"Hah! You say that as if it would be easy!"
"Please, with us three versus just you, this will be easy!"
"Then let's end this!"
"Yes...lets."
Akeno POV
Their Queen is just as strong as we though, but I seem to be just a bit stronger. See, Kai was wrong, I don't need that power to defeat her. I'll use the power I have now! I sent out another barrage of thunder attacks. As she sent another bomb like attack my way. The two attacks clashed, before causing an explosion. Secretly, through the smoke, I sent another attack, taking the enemy Queen to the ground, creating a small crater.
"Heh, you're just as strong, as expected." Yubeluna stated, sitting up. "But it seems you're just as hurt as I."
"Oh these, no worries. Just a bit of rest and I'll be fine." I said confidently.
"if only it were that easy. You fell right into the trap." Yubeluna said, holding up a small vial. "You lose."
No...this can't be...Pheonix Tears...damnit...
-Roof Top-
Rias POV
My injuries were serious, as Yubeluna had easily taken Asia out, even with Issei's efforts to protect her. I could barely stand, as I had no choice but to watch as Riser continued his assault on Issei. Issei's injuries were bad...to the point he could be killed. I witness as Riser held him up by his shirt, ready to end his life...no...not my Issei
I took what energy I had left to run and tackled Riser away from Issei, just as his legs gave out, sliding down the roof top to a stop.
"I resign, okay...just leave him be..."
3rd Person POV
As Kai watched the match, he couldn't hold back the dissapointed look on his face. He was feeling a small bit of anger, just from seeing what had happened to Issei and Koneko. Akeno, he was most definitely dissapointed, seeing her still not use her Fallen Angel abilities. Erza looked at him, to see his fingers basically clawing at the seats arm rests.
"Sirzechs, where's the infirmary?" Kai asked."Down the hall and to the right.?" Sirzechs stated, As Kai stood from his seat. Erza instincively stood to follow, but he put a hand on her shoulder.
"Stay here for now, Erza, I'll be back to come get you." Kai said.
"K-Kai..." She said in concern, seeing the black aura that was slowly crawling it's way to be seen. As Kai walked the halls, many people looked at him in fear. He let himself calm down, as he saw Koneko's resting body.
He walked over, sitting on the edge of her bed. He placed a hand on her forehead. Koneko herself, felt sleep leaver her, as her eye's slowly opened.
"Kai?" She asked, seeing his small smile.
"How you feeling?" He asked.
"Terrible...I could have done so much more. That past fear...it came back, and held me back...I'm so useless..." Koneko said, tears slowly slipping down her cheeks. But suddenly, she felt herslf being taken into a warm embrace. She looked up to see Kai holding her close.
"Don't bring yourself down, Koneko. That past fear is why Kuroka is helping you. It's why I'm helping you, so you can conquer the past and continue to move forward. I'll be here every step of the way, so remember that okay? I'll stay by your side for as long as you need." Kai said softly.
"Kai...thank you..." Koneko said, hiding her face in his chest, as he slowly rubbed her back, other other hand on her head.
~~~ 3 Days Later ~~~
The engagemet party for Rias and Riser was underway. Akeno, Kiba, and Koneko were present, all dressed nicely.
Riser suddenly appeared on the stage at the end of the hall, as everyone turned to look at him.
"Ladies and Gentleman of the Underworld, I welcome all to this exciting evening of the Engagement Party of I, Riser Phenex, and my soon to be bride, Rias Gremory. Without any further ado, please welcome the heir to the Gremory clan, my bride, Rias Gremory!"
Rias appeared from a magic circle, before suddenly...
BOOM!
The doors to the hall opened, all inside to see what had occured. There stood Issei Hyoudou, his Sacred Gear out, as guards were knocked unconscious around him.
"What the hell are you doing here, boy!? Guards, seize him immediately!" Riser odered, as more guards surrounded Issei.
"My name is Issei Hyoudou, Pawn of Rias Gremory and the current Red Dragon Emperor! Rias' virginity belongs to me!" Issei proclaimed loudly, earning a heavy blush from Rias herself.
The guards began to run at Issei, only for the others of Rias' peerage to run in and take them down.
"What is the meaning of this Lord Riser!?"
"Did you plan this Lady Rias!?"
"It's just some entertainment I prepared." Sirzechs stated, as he appeared on the stage with both Sylvia and Grayfia Lucifuge.
"What do you mean Lord Sirzechs?" Asked Zeoticus, who walked out from the crowd.
"Seeing as it's my little sisters Engagement Party, I believed we could go with some entertainment, so I had Grayfia set this up." Sirzechs explained, before looking towards Issei.
"You there, they say you possess the power of the Dragon, and I for one would like to see it. Would you be willing to show us this power here this evening?" Sirzechs asked.
"So that's what you want? A battle I assume?" Rias questioned.
"Dragon vs. Phoenix, I believe it sounds quite nice, doesn't it? So would you be willing to show your power once more, Riser?" Sirzechs asked.
"If Lord Sirzechs wishes for it, then I shall accept." Riser stated with a smirk.
"And you, Issei? If you were to win, what would you like?" Sirzechs asked, as all eye's turned to Issei.
"Lord Sirzechs, you can't be serious! He's just a low-class Devil!"
"Be that as it may, he is a Devil nonetheless, and I am asking this of him. He deserves a prize. So tell me, what would you like. It could be money, power, or a beautiful woman. Name it and should you win it will be yours."
"There's only one thing I want, and that's Rias Gremory!" Issei proclaimed loudly, earning yet another blush from Rias.
"Lord Sirzechs, if I may." Riser suddenly spoke once more, all eye's on him. "If I could, my dear brother would like something from you." He stated, as the Phenex magic circle appeared, from it a young man appeared. The man held long blonde hair tied up in a ponytail, matched with a golden blonde trimmed beard. His eye's were dark blue, a common trait from one of the House of Phenex.
"Ruval Phenex? What is it you wish from me?" Sirzechs asked, seeing the next heir to the Phenex Household.
"My request is nothing too dangerous, I can assure you, Lord Sirzechs. You see, after the Rating Game was set between Riser and Rias, my dear little brother came to me and spoke of a human who was present, Kai he said his name was. He spoke of the power this young man gave out, and I for one would love to see it for myself."
"I see...you wish to face him in battle, I presume?" Sirzechs asked, earning a nod from Ruval.
"That is correct. A battle to take place before the one for Lady Rias' hand. That is all I ask." Ruval said. Sirzechs looked at others in the room, seeing they were also curious. It would obviously be that way, as no one other than himself, Sylvia, and Serafall Leviathan knew of him. He was a mystery to everyone else of the Devil race.
With a nod, he turned to Grayfia.
"If you could please, ask for Kai. I assume you can spot his current location."
"Of course, my Lord." Grayfia gave a short bow, before disappearing.
Meanwhile in the human world, Kai was at home, playing a board game with Raynare, Mittlet, and Kalawarner. He held a victorious smirk on his face, as he held all of the monopoly money he had earned from the other three players. Dusk layed nearby, watching the match with interest.
"Ha! Pay up Mittelt!" Kai said with a laugh.
"Muuu! It's no fair, you literally have two whole rows bought!" Mittelt said with a pout, angrily counting the monopoly money before handing it to Kai, who held a smirk.
"Not my fault you all don't know how to play. Besides, you all asked to play this, should have realized you were playing against the Monopoly master." Kai said, before he and the three Fallen noticed the magic circle appearing on the floor.
From it appeared Grayfia, who saw the current game in confusion. Kai got to his feet, stretching his legs, as he looked towards Grayfia.
"Grayfia Lucifuge, what can I do for you?" He asked, as the three Fallen decided to continue the game, secretly taking lots of Kai's already giant stash of cash.
"I apologize for the interuption. My Lord Lucifer has requested your presence."
"For what reason, if I may ask?"
"Ruval Phenex, current heir to the Phenex Household and Riser Phenex's elder brother has requested a bout against you, after hearing of your power from Riser himself." Grayfia explained. Kai instantly gained a glare at the mention of the name Riser.
"I see..."
"They are currently awaiting for you at the banquet hall that is hosting the Engagement party for Lord Riser and Lady Rias."
"Hmmm, say if I were to win this bout, would I get anything out of it?" Kai asked, crossing his arms.
"You would need to ask of Sirzechs about that." Grayfia answered swiftly, earning a hum from Kai.
"Alright then, you can head back. I'll be there soon." Grayfia nodded, before disappearing. Kai looked back at the three Fallen, and saw most of his money gone.
"Wah! You damn cheaters!" The three laughed, making him sigh and chuckle. "Alright then, you all can keep playing. I'll be headed for the Underworld for now." Kai bent down towards Dusk, petting his head with a smile. "Watch over the house buddy, you never know what will happen with a Fallen or three in the house."
[Hey!]
Kai chuckled, as he headed for his room.
Back in the Underworld, the Devils were awaiting the entrance of Kai, who Grayfia said was coming. Riser was growing impatient, but his anger quickly faded when a yellow magic circle appeared on the ground In the center of the designed circle, was a roaring Dragon's head.
A lightning bolt struck that center, as Kai suddenly was standing there, now in new clothing, something no one had seen him wear before. Sirzechs recognized the clothes, however. They were his battle clothes.
He was now wearing a sleevless zipped up top, red in color, with black designs around the color that went a bit up his neck, down the middle section of the top, and the sections where the arms went through. Under the top, where the zipper started half way up the top, was a simple white tank top. His trousers were baggy and a brownish grey in color. Above it was a piece that matched the red top, coming down in 4 pointed ends, as under that was another piece of cloth, that went down the two front pointed ends with it's own pointed end. His baggy trousers were tucked into brown boots that went up to his knee's. Around his forearms, as usual, were the brownish grey bandages.
Kai's eye's were closed, but as they opened, he was immediately staring down Riser. The stare caused the Phenex to shudder and back away slightly.
"You called for me, Sirzechs?" Kai said, turning to the Lucifer.
"I did. As I'm sure Grayfia explained, Ruval Phenex here would like to engage you in battle. I do hope this hasn't interupted anything." Sirzechs stated.
'Nothing really, other than teaching three Fallen what happens when they cheat in Monopoly!'
"No, I was free." Kai turned and looked at Ruval, who was looking him over. "So your the elder brother to this perverted dumbass? To be honest, you look better than him."
"I do not share in my brothers ways, that is his own business. So tell me, will you accept my challenge?" Ruval asked, awaiting the answer from the black haired male who turned back to Sirzechs.
"Tell me, Sirzechs. Were I to win, would I recieve a prize?" Kai asked, shocking all in the room.
"Lord Sirzechs, you can't be considering this! He's not even a Devil!"
Sirzechs sighed before looking at Kai dead in the eye's. Kai smirked and nodded, as if the two were talking to each other in their minds. Seeing as he was given permission, Sirzechs stepped forward.
"Ladies and Gentleman, this young man before us is no human, no. He is Kai, direct son of Ere, the Elemental Dragon Queen"
Everyone looked at Kai in shock. Ere was, as Sirzechs said, known as the Elemental Dragon Queen. A very powerful Dragon with the ability to control seven different elements. Fire, lightning, iron, sky, poison, light, and shadow. She was so powerful, she could combine the elements and make them into new and unique attacks. Even with her great power, she has not been heard from in years.
"With that said, if you would like a prize, then ask and you shall recieve it if you shall win." Sirzechs stated. Kai smirked, looking around the room.
"I would like only two things. One, I'd like for Grayfia Lucifuge to be by my side." The answer shocked many, especially Grayfia herself. "That, and I'd like for the one known as Yubeluna to be taken out of Riser's peerage and into my custody where she'll have complete safety." Yubeluna grew a shocked expression on her own face, as Riser began fuming.
"No way! For what reason could you want with Yubeluna!?" Riser asked in anger, as Kai kept his calm face. "There is no reason for you to ask for her! I will not stand for it!"
"Oh? Are you implying that you believe I will defeat your brother? Remember, that is if I win, and with your reaction, it's as if you think I will defeat sir Ruval Phenex. Do you think so lowly of your own blood?" Kai asked with a smirk.
Sirzechs looked him over before he smirked himself. Kai was always the one able to take people and play with them as he saw fit.
"W-Wah! Of course not! Fine then, take her if you win, seeing as that won't be happening!" Riser stated with crossed arms. Kai glared at him one more.
'Basically throwing her away...you have no love for anyone but yourself.'
Sirzechs looked back at Grayfia, who was still thinking on his reasons for having asked for her as apart of his prize if he were to win. Giving a contempt look, she looked towards Sirzechs and nodded.
"Then if you win, they will be under your custody."
"Perfect~" Kai pratically sang out, as he and Ruval disappeared from the hall. All gather at the magic tv's that appeared, seeing the two warriors now standing facing one another. The battle area itself seemed to be a deserted town for it's design.
The two took in their surroundings, giving fair nods, before looking at one another.
Grayfia and Yubeluna were watching the screens intently. Yubeluna had recognized how much she had put up with. Being nothing more than a plaything for a man's sick pleasure. She was hoping in her mind, that this Kai would be able to take down Ruval Phenex.
As for Grayfia, she still couldn't place her finger on it, before it had hit her. She had spoken with her older sister Sylvia about the boy, and for a reason she couldn't even explain, found herself attracted to him in some way. Kai was invited to watch the game alongside them, so it was possible the two could have spoken about it then.
Kai and Ruval were still standing and staring at one another, waiting to see who would make the first move. The wind blowed, both mens hair flowing through the air around them. Kai's locks somhow kept downward, still covering his ever mysterious left eye.
Kai himself suddely smirked, as did Ruval, before both men rushed forward at one another, prepared to do battle until the other could no longer stand.
And that ends that chapter. Not much done with the Rating Game, but seeing as Kai is basically the MC for this story, I didn't feel it needed to be touched on too much. Just enough to get through what was happening. Next time, it's nothing but a battle! Kai, son of Ere the Elemental Dragon Queen versus Ruval Phenex, the heir to the estimed Phenex Household! You all will finally be able to see a bit more of Kai in action, but not everything of course. Don't wanna reveal it all too early into the story.
I've decided to move Ravel over to Issei instead of Kai. I felt I could play on the two of them easier then Kai with Ravel. This was honestly the only way I could think of getting Grayfia and Kai closer to one another. I apologize if it was not as good as it should have been.
Kai: Irina(Alpha), Akeno, Koneko, Kuroka, Raynare, Grayfia, Yasaka, Yubeluna, Erza, Serafall, Rossweisse
Issei: Rias, Asia, Xenovia, Kalawarner, Lucina, Ingvild, Ravel
Kai's Team: Kai(Leader), Erza, (more to be revealed)
Until next time!
Have a good one!
