Ok, once again, time to clear a few things up. Rossweisse wasn't there during Issei's lashing, both the one he received and the one he gave. If you guys forgot, at this stage, she is a teacher and can't laze about at the clubroom all the time. She is only aware that Issei went missing and doesn't know why, furthermore, she only just found out he came back last chapter from Azazel and doesn't know what he said to all the club members.
Secondly, next chapter… I will try my hand at an M rated lemon. Now I know the purging is still going on, I checked this last night so it is still a thing, just not en masse anymore. However, I actually took the time to go and read through the guidelines carefully. They clearly state, that non-explicit suggestive adult themes, are under the M rated umbrella and that it only becomes MA when the themes are explicit. This coupled with what goes for an M rated movie these days, along with what they show, leads me to believe that my lemon is acceptable.
It isn't particularly descriptive, non-explicit after all, but it gets the point across. It is marginally important to the plot, so you can skip it, although, it does help develop Issei's relationship with Kuroka.
That being said, I am also posting it on the other site I mentioned in a few of my stories and my profile, journalister, a site where I can post more mature things and get paid in views for my non-fanfiction works uploaded there.
So if I do receive a complaint and am asked to take it out, I will, but I will leave it there, since you are allowed to post that sort of stuff there.
I have also sent a PM to MrGoodyTwoShoes, one of the moderators of Critics United, one of the two main groups responsible for reporting stories, on what constitutes an explicit lemon and have asked for him to read mine to see if it is rated MA or M, but as of now, I haven't received a response.
Lastly, I will update Heart of a Dragon tomorrow, since I did kind of leave it in the middle of something.
SSJ3 Kyuubi Gohan.
Disclaimer – I don't own anything from the High School DxD anime/manga/light novel. All I own are my original characters and plot twists.
'Talking'
"Thinking"
'Ddraig talking and Sacred Gear sounds'
"Ddraig thinking"
*expression*
Flashback
Chapter 5 – The Battle
'Now, the battle of the century is about to begin! From the east gate, it's Sairaorg Bael's team!' Said the announcer, who was met with roars of approval, from the excited crowd.
'And finally from the west gate, it's Rias Gremory's team!' Finished the announcer, getting many more screams of excitement.
The Gremory group looked unsettled though. Their heart wasn't with them as they marched out, the masses couldn't pick up on it, but Sairaorg easily did.
Sairaorg searched for the one he wanted to fight the most, Issei Hyoudou: Red Dragon Emperor. However, he wasn't there.
As the announcer told everyone the rules, Sairaorg came to a decision. Once the announcer finished speaking and said for the two teams to head to their area, Sairaorg spoke up.
'Since the Gremory group is missing their pawn at this time, I too, will take my pawn out of the equation!' Declared Sairaorg loudly.
'What's this?' Asked the announcer, before looking at the Gremory group closely.
'Ladies and gentlemen, it seems as though the famed Red Dragon Emperor is not present today. This might explain why there was a delay for this match, however, Sairaorg has graciously taken his pawn out of the battle as well, equalising things.' Said the announcer loudly.
The crowd was surprised at this, noticing that the Oppai Dragon, was indeed not present.
Some of the crowd cheered for Sairaorg, for his gesture, while others muttered quietly at the lack of the Red Dragon Emperor.
The Gremory group could say nothing and went to their area in silence.
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The first match, had Yuuto Kiba up against Beruka Furcas, a knight of Sairaorg, from the House of Furcas, a family that tames horses and one of remaining seventy-two pillar families.
Kiba was being beat back by Furcas and was struggling.
'I have to use that it seems.' Muttered Yuuto to himself, thinking of his ace.
Before Kiba could use his ace though, the angry visage of Issei, briefly appeared in his mind.
"No… but still, I can't lose here." Thought Kiba.
'Beruka, allow me this one chance! Come at me with everything you have in one strike!' Shouted Kiba, surprising many.
'Ho, that is an odd request, it sounds like something my king would say.' Said Beruka, from atop his stead.
'Very well, I will indulge you.' Said Beruka, agreeing to the request, getting the crowd to cheer.
The crowd roared in approval, as the two knights charged at each other.
"I'm sorry, Issei… also, I'm sorry, President." Thought Kiba after the clash, as both he and his opponent had been retired.
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The second match had Koneko and Rossweisse against one of Sairaorg's rooks, Gandoma Balam and the other knight of their team Liban Crocell. Gandoma was a behemoth of a man, three metres tall and full of muscle, particularly his arms, which wouldn't have been out of place on a giant. Liban on the other hand, was a gentle looking blond, equipped with a sword and light armour.
"I can't." Thought Koneko, remembering Issei's words in the classroom and the power of his Senjutsu, before remembering her sister and shuddering slightly.
'Koneko what's wrong?' Asked Rossweisse in concern.
Koneko didn't answer.
The battle ended in a draw once again. Koneko was taken out quickly, and Rossweisse exhausted all her strength to take down their two opponents, leading to the four of them being retired.
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'Governor-Azazel, as we near the halfway point, is there anything you can say on this odd turn of events?' Asked the announcer curiously.
'Hmm, yes, it seems that the Gremory group is lacking their heart in this battle. Though it is too soon to say so, I don't think that they will be able to overcome Sairaorg and his peerage, who are all united under his dream.' Said Azazel honestly.
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The next match had Xenovia and Gasper face Ludora Bune, the remaining knight for the Bael team, and Misteeta Sabnock, the male bishop. The battle was not much of one, Xenovia was cursed quickly into the fight by the bishop, who temporarily sealed her ability to use her Holy Swords, while Gasper sacrificed himself to buy time, until Xenovia's curse wore off. Afterwards, she unleashed Ex-Durandal on both her opponents, taking them out, however, Gasper too fell in battle, leaving the Gremory group with only a knight, a queen, a bishop and a king: with no pawn.
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The battle of queens was next: Akeno Himejima against Kuisha Abaddon. The two took to the air and clashed with intense blasts of demonic energy. If Akeno used fire, Kuisha countered with ice. If Akeno used water, Abaddon used wind. It was a stalemate.
'Come now Holy-lightning Priestess, is that all you have to offer? You certainly don't live up to your namesake.' Taunted Kuisha.
Akeno stiffened at this, recalling as Issei claimed he would kill himself, if he ever became a fallen angel.
'I don't need Holy-lightning to beat you!' Roared Akeno, as she unleashed a multitude of attacks at Kuisha, exhausting herself.
Kuisha laughed at this and a massive hole appeared in front of her, which sucked in all of Akeno's attacks.
'This is the end for you!' Declared Kuisha boldly.
A multitude of holes quickly surrounded Akeno and unleashed all her magic back on her, who, in her exhausted state, was easily retired.
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The next to last fight, was one not in the Gremory group's favour. A twelve was rolled, so Sairaorg himself came out to fight. Rias couldn't be sent out, as she had no illusions about beating a fresh Sairaorg and Rias didn't want to send Asia out, so Xenovia alone went to face Sairaorg.
'Knight of Gremory, before this fight begins, please answer me this: where is the Red Dragon Emperor?' Asked Sairaorg.
Xenovia sighed slightly, before answering.
'Issei felt as though he was being unfairly treated and neglected, so he left the peerage in an almost suicidal attempt.' Said Xenovia honestly.
'You mean to say, that he forcibly changed from a devil to something else?' Asked Sairaorg curiously.
'Yes, using his will, he expelled his Evil Pieces and nearly died in doing so.' Answered Xenovia.
'I see… I thought Hyoudou was a man of substance, a man who I considered a worthy rival.' Said Sairaorg in thought, before shaking his head.
'However, it seems I was wrong and he is simply a coward, one who cannot face his challenges head on.' Finished Sairaorg, getting Xenovia to glare at him.
'How dare you?' Hissed Xenovia angrily, getting Sairaorg to look at her with a raised eyebrow.
'You have no idea… we too, had no idea it seems… but I won't let you spit on Issei's name like that, regardless of whether he is a member of President's peerage or not!' Whispered Xenovia, before shouting towards the end.
Sairaorg grinned at this.
'There it is. That fire that has been missing from all of you so far. Come Holy Sword wielder, give me the fight that Hyoudou won't!' Said Sairaorg challengingly, as a weird mark appeared on all four of his limbs.
Shallow lights started to pour out from Sairaorg's limbs, before the marks vanished.
A huge explosion burst from Sairaorg, the wind pressure from the blast, forming a crater under him. Sairaorg's body was now bathed in a white glow: it was Touki.
Xenovia was oblivious to the muttering of the crowd and the announcer, and charged at Sairaorg. Sairaorg fearlessly charged the oncoming Holy Sword wielder as well. Xenovia swung Ex-Durandal at Sairaorg, who met it with a fist. Waves of energy burst from both of them, blinding them and the crowd. When they jumped back, the results of the clash were revealed.
'Oh, you actually cut through my Touki, even wounded me slightly.' Said Sairaorg appraisingly, as he observed a small cut on his fist.
'I won't let you insult Issei like that! He's already suffered enough and I won't let you add to that, especially by insulting him.' Said Xenovia coldly.
'I see. I'm impressed by your will, so much so, that I will face you, head on, as I would have faced him.' Said Sairaorg, as the Touki surrounding him increased.
Sairaorg charged Xenovia again, who once again, tried to meet him with Ex-Durandal. Sairaorg however, fearlessly continued his charge, bracing his left arm against the blade as he sunk his right fist into Xenovia's gut, causing a sickening crunch to be heard as he shattered two of her ribs and sent her to the ground.
'You were a good opponent.' Said Sairaorg, as he turned around and begun to walk away.
'D-don't… turn your back… on me!' Yelled Xenovia, as she coughed up a wad of blood.
'Oh, you are rather durable for a knight.' Commented Sairaorg, genuinely impressed.
'…Issei received this attack and kept on fighting… I will as well.' Said Xenovia boldly.
'I might just be a stupid power type, one who knows nothing of strategy or tact… but still… I won't give up.' Wheezed Xenovia.
'That is some spirit you have there. Very few people have wills that strong, especially after receiving an attack like that.' Praised Sairaorg.
'If I go down here without a fight… I'll never be able to face him again.' Huffed Xenovia.
'Very well then. Along with my respect for your determination, I will give you this as well.' Said Sairaorg with sharp eyes, as all his Touki engulfed his right hand, causing the blood from the cut he received earlier, to evaporate from the pressure, while the fist itself seemed to glow with immense power.
'This is a punch which can give critical wounds by even touching it slightly. A half-hearted attack won't be able to stop this!' Said Sairaorg loudly.
Xenovia was undeterred and focused all her power into her sword, gritting her teeth in concentration. Xenovia charged at Sairaorg who stood there in wait.
'Hyaaaaa!' Roared Xenovia, as she brought the dual Holy Sword down on Sairaorg's arm, before an enormous flash occurred.
When the light died away, there was Sairaorg, missing his right arm, however collapsed at his feet, was the motionless form of Xenovia.
'Magnificent. I will give you my right arm. You truly proved yourself a worthy opponent.' Said Sairaorg to the downed Xenovia, before her exhaustion overcame her and she passed out.
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After this battle, Sairaorg proposed a one-on-one battle between kings, to decide the battle, since it would be inevitable, with only Asia and Rias left. After some discussion, Sairaorg's proposal was accepted and the two kings faced each other.
'I wanted to fight, the Red Dragon Emperor.' Said Sairaorg, getting Rias' attention.
'I wanted to prove, that I was even stronger than that fabled creation, to cement my reputation.' Continued Sairaorg.
'However, it seems something has happened between him and all of you.' Said Sairaorg, getting Rias to look down.
'I won't pry, it is none of my business and the way that knight fought for his honour, it would be disrespectful for me to accuse him of being a coward again, especially with her taking my arm and forcing me to use my Phoenix Tear.' Said Sairaorg, genuinely impressed with Xenovia.
'That being said, I'm afraid I will not hold back here today, cousin. Prepare yourself, Rias Gremory.' Declared Sairaorg.
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The match was over, Rias stood no chance against Sairaorg. Even at her best, Sairaorg would have crushed her. As it was, she was beaten within a minute, unable to land a single hit on Sairaorg.
Sairaorg Bael had totally and utterly, defeated Rias Gremory.