Chapter 18 The Return of Rias
I don't own DxD; I just use its characters and techniques. All credit goes to its creator. Same applies for anything that I used from other animes.
(Hyoudou Household)
"Issei. Wake up Issei." Irina said calmly as she tried to wake up her childhood friend. It was rare that Irina or any girl that he shared his bed with the night before used a normal method to wake him up so he opened his eyes wondering why Irina was being respectful for once. When he did, he saw none other than Rias Gremory sitting at his desk. She was wearing a sheer pink nightgown that was short sleeved and cut so her massive breasts were out in the open, but Issei didn't care. What mattered is why was she here "It's been a while Issei." Rias smiled bitterly aware that he was now awake.
Issei laid up in the bed and stared at his houseguest and to say he wasn't happy was an understatement. "Yes it has. Wouldn't your husband be rather mad if you were in another man's room." Issei sneered reminding Rias of her fate. A fate that was her own doing after what she did to him.
Rias twitched heavily at the reminder, "I imagine he wouldn't be too upset actually. Ironically enough I've actually become a trophy wife." Rias admitted with a chuckle.
"Really?" Issei said with a raised eyebrow. Considering what Ravel told him, the idea that Riser wouldn't do anything to Rias was shocking.
"How do you think I feel. He parades me around during events, but outside of that he spends most of his time with his peerage. I can't tell if I'm insulted by it all or thrilled." Rias chuckled bitterly. When they got married Rias fully expected Riser to deflower her that night. When they returned home after the wedding Riser showed Rias to their new room and left her alone. He returned later that night smelling of sex but clearly not with her. In fact they had sex maybe twice and both times she was convinced it was because somebody forced him to.
Issei couldn't help but laugh at the irony but that didn't explain why she was here "So did you come here this morning to tell me that or is there another reason for your visit." Issei wondered.
"It's related to Kiba" Rias said calmly. Kiba's death was not a pleasant one for her considering the circumstances
Issei tensed up briefly but a calming hand from Irina stopped him, "Talk" Issei said coldly.
Rias had the nerve to look bashful since she was aware how badly her servant messed up. "I sent Kiba the first time because I wanted to help everyone and I figured his grudge against Excalibur would mitigate the grudge he had against you."
"It didn't" Issei deadpanned. Her plan backfired spectacularly.
"I know" Rias sighed before continuing, "Not only was he punished by Lady Phenex, but I forbid him from helping when the day of the battle actually arrived. He managed to sneak away from us that day and the rest you already know."
"You mean that he screwed up big time." Issei said coldly. The current situation was primarily Kiba's fault and although he was glad to have Irina back, he didn't want her worldview to get shattered for that to happen.
"That's right, I was determined to apologize to you directly for what he did and thus here I am." Rias explained before standing up and looking towards Issei and a slightly annoyed Irina who was also quite messed up by Kiba's screwup.
'She's surprisingly shrewd.' Issei thought to himself. Between her outfit and the revelation that Riser wasn't sleeping with her, Rias was probably hoping he would ask something sexual of him as forgiveness. By doing so, she hoped Riser would get rid of her in the same way she did Xuelan. The man may not care about Rias but his pride would never allow her to get pleasure from somebody else. He wasn't going to fall for it and he actually had a way to turn the screws on her quite nicely, "Hey Irina since Kiba's foolishness harmed you far more than it did me, I'll let you decide what Rias should do for forgiveness. As far as I'm concerned killing Kiba was enough for me." Issei smiled. The twitch from Rias all but confirmed he was right and she was trying to manipulate him.
Irina frowned because she realized the same thing but then a wicked grin appeared on her face, "I've got an idea Issei."
"Do tell" Issei smiled.
"I'll be right back" Irina replied happily before pecking him on the cheek and leaving the pair alone. Irina returned around five minutes later with something Rias knew a lot about thanks to her current situation. Irina was holding a crimson vibrating egg along with a buzzer.
"You're not thinking of" Rias gasped.
"That's right Rias. I want you to wear this vibrating egg with you during Parents Day and Issei will hold the remote." Irina smiled before turning to her friend, "In case you didn't know Issei this is a vibrating egg. We girls use them to pleasure ourselves when we don't have guys. Rias can stick it in her panties and nobody would know unless she controls herself.
Issei couldn't help but smile since this was brilliant. He could torture Rias without any consequence as long as he was discreet "I like the idea but there's one problem. How will we know if Rias put it in since she's not dressed right now and she can't exactly go to Parents Day in a nightgown." Issei smiled.
Rias looked hopeful since this was her way out. "What if we make her put it in now? These things are waterproof and I'm sure she can sneak a pair of panties into the bathroom so she can hide it from Riser. Plus since she's in our class if you use it and she doesn't react we'll know" Irina said with a smirk causing Rias's expression to sink. The fact she was attending his class with Ravel was going to make it impossible to hide the truth and her humiliation was on the way.
"Good idea Irina" Issei smiled. Rias knew that she couldn't bluff her way out of this one.
"Very well" Rias frowned as she pulled her nightgown over her head revealing her naked form to Issei.
"Damn" Issei smiled happily getting to gaze at Rias's naked body at long last. Her breasts surpassed any of his girls including the older Ravel and she had a thin waist and nice ass.
"Well I'm jealous. You truly are a beauty Rias" Irina smiled as she handed the girl the egg in question holding onto the buzzer for now.
"Thank you" Rias said with a blush on her face as she was forced to slide the egg into her body with the pair of them watching. For a watching Issei, seeing Rias spread her pussy lips and slide the egg in was a sight that made him rock hard. A part of him did wish he had chosen to fuck her since it would no doubt be glorious but she wanted that from him and he wasn't going to give her anything she wanted.
"Don't worry Rias we won't do anything until Parents day starts. It wouldn't be any fun if you were discovered early" Irina smiled viciously.
"Thank you now if you don't mind I'm going to get back. See you at school." Rias said bitterly as she slid her nightgown back on and teleporting away. Her plan had failed and now she would face humiliation like no other. The only saving grace was they wiped her classmate's memories before she left or it would be far worse.
A smiling Irina returned to the bed with a sway of her hips aware that Issei was rock hard from seeing Rias naked, "So Issei how about I work on getting you ready for school." Irina smirked.
"Sounds good to me" Issei smiled and he began his true wakeup for the morning.
(Scene Skip)
Issei couldn't help but smile as he sat in homeroom ready for Parents Day to begin. Sure enough Rias was in the back with Riser next to him. Riser's outfit was his typical one while Rias wore a yellow jacket with a white button-downed shirt underneath with long black pants and a pair of heels. Issei was a bit disappointed she didn't wear a skirt but assumed it was because Rias was terrified, rather correctly, of what he would do to her once they arrived and the evidence leaking. "Welcome everyone to Parents Day." The teacher said calmly and classes begin.
Not even a minute in and Issei was getting bored so he decided to get to the fun part of his day. Reaching into his left pocket he discreetly pulled out the remote that Irina gave him earlier and pressed the button.
"Eep" Rias yelped much to Issei's amusement. Not expecting him to use it so soon. That was a mistake and the teacher noticed.
"Is everything okay, Ms Phenex?" the teacher announced causing everyone to look at Rias.
"I'm fine, sorry about that" Rias said bashfully knowing that she had to keep under control with the egg inside her. She reinforced her panties with a silencing spell so there was no way anybody could hear the egg. Now she simply had to endure Issei's torture.
'Now let the fun begin' Issei smiled mentally. He would keep the egg on for now.
"Care to explain that Issei?" Ravel frowned next to him.
"Explain what?" Issei smiled. Ravel's desk was to his right which meant she shouldn't have seen him but it didn't hurt to be careful.
"You pulled something from your pocket and then Rias had that expression. What did you do?" Ravel frowned. Issei mentally cursed since it meant Ravel noticed him.
"I have no idea what you're talking about." Issei smiled keeping a solid poker face.
"Whatever" Ravel frowned. Throughout the class small little moans came from Rias's lips. Eventually it was too much for Ravel who decided to act. "Excuse me professor can I take my aunt to the infirmary. She's clearly not feeling well." Ravel frowned.
"Of course" the professor replied and Ravel Rias and Riser left the room. The smile on Issei's face couldn't be wider and he knew the awkward conversation to come would be horrible for Rias. It was a shame he couldn't listen in.
(Scene Skip)
A smiling Issei arrived in the ORC with Irina and Momo by his side and Xenovia behind them. Riser and Rias were off to the side and Xuelan and Akeno were flanking Ravel as she sat at the desk back in her real body, "You really are unbelievable Issei?" Ravel said angrily. When she took Rias to the infirmary she asked what was wrong and Rias revealed what Issei and Irina had set up.
"I would've thought you were glad I didn't sleep with Rias." Issei chuckled.
"I must confess I don't know whether I'm disappointed with you or pleased with you boy." Riser smiled causing Rias and Ravel to frown.
"Oh" Issei said happily.
"That's right. You could've easily slept with my lovely wife and the only person to blame would've been her." Riser smiled. When he woke up and noticed that Rias was gone he suspected she was planning something but even he didn't expect this.
"Big brother this isn't funny." Ravel frowned.
"Oh I think it is. My lovely wife sneaks over to the house of a man who probably hates her as much as she hated me and hopes that she could convince him to forgive her. The fact that all she dealt with was a vibrator is a minor miracle to be honest" Riser revealed.
"If you say so" Ravel pouted. She didn't like it but since her brother was sitting there and joking it means the worst was avoided. She was actually angry at Rias for trying such a thing since it could spell disaster for her if Rias was free of her brother's grasp but that was another matter.
"I'm more surprised Lord Lucifer isn't here or for that matter Lady Leviathan. From what I heard the main reason you two were told to come was because of that" Issei smile focusing on a different subject.
Riser smiled as though some inside joke was being told and simply answered, "Lady Leviathan is with her younger sister. As for Lord Lucifer, he's waiting down by the room where Rias's former bishop has been staying." Riser explained.
"Former bishop" Issei asked curiously.
"That's right" Rias spoke up finally since it was clear she needed to get involved. "When Sona agreed to trade Momo over to Ravel's peerage, I decided to give her my bishop Gasper since he would've just sat there anyway. She knows what he's capable of and I believe he'd be way more useful for her in that regards." Rias replied.
(AN: Gasper would be perfect for Sona for multiple reasons but I'm going to only get into a few of them. Gasper's time stopping ability combined with Saji's sacred gear is deadly. For Gasper who doesn't like going outside the calmness of Sona's peerage would be perfect also)
"Well I'll take your word for it. I don't personally care" Issei acknowledged. He had Momo and that was all that mattered.
Riser smiled as he got up, "You truly are interesting Red Dragon. My sister is lucky to have you by her side."
"Brother!" Ravel blushed.
"I'm the one who is lucky to have her." Issei smiled causing Ravel to blush even more. Riser just smiled as he and Rias left the room to deal with the business at hand.
(Scene Skip)
Nightfall arrived and Issei found himself waiting for the arrival of a certain person who would answer some questions for him. Since he didn't want to deal with Rias, his best bet was the other devil who ran Kuoh "Let's hope she agrees to meet with me." Issei muttered as he lied down on his bed above the covers. When a magic circle appeared he was pleased to see Sona Sitri standing in front of him in her Kuoh uniform.
"Hello Issei, so what made you want to speak to me?" Sona said calmly.
"I want to know why Rias's bishop was sealed all this time and why you agreed to take him in exchange for Momo." Issei said bluntly.
Sona stared at Issei for a moment before sighing, "Rias's bishop Gasper has the ability to stop time. It's a unique power that would benefit me greatly." Sona said calmly.
Issei's eyes widened since the ability to stop time was a big one, "I see and why did you come for him now. I mean Rias has been gone for a few months." Issei spoke up.
"Because I have two bishops already. It was only when Momo made her desire to be closer to you known that I could make a move for him." Sona said calmly.
"You're lying… well partially lying." Issei replied.
"What makes you say that?" Sona said defensively.
Issei smiled which was proof he had her, "Aside from your clearly defensive tone. You strike me as the type who likes to know exactly what she's dealing with so I think you knew about Momo's feelings for me or at the very least you were aware of her interest in me. You could've made a move with Ravel the moment Rias left particularly since the only bishop Ravel had was Asia since she never knew about Gasper. So tell me Sona, why was this time stopping bishop really part of the deal" Issei replied.
Sona twitched briefly which showed Issei that he was right but her calm right after was impressive, "My sister suggested it."
'The Maou Leviathan." Issei said with a raised eyebrow. He recalled Ravel mentioning that once before but he hadn't thought about it much since then. The fact he never met her didn't hurt matters either.
"Yes. Yesterday she told me that she thought I should make a move for Rias's bishop. She said that keeping him cooped up would be a waste." Sona frowned.
Issei noticed the frown and realized that Sona knew something was off, "Isn't that interesting." Issei smiled.
"Yes I did. Gasper would make a great addition, but Rias couldn't control him. There's no way I could do the same but since she insisted on it I gave in" Sona admitted with great difficulty.
Issei's eyes narrowed since it meant that there was a reason for Gasper to be unleashed but Sona didn't know what it was. "I see" Issei replied calmly. He would have to chat with a certain person later since this was definitely a problem.
"You've given me a lot to think about Issei." Sona said calmly but just as she was about to teleport away another magic circle appeared in Issei's room and Momo Hanakai the former Sitri bishop appeared and it didn't take long for her to notice her former King.
'Well this is awkward' Ddraig chuckled.
'Shut up Ddraig' Issei replied trying to hold back his annoyance.
"What's President Sona doing here? Don't tell me you're going after her too?" Momo said angrily.
It was Sona who decided to reply instead of Issei since she was the calming presence "Issei called me because he found it odd that I would agree to take on Gasper and give you to Ravel. We were simply discussing those details." Sona said calmly.
"Is that true Issei? So you aren't planning to add Sona to your harem also." Momo replied nervously causing Sona to blush.
"Not at all. This was a business meeting and that's it" Issei replied before focusing on Sona. "Please don't tell Ravel about this. I'll do it myself eventually, but I want to figure out something first." Issei requested.
"Of course. I think we both have questions that need to be answered." Sona replied calmly. From the way she subconsciously pushed up her glasses it was obvious she was anything but calm.
"Alright, now if you don't mind I'm going to fuck your former bishop." Issei smirked causing Sona and Momo to both blush.
"Whatever." Sona huffed before leaving the room via her magic circle.
With Sona gone his focus turned to Momo, "Now where were we."
"I believe you were going to tend to your White Flower." Momo smiled. It had become a bit of a running joke for them and she wasn't about to complain since it gave her something to bond with Issei over.
(Scene Skip)
Luckily for Issei, he got a contract request from Grigori the next day so he made his way towards the home of the Fallen Angel leader. There was no doubt that Ravel was furious that the man insisted on keeping the contract but in a backwards way it was exactly what they needed. "Here we go" Issei smiled as he knocked on the door to Grigori's home. To his amusement Le Fay Pendragon opened the door.
"Welcome Red Dragon. We've been expecting you." Le Fay smiled before walking through the door.
"We" Issei said with a raised eyebrow. As he followed Le Fay he was brought to the study. Azazel's study was pretty simple with a massive bookshelf on the back wall filled with books and a large circular table with three chairs in the middle. Azazel was sitting in one chair but it was the occupant of the second chair that was more interesting. It was a young man with fair skin silver hair and blue eyes. His outfit consisted of a black leather jacket with the top few buttons undone and black pants with a gold chain and sneakers. The outfit of course wasn't what drew Issei to the man but his aura.
"The White one" Ddraig scowled.
"Yep" Issei groaned. The other young man was his rival the White Dragon Emperor.
"Nice to meet you Red Dragon. I must admit you look pretty goofy without that helmet." The young man smiled.
"Enough Vali we're here to talk business." Azazel groaned.
"Umm, do you still need me?" Le Fay asked nervously aware of the tense atmosphere on the way.
"No Le Fay you can go." Vali smiled before the young woman left via a magic circle.
"Now sit" Azazel smiled and Issei made his way to the empty chair and sat down.
"So why have you called me here Azazel." Issei frowned. He couldn't deny he wanted to speak with the man but this wasn't quite what he planned.
"In another week, the Three factions are going to host a meeting at Kuoh Academy. The goal during that time will be to finally obtain peace."
"I see" Issei replied with an honest surprise. A peace meeting would be a beautiful thing and Issei couldn't deny that only good could come from it.
"Yes. Kokabiel's attack made it a necessity for us to make peace. That way we can better address threats like Kokabiel should they occur again." Azazel explained.
"I can't disagree with that." Issei smiled. In the back of his head something else was bothering him and he knew it.
"Well if that's all I guess you should get going. I'm sure Ravel is probably nervous about your meeting." Azazel smiled.
"Yeah she probably is." Issei smiled before turning towards his rival. "Thank you by the way. I may not have been happy about it at the time but the truth is Kokabiel would've killed me if you hadn't interfered." Issei admitted to the surprise of both.
"No problem." Vali replied with a smile. It was a first meeting between rivals but Issei wasn't going to get caught up in everything.
(Scene Skip)
When he arrived back at the clubroom he was fortunate to see Ravel all alone. "I'm back Lady Ravel." Issei smiled.
Ravel looked up with a warm smile and said, "Welcome back. I assume your talk with Azazel was fruitful."
Issei wanted to pretend he was shocked but he wasn't, "Somewhat. He told me that they're going to host a peace conference between the Three Factions in Kuoh next week."
Ravel's eyes widened briefly but only briefly, "I see" Ravel replied with narrowed eyes.
"Am I missing something?" Issei wondered.
"No you're not but you should get some rest. Things are going to get very interesting soon." Ravel replied.
"I agree" Issei smiled before leaving. Ravel was clearly bothered by something and Issei would worry about it later. Right now he was going to relax since things have been hectic recently. With any luck he would figure it out sooner or later.
That's it for Chapter 18 and I hope you liked my little display. Next chapter a pair of interesting encounters leaves Issei with as many questions as he had before if not more.