Kuou Town, 1000 PM
'I am mesmerized by her, she is completely flawless beauty below the lunar light, it feels like i am pulled by this strong gravity deep within my heart. I can't think straight, this is the first time' That's what happen within Issei brain and heart after he saw the flawless beauty, Jeanne under the moonlight of silent night. Jeanne is a beautiful woman who carries the spirit Maiden of the Orlean and now she claims that she want Issei Hyoudou as sekiryuutei to become her disciple and stay with her forever. The motive is still unclear and it would be trouble if someday she turns a dagger right into Issei head. But in the end, she tells the truth. She is not his enemy after all.
'Partner!' Suddenly, Ddraig's voice echoing inside Issei's brain, shocking Issei in his daydream.
'A-ah, i am sorry, partner. I've just mesmerized by her beauty. I can't think properly right now, hehehe'
'That would killed you, Partner'
'Shut up, Ddraig. I want to speak with this beauty'
She looks at Issei's eyes, those golden beautiful eyes staring and piercing right into soul. It would burn everything for those who gaze at it.
"It seems you are talking to your partner right?" She knows the habitual of Sekiryuutei when the wielder is talking with his dragon.
"How did you know?" Asked by Issei in surprised tone.
"Well, i just guess it! Tehee"
'Goddamn it Ddraig! She is absolutely cute!'
'You better die quickly, partner'
'Hell no!'
"Hey, don't ignore me in here! Am i not beauty enough to catch your attention?" She protests with a child-like gesture. Issei cannot resist anymore. His heart would explode, the heart of a man is simple. Suddenly, Issei's facial expression turned into a something serious person, well he has many question to ask to this goddesses figure, Jeanne.
"Uhm, Jeanne san, what is your reason to meet me at this place. This is not coincidence i believe"
"Before we go to the further, please don't call me that formally. Since today will be the first time we do the rest of our life together" Jeanne answers Issei's serious question casually and she winks at Issei. Issei Hyoudou, a lucky man forced to deal with this and now encountering with a hot chick and he is forced to become something like "partner" for the rest of his life. Definition of partner in here maybe will leads into something more romantic relationship.
"Please be more serious, Jeanne san!" Insist Issei.
"Its Jeanne"
"Okay, Jeanne! Please tell me!"
"Why i don't help your problem now? You are searching the church right?"
"Wh-what? Why did you know it?!"
"Yeah, of course i know it. Because i am always watching you, Issei kun. I will help you and you have to promise me, Issei kun" Suddenly, Jeanne is approaching Issei and grab his palm.
"E-eh?!" Issei surprised when she touch him. Her hand is soft and warm
"You have to promise me, show me your power that i recognize for. Show me that you are the bravest Sekiryuutei. Show me that you are faster than anything" Her face is showing an expression of hopefulness. She expects Issei could demonstrate the power of Sekiryuutei.
"Uhm, if you said so, then i will do my best. But before that, why you ask something like that? Is that church dangerous or something?" Asking Issei in worried expression.
"Well, why we don't see it right now? I will come with you!"
Then both of them start to walk for finding the church which Issei want to look for. According to Jeanne observation, she said that the church is a place for a priest and young nun. The possibility of this young nun is Asia Argento maybe high. Because in Kuon, there is only one a big church, and it seems abandoned for a years ago, due to the unknown circumstances. But, recently, Jeanne receive a report that several fallen angel is approaching that church. Before she tells those information to Issei, she proclaimed herself as a human with a sacred gear reside within her and she is just like Issei. She tells Issei that she will remain as human till her death and it is triggering Issei's thought that he will remain as human too as well as his sister which is newly sacred gear wielder.
Issei tells her that there is a devil group which desire for Issei's power and they want Issei join in their group. Issei tell her that group is belongs to Rias Gremory. Jeanne, however surprised when she heard about this. She said that Rias Gremory is well-known in the under world. Because she is the little sister of devil ruler, called as Satan. However, Issei is surprised when he knows that Rias Gremory family is that strong, and he maybe didn't want involved himself in that kind of family. Jeanne is also suggest Issei that he must stay neutral as human and the suggestion is accepted by Issei Hyoudou. Then, there is a question regarding the power within Issei Hyoudo.
"Issei kun, what do you know about your power?"
"Uhm, well last fight with fallen angel, i kinda have a power to shot them down like a cannon, to be exactly it is laser canon. Well, Ddraig also help me though. And other than it, i know how about to boost my power. But you know, the first time i boost my power, it is tiring" Jeanne smile a bit when she heard Issei's explanation.
"Only boost and laser beam?"
"Well, i only use this boosted gear twice and it is only a week after i am chosen by this old draggy, so i haven't learned about the other power" When Jeanne is hearing Issei's answer, she is smiling beautifully which make Issei's heart throbbing again.
"This is why you have to be my disciple and my partner eternally. I will teach you more detail about your sacred gear and you have to master it, okay? As a Sekiryuutei, then you have to protect me as your life part" The moonlight which illuminate Jeanne's face while she talks seriously with Issei make an unbelievable scenery. A beautiful woman under the moonlight stated that she will be Issei's eternal partner and disciple. Issei in the other hand, feeling so lucky.
"Hmm, so will you teach and guide me to become a great Sekiryuutei? But before of that, i don't know what kind of power did you have" Jeanne surprised when she heard about the power of this beauty. She answers it with a smile.
"You will see in the future. Oh, and tonight we have possibility to fight another fallen angel and it is your duty! Show me what you have been mastered!" Answered by Jeanne happily but it seems that Issei still curious about her power, since she didn't told him the exact time.
"But-" Jeanne interferes Issei with putting her finger on Issei's lip and "shush" him.
"Let's move to another place, shall we?" Smiling Jeanne.
Kuou Academy, 1000
Several person have a meeting today, it seems that all of them are worrying about the odd event would be occurred in this town tonight. Several people have gathered in the victorian-styled room belongs to the "Occult Research Club". But, there is a something odd in this kind of meeting, there are several person which has a student council mark in their arm. What's happen with student council attend the meeting of club is sounds weird to any normal person. As we know that Occult Research Club is led by Rias Gremory which is later known as a high devil and recently stated by Jeanne that Rias Gremory is the little sister of Satan. Occult Research Club has a four member including its president, they are Kiba Yuuto, Koneko Toujo, and the Rias Gremory's dearest friend, Himejima Akeno. Few days ago, Issei offered by Rias Gremory to become her slave and her newly pawn. The system of peerage in devil world regulated by the chest part. The leader is known as King, the vice is the Queen, then there are bishop, knight, rook, and pawn. Each of them has a special power considering what a position he has. Issei Hyoudou, offered by Rias Gremory to become her pawn but in the end, Issei refuse it. Human has a pride which is cannot be interfered by any other creature, that's what Issei has in mind. In fact that Issei disagree with slavery system within the devil world, that's what Issei has in mind. Instead become a devil, he stay as a human and it is thanks to Ddraig that revive him.
He respect his own life and he will stay as a human till his death. And because of this circumstances, the recently descending goddesses (Jeanne) is coming to Issei's life. She insists that he has to be her disciple and her partner forever. Although it is a strange for a beautiful woman ask a random person to become her partner, moreover it is an eternal bond. Ddraig stated that power will attract other and this is Sekiryuutei's destiny. People came continuously to become his enemies and allies. It is depend on how Sekiryuutei can keeping his strong mind because the Boosted Gear is not a laughing matter, moreover it is mid-tier longinus. Longinus is a sacred gear which has an immense power enough to obliterate a God if mastered by its host.
"Koneko chan, how about the report about fallen angel activities in this town recently? Is there any suspicious movement?" A serious expression written all over Rias's Gremory face when she ask about the report on her slave, Koneko Toujo.
"Yes, president. I sense an odd activities in our town's church. It seems that church has already abandoned but a few days ago i can sense an immense power from that church. I can feel the presence of fallen angel too in that area" Koneko Toujo explain it very clearly without any hesitation in her voice.
"It seems the fallen angel has made a move on us. This is a serious violation, getting inside our territory without our permission. And we know that a few days ago our junior, Issei Hyoudo is attacked by fallen angel. We know that this is wrong for fallen angel to eliminate directly without any consideration. We know that Issei Hyoudou is a newly sacred gear wielder, Boosted Gear" Rias Gremory replies with a somewhat disappointed voice. Then she continues.
"I also disappointed in him. I didn't think that he will reject our offer. This is our huge loss. Our opportunity to have something special and powerful within our peerage is now gone. We are so sad" Sadness and desperate heard clearly by anyone who inside the room. Her best friend try to comfort her. Then, a glasses woman approaching Rias Gremory's seat.
"Don't let the failure be your obstacle, Rias. We know that he is the wielder of legendary Ddraig. I means that Boosted Gear. But, you still have a chance right? Don't give up now, there is another way. And you have to do it, think it carefully" Say the girl in bob-cut hair known as Student Council President, Sona Shitori. She is Rias Gremory best friend too along with Himejima Akeno. Sona Shitori is a well-known student council president for the strictness and her impressive brain especially in chest.
"Yes, you are right, Sona. This is only the beginning" It seems that her mood boosted by Sona Shitori advice.
"President!" Suddenly Koneko Toujou interrupt them with a high voice.
"Koneko chan?"
"There is a powerful magical emitted from the south" Koneko explained what she have right now seriously.
"Magical power from South?"
"Yes, President. South is the abandoned church which i was observed a days ago. It might come from that church"
"So, what we going to do, Rias?" Suddenly, Himejima Akeno asks about her president decision. It seems that the student council is also want to join, considering the magical energy which is emitted is so powerful, Sona Shitori worried that Rias group might encounter the battle with a numerous enemies if they go alone.
"Of course we have to go to that place! This is our territory and i am not allowing anyone make a ruckus inside my territory as well as Sona territory" Rias answers Himejima Akeno's question without any hesitation in her words.
"But, this is a great magical power that we talk about. I am afraid that we will encounter an enemy with a great power, Rias. You should consider the safety of our group too" It seems that Akeno disagree with Rias's decision.
"No, Akeno. I believe in my group, in my lovely servant. We won't defeated easily, we have Yuuto, Koneko chan, me, and you, Akeno"
"Rias" Suddenly, Sona Shitori interrupt the conversation.
"What is it, Sona?"
"We will join with your group. But i only bring Saji and Tsubaki, those two might help you so well" Sona Sitri intend to join the expedition to church with bringing Shinra Tsubaki and Genshirou Saji to aid her in unexpected battle. When Sona introduce both of them, Rias Gremory's eyes stare at the young boy with a blonde hair which is maybe new for her.
"Oh, i haven't introduce my newly member right? This is Genshirou Saji and he is my new pawn" Sona introduce him to Rias Gremory which is surprising Rias little bit.
"Uh, I am Genshirou Saji. Pleased to meet you, Rias Gremory san"
"Me too, Genshirou kun. I hope you can do your best since you are a new devil" Cheered Rias Gremory while shaking Saji's hand.
"Oh, i forget Rias. You know, Saji is the wielder of Absorption Line, the Vritra's sacred gear" It seems that Sona having her pride over this new boy, Genshirou Saji. Meanwhile, in the other side, Rias Gremory and her group member amazed by this kind of a new power in Sona Shitori peerage.
"Vritra? That dragon Vritra?!" Rias Gremory shocked when she knows about Sona new pawn is actually dragon-based sacred gear. Well, dragon is a powerful creature from then till now. So, their existence in sacred gear would be considered as an advantage for its user, moreover if they can mastered it. It would be a terrifying power.
"But, we won't lose to the student council. We still have a hope to have Issei Hyoudo as our pawn and as a Sekiryuutei!" Rias talks spiritedly.
"Well, it won't be that bad if we do some rating game in future, Rias" Sona Shitori give a challenge to play a rating game to Rias.
"But, before we go to the further rating game, i would try my best to have Issei Hyoudo or maybe we have another member in my group, since i sense that we would encounter a potential sacred gear wielder in that church. Let's go to the church, shall we?"
Finally, both of group with their member start to leave the school and proceed to the church which is suspected by Koneko Toujou for having an immense magical power emitted from that place. In the other side, Issei Hyoudo and Jeanne are heading to the church too. The unfortunate meeting maybe will lead them to a new stage of conflict, maybe.
Abandoned Church, 1030
"So, what are you going to find, Issei kun?" Asked Jeanne while she follows Issei Hyoudo from behind.
"I want to know the truth of a certain a nun girl" Replied Issei seriously which made Jeanne curious about what happened between Issei Hyoudo and this nun girl.
"Um, could you tell me what is happen between you two?" Asked
"Well, this nun girl's name is Asia Argento. She is a good girl with a cheerful personality. When i was first saw her in the park, something odd happened at that time. She was healed a boy instantly without any medicine tool. I saw it. She said that it is a gift from a God for her as a healer i think. And after that incident, something odd was happened. Well, i can't ask about the privacy matter though, but i really worried about her" Replied Issei with a sympathy tone. Looking at his expression and words, Jeanne only smile and suddenly she hugs him from behind. Issei, of course shocked because this sudden hug.
"J-Jeanne?!" His body tried to break free from her tight hug.
"Its okay, Issei kun. I believe with your own power, you might see the truth lies between that mysteries. From now, i want you to believe in your own power, because your savior is yourself. And i will be the witness of this newly Red Dragon Emperor awakening and for eternally i will stay by your side" Unlike a partner, they seems like a couple which is Issei can't resist about.
"Jeanne, why are you so care about me? You are a woman pop out from nowhere and this is our first time meet. I hope i can know what is the real reason, Jeanne"
"We will hear my story after this, Issei kun. Don't worry, i will reveal all of the secret. Because in fact that i really want to take care of you, Issei kun. Hero will reborn on this era and it has to be you, Issei kun. Let me be the witness of this newly reborn hero and i believe in my soul to protect you till the right time" Her hug tighten which made Issei more nervous.
"J-Jeanne?"
"Oh, it seems the church is ahead of this road, Issei kun! Let's continue this on your house later, okay?" Winking an eyes while delivering a seduction might the best weapon against a man, isn't it?
Both of them start to walk and approaching the church before both of them are interrupted by an immense magical power which is emitted from the church. Ddraig start to awakens his power and talk to Issei and warn him.
'Partner, summon the Boosted Gear and be ready for battle. Push yourself to limit, okay? Today will be the best lesson for you to grow stronger. I will lend my power and if you feel that you can't handle it, then exchange with my power for a minute and try your best to restore your own power, okay? This is the strategy which i have told you earlier, remember?'
'Okay!'
'Okay, we have to show our best in front of this chick! Go!'
[Dragon Booster!]
The red gauntlet of Red Dragon Emperor appears on Issei's left hand.
"Oh, ready to fight, Sekiryuutei?" Jeanne is happy when she saw the Boosted Gear summoned by its wielder.
"Yes! Today will be the show time and i will demonstrate what i have been trained in a week!"
Meanwhile in the other side of the Church,
Gremory group and Student Council group has arrived on the other side of the church. And it seems that they are welcomed by unwanted group of a priest.
"Oh my my, a filthy devil has been entered into our holy church. You know, the filthy creature like you are forbidden to enter our holy and pure church. Unless if you want to feel the sensation when you are pierced by our holy weapon, burn to ashes"
"Say the man who works together with a dirty fallen angel"
"Hahahaha, that's how you speak devil? Or Red Headed chick, Rias Gremory? Oh, how rude i am, i know you and you don't know me. I am Freed Selzen! I am a faithful priest which obliterating an evil like all of you!"
"Talking big about faith, you are filthier than us, you rebel priest! You shall taste my power and my cute servants power!" Rias Gremory yelled in anger.
"President, i am his opponent, the rest of us will proceed into main building" Kiba Yuuto grab his own sword and take a battle stance.
"Hahahaha, do you intend to fight me with that rusty blade? Okay, i will entertain you with my blade! And talking about getting into main building? Ah, don't worry, my subordinate will entertain you all. Today is the judgment day for all of an evil!"
"Cih, this is unavoidable fight. Okay, Koneko chan will be the wall for us, because she is a rook piece. So it is okay to hold the attack" Rias Gremory start to pick a strategy to fight a dozen Freed Selzen subordinate. Her servant seems to be ready with this unavoidable battle.
"Akeno and me as the damage dealer for them. We will assist Koneko" She continues the briefing. Suddenly, Sona Shitori interrupt the conversation.
"Rias, may Saji take a part with Toujo san?" Asked Sona.
"Of course! I want to see your new pawn power though. So, use this chance to demonstrate us how's your current power now, Shona" Mocking Rias Gremory.
"Ho, we won't lose from your peerage either! Saji, assist Toujo san with your sacred gear. Meanwhile me and Tsubaki will do the defense, helping Rias and Akeno. Tsubaki, use your mirror to block the attack and reflect it"
"Yes, Kaichou!" Both of them start to pick a position. Saji go forward, assisting Koneko Toujo and Shinra Tsubaki do a defense with her mirror-reflected ability.
"Attack the-!"
BAM!BAM!BAM!BAM!
"What the hell is that?!" Yelled Freed Selzen
Suddenly, a four red laser beam obliterates a half of the main building. A powerful red laser beam has been pierced a half of the church, leaving a trail of a great destruction and splitting the building into two part. Rias group, Sona group, and Freed Selzen which is a minute ago fighting with Kiba has been stopped because of this terrifying explosion. From afar, there are a human-like shadow standing behind the dust which is caused by the explosion.
"Who is that?! And what is that?!" Asked Rias Gremory in panicked voice.
"Such a power. And i can't detect the source of that shot and who has done this powerful shot. I can't detect him or she, it means that he or she is not a devil" Analyzed by Sona.
"Is that your, Freed Selzen?!" Asked by Rias Gremory in raging tone.
"Hell no! A minute ago i was fighting with all of you filthy devil, then what the hell with this explosion?! It is interrupting our fight and i can not tolerate it!" It seems that he is a bloody priest and he thirsts for blood only.
"Father, what is tha-"
SLICE!SLICE!SLICE!
Before Freed Selzen's subordinate can asking the question, he is splitting into two part. Leaving both Freed Selzen and Kiba Yuuto in shocked which is witnessing this impossible slash done by unknown person. Before they can say a word, suddenly there is a two figure came out from the remaining explosion dust. Revealing both of them are a man and woman. That woman carrying a golden rapier in her hand and that man seems like wearing a gauntlet in both of his hand. Rias Gremory is the first person which can recognize that man.
"Don't tell me?!"
"W-what is it, Rias?" Akeno seems still confused with Rias action.
"That is what we are searching for! The legendary Red Dragon Emperor! Sekiryuutei!" Answered Rias in amazed tone.
"Sekiryuutei?!"
"Hyoudo Issei!"
Author Note: Sorry for the late update, i can't get a free time and chance to continue the chapter last week (The end of deadly semester). And now we are in eighth chapter which is divided into two part (lack of time) And to be honest, i am confused with the effect of the explosion and that sword slashing thing. So i just set it like that, hehe sorry. And i will add the ability of Issei Hyoudo as Sekiryuutei a bit, well i want to make him better (minor additional power). And for the advice from fazrulz21, thanks for the advice for changing the name of Mitsuki sacred gear, well i will find a proper name for it and i will try to fit the name to avoid those childish thing, hahaha. We know that DxD is, well, too many an epic name for the sake of sacred gear. Thanks for the support! ^_^V Critic and advice are welcomed. See you on the next part! Fahrmann, out!