"The Betrayal of a Lifetime." A DxD Fanfiction
Chapter 31. "What does the Fox say?"
Scene (Yasaka's Castle, Kyoto Japan, backyard Garden)
"Oooh, are you gonna show me some of your dragon powers, papa kun?" Issei looks at little Kunou as her bright smile is extremely infectious. Returning the smile, the brown haired teen ruffles the little princess's hair and ears a bit. "Sit back and watch, Kunuo chan, I will show you some true Oppai Dragon Power!" D'Draig interrupts Issei's thoughts. "Partner, what are you doing?" Issei relays his thoughts back to the red dragon. "The poor kid, well, from the looks of it, she doesn't seem to have a father figure around. I'm not saying that I am anything special, but I want to entertain her a bit. I think she is depressed. I felt something like that back when I was helping her save her mother. I don't know what it is about this kid, but I really feel like I might make a difference. I know it sounds arrogant, but, I just…"
D'Draig interrupts. "Partner, I understand. You don't have to explain any further. Just do me one favor." Issei tilts his head and internally nods. "Make it a DAMNED good show!" Issei feels very encouraged at the words of his partner. Issei relays one more thought. "D'draig, you know, I kind of think of you as my best friend. You've been with me through alot and I just wanted to thank you for everything. Seriously. You're the best." D'draig didn't respond and to be perfectly honest, nothing really needed to be said as Issei's feelings were successfully conveyed. Shaking his head from his thoughts, Issei now looks at a wide eyed Kunou who had a blush on her face. Issei also noticed the two guards from before, (wearing fox masks), they also seemed to be interested as they had their spears on the ground and were sitting next to Kunou on the wooden walkway near the main garden. Issei smirks and throws his fist into the air. "Oppai Dragon Balance Breaker!" After a large and red flash, we can see Kunou and the two guards, all three clapping their hands.
Scene (Yasaka's Meeting Room)
"I will explain, everyone please just calm down. Also, know that I do this only to protect the boy, there is nothing malicious in my intentions." Ophis, Kuroka and Azazel all nod. Yasaka continues. "The idea hit me the moment I personally intervened in the apprehension of the Hyoudou boy. As he lay on my bed, I could feel the conflicting energies within him. The damage to his soul was extensive. If it weren't for Kuroka, Issei more than certainly would've perished, but that wasn't the extent of it all. No, a problem still exists. One that I was able to repair. The problem lay in Issei's humanity, quite literally. He was human, the moment I removed the pieces while Kuroka repaired the damage. Because of this. And because of the fact that Issei has achieved the level he has with his sacred gear. His body would eventually fail him as the power of the red dragon emperor, (not only unlocked, but now amplified), would rip his human body into pieces, even if he were never to use it again. So…"
Kuroka now points at Yasaka, "I knew it, you did something! I felt a change in Issei's Aura not shortly after the first healing session! I thought maybe it was because he was just human, as you said. But the aura was clearly different." Ophis nods and speaks up. "The Nine Tailed Fox Demon is known for having all of its main energy, divided into their tails. Considering that fact and the fact that this fox likes to keep her own tails wrapped around my Issei, one could indeed speculate many things." Azazel puts everything together and takes a deep breath. "You're turning him into a Youkai! You're turning Issei into a Fox!" Yasaka frowns and nods slowly. Ophis has a blank face. Kuroka yawns, "is that all? I was hoping for something more juicy, oh well." Azazel's jaw is agape. Yasaka blushes a bit, "Issei, my little fox…"
Scene (Gremory Estate)
"Sirezechs, please stop pacing. Just because he isn't answering your calls, that doesn't mean he is up to something. Stop jumping to conclusions!" The pacing devil looks back at her wife and shakes her head. "Maybe Azazel is talking to Issei right now, that's why he won't answer!" Grayfia shakes her head, "Sirzechs, what makes you assume anything of the sort?" The redheaded stops pacing and thinks for a moment. "Maybe I am losing my sense of reason. I just, I just…" Grayfia tackles Sirzechs into a powerful hug. Whispering in her King's ear, Sirzechs is shocked at the sudden burst of emotion during work hours. "Don't worry Sirzechs, don't worry my love, all will be well. After all, we are competing in the Oppai Dragon Hunt as well. Even if we don't find him first, it is almost guaranteed that another team will. The odds are in our favor, dear." Sirzechs nods and returns his queen's hug.
Scene (Yasaka's Backyard Garden)
We can see the red and gold clad Red Dragon Emperor in all of his glory. Everyone seemed to be in shock however as not a single person was moving. Issei was standing in the middle of the garden, still with his one arm held above his head, however he was looking behind his back and toward the ground. Not one, but two tail-like appendages were visible from the back of Issei's scalemail. Finally deciding that this was odd, Issei attempts to move both of his tails. To his surprise, using his new second tail was no different than using his first one. Kunou then spoke up which caused Issei to lose interest and look back at the fox princess. "Issei, you have two tails now?" Issei rubs the back of his helmet, "I guess….so…." Kunou claps and laughs very loudly. The two guards join in and begin to clap as well. Issei looks at his gauntlet. "D'draig, what in the actual hell, man? Were you gonna tell me about this at some point, or just wait for me to find out?" The gauntlet glows red. "Partner, don't ask me. I don't even have the slightest of clues." Issei facepalms.
