() - Ddraig mentally speaking with Issei.

""- Magic circle call.

Italicized - Thoughts

Bold - Description.

Bold and Italicized - Sounds.

"" - Talking.

This story is an inspiration from the story, Change of a Dragon. By ILuLugal.


Recap:

Sirczechs glanced back at Grayfia as if deciding whether or not he wanted to tell her about the recording Issei left.

"I am not entirely sure myself, Grayfia. But it probably has something to do with Rias's peerage." Sirczechs said.

"I wouldn't be surprised if what you said is true. After all, Issei is a kind and genuine person. It doesn't seem like he would do something bad to your sister's peerage. Rather than that, it's more likely that they did something to him."

"Yes, you may be right," Sirczechs said.

Sirczechs knew he couldn't tell his wife the rest of the story. If he did it would cause a huge commotion in the underworld. And that was the last thing the house of Gremory would want. After all, he was a part of The House of Gremory. Or so they thought.


Scene change: With Azazel.


Azazel was seen sitting down on a couch in his living room. He was drinking what seemed to be whiskey. He looked exhausted.

He couldn't bear the thought of Issei going missing. He had always seen Issei as a son to him.

"I don't understand, why wasn't I there, I could've been there to stop him. If I had just answered the call, if I had just.. had time, I could have saved him." Azazel said to himself.

Azazel got up from his couch.

Well, there's only one thing I can do. I have to contact Vali.

Azazel called Vali through a magic circle, and he answered.

"Azazel, can I help you?" Vali Asked.

"Yes, are you free right now?" Asked Azazel.

Vali had an idea of why Azazel was calling him. So he asked:

"I suppose this is about Issei, Correct?" Vali asked.

"Sigh~ yeah, got come over to my apartment, we'll talk there," Azazel said.

"Hm.. but why do I have to?" Vali asked.

"Are you really pulling this shit again? Just come over. Don't you want to fight The Red One at some point?" Azazel asked.

"Fine, I suppose you have a point," Vali said.

Suddenly, A blue magic circle resembling a white dragon appears in front of Azazel. Out came Vali, he had a slight frown as he saw Azazel.

"Damn old man, The MIA Case has really been getting to you, hasn't it," Vali said.

Azazel just nodded.

"So Azazel, why did you call me here, what do you think I can do?" Vali asked.

"Sigh~ I want you to ask Albion to wake Ddraig up. You only said his power was Dormant. Not gone." Said Azazel.

"Hmm... I suppose it's worth a try. Isn't it, Albion? Try contacting Ddraig again." Vail said.

"Alright, I'll see if I can, I'll be gone for a couple of minutes, so be patient," Albion said.

Albion was entering the wavelength connecting Ddraig and Albion. It's how they would communicate.

Albion woke up in a black space. Across from him, it was Ddraig. He seems to be sleeping.

"Hey, Ddraig, Why haven't you been awake the past few days?" Albion yelled.

Ddraig didn't even move, not even a flinch.

"Hey! Ddraig! Answer me! Why haven't you been awake for the past few days?! Our rivalry isn't over!" Albion yelled again.

Ddraig finally woke up at his words, while with Issei, he had felt a strange sensation in his left arm.

"Hello there Albion, what are you doing here?" Ddraig asked.

"Azazel and Vali asked me to ask where you and your host have been. You do understand you've been declared MIA, right? Albion said.

"No, I am not aware, as I am currently dormant in my host," Ddraig said.

"Hm? But how come?" Albion asked.

Ddraig looked at Albion with a cold expression, he would usually have a determined face. But this wasn't like him.

"Sigh~ my host had found out some unpleasant things about his mates, it had caused him to go rogue, almost activating the Juggernaut Drive. I'm sure you sensed it. It was just for such a short amount of time, it wasn't even worth telling Vali about it." Ddraig said.

The transformation of the Juggernaut Drive had also caused the evil pieces in his body to malfunction, it started to absorb his life force. He would die if he didn't do something. So we decided to perform a ritual that would expel the evil pieces, but in the process, it would cause me to go dormant. As I was reconnecting myself to his aura instead of his soul." Ddraig continued.

Albion just stared in shock, but he still had questions.

"Wow.. well if that's the case, where is Issei now?" Albion asked.

"I'm sorry Albion. But I prefer not to say. Nor does my host, I can ask him if it's ok with him. But if he says no, I will respect his wishes and not tell you. As he is still recovering from the process. Plus he just got betrayed by his mates." Ddraig spoke.

Of course, I respect your wishes, But you cannot stay away for too long. At some point, you will have to return. I know your host won't want to, but he must. Albion said.

"You may very well have a point," Ddraig said.

"Well, that's all Vali wanted to ask you. And don't worry, OUR RIVALRY STILL ISN'T OVER" Albion roared.

"You got that right," Ddraig said.

As Ddraig said this, Albion soon appeared back in the human world.

"So, Albion, What happened?" Vali Asked.

"Well, It seems as if Ddraig is fine. He and His host went through a change, that's why I can't sense his power." Albion said.

Azazel smiled at the dragon's words. He was so relieved to find out Issei was ok.

But Albion continued talking.

"I tried to ask him where his host was. But he wouldn't say. He definitely knew where he was. He said something about his mates betraying him or something... and activating the Juggernaut Drive, The evil pieces malfunctioning. Some type of ritual." Albion spoke.

Both Vali and Azazel looked at Albion in shock. They never knew that Issei was suffering so much. And it cost them.

Both Vali and Albion grew some type of respect for Issei over time, even though he was extremely perverted, They both saw a great determination in the boy. And now, he was declared MIA.

"Holy shit! and he's still alive?!" Vali asked.

Azazel couldn't believe it, he was glad to know Issei was actually doing ok.

"It appears so, but I wouldn't get your hopes up. Issei doesn't plan on coming back anytime soon. And I doubt he'll let us know where he is." Albion continued.

"Fuck, well, there isn't much I can do in this case. The most we can do is start search parties around the human and underworld. Plus, I'll go looking for him." Vali said.

"I don't know Vali, Ddraig said Issei wanted space," Azazel spoke.

Vali just stared at Azazel in frustration. Vali knew he was right. But He wanted to have his battle sooner... And now because of some bitch devils he went missing.

"I know, I just...


Scene change: The underworld. Lilith.


Sirczechs was seen in his office with an extremely frustrated face. He wanted to go back to her little sister and tell her she lied. And, that's exactly what he did. And she would be punished.

"I can't fucking deal with this anymore. I have to tell her!" Sirczechs told himself.

Sirczechs opened a magic portal. It led to the Hyoudou Residence. He knew what he had to do, and he was going to do it.

Sirczechs walked into the circle, he appeared in the living room of the house. Most of the ORC was in the room. Except for Rias and her Boyfriend, Itsuki.

Suddenly, everyone turned to the redhead that was standing in the middle of the room. What was he doing here?

"Hm? Sirczechs? what are you doing here? Akeno Asked.

"Where is Rias?" Sirczechs asked in a stern tone. It made everyone's spine shiver.

"Uh-uh... She's in her R-room, why?" Akeno said in a scared tone.

"Why? That's not important." Sirczechs said.

Sirczechs began to walk up the stairs leading to Rias's room. He walked for about a minute before appearing in front of her room. He opened the door.

Rias and Itsuki took a loot at Sirczechs. The way Sirczechs stared at her just made her know that...

No.. no... He knows! there's no doubt! Rias thought.

Itsuki just had a confused expression. Why was his girlfriend's brother here? What could he want?

"Rias. I'm just going to get straight to the point... WHY DID YOU LIE TO ME?!


That's where I'm ending it off. Yes, it's a cliffhanger. What? What are you going to do? Steal my lunch money?

Aside from that, I'm sorry I didn't upload yesterday. I was sick and I didn't have the strength. But I'm better now.

And another thing, I'm in high school, and tomorrow is my last day of school before Thanksgiving break. So I'll have a lot of time on my hands, about a week. I'll of course, do an extra 2 chapters during this period. Maybe 3 if You're lucky.

And of course, Keep the reviews coming! I love your feedback! I'm slowly getting better at this. And The chapters will get longer, I swear.