Chapter 6

A War is Brewing

It was now middle of the day, and I was doing the finishing touches on the gateway. I then typed some commands into a computer I had hooked up to the gateway while off to the side I had my sunglasses in record mode.

"Alright then, this is test one of the new Dimensional Gateway system, hoping to open a more stable portal this time." I said

Then without further I then pressed the enter key on the computer, causing the machine to whirr to life as electricity sparked all around the ring. I smiled, hoping that this will soon lead me back home, but that smile quickly left as the machine suddenly died out and went back to being silent.

"Test one…fail" I said with a heavy sigh

I then reached over and turned off the recording and placed the sunglasses in my pocket. I had hoped that this portal would work but deep down I figured it won't work. The problem stemmed from the fact of having an insufficient power source. I looked through every possible power source I even asked Rias for help as well, which leaded to trying a magical crystal powered by devil magic, but as I witnessed it wasn't enough.

"What I'm going to do?" I mumbled as I laid my head on the work table.

"Boss?" F.R.I.D.A.Y said getting my attention, "Forgive my intrusion, but would it be better to let nature run its course?" she said as I sighed

"Maybe, but I'd rather not take that chance" I said standing up, "Knowing how unpredictable the Multiverse is, worst case scenario it might just send me to another random dimension" I said

I needed a break; I've been working on this since this morning. So after locking up my warehouse I then slipped into my armor and rocketed into the sky. Flying over Kouh I couldn't help but let my mind wander, more specifically to Kiba. It's been hours since we last heard from him and now I'm starting to get worried.

"F.R.I.D.A.Y?" I asked but she knew what I was asking

"Sorry boss, no new messages" she replied

"Of course" I said

I kept hoping that Kiba would contact us but unfortunately no such luck. I then let out a sigh and looked down below; I was then meet with the sight of trees and a dirt path going up and around a hill side.

"Must have made it to the rural area" I commented

I was thinking about turning back until something caught my attention, on the dirt path I could see something. I then used my zoom function and to my shock it was Irina and she looked hurt. Seeing this I then flew down quickly and landed beside her. Once I got a closer look I found Irina in pretty bad shape, with her suit torn to shreds with many parts of her body exposed…along with her breasts much to my embarrassment. But I quickly pushed that thought to the side as I got down and picked up Irina in my arms, causing her to groan.

"Irina?! Who did this to you?!" I asked but all she could do is groan, "Darn, F.R.I.D.A.Y scan her" I ordered as my armor scanned her.

"Scan complete, mostly minor injuries but she's still exhausted and hurt, she needs medical care" F.R.I.D.A.Y answered

"Lucky for us, we happen to have one of the best doctors around" I said as used my built in phone.

(~~~~)

After a while of waiting, a red magic circle appeared as Rias and her group appeared from it.

"Rias, glad you can make it" I said

"Thank you for contacting us" Rias replied

Issei and Asia then ran over as I propped Irina up just as Asia started healing her. In no time, a lot of Irina injuries were already healed as she started wake up.

"Issei, Asia?" she asked as she opened her eyes.

"Don't worry were here Irina, just tell us who did this?" I asked

"We were ambushed, I was too slow…I was no match for him" she said weakly

"Him? Who are you talking about?" Issei asked

But before she could answer, she then fell into unconsciousness causing us to panic.

"Irina!" Issei shouted

"F.R.I.D.A.Y!" I said as I scanned her again

"Don't worry boss, she's just unconscious probably a result of exhaustion" she replied as I let a sigh of relief.

Suddenly a white circle appeared as Sona and her group appeared.

"Sona, thank you for coming" Rias said as Sona nodded

"Of course" she replied as she knelt over Irina, "it's bad isn't?" she asked

"I've tried my best, but Twilight Healing can't restore lost stamina" Asia replied

"Don't worry I have things to treat her at my house" Sona said

Tsubaki then picked up Irina and teleported away.

"Hopefully Kiba and Xenovia are okay" Issei said as my face plate receded

"Don't worry, I'm sure there fine" I said with a smile causing Issei to smile to

"So what happened anyway?" Saji asked

"Don't know we just got here" Issei said as he turned to me

"Don't look at me, I found her like that" I said as I cupped my chin

'She said she was attacked, probably Freed no doubt, but why would they leave her out here in plain sight instead of finishing her?' I thought until my eyes widen in realization, 'Unless they wanted us to find her' I thought

Suddenly almost everyone then gripped their chests in pain, causing me to go tense.

"Guys what's wrong?" I asked as my face plate reattached

"Boss behind you!" F.R.I.D.A.Y shouted as quickly turned around

There lone and behold was Freed himself, sauntering out from behind the tree line.

"Well, well look who it is, it's the "we all took the bait club"!" he said with a laugh

"Oh not you again!" I shouted

"Asia Argento" Freed said causing said girl to flinch, "the saint that sold her soul to the devils, hahaha!" he said causing Issei to get in front her.

"Back off creep, you lay one finger on her I'll make you regret it" he said as his gauntlet appeared

Sona and Rias then got in front of everyone and summoned there respected magic circles; I also joined them and raised my repulser at him.

"Woah, woah don't shoot the messenger here, I'm just here to tell you someone wants to see you Red" Freed said as the three of us lowered our hands.

"And who might that be?" Rias asked as Freed cackled

"My Boss!" he shouted out as looked into the sky

Suddenly the whole area became dark as the sky turned into an aurora, and right above us was tall winged figure. He wore an elegant robe with a black suit underneath; he's skin was pale, red eyes with slit pupils and sharp teeth as well. The most noticeable feature was the ten large black wings on his back.

"Fallen Angel" Koneko said as I looked up at the imposing figure

'So this is a fallen angel huh' I thought

"And he has ten wings, he's one of the leader class" Akeno said

"A pleasure to meet you daughter of the house of Gremory, I am Kokibel" he said with a large smile

My fists then tighten as I glared at the winged figure from behind my faceplate.

'So this is the guy that started this whole thing huh' I thought as Rias walked forward

"Please the pleasure should be all mine, it's not every day you meet a leader class" Rias said as Kokibel chuckled

"Your crimson hair is lovely, like that of your brother even your face looks identical it almost nauseas" he said

"Thank you, now how about you tell us why you're here, or are you just here to complement my looks" Rias demanded

"Well you see while I'm here I thought I might do some damage, starting with this facility and next the town" Kokibel said making my eyes go wide.

'What?! He's going to destroy the town, but why?!' I thought

"Why do you want to destroy our school?" Rias asked eyes narrowing

"I figured if I destroy this little town you call home, your big brother Sirzechs might show up to help you" Kokibel answered causing Rias to tense

"If you do that, you'll start the war between devils, angels and fallen angels all over again" Rias said as Kokibel laughed

"But of course, I first thought by stealing the holy swords, Micheal would come after me but all I got were some pathetic exorcists and two weak holy sword users, so boring" he said

"What?! That's why you stole those swords, because you want to start a war?!" I shouted at the fallen angel

Kokibel then glanced down at me, and took a long hard look at me until turning to Rias.

"Rias, would you mind shutting your human pets trap?" he asked making me growl

"Pet! Oh you are so getting a Repu.." I said until Rias raised her hand

"Stand down Andrew!" Rias said making me tense, "This is not someone you can beat with brute force alone" she said

Although I hated to admit it, she was right I could blast this guy, but that's suicide. So I took a calming breath and stood down.

"Hm, yes that's a good little human" Kokibel said making me growl, "now to answer your question, it's true I want to start another war, ever since the last one ended I've been so bored"

"But why now, what was stopping you?" Rias asked

"Due to Azazel, he been keeping track of things so that another war doesn't break out again" Kokibel answered

"Who's Azazel?" I asked

"The Governor General of the Fallen Angels" Akeno answered

"But with Azazel busy collecting sacred gears he barely has any time worry about me, and with three sides already on shaky terms with each other, I can easily start the war with my own two hands!" Kokibel said causing us all to tense.

"This guy's insane" I said through gritted teeth

"Yeah, that's putting it lightly" Issei added

"Hahaha! Don't you just love it when he lets his psychotic side out, I getting excited for war too!" Freed said

He then flung open his coat and on the inside were two other swords and very familiar ribbon around his arm.

"And look, I even brought toys too!" he shouted with glee

"Holy Swords" Akeno said

"And considering our luck, there all probably Excalibur's too" I said

"Indeed, and the best part is that there all in hyper state and ready to be used" Freed said as he chuckled

'Geez fully armory of Holy Swords and high classed threat, they really are ready for war' I thought

"So then Rias Gremory, nice day for a war!" Kokibel shouted as green circle appeared as a multitude of light spears rained down.

Seeing this Rias, Akeno and Sona quickly put up some shields while the rest us backed off, once the spears hit they exploded causing a large dust cloud. One it cleared both Kokibel and Freed were gone.

"Scrap, where did they go?" I said

"I saw him fly off, he's heading for the school" Koneko said causing all to look off in horror

"He really plans to destroy our school?!" Issei shouted as I frowned

"What makes you think he'll stop there?" I said making Issei look at me, "He said he wanted a war, best guess he'll try to wipe out this town too" I said as fists tighten

'No one hurts innocent people on my watch, you're going down you fallen jerk!' I thought

"We have to make our way to the school, Kokibel must be stopped" Rias said as I nodded at this

"Right, I'll meet you guys there" I said

So as they turned to leave I then rocketed into the sky and made my way to the school.

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It was now night and I was waiting outside the school while Sona and her household set up a barrier around the school.

"Surprised you didn't charge right in" Rias said as turned to meet her gaze

"I may be angry, but I'm not stupid" I replied

"This barrier should be able hold in the destructive power and keep the town intact, but the school is another story" Sona said

Suddenly a white circle appeared and out of it stepped Tsubaki.

"How Irina?" Issei asked

"Luckily her condition isn't life threating, no thanks to Asia" Tsunaki replied much to everyone relief

"That's good" Asia said

"So what's the plan Rias?" I asked as Rias narrowed her eyes

"Simply, we go in and take Kokibel down" she replied as I frowned

"That's not really a plan" I said

"You know" Sona said getting our attention "it not late to contact your brother" she said as Rias smirked

"You know what I don't see, you contacting your sister" Rias said as Sona smiled as well

"Yes and for good reason" she replied until switching back to serious, "you know your brother loves you Rias, I'm sure Sirzechs will be willing to help us" Sona said making Rias frown.

"That won't be necessary I've already contacted Sirzechs" Akeno said making Rias agitated

"How could you without my permission!?" Rias asked

"Listen Rias, I know you don't what to bother our brother but you must realize we are up against a leader class fallen angel" Akeno explained making Rias frown

"She's right you know, the more people we have the better" I added

Seeing that there was no way out this, Rias then let out a sigh of defeat.

"Fine" she said in a defeated tone

"Glad you agree president, Sirzechs troops will arrive in an hour" Akeno replied

"So we have to hold them off for an hour huh" I said as looked up at the school

"Guess so, this will quite an exciting hour" Rias said

So without further delay Rias and her household, and me, walked through Sona's barrier and made our way through the school. Once inside I couldn't help but notice the vast red sky.

"Um…wasn't it night a few minutes ago?" I asked

"Don't worry, it the light from Sona's barrier" Rias replied

As we walked through the school I couldn't help but shake this uneasy feeling, though it was to be expected when facing a powerful opponent.

"So…do you actually have a plan or are we just going in guns blazing?" I asked

"Don't worry I have a plan and revolves around Issei" Rias said surprising said boy

"Me?" he asked

"Yes, you see we want you to be on support this time Issei" Rias said as nodded at this

"I see you want him to try to boost your power enough so that you can be on par with Kokibel" I said as Rias nodded at this, "Simply but it just might work" I said

Once we reached the door to the back of the school, Rias then stopped and turned to me.

"You know Andrew, you don't have to this" she said making my eyes widen

"What?" I said dumbfounded

"This is not your world and this not your problem, it is a problem for those of devil kind, you don't have to get involved" Rias replied

I then looked at her in shock, before my face then turned to one of determination.

"No, I'm staying" I said firmly causing Rias to frown

"But Andrew…" Rias started to say but raised my hand to stop her

"I understand you don't humans involved with your world's problems" I said as I lowered my hand, "but Kokibel is threating innocent lives and does care, I cannot allow that, to turn my back on him would be an insult to the name Iron Man that I carry, so wither you like it or not I'm going with!" I said

I then rolled up my sleeve as my armor encased my body; the lights form chest and eyes shining brightly. Seeing I wasn't going to back down, Rias just grew a smile.

"Thank you Andrew, this means a lot to me and my household" she said as smiled underneath my faceplate

"It what I do" I replied

"Right on, let teach this Fallen Angel creep a lesson!" Issei said clenching his fists

"Time to do some damage" Koneko said cracking her knuckles

"My, my after that rousing speech just make me so hot and ready to go" Akeno said lighting crackling across her fingertips

"I may not be able to fight, but I will stand by you all" Asia said putting on a confident face

Seeing everyone pumped up and ready to fight brought a smile to Rias face.

"Well I guess everyone is ready" Rias said as turned to the door, "Let do this, let's show this fallen angel what happens when you mess with our school and our town!" she shouted proudly

"Right!" everyone said in unison

So without further delay, we all stepped into the courtyard. First thing we see is a giant white pattern on the ground with lines of energy reaching into the sky.

"What is that, F.R.I.D.A.Y?" I said to my A.I

"Scans show large amounts of arcane energy similar to the holy swords, what it's doing I don't know" she answered

"It seems that four Excalibur are becoming one, that's so Valper" a voice said

Looking up there was a large floating throne in the sky and atop it was the one responsible for it all, Kokibel.

"So Rias, will your big brother be joining us today or I'm expecting Serefall instead?" Kokibel asked

"For now you'll be dealing with us for the time being" Rias replied

Kokibel then snapped his fingers causing huge spear of light to appear, which he then chucked at a building. Once it landed the lance then exploded causing us all cover our eyes from the light, when the light died down the building was completely destroyed.

"Holy smokes, that was intense!" I shouted, shocked by Kokibel's power

"Are you okay?" Akeno asked as I nodded

"I'm fine, takes more than a big explosion to shake me" I said as I focused on Kokibel

"Since you all came to see me, I guess I'll let you all play with my favorite pets!" he shouted

Suddenly a beam of light shot out from the throne, hitting ground creating a massive fiery hole. Out of crawled a ginormous black dog with a very obvious three heads.

"Cerberus!" Rias shouted in shock

"No way! That thing is real!?" I shouted, staring at the large demonic dog

Then out of the hole crawled another Cerberus, looking just as mad as the other.

"And there's another one … of course there is" I said with an exasperated tone

"Bringing it to this world is forbidden, let's send it back!" She shouted

Rias, Akeno then jumped into the air, unfurling there wings as Akeno's clothes then disappeared until changing to a shrine maiden outfit.

"Issei, ready the Boosted Gear to enhance our powers!" Rias commanded

"Got it!" he replied as his red gauntlet appeared

"BOOST"

"Guess it's my turn to jump in, and if this thing is as strong as the legends say I'm going to need some protection" I said

Then my armor then started to shift and change as different plates started to change color and move into place. Once the process was complete my suit was now covered in silver plating covering my arms, legs and my front along with a silver head piece around my faceplate.

"Woah, is that new mode" Issei asked as I nodded

"Yep, my heavy duty armor mode, with highly dense plates that can withstand any strike, but I like to call it … Samurai Mode! I shouted with pride, "and what good samurai doesn't have a sword!" I added as sword handle popped out of a slot on my back.

I then reached behind me and pulled up on the handle, revealing a long, silver katana that started to glow blue and crackle with electricity.

"Nice touch, now let's do this!" Rias said as smiled behind my mask

"You've got it…but first" I said with a bit of playfulness in my voice

Suddenly the loudspeakers around the area then started to crackle to life until they started blaring one of my favorite songs.

(Play – Shoot to Thrill by AC/DC)

"You can't be serious?" Rias asked with a look of disbelief

"Hey if we're going to save the world, we might as well do it in style!" I replied

Suddenly one of the Cerberus came at me, claws raised but I then dodged the attack. I then gave a quick slashed at the beasts arm, causing a deep gash making the dog shriek in pain. Using this opening I then flew up to the dogs face and slashed at it again causing a gash to appear on its snout, causing it to fumble in pain. The dog then let out a stream a fire from its three mouths. Then Akeno then waved her hand causing a cold wind to blow over and froze the fire and shatter it. Rias then created a couple of red magic circles and fired her Power of Destruction at Cerberus causing it to stagger, while on the other side Koneko then dropkicked the other dog in the snout sending it to the ground. Akeno then summoned a lightning bolt and fired at Cerberus causing to shriek to pain; once it was distracted I then flew over the back of beast and dragged my blade along its back causing a large gash making it roar in pain. It then turned its head and fired a stream of fire at me, while it did make contact; my armor was too tough and couldn't get through. Once the fire died down I then fired a repulser at the dog's head causing it to fall to the ground.

"Ahhh!" Asia screamed

Looking over I saw a third Cerberus attacking Issei and Asia, but Issei got Asia and himself out the way. Seeing this I then quickly flew over and slashed at the dogs chest making it stagger back in pain.

"You guys okay?!" I shouted to the two

"Yeah were good" Issei replied

"BOOST!"

"I'll handle this pouch; you just focus on powering up!" I said

Cerberus then raised its paw came down on me, but I raised my forearm and blocked the attack, while I quickly slashed at the dogs paw causing it to roar.

"You sure?" Issei asked

"Don't worry, it'll take more than an overgrown dog to beat me" I replied as Issei nodded

"Okay good luck!" Issei said with a thumbs-up

"BOOST"

Turing the attention back to the dog, I then dodged a bite from the dog as I flew over its head. I then landed on its back and drove my sword right into its back causing it to roar. It started to thrash about, trying to shake me off but I just pushed more of the blade into its back.

"Man, how tough is this thing" I said as I twisted the blade making it roar again

It then turned its heads ready to shoot jet of flames, until one of its head's was chopped off.

(End: song)

Looking up, it was revealed to be Xenovia with her holy sword.

"Need a little hand?" she asked with smirk

"Hey the more the merrier" I replied

Xenovia then slashed the Cerberus in half with ease, causing the two pieces of its body to dissolve into flames. Once it was finished off, Xenovia then went after the second one splitting it down the middle with ease.

"Geez, glade she's on our side" I said

"Hey, Andrew!" Issei shouted, turning to him, "Give me a boost, I'm ready to transfer my power!" he shouted

I nodded in understanding as I cupped my hands together; Issei placed his foot onto my hands and I hoisted him into the air.

"Akeno, Rias! Heads up!" I shouted

"On it!" Rias replied

"Oh goody" Akeno said

The two girls then flew down to Issei, and once he was close enough he then touched the two of them on their shoulders causing a green glow to surround them.

"Transfer!"

Once they received Issei's power, the two of them suddenly let out some…erotic noises, making me blush in embarrassment.

"Did they have to do that?" I said to myself

I then looked over and saw the last Cerberus charge Asia making her scream.

"ASIA!" I and Issei shouted

I was about to rocket myself toward Asia to safe her until suddenly hundreds of swords came jutting out the ground, immobilizing the dog, as Kiba then jumped in front of Asia bringing a smile to my face.

"Cutting it a little close there pretty boy" I joked making Kiba smile

"Now then Akeno, let finish this!" Rias said

"But of course, now then, RAIN DOWN THUNDER!" she shouted as a huge lightning bolt came crashing down.

Rias then summoned a magic circle and amplified the attack further, completely vaporizing the last Cerberus.

"That was awesome!" Issei shouted as I smiled

"Not bad, not bad at all" I said as my suit turned back to normal.

"Awesome is a bit a stretch" Kokibel said causing everyone to look at him, while he still held his smug look.

"Take this!" Rias shouted

She the created a large magic circle and shot a giant black blast at Kokibel, which almost looked like a demonic beast.

"Geez that's huge!" I shouted in shock

But not as shocking as when Kokibel simply swatted the blast to the side like it was nothing, causing a crater in the process.

My, my look how much stronger you are now, since you had little red dragon emperor inside you, sexy and fascinating" Kokibel said making me cringe.

'Did he have to say it like that?' I thought

Suddenly a large flash of light appeared causing us to turn and look.

"Finally it is complete!" Valper shouted out

Out of the light was a large golden sword that emitted power and glow a golden color.

"Boss! That sword is emitting a large amount of energy, almost like that of nuke!" F.R.I.D.A.Y exclaimed making my eyes go wide.

"So there going to use that to wipe out our town?!" Issei shouted looking at the sword in fear.

"Considering that F.R.I.D.A.Y just told me that sword is basically mini nuke, yeah pretty sure" I said making everyone stiffen up.

"I suggest you leave this area, because this whole place will be destroyed in twenty minutes" Valper said

"And the only way to stop it, is to defeat me, so are you ready!?" Kokibel shouted as stood up from his throne.

His wings then spread out as his throne disappeared as hovered in the air.

'Bring…it…on!' I thought as I tighten my fist and readied myself for battle.

There we go, chapter 6. We drawing nearer and nearer to battle with Iron Man and Kokibel and the reveal of one his armors. Now another note, so far the votes for paring between Xenovia and Akeno is 2 and 2, we just a few more votes because after chapter 7 the pairing will be revealed in a sense. So once again leave a favorite and review and Stay tuned for the next chapter, bye.