Hello all, I'm back with the next chapter. The one everyone is anticipating as its the conclusion to the big fight. Will Issei win, will Kokabiel win, who knows.

First, before you guys read, I want you all to know that I'm thinking up a new story. Another kind of original idea that you probably wouldn't see anywhere else. The basis may follow what people of done before but the nitty gritty is of my own design.

I'm thinking of two new Issei's and not fully sure which ill do.

The first is Hero Faction Issei. I have ideas to who he'll be a descendant of, no spoilers, but he'll be as badass as can be from me.

The second is demigod Issei. I have a few gods and goddesses in mind and this will also be a darker more badass Issei.

Just pitching that this will be coming within the next week so keep your eyes out for it.

Till then, enjoy the read.

[Boost! Boost! Boost! Boost! Boost! Boost! Boost! Boost! Boost! Boost!]

"Scatter shot!" Issei shouted.

A plethora of green energy arrows bursted from the two guantlets, racing towards the fallen angel.

Kokabiel summoned a light spear before charging into the volley of attacks. He either dodged or deflected the attack as he neared the pawn. His grin had never disappeared as he enjoyed every second of the battle.

As the leader neared Issei rose his gauntlet and parried the attack before throwing a hard punch into the angel's gut. The older male keeled over but all that could be heard were his soft, maniacal laughs.

"Good...this is very good," he said as he lifted his head and looked Issei in his eyes. "I want to see more... Show me more of this power!"

Kokabiel summoned another light spear and began to stab and poke at Issei with both of his weapons. His expression looked like a madman's as his grin looked ready to tear his face in two.

Issei's expression couldn't be seen but he fought back, somehow keeping pace with the fallen leader. He either blocked or parried the attacks before returning with on of his own. He continued to feel his power grow but he could feel himself reaching his limit. He had to end this quickly before he reset.

[Dragon Shot!]

[Boost!]

[Dragon Shot!]

[Boost! Boost!]

Smoke enveloped the area as the two powerful beings continued to clash. A few attacks would land here and there but the duo didn't let up. Their warcries echoed throughout the entire field as they disappeared from sight. It was a spectacle as the very bursts of energy off each of their attacks would shoot out from the smoke cloud.

Yellow.

Green.

Yellow.

Green.

Yellow.

Green.

Everyone watching stared in awe at the fight above their heads. The sounds of clashing, blocks, parries, and endless fighting. It was like nothing they ever heard before. Not even Ladora had witnessed such a thing before.

Kuisha, however, had. But not like this. When she had, it was Sairaorg fighting to regain his status as an heir. But it was one sided against his brother.

This. This wasn't just some fight. It was a clash of ideals and of beliefs. Kokabiel believed that fallen angel's deserved to be superior to all. It wasn't good but it was his ideal nonetheless.

Issei... He was different. He was fighting to protect everyone and everything he cared for. She could see he wasn't fighting to prove something. He was finally fighting to help others and to keep all of them safe. He was fighting for them, not himself. He had ascended and reached the next level through sacrificing his original goal. It was why he achieved such a milestone and unlocked Balance Breaker.

Another explosion rocked the grounds and the cloud of smoke burst. Issei and Kokabiel had collided, the light spear and gauntlet clashed together in a fight of dominance.

Kokabiel grinned towards the boy. His robe was in tatters and he had a few bruises forming from the powerful blows he received. However, Issei sustained some damage as his armor was chipped and there was a chunk of armor missing with blood dripping from a wound.

"You have amazed me every step of the way, Issei Hyoudou. I must have you by my side, even if it means killing and reviving you as my slave," Kokabiel said.

"I thought I said no more talking," Issei replied from the helm.

"Reconsider my offer boy. All the money, women, and power can be yours. The information I received from Raynare said you were a fan of women with large breasts. I can give you women with the biggest you'll ever see! All you have to do is join me!"

The clash of dominance was broken by the brunette as he flung himself and the leader a few metres back. A pause soon followed, leaving every one stunned. Their focus was on Issei completely as he stayed completely still, looking to be in a deep thought.

"Think about it Issei Hyoudou. Women with the biggest breasts, all ready to please you whenever you desire," the older male continued to try and sway.

Everyone on the ground stared at Issei. Was he actually considering the idea? Was he going to betray them because he was promised women with large bosoms?

Kuisha, however, didn't believe it. She only waited for how the pawn would respond.

Issei's face mask disappeared in a light green glow. Everyone could see the look in his eyes and see a fire that was burning very bright. The devils of Kuoh had never seen such a burn in the boy before and the exorcists were in awe from the look. Even Kuisha and Ladora were taken aback from the new look in their friends eyes.

"Kokabiel, I am not the same from when Raynare killed me. Hell, I'm not even the same from when I first met you," Issei said with such dominance in his voice. "The old me from when I was apart of Rias's peerage may have taken the chance, may have. But now, you giving me such an offer...makes me only want to hit you harder."

Kokabiel's grin faltered. He could feel the aura radiating off of the boy and could tell the situation was starting to fall out of his favor. This boy, no, the dragon within him was starting to grow into an actual threat against the Cadre level angel. And the more he tried to persuade the teen, the more he angered the beast within it. He had to end this, before it was too late.

Issei, however, felt the angel's panic and was upon him the minute he smelt his fear. Kokabiel recoiled from the increase in speed. He could see the red dragon in the boy's eyes and knew he had played around for too long. He had to act now or lose everything he had worked so hard for.

Summoning his spear, he went for a quick attack.

Issei caught it with ease and pulled the angel forward. He grabbed him by the collar and looked deeply into his eyes. Red met the brunettes new greens and the angel cowered in fear.

"Oh, and now that I know that it was you who sent Raynare after me, I feel it right that you pay the same price as her."

The Cadre angel grit his teeth and had a panicked and angered expression. He released the spear and tried to gain some distance from the Sekiryuutei.

It wasn't long before the brunette was in his face again. This time he buried his foot into the angel's side as he launched him to the ground with a powerful kick. The air was sucked in like a vacuum before being expelled in a large burst that slammed the leader into a crater seconds later.

The entire group stared in awe at the new display of power. They looked from the crater back up to Issei who had a dangerous look in his eyes.

Kuisha looked on, worried for the pawn. That was when she felt a hand touch her shoulder and looked away to see Ladora as the source.

"What is it?" She asked. The rook looked at her with concern. But it wasn't directed at her. His gaze went up and she followed it to Issei.

"He's a dragon..." Was all the man said.

It took a moment for the queen to understand. At first it was confusion before she slowly realized what he meant. She shot back to him, her eyes wide and a look of disbelief on her face.

"You don't mean..." She trailed off. It was met with a nod and her disbelief turned to complete shock.

"He is like me now."

Kuisha shot back to look at Issei as he continued his fight with Kokabiel. She couldn't believe it and her eyes stayed wide as she watched the pawn beat around a ten winged fallen angel.

"Fast! How could you have exceeded me in speed!?"

Issei didn't say a word as he landed a hard punch to the leader's jaw, sending him flying. But it wasn't far before he followed up with an axe kick to the leader's gut.

He landed a hard blow to Kokabiel's abdomen. The very power made blood fly and splatter across Issei's face. But he didnt care.

"Gaaah!"

Kokabiel spat out bile as the pawn landed another powerful attack. He continued attacking without interference and there was nothing anyone could do to stop him.

"Where is this power coming from? You were nothing more than a low-class devil!"

Another punch met Kokabiel's face. Everyone could see blood and teeth fly as the devil continued the assault.

Feathers flew from the attack and Issei made it a point to pull a few more.

Issei landed a kick to his jaw and sent him flying higher into the air. And he followed by using his jets to slam the angel into the top of the barrier, cracking it in several places.

Then, Issei released a warcry. It was a mix of his shout and the roar of a dragon that shook the group on the ground to the core. Even Sona and her peerage could feel it.

The boy grabbed the angel by his waist and proceeded to fall to the ground at extreme speeds in a German suplex with Kokabiel's head leading the way.

Yellow and green energies flowed in a spiral as the two began to spin in a tornado to the ground.

Once they hit, the very earth shook and the ground shattered from the impact.

Dust flew everywhere, effectively blinding anyone from seeing the outcome.

It was across the entire courtyard, covering the large field in billows as far as the eye could see. Trees were ripped from the ground and patches of grass were missing everywhere. Scorch marks could be seen, ash and soot in the air and on the ground.

There were no signs of either combatant. It was still quiet and no one uttered a single word as they watched and waited for the signs of either person.

No one had seen Issei enter such a mindset before. The look in his eyes and the way he carried himself, it wasn't what any of them expected of the pawn. He had changed.

Everyone in Kuoh only saw him as the perverted idiot who would eventually be arrested for sexual harassment. But now, even Katase and Murayama where blown away by the brunette.

Xenovia and Irina where shocked but for different reasons. The boy they thought they knew from the sweet shop wasn't like their original assumptions. Irina saw the difference in her childhood friend while Xenovia saw this strong guy who somehow went unnoticed by even her own teacher and the strongest exorcist.

Kuisha and Ladora were proud, very proud of the boy they considered family. Despite the odds he went toe to toe with a Cadre class fallen angel and actually had the being in retreat. They were concerned for him at the moment but the new display of powers and abilities that Issei demonstrated showed that he was growing very well and would surpass Sairaorg one day.

As the dust began to settle, everyone waited with batted breath. Did Issei somehow win the fight? Was Kokabiel still alive?

A figure could be seen from within the cloud. No one could tell who it was but the figure looked to move as it stepped slowly towards the group.

Everyone was defensive, thinking of the possibility that it might be Kokabiel. But the bright shine of green from the figure eased their worry.

Once the dust was completely settled, it showed Issei trudging towards the group. He looked worn out and battered, sustaining damage from his battle with the leader. His clothes were even more shredded than before, old wounds and new ones were open with small drips of blood. His body had bruises all across. And he was covered with sweat and dirt from the entire fight.

Issei was done. He had use the last of his power in that final display and it was a miracle he was able to move.

Kuisha smiled as she saw the brunette grow closer to her.

"Issei..."

She went to move towards him but her eyes widened when she noticed the person behind him.

"Issei!" She cried but it wasn't enough to alert the boy. A large yellow spear pierced the boy's stomach from behind and he let out a pained scream as he felt himself being burned from the inside out.

The pawn slowly turned his head and his eyes shot open when he saw the maniacal figure that was Kokabiel. Still standing and with a grin more malicious than ever.

"Excellent... Excellent! That was most extraordinary Issei Hyoudou! You actually had me worrying during that exchange!" Kokabiel said in absolute delight. "That heavy aura of the dragon, those devastating blows, and earth-shattering kicks, all of them were splendid. But you are millennials behind me."

"H-How..." Issei groaned before he coughed up blood. The light spear was eating up his insides, he had to get it out.

"Oh please, you must realize that even with the power of your dragon that I, a ten winged angel, would not go down so easily. Sure you beat me up a little but it takes much more than some kicks and punches to kill me. Honestly, that naivety is your downfall. But I don't blame you, I am that good of an actor."

Issei grit his teeth and felt his blood boiling. He reached down and grabbed the spear with both his hands, ignoring the burning pain of the one that was still part devil. Kokabiel noticed but didn't make any moves as the devil used the last of his strength to rip the spear out of his abdomen. In fact, the leader took even more of an interest in the boy as he watched the display.

Issei fell onto his stomach, landing with a thud that made the onlookers flinch. Kuisha was still frozen in shock as she watched the brunettes in moving body.

"My my, it seems you don't die as easily as I thought. You have truly astonished me today, Issei Hyoudou." The leader's eyes widened just a bit as he watched Issei pull himself to his knees and slowly turn to face him. It looked to be slow and painful but it shocked the angel at the boy's sheer willpower. As that was the only thing the pawn had left.

"I...won't die here today...Kokabiel. Even if I have to give up my soul...I'll protect everyone and...and I'll defeat you..."

Kokabiel was stunned. His jaw fell slack and, for the first time in a long time, he found himself at a loss for words. He hadn't seen such a thing in a long time. And while he didn't care much for the old heroic cliche, this time he found himself in a pause from it.

"...You're a very odd boy, Issei Hyoudou. I find you to be someone worthy of my respect. Something not even God was given. I'm actual saddened that we hadn't met on different circumstances but I must do what must be done. So I shall do you this favor and end it quickly."

Issei didn't even flinch from the statement. He held his ground and kept a firm and leveled gaze to the fallen leader. Kokabiel only felt more respect for the pawn as he held up his hand and summoned a light spear.

"Issei!" Kuisha cried out from behind the brunette. She rushed forward, trying to get to him. But her efforts were for naught as a barrier surrounded the duo. She shot multiple spells and pounded against it endlessly but the attempts didn't even put a crack in it.

Issei didn't even respond to her. He tried to find more power and summon the Boosted Gear once more. He could feel that he was drained but he continued to dig deeper. He grit his teeth as he tried to call upon his new power.

[Issei, stop!]

'I need more power Ddraig! I have to beat Kokabiel! Even if it means giving up my entire body!'

[There's nothing more you can do! Anymore and you'll die!]

'I don't care! I just need a little more! I have to protect everyone!'

[!?]

'Ddraig? Ddraig, what is it?'

As Issei called for the dragon, Kokabiel rose his spear for the final attack. But just as he was about to plunge it into the boy's heart, a loud crash was heard.

The barrier surrounding the school shattered like glass. A white light was seen coming down towards the duo.

Kokabiel stopped what he was doing in favor of the white light. He looked up as it came down just before his barrier. And once the leader saw whom it was, he grit his teeth in a sudden fueling of anger.

"You... I didn't expect Azazel to send you..." The Cadre fallen spat with venom.

The light faded and revealed an armored person. The armor resembled Issei's Scale Mail except it was white instead of red and blue instead of green.

"Hmm, what a surprise Kokabiel. You've seem to have taken quite the beating from my rival," the white armored being spoke. It sounded like the person inside was male.

"This is nothing. I am more than capable enough to kill you too."

"Oh, is that so?"

The new arrival sounded amused by the angel's claim. He then rose his hand almost tauntingly before he back handed the barrier, shattering it easily.

"Then by all means, prove it."

Kokabiel, in a quick fit of rage, summoned to light spears and charged the armored man. However, he was stopped in his tracks with a powerful blow to his gut. It was more than enough to knock him unconscious and break a few ribs in the process.

The male looked down at the fallen through his helm. He then made a noise that sounded like he was a bit surprised. And his eyes shifted to Issei who was still bleeding profusely.

He was about to move towards him but was shoved aside by Kuisha. The queen rushed to Issei's side and held him in her arms. She quickly began to treat his wounds but still stayed defensive against the newest arrival. Ladora was quick to appear by her side, following her example as he too grew defensive.

"Hm, do you two really think you can stop me? You look just as spent as my rival." The male looked at the pawn who was now able to look back at him. The armored man could still see the resolve in Issei's eyes and it made him chuckle aloud.

"I see. Well then, I'll take my leave. Kokabiel was my mission, nothing more." The man picked up the unconscious angel and then turned back to Issei once more. "You're too weak as you are now, Sekiryuutei. But I shall commend you for making my job easier. Grow stronger and never lose that fire in your eyes. For when the day comes, the day we fight, we will burn our glorious battle into history."

With those parting words, the man disappeared in a flash of light. And with that, Issei fell unconscious as he body and mind finally gave out.

Alright. This chapter is finally closed .

Now, first things first. I know a lot of you wanted Issei to win. But we have to look at this from a logical perspective. Issei just unlocked Balance Breaker AND just tapped into his newer powers. Plus, he was still weakened from his other fight against the Stray Devil. Kokabiel is a ten winged angel who is of Cadre status. He fought in the war, survived, and had even gone toe to toe with Vasco, the second strongest exorcist.

I wanted to give Kokabiel much more credit, despite jobbing him out to both Issei and Vali. However, I also wanted Kokabiel to give Issei the respect not even God earned as way to push Issei into a better spotlight. Something that will drive him further.

As for Kuisha and Ladora, their priority was keeping everyone safe and making sure everyone was taken care of. That's why they didn't join the fray. Excluding Isseis pride .

As for next chapter I'll be pushing many things along. Issei's return to the Underworld, school, and a few other surprises. So stay tune as the next 3 or so chapters will be a push of the our little dragon.

Issei's Harem: Kuisha, Alice Nakiri, Rindō Kobayashi, Asia, Ravel, Irina Shidou, and Roygun Belphagor

Here's the list. No changes. But more appearances are coming soon. So be ready.

Ciao