Happiness Doesn't Come Without a Price
Replying to that Guest, yes you do make sense that Itachi would not go the harem route. The reasoning I'm doing it is because Itachi wouldn't go for the harem. Remember he is a White Dragon Emperor, so he is going to regardless attract other women. I for one say Itachi deserves some love, but that doesn't mean he is going to start having an orgy. I'm keeping it limited, maybe I only do Rias, Akeno, Irina, and Kuroka. I was thinking at keeping it like that and not include Venessa. Yeah, I know someone wanted him to have a crow, but that doesn't mean he can't have more than one familiar. Just right now he didn't get two familiars. I know someone else also asked for Rossweisse, so I think it just kinda comes down to what I really think. Also, I feel like the Hyoudou family would be a bit tighter on money if they had Itachi too. Issei, Miki, Itachi, Gorou, and Asia? That's five mouths to feed, the Hyoudou were hesitant in the beginning to take in Asia but grew to love her. With Itachi being there, it would cost more even if Itachi is working too.
The Hyoudou family are an honest and hardworking family, as of right now they aren't going to be taking in money just like that. Besides I want to involve them more, I want Miki and Gorou to become a bit more relevant to the story.
Honestly, I might even do Rias, Kuroka, Irina, and Rossweisse. Akeno would go to Issei, I'd be more than fine doing that. Issei would have Akeno, Asia, Koneko, and Xenovia.
Anyways to my original author note!
Hello and back with another chapter, because of the positive feedback I'll begin this next chapter story early. Obviously, I need to update the Ninja's Hero Academia story, so I'll update this story after that or before that chapter. Just something to add in because there only being 3 chapters and all. I also went through, and I do want to try to reel in the story a bit. Maybe a bit too fast? Also, Venessa is there as Itachi's familiar. I don't mind adding her but then again, she a familiar. So, I'm probably going to leave her out, mainly due to the pairings already beginning to add up. Irina, Rias, and Kuroka granted you all also suggested Rossweisse. Which I don't mind, but I'd rather keep it at a minimum here. Anyway, let's get to it!
Last Chapter
Itachi woke up and took the medicine, "This isn't working is it." Itachi asked Albion as he replied, "Due to you being reincarnated as a devil the medicine is only holding the effects back. In actuality, for some reason, the diseases evolved to a super version of themselves. Must have happened when you were reincarnated as a devil." Albion replied which Itachi coughed into his hand revealing even more blood than usual, "So the medicine only helps with the pain and eases the coughing and all that?" "As what I'm seeing here, yes, but it won't get rid of it. You'll need help from Rias to do so. You'd have to see if there is a medicine from devils that can help you. Then again, I don't think there has ever been a true case of a devil getting sick like you."
Itachi cut the connection and stood up taking his daily medicine to ease the pain. Even if he could, just help alleviate the pain until after the fight with Riser. He would explain to Rias and the others what truly going on. Hopefully, figure things out, seeing his parents this worked up and upset was making him hurt knowing they were hurting. Guess everything you hide won't always go your way.
Itachi got dressed and ate a quick breakfast and met everyone outside, "Glad for you to join us sleepy head, you slept in longer than Issei did. That's saying something." Rias raised an eyebrow at him, "Then again, do I have really anything worth living for? Besides Issei, I'm sure he'll achieve. What is there for me?"
"Sorry, guess I was just tired is all." Itachi let a small chuckle out, but then his face turned serious, "Alright let's begin our training. Rias, Akeno, and Asia you'll be training with my clone." Itachi made a shadow clone to help them work on their hand to hand. Help Asia work on her dodging, so she isn't an easy target to hit, "Issei, Kiba, and Koneko you'll be with the original me. We're going to be doing a lot of sparring, I'll place weighted seals on you as well."
"Weighted seals?" Koneko asked, "How would you do that?"
"It's an art I found with chakra; it's called Fuinjutsu it's what I use to seal my katana in my wrist." Itachi summoned his katana from his wrist, "Well with that said, let's begin."
This Chapter (Time Skip Couple Days Later, 5 Days until Rating Game)
"That's good, you have improved you three," Itachi said as he simultaneously deflected Kiba's vertical slash, Koneko's centered punch, and Issei's punch. Issei has picked up a fighting style that revolved around his speed and punching power. There are some combo strings he picked up from what Itachi has taught him.
Koneko was beginning to learn to loosen her body more. Her body was most of the time stiff, it didn't allow her to follow up with more attacks. She mostly relied on what her rook powers offered her, so training hand to hand with Itachi was beneficial.
Kiba's swordplay has gotten better, but there were still things he was lacking. A better motive, fluidly as a knight, and he needed to increase his speed further. Sometimes his attack were wild, but that's if his mind was focused elsewhere.
Issei was well… just Issei, he had a lot of room to grow, but had as much or more potential than Itachi himself. Without Rias's group knowing Itachi has already begun to tap into further power of the White Dragon Emperor. Issei has grown accustomed to boosting four times instantly before needing time to boost up again.
"Let's call it a day you three look like you can use some rest." Itachi relaxed in his stance as Kiba, Koneko, and Issei fell on the ground letting out tired breaths, "Keep up the hard work, dinner should be ready soon." Once Itachi said this, their heads perked up. Itachi was an excellent cook, a talent he picked up from his mother.
Not only that, but Itachi loved sweets. He also made tasty and delicious sweets that Koneko loved.
With Rias, Akeno, Asia, and Clone Itachi
"You're also improving in hand to hand. Even if you cannot do hand to hand for the entire fight. Being able to counter, back up, and attack from long range will help you stay on the battlefield." Itachi turned to Asia who was a good distance away. She was healing Rias and Akeno from a distance hiding behind a tree. All she had to do was focus on Rias's and Akeno's demonic energies, she could heal them from a distance.
"How am I doing Itachi-Nii." Asia came jogging out from behind the tree.
"You're doing great Asia, keep it up." Itachi patted the top of Asia's head as she smiles happily earning praise from Itachi.
Just then the original Itachi along with Kiba, Koneko, and Issei came walking up, "Seems you three are working hard." Kiba walked up revealing their beaten-up clothes. Kiba's shirt was torn, Koneko's shirt had some cut marks, but nothing too revealing. Issei was, well, bear chested due to Itachi being harder on Issei and Kiba. Itachi knew what he was doing, he was sure that Koneko would appreciate him not tearing her shirt apart. While Kiba and Issei were fine, Itachi himself had no visible cut marks or anything on him. Let alone a piece of dirt on his face.
"I'm glad you three are working hard, I feel stronger than I was a couple of days ago. That's for certain." Rias slowly got up with aid from Akeno as they felt their muscles were sore. Asia was tired herself, Itachi taught her way to counter attacks, more physical than ranged attacks. He had her dodge them to get her reflexes up along with her speed. If she can avoid taking damage at all, the better off their entire group will be.
Just then Itachi's clone dispersed that was with Rias, Akeno, and Asia along with the clone who was cooking, "Alright dinner is ready, once we're done, we'll bathe." Itachi began to walk inside.
Once everyone went inside, they washed up and began to dig in. Itachi made a full course Italian style dinner for everyone. He had homemade four-cheese pepperoni, mushroom, and Sausage pizza. Spaghetti and meatballs, garlic bread, Lasagna, Mushroom Risotto, Cannoli, and Tortellini.
If anyone were to marry Itachi, they would be in having some of the best-cooked meals. Itachi was a prodigy when it came to being a Shinobi back in his old life. He was a god damn prodigy when it came to cooking. Chef Gordon Ramsey would be glad to try his cooking, he would even say "Delicious, finally some good fucking food."
Quickly everyone began to dig in due to their growling stomachs, "Wow this is really good Itachi." Rias complimented.
"Well, I'm glad you're enjoying it," Itachi replied with a smile on his face, he did always enjoy cooking. It was something different from having to fighting and kill, well at least he has kept the killing to a minimum. He's only taken on life in this world, one too many, but neither will be his last.
"This is amazing!" Asia clapped her hands cheerfully, she appreciated Itachi cooking some of her favorites. Her favorite dish is the Cannoli, it was comfort food for her. It reminded her of when she was allowed in the church.
"Hey Asia, has it been getting better for you reading the bible?" Itachi asked as everyone paused and looked at Asia.
Asia blushed as she nodded her head, "Y-Yes Itachi-Nii." Itachi smiled as Issei did as well.
"Woah Nii-san what did you do for Asia, how is that possible?" Issei was really curious.
"Well, it's one of my special abilities that came with these eyes. The name of the ability just… came to me." Itachi's eyes morphed into the Mangekyou Sharingan, he then deactivated them, "The ability is called Tsukuyomi, this ability allows me to trap a person in a genjutsu. Otherwise known as Yojutsu is what Koneko calls it. This allows me to alter the perception of a person's all five senses along with time. In that world I can control what happens, with that I made it where Asia was able to read the bible." Itachi looked over towards Asia who blushed at Itachi's kindness to do this for her. He started doing this ever since Asia joined their group, he has seen her at night trying to pray or read a text from the bible. So, he decided to step in and help her do something that made her happy.
"Oh, Asia." Rias frowned a little knowing Asia was still having a hard time, but it seemed she was able to come to terms with it. Not only that, but Itachi helped her continue what she loves doing. Even if it was through a different means. Then Rias realized, "Wait Tsukynomi? You mean one of the Shinto Gods?"
Itachi more or less shrugged his shoulders, "I don't know but all I know is that's what the name of the move is called."
"Well, Tsukuyomi is Tsukuyomi was the second of the "three noble children" (三貴子, Mihashira-no-Uzu-no-Miko) born when Izanagi-no-Mikoto, the god who created the first land of Onogoroshima, was cleansing himself of his sins while bathing after escaping the underworld and the clutches of his enraged dead wife, Izanami-no-Mikoto. Tsukuyomi was born when he washed out of Izanagi's right eye. However, in an alternative story, Tsukuyomi was born from a mirror made of white copper in Izanagi's right hand." Rias adjusted herself to give everyone else a quick rundown on Tsukuyomi.
"Tsukuyomi angered Amaterasu when he killed Ukemochi, the goddess of food. Amaterasu once sent Tsukuyomi to represent her at a feast presented by Ukemochi. The goddess created the food by turning to the ocean and spitting out a fish, then facing a forest and spitting out game, and finally turning to a rice paddy and coughing up a bowl of rice. Tsukuyomi was utterly disgusted by the fact that, although it looked exquisite, the meal was made in a disgusting manner, and so he killed her. Soon, Amaterasu learned what happened and she was so angry that she refused to ever look at Tsukuyomi again, forever moving to another part of the sky. This is the reason that day and night are never together. However, some say it was Susanoo who killed Ukemochi." Rias finished explaining as Itachi nodded his head.
"Well, you don't hear that everyday… to think that one of my moves were named after a Shinto God." "Wait my other moves and mode are named after Shinto Gods…. Even my Kaa-san in my other life was name Mikoto." Itachi shook his head and decided to think about something else.
"So, the ability allows you to alter reality basically?" Issei asked curiously as Itachi nodded his head. Itachi knew using that jutsu was slowly killing him, but then again, anything for the people he sees as important, "The things you're looking for that's important is right in front of you. Live for them, that should be your reason… Itachi Hyoudou." Albion thought to himself watching Itachi's interactions with them.
The group continued to eat with everyone seemingly being in high spirits. Once dinner was finished up, Itachi brought out some pies. A cherry, apple, and blueberry granted it wasn't Italian desserts, but that's all he really had at the moment. A group had their slices of pie, with Koneko having a few more than the rest. The group then finished up dessert and then began to get ready heading into the baths, "Hey do you guys want to join? Well as long as everyone else is okay with it, we can wash your backs." Rias said with honesty in her voice.
Shit, she was serious, Issei fist pumped and shouted happily in his head! She was serious about this!
"I don't mind." Akeno giggled.
"I'm f-fine with it." Asia blushed.
"I'd rather drop dead." Koneko stated with resentment in that idea.
"Nooooo!" Issei dropped his head in sadness.
"Though… if Itachi-senpai wants to join… you can." Koneko blushed at the idea, Koneko was beginning to look up to Itachi. She had no romantic feelings for him, but she certainly felt some connection to him. She didn't know what it was, but he had this big brother type of vibe to him. One that would protect her, one that would do anything that would make her happy. Someone who wouldn't abandon her.
"WHAT?!" Issei shot his head forward with anger and jealousy.
"I politely decline." Itachi began walking away with Issei shooting his head at Itachi.
"NO! ITACHI YOU MUST GO!" Issei launched forward grabbing his leg, everyone began to sweatdrop at this.
"Do I even want to ask why?" Itachi looked at his crying little brother who was holding onto his leg.
"You can see it for yourself! Then once you are done in there, use that Tsukuyomi thingy and let me experience it!" Issei began to perv out with a line of blood running down his nose. Itachi ignored Issei as he began to walk towards the male bathroom.
Akeno giggled, "I think our Itachi just had a hint of embarrassment there." Akeno had her hand up to her mouth trying to cover her smile. Whatever it was but making Itachi blush or make him show more emotions that he usually doesn't show. Was a little fun… okay maybe it was a lot of fun.
"Oh well, but I would have liked it… if I could have gotten closer to Itachi." Rias blushed a bit remembering how well-toned Itachi's body was. However, it did make Rias curious about what he was like down there. She did respect his privacy by not looking at his manhood as she undressed him to save him the night she met him.
"Ara, ara seems Buchou is seemingly falling for our mysterious member." Akeno laughed since Rias didn't want all that much to do with men. Poking fun ways always… you know fun.
Later
Once everyone was done with their baths everyone bid one another a good night. It had to be around one or two in the morning. Itachi woke up to use the bathroom, he found himself in his boxers since a certain redhead was asleep in his bed. Itachi made his way towards the bathroom and did his business. He went to return to his room, but found a certain Nekoshou sitting by the window staring at the moon, "What are you doing up so late?" Itachi asked.
"J-Just think about things… ever since you and Issei joined the club. I felt a bit more like myself." Koneko was scrunched up on the windowsill with her knees to her chest. She looked down to stare in between the crack between her legs staring at the wood frame of the windowsill.
"Koneko, I don't know what exactly has happened to you. I'm pretty good at assuming things, but the way your eyes look. You have the same look in your eyes." Itachi walked up next to her and sat on the edge of the sofa closest to the windowsill she was sitting on.
Koneko looked at Itachi with her head tilted to the side, "What do you mean senpai?" Koneko asked wondering what he meant.
"You've had someone betray you, someone, you loved and cared about. Did something, which caused you harm in a certain way. They left you behind." Itachi continued to stare into Koneko's golden eyes as her eyes widen at him. Itachi closed his eyes turning them away, "That reaction on your face just proves my theory."
"H-How can you tell so easily, the only way someone would be able to know is." Koneko was cut off when Itachi said a few words.
"Let me tell you a story…" Which earned Koneko's full attention, "About two brothers, one older and one younger. They belonged to a clan, a powerful one at that. The clan was known for its superior strength, reflexes, speed, and more. The village that the clan lived in was segregated, pushed out towards the farthest part of the village. Where the clan was ostracized by many but didn't let that get to them. The older brother was a prodigy in the clan, very powerful, and was part of secret service for the leader of the village known as a Hokage." Itachi took a break and drank some water, which also had one of his pills mixed in it as well, "Everything was stable for a while until a demon fox attacked the village. The demon fox destroyed a good portion of the village along with killing many people, among them being civilians, their military force, and their current leader the Hokage. The previous Hokage took over, and it was said that the demon fox was being controlled. The people only powerful enough to do that was our clan, we were hated and feared even more. But never were we persecuted and kicked out."
"We're getting off-topic," Koneko stated as Itachi chuckled standing up and walked over to her. He touched his middle and pointer finger at her forehead.
"Patience." Itachi added as Koneko began to nurse the poke on her forehead, "For many years the village still blamed and feared the clan. The tension grew worse and worse, to the point where it led to the breaking point. The older brother was head of the clan, along with being the secret service agent for the Hokage. Was asked of his clan to spy and relax information to the clan head members and elders. The older brother relayed fake information giving the Hokage time to come up with a peace treaty of some sort. The older brother decided to stay loyal to his village and not his clan. Not only that the older brother was a pacifist as well and didn't like killing or fighting in general. However, he still did all of this to protect his village. Sadly, things between the clan and village got worse and worse. To the point where the clan finally decided to stage a Coup D'État. This would kill the leader or military members who opposed, and even the innocent civilians too. Remember the little brother? Well, the little brother looks up to the big brother and idolized him. Well, because things have gone so bad the older brother was forced to pick a side. The village gave him a tantalizing offer, her couldn't reject. Of course, the Hokage didn't want this to happen, but the civilian council took matters into their own hands. That being part of three people who were teammates of the Hokage. They said, either he annihilate his entire clan, they would spare the little brother. Or he stayed with his clan and die along with them and his little brother." Itachi took a moment and took another sip of his water as Koneko was looking at Itachi in shock, it was as if he has told this story millions of times, "So… the older brother decided to choose the hardest thing to do. The older brother decided to save his little brother because he loved him so. Decided to kill his entire clan in one knight, he killed everyone, he didn't spare any child, baby, woman, or grandparent. The only one left alive was the little brother. To make sure the little brother would stay loyal, he made the little brother think he gone mad with power. Because the clan were known as the Akuma, their clan were known for their strength, speed, agility, intelligence, and much more. So, he made his little brother hate him, despise him, to get stronger and come fight him one day. To fight him and kill him in revenge, but to the older brother."
Koneko's eyes widen when Itachi mentioned the part of the older brother saying he went mad. He went mad with power, but in reality, he was doing it to protect his little brother, "W-What happened later?"
"Well, many years pass, and the older brother contracted a very deadly disease which was slowly killing him. So, the older brother took many drugs to prolong his life. Just so he could fight his little brother so he could kill him. The two brothers had a big battle, but in the end, the little brother was able to kill the big brother and avenge his clan. Also, allowing the big brother to finally end his own suffering." Itachi finished as Koneko looked at Itachi with tears welling up in her eyes.
Koneko quickly sniffled wiping her nose with a tissue, "D-Did the little brother ever learn what the big brother actually did?"
"Yes, he did eventually learn, the little brother tried to annihilate the very village the big brother was trying to protect. The little brother wanted to make the village suffer for what they made the big brother suffer through. As you can see, things just didn't pan out for them. That's why telling you this will help you overcome your issues." Itachi placed a hand on Koneko's head and gently rubbed her head.
…Koneko was silent, she didn't know what to say. Did her Nee-san do all this to protect her? So, she could live a normal life instead of a little sister of a stray devil, "I-I need to sleep on this…" Koneko went to leave but before she entered her room. Itachi saw as two white ears popped out of her head with two whitetails, "T-Thank you Itachi-senpai." She said with a small smile walking into her room and closed the door.
Itachi smiled and stood up and went to go back to bed. However, he saw Rias standing there, "Figured as much." Itachi nodded his head.
"Where did you hear that story? Doubt you came up with it on your own." Rias asked curiously.
"Made it up." Itachi lied, "I asked Grayfia to talk to me when she had some spare time. She gave me information on Akeno, Koneko, and Kiba." Well, a half-lie at least.
Rias shook her head and smiled, "I'm jealous of you, ya know that?"
"Whys that?" Itachi asked curiously.
"Simple, your way with words. The ability to help others think and feel differently. I, Rias Gremory have struggled to help Koneko, Kiba, and even Akeno open up and talk about their past. They're part of my peerage, as their master, I should be doing this. Yet, you're doing this for me, I'm no good at comforting like the way you did. I can coddle and love them all I want. I'd never be able to do what you do. For that, I'm, envious of you." Rias sat down on the couch while patting it to get Itachi to sit next to her.
"Not an issue, as her senior I'd have to help her out. Besides, I'm more than willing to help you, Koneko, Issei, Kiba, Akeno, you, and Gasper when I get to meet him." Itachi said with a smile as Rias blushed a bit. Itachi was truly an amazing person, so loving and caring towards all his friends. His ability to sense other people's distress, to be able to think on that high of a level was amazing.
Time Skip Day of the Rating
Itachi was laying in bed thinking about the rating game. Since he began training everyone, he has been using his techniques more to make it look like was not ill. That either meant using Albion or ninjutsu to make it look like he was fine. After this battle, he was going to have to seek help like the medicine his parents gave him. He didn't want his problems to interfere with theirs, so he would hold off on saying anything.
Though as of recently he has felt something more than usual. A feeling that he hasn't felt since Shisui or Izumi. That was friendship, whatever it was, this training trip has brought him and the others closer than he thought they would get. Itachi didn't know what the other feeling was, but it was something he had lost to time.
"What do you think Itachi… all the training we did. You think we can still win." Rias was sitting on the windowsill of Itachi's room, which was on the second floor, looking out at the moonlight.
Itachi slowly sat up in bed and looked towards Rias, for a moment he didn't say anything. He just stared at Rias; Risa was truly a beautiful woman. There was no arguing it, her devil blood along with her clan made her appear beautiful. This wasn't the beauty he was seeing at the exact moment. The Rias he was looking at was the calculative, thorough, smart, and strategist Rias. A different side he got to see when he and her would stay up and think of different battle plans. To say the least, her ideas were almost flawless. Rias had a good head on her shoulders, that what Itachi liked to see.
Rias wasn't your average run of the mill busty, voluptuous, naive, clan heiress, the king that most are. Rias wasn't just another pretty face; Rias was just another normal 'human' like anyone else. Rias took everything into consideration including Riser's Phenex tears and his team using them. Her strategies always made sure it was the safest route, where her servants would meet up together with her in the end.
Together in the end they would take Riser down if they can drain his stamina. Then he won't be able to regenerate as quick, but then again. Rias didn't know just how strong Riser really was either, so that was a calculation she took into consideration. Itachi watched as his king continued to think of what to do. To help ease her mind he stood up and got out of bed, "You know there's still another six hours before the rating game."
"I-I know." Rias said with a notepad in her lap, she also fixed the glasses on her face.
"Those are fake right?" Itachi chuckled which Rias began to blush giving Itachi a pouty look.
"Y-Yea… don't judge me, i-it makes me feel smarter." Rias fixed them trying to focus on her strategy.
Itachi walked over and placed his blanket on Rias's shoulders, "Come lay down with me Rias you need to rest. Worrying and strategizing anymore won't help you." Itachi helped Rias walk to the bed, as he began to undress her.
"Wow… Itachi I didn't think you were." Rias was blushing a bit, was shocked by Itachi's forwardness.
"Don't get me wrong, I'm your pawn, I'm your servant. I'm doing this to help you relax." Itachi helped her undress until she was in her bra and panties. She did the rest on her own, Itachi guided Rias to the bed where he laid down with her. Rias snuggled up against Itachi herself, Itachi this time didn't resist or try to push her away. He let her relax in his hold, "When we face off against Riser tomorrow. I want you to let me take care of him, trust me." Itachi said with a small smile appearing on his face as Rias looked up at Itachi.
"You know Itachi… you're right, I do like this side of you too. Stripping me down like *Ow*!" Rias was interrupted as Itachi poked her forehead. Rias opened her eyes having to nurse the poke in the forehead from Itachi's fingers.
"Stop putting words in my mouth along with you using your own words in the things I do. I did this to help you relax so you can think straight." Itachi said with a gentle and soothing voice, "Now Rias it's time to sleep." Itachi placed a light genjutsu around her helping Rias relax and fall asleep. He also might have placed her in a stronger genjutsu so she would not wake up. He made sure to give her a relaxing dream. Whatever, her relaxing dream would is what she was in.
However, Itachi was forced to turn away for a moment as he grabbed a tissue. He coughed into it making sure to aim away from Rias. Itachi sighed as he looked at the splattered blood, "Huh for a moment there I forgot I was sick." Itachi got out of bed and threw the tissue in the toilet and flushed it. He washed his hands and came walking back into the room, for a moment Itachi felt dizzy as he fell on one knee, "It's getting worse, if this keeps up I'd say I got a year or two." Itachi stood up and went to walk and lay in the bed.
Itachi heard Rias talking in her sleep, "T-thank you Itachi…" Rias's tone was so much different than it was during this entire week. Her voice was pretty stern, serious, he hasn't heard her talk so normal in a long time. The relaxed expression on her face made it as if everything was normal. With the moonlight beating down on her beautiful white skin, and her shiny crimson hair. Itachi again was asking himself, "What is this feeling…?"
Later
Rias and everyone were ready in the house they stayed at for training. Grayfia was in front of them, "You'll be directly teleported into the arena, good luck Rias-sama." Grayfia bowed as a magic circle appeared below everyone.
In the Arena
They all appeared in the ORC which looked like an exact replica of the actual club room, "Oh shoot did I mess something up again?" Issei looked around worried due to his lack of magical power.
"No, Issei we're fine. We were teleported into a separate dimension where we can fight. Without destroying actual buildings and hurting others." Itachi pointed to the window showing that the sky was a rainbow-like shield.
"Welcome both participants in this rating game between Riser Phenex and Rias Gremory. This match isn't official but will be here to determine if both contenders will be wedded. Now, the ground rules, there is no killing, you should allow us to retrieve any beaten servant. Once will win once either side is defeated, or the leader concedes the match. By the power bestowed upon Sirzechs-sama, I will ref this match." Grayfia spoke over the intercom, "The rating game between Rias Gremory and Riser Phenex shall now commence!"
Rias nodded her head, "Alright everyone this is what we're going to do. Koneko, Issei you two head to the gymnasium. I want you two to keep Riser's servants occupied, once you can escape Akeno will be there waiting to destroy the place. She will retire any members of Riser's peerage in there. Akeno as they get there, go into the forest to set traps, take Kiba there to take down any stragglers. Itachi you go as well; you seem to be well suited for up close and personal. Asia, you're with me. Any questions?" Rias asked as everyone stayed silent. Rias took a deep breath while closing her eyes. She then exhaled and shot them open, "Alright! Let's do this!"
While Itachi was making his way towards the forest with Akeno and Kiba. Itachi summoned Venessa, "Venessa you know where everyone's presence is right?"
"Yes, I do!" Venessa gave Itachi a salute.
"Good, keep all of us safe. Use my magic if necessary, to teleport to each person. You know what to do then." Itachi nodded his head as Venessa went into her cat form and turned into a string. Venessa will spread across the entire battlefield ready to help any of Itachi's friends at a moment's notice.
After some time for everyone to prep, Itachi and Kiba stayed in the forest ready to take on anyone who went in. Akeno flew over towards the gymnasium to be ready for Koneko and Issei. Itachi and Kiba waited as they heard some of Riser's pieces going through the forest.
Itachi watched from the trees as Riser's three pawns were running through the forest. They dodged some of Akeno's traps she set up. Just then Itachi heard Grayfia speak out after a loud crash, "Riser-sama's three pawns and one rook retired."
Forest
"What? Three of us so quickly?" Shuriya said with shock.
"How many more of these traps do they have." Marion said with annoyance after dispersing one.
"Well, it seems you all fell for it." Itachi landed in the clearing walking towards the three girls, "Well now you're all inside a barrier Akeno put up. Seems you aren't getting out until I'm defeated."
"Oh wow… I don't want to say this but you're actually my type." Shuriya said with a blush appearing on her cheeks, "Though do you really think you can take all three of us on your own?"
"What are you talking about? There's only one." Itachi spoke at the same time as Marion and Burent both glowed blue and disappeared.
"W-What!?" Shuriya turned her head towards her fellow peerage members. She then looked again at Itachi, but he was already in front of her.
"It's over." Itachi appeared behind her chopping her in the back of the neck. She fell limp but he caught her and gently laid her on the ground until she disappeared, "Riser-sama's three pawns retired." Grayfia spoke over the intercom.
With Koneko, Issei, and Akeno
"Don't touch me!" Koneko glared at Issei before he could touch her shoulder. Yeah, he just used the vulgar dress break move on their enemies not too long ago.
"Don't be like that! I wouldn't use it on a teammate!" Issei laughed putting his hand behind his head and then moved his hand to scratch his cheek.
Just then Koneko stopped as Itachi's red cat landed in her arms, "Huh?" Koneko raised an eyebrow as an explosion went off around her. This caused Issei who was running up to her was pushed back.
Red Thread of Fate was Activated
Koneko found herself back in the same position and jumped backward with the red cat in her arms. Koneko looked up and smirked, "Well it seems fates on my side."
"How is that possible?" Yubelluna shouted in surprise, Yubelluna was Riser's Queen, she currently could not believe what she just saw. She knew she attacked Koneko, but something happened as if she did it twice. The first time it hit, but the second time nothing.
Issei ran up, "It must be Venessa! Man, that cat is cool!" Issei smirked ready as his sacred gear appeared on his hand.
Koneko smiled, "Thanks Venessa." Koneko readied herself for a tough fight. She wasn't a fighter who fought in the air, but it would have to do.
"Ara, ara what do we have here. It seems we can get some queen-on-queen action here." Akeno giggled flying up to Issei and Koneko.
With Riser
Riser glared as was sitting in a dark room in a chair, "Don't underestimate me Rias… that little pawn of yours I'll snap into two." Riser said coldly.
Kiba, Koneko, Itachi, and Issei
While Akeno took care of the bomb queen. Issei ran to go find Kiba, to be pulled under the bleachers by Itachi with Koneko following, "Seems Venessa is paying her role well." Itachi placed his finger on their communicator, "Rias we're all-in position with Akeno taking on the queen. Koneko, Issei, and Kiba will take care of the rest. I'll be heading towards your direction to gup against Riser."
"Understood Itachi, I'll see you soon. Issei, Koneko, and Kiba stay safe you two. Akeno take her down." Rias replied through their communicator.
Everyone shouted, "Got it!"
Itachi began to jump through the forest and made his way towards Rias, "Albion how long exactly do I have before I grow too weak. Too weak to do much of anything." "You have a while like you said about two or three years. I'd say a year and nine months is when you'll only be able to use about 30%-50% of your strength." "Fine by me, gives me plenty of time… to at least find a cure." Itachi continued to run as he appeared out of the forest and landed on a building top. Then he heard Grayfia speak up, "Riser's two bishops, two knights, one rook, and two pawns retired."
With Akeno
Akeno saw a downed and tired Yubelluna, "They don't call you the priestess of thunder for nothing, however." Yubelluna smirked as she took out a Phenex Tear and used it on herself.
Akeno's eyes widen as an explosion appeared beneath her, however, Venessa appeared seconds before it went off and tapped Akeno on her shoulder. Akeno found herself to the left of Yubelluna with something in her hand. Akeno inspected it, it was a Phenex tear. Akeno looked at Yubelluna who smirked, "They don't call you the priestess of thunder for nothing, however." Yubelluna smirked as she reached into her pocket, "Huh." Yubelluna's eyes widen in shock, "W-What? Where is the."
Akeno smirked, "Looking for this sweetie?" Akeno smirked with a smug look on her face, "Ara, using this against little old me, how mean. Seems I'll have to punish you." Akeno still had plenty of magic rearing and ready to go. However, Akeno's hand began to crackle and light up with yellow electricity as a blunt blade was made in her hand. She took what Itachi taught her and enhanced her physical movements with her lighting. Akeno appeared next to Yubelluna, "You're finished!" Akuma Lighting Blade! Akeno lunged forward and appeared behind Yubelluna with a flash of yellow lighting trailing behind her.
Yubelluna felt the stab into her stomach as she lost all feeling in her body. Her mind began to go blank, along with her body feeling light. Without much more said, Yubelluna disappeared in blue particles.
With Itachi
Itachi looked up hearing, "Riser's Queen retired." Itachi smirked nodding his head, "Good work Venessa." Itachi did feel Venessa use his magic to help out his teammates. It was unfair, but then again, he got lucky and ended up as her master. Itachi continued to look ahead as he landed on top of the roof with Rias and Asia up against Riser, "Seems you've gotten some competent pieces in your peerage. Then again, they're still nothing compared to me. I'll make sure to teach that annoying emo guy a lesson." Riser smirked.
Rias said nothing as she fired off a weak blast destruction magic at Riser. He easily swatted it away like it was nothing, "Come on is that all you." Riser was pushed forward as an attack appeared behind him slamming him into the roof. Rias appeared behind him using her magic to enhance her physical capabilities.
Riser sat back up, "How did you." Riser looked up to see only Asia in front of him. He was cut off from speaking as Rias slammed her foot on the left side of Riser's face.
Riser was sent careening off the roof and into the ground. Asia came running up to Rias ready to protect her when she needs to. Riser stood back up as the rubble fell off him as he stood up. Flames erupted from his face as it began to heal, "If you think that's going to stop me, well then you're dead wrong. Give up now before I start trying."
"Keep talking, so far I've been able to outsmart you, don't underestimate my peerage. We might not have numbers, but we make up in strength and trust in one another." Rias smirked as she prepared to fight herself, she might not be hand to hand fighter like Itachi, Issei, or Koneko. However, she did learn enough to get her through and gain distance from her enemies. That or she can blindside them, as easily.
"I'll show you." Riser shot forward with his wings on fire as he dashed towards her. He appeared in front of Rias with his hand extended out and shot a blast of fire point-blank.
Rias was sent flying out of the cloud of smoke. Yea, Venessa didn't come to Rias's aid, because Itachi wanted to see what she could do. Rias stood back up ready to fight, her cheek had some charred marks on her face. Her outfit was already singed and burnt on the edged, but nothing serious. Rias fired back a blast of destruction which Riser dodged easily. Riser flew around Rias and got behind her.
However, Rias smirked as Riser's eyes shot wide open, "A TRAP!?" Riser saw a trap appear on Rias's back as it fired waves of destruction at his face.
Rias placed a trap on herself, granted it was a higher-level trap in strength. She couldn't do too many otherwise, it takes too much magic to do so. Rias and Riser began to fire off barrages of attack countering one another.
Itachi even held everyone else back and left Asia to support Rias when she needed it, "Within a week she improved so much, now that's the Rias I know." Itachi smiled, "Wow Buchou has grown so much, she can even fight hand to hand against Riser." Issei said with awe.
Riser lunged forward to punch Rias, but she bent backward dodging his punch. She lifted her feet up and kicked Riser in the chin pushing him back. When Rias got back on her feet, she lunged forward slamming her fist into Riser's stomach. However, Rias was still a beginner and she no master of hand to hand. Rias forgot to add magic to her punch, her fist just hit his stomach.
Riser was still angry by the humiliation that Rias put up. The resistance was futile, he proceeded to grab her and slam his knee into Rias's stomach. Itachi still held everyone back, "No." Itachi wanted Rias to keep fighting until the very end.
"Why Itachi-Nii?" Issei looked at him with confusion.
"You brain dead idiot, Itachi-senpai is allowing Buchou to show off her strength. Rias has trained hard this week, not only that but Rias has changed." Koneko had a small smile appear on her face, "Rias is different from who she use to be."
"Qualities of a king." Akeno nodded her head approvingly, Itachi was letting Rias fight her battles. A king fights alongside their servants and militia, sometimes the king must fight the leader of the enemy. A king who hides behind their servants were nothing more but a coward. Rias was proving herself to her peerage, her family, and the underworld.
"Give up you've lost!" Riser snarled as he grabbed Rias by her head slamming her into the ground. He released her and back up, "Give up you've lost." Just then a green sphere appeared around Rias as Asia was healing her from a distance, "You little!" Riser conjured up a sphere of fire in his hand ready to throw it at Asia.
Just then a blast from the side dispersed his attack courtesy of Rias. Rias began to shoot multiple shots of destruction at Riser. Riser was able to dodge a few attacks but was one slammed into his face. Just then Rias appeared in front of him ready to punch him. This time she made sure to add in her magic, "I'm ending this now Riser!"
Just then Rias's fist was caught by Riser, "No… I'm done playing with you. I'll show you what it means to be a Phenex Rias." Riser was annoyed by this, Rias has gotten stronger yes, but she hasn't gotten to his level. There was a clear line where her strength was at, it was nowhere near his, or let alone Sirzechs. Hell, even Rias's mother Venelana was stronger than this, "It's truly pathetic to see how weak you are. You're only good as a wife and a good time, I'll make sure to enjoy you and your peerage thoroughly… well at least the girls." Riser said with a chuckle as he unleashed his magical powers.
Rias took a step back as she grew nervous, "H-He's stronger than he led on to be! H-How? I had him on the ropes I." Rias was cut from her thoughts as she noticed Riser's smirk.
"You really think I wouldn't have done some training. Granted I don't need to do a lot, but enough to show you the difference in our power." Riser lifted his hand up and extended it out with a ball of fire appearing from his palm, "Now you see why you were given out in a marriage contract. You were good for nothing except a use to bear my children, a sleeve for my personal use." Riser smirked as he readied his attack.
Rias was angry, she fell on her knees with an angry look on her face, "All the training I've done… this can't be it… no! NO!" Rias had tears running down her cheeks. She wasn't crying because of losing and being forced to marry Riser. She was mad at herself; she was mad that she was so weak. To be this outclasses, she was going to lose. Her peerage was going to suffer the consequences for it, "Dammit! H-How can I ever get Itachi to respect me then if I can't even earn everyone else's respect in my strength."
"Stand up." A voice spoke as Itachi walked up in front of Rias getting in Riser's way.
"I-Itachi? Where were you!?" Rias asked confused as he didn't even turn his head to look at her.
"I held the others back along with myself and Venessa. I wanted to see how much you've grown; your growth was great. However, it was not near the levels of what Riser was at. Believe it or not, combat experience is a big factor in fights too. You lack little to none, why do you think I made you guys spar with me so much. I've had my fair share of fights as a Dojo instructor." Itachi summoned a kunai from his wrist and held it like a dagger.
"What is this? This is a joke, right? Your pawn, right? He's a pawn, right? I heard the scruff brown one was the Red Dragon Emperor?" Riser laughed, "I've already heard a lot about how he is the weakest Red Dragon Emperor!" Riser joked as he shook his head, "Rias's peerage all made up of misfits with their own little issues. It's a joke really, what issues do you bring to the table?"
Itachi's emotionless face turned into an annoyed look, "Well it seems someone has been doing their spying. Probably that stupid bird, right?" Itachi snapped his fingers as Venessa in her cat form brought Riser's dead bird, "Trespassing on other people's property, you were clearly not a guest. So, I had the trespasser disposed of."
"You little shit, I won't stand for this! You filthy reincarnate! I'll show you not to meddle in the affairs of your betters!" Riser shot forward and appeared in front of Itachi and swung his fist to punch Itachi.
Rias was able to keep up with Riser's speed but could not match his speed. However, everyone watched as Itachi simply dodged Riser's punch, "Too slow." Itachi mumbled as Riser's face showed rage.
"Don't MOCK ME!" Riser swung his other fist this time using flames.
"Cool off." Itachi ducked under his attack and cast a water spell above Riser. The water splashed on his head just like if Itachi dumped a bucket of water on him.
…
"Hmmm seems I still need to work on my magic control." Itachi scratched his cheek as everyone deadpanned.
Riser roared, "YOU LITTLE REINCARNATE SHIT!" Riser shot a giant Phenex made of fire at Itachi.
Itachi backed up and went through a few hand signs, Water Style: Water Dragon Jutsu! Itachi from behind him conjured up a giant water dragon as it slammed into Riser's Phenex attack. The jutsu was able to power through and slammed into Riser cooling him. Riser was slammed into a building, "Still learning to understand magic, definitely a different principle and ways to use it than chakra." Riser shot out of the rubble as he cocked his fist back, "You're beginning to slip Riser." Riser found Itachi's fist slammed into his stomach.
Riser quickly backed off of Itachi's attack, Riser went to punch him again. However, Itachi disappeared and began to run around Riser circling him. It made it look like he was teleporting around Riser like it was nothing, "How funny! You needed a little power-up!?"
"Wrong." Itachi muttered as he slammed his fist into Riser's cheek sending him into another building, "I haven't even promoted yet, you've only seen a glimpse of my true power."
A few seconds pass as Riser stood up again, this time he was panting, "You little! I'll kill you! You hear me! I'll kill you and dash any dreams of Rias of hoping to left alone! I'll make sure everyone suffers for the humiliation. I gave Rias multiple chances and she kept throwing them back in my face! After I kill you and take Rias back to the underworld. I'll make sure to rid of you, the red dragon emperor, and that stupid knight of hers." Rias smirked seeing if he could get Itachi to slip up, "I'll make sure to take care of the girls too."
Itachi has heard enough, he keeps bragging about how he was going to take Rias back. He continued to talk like a teacher only looking to get into Rias's, Akeno's, Koneko's, and Asia's panties. Do what he wants with him, he may not care for perverts all that much. However, when it came to a sex offender. That or a guy inky thinking about making the people he cares about forced to do things they wouldn't want to do.
"I'm done with you Riser, enough games. It's time for you to feel despair." Itachi said coldly as his eyes spun into the Mangekyou Sharingan. Then a pair of white wings with eight blue energy crystal-like feathers appear out.
Riser's eyes widen as he took a step back. Riser's face turned white, whiter than any gothic person can paint their face white.
Stands
"WHAT THE WHITE AND RED DRAGON EMPEROR ARE WITH RIAS-SAMA!" Some of the devils shouted in disbelief.
"Wow, he's really something!" The female devils began to blush and giggle looking at Itachi.
"Tch, so what he's the white dragon emperor?" A male devil rolled his eyes.
"Wow, he's such a cutie think I get a shot at him!" Another female devil shouted with glee.
Many of the female devil populace were already liking Itachi from the beginning. Devils from other peerages wished they could have swiped Itachi before Rias could have. Many wondered just how powerful Itachi would become, he was already holding his own against Riser. Not only that he was seeming to push Riser back.
Sirzechs smiled, "Itachi and Issei Hyoudou huh, interesting. I can clearly see how lucky my dear Rias was."
"Indeed, Itachi displayed a bit of his power back when he first met Riser-sama. I was even impressed with his aura." Grayfia nodded her head, to be acknowledged by Grayfia, the strongest queen, was no easy feat. Her cold stare and cold aura would put a freeze to any man, or woman.
Back to the Fight
Itachi stared Riser down as he began to walk towards him in a slow manner. Riser just stared at Itachi with hesitation in his face. Clearly, Riser's face was holding anger, "H-How! H-How did you get s-so strong! Y-You're just a reincarnate devil!" Riser's flames around him were shooting into the sky. The flames were beginning to burn everything including the rubble around him.
Rias and the rest of her peerage took a step back, "T-The heat is intense!" Rias couldn't believe Riser had this much firepower within him. Riser was nearing his prime strength as a full-blooded devil, to think he was holding this much back was a lot.
"I can't believe Itachi-Nii can take on someone like that." Issei was impressed with Itachi's power, but it bugged him. Just how much stronger was Itachi than Issei, it made Issei unconsciously tighten his fist. It was almost frustrating to see Itachi get so strong, while he was still weak.
"Itachi-Senpai is impressive, he is using chakra to coat his body. Allowing him to stay cool within the intense heat." Koneko added while everyone had to agree, that chakra was pretty damn useful.
"Itachi is on another level." Kiba said in awe as he watched Itachi withstanding Riser's intense flames.
"Let's see how you handle this." Itachi closed his right eye and then shot it open. Itachi's eyes narrowed a bit as the veins around his eyes thickened. A line of blood ran down his face, Amaterasu!
"Amaterasu!?" Akeno and Rias both shouted in surprise as black flames sprouted on Riser's shoulder.
Riser couldn't believe what he was hearing, "Amatera…" Riser stopped his words her felt a burning sensation on his shoulder. Riser turned his head as his eyes widen in fear as he began to scream, "I-IT BURNS IT BURN! AHHHHHHHHHH! IT BURNS!" Riser fell on the ground rolling trying to put the fire out.
Itachi made sure to control the flames to slow the burn a bit to talk to Riser, "Now you see, you can't win against me. I haven't even used all my moves on you yet, let alone engaged you in a hand-to-hand fight." Itachi walked up to Riser as he doused the flames, "Since I cannot kill you, I'll make sure you never bother Rias again." Itachi made a tiger seal with his right hand, Tsukuyomi!
Back in the Stands
Everyone watched in shock hearing Itachi say the words Amaterasu for a move. He then said Tsukuyomi, those were a couple of the names of the Shinto gods, "That's impossible, those flames are burning Riser-sama's flames!" A devil pointed out.
"How does a reincarnate devil have the power of Shinto Gods within him!" Another shouted in shock, he could not believe what they were seeing.
In the Arena
Within seconds of Itachi muttering 'Tsukuyomi' Riser came to as he stood up and lost his balance. He fell on his ass as he began to scurry away from Itachi, "PLEASE LET ME GO! STOP! PLEASE JUST STOP! I'LL LEAVE YOU AND RIAS ALONE PLEASE! NO MORE! JUST NO MORE!"
Itachi walked forward as Riser's eyes widen in fear and despair, "How sad, it's only been a second. However, you were in there for what? 72 hours I presume, that was in there. In this world, you still have another 71 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds of torture left." Itachi held up his right hand again in a tiger sign, "You ready for more, it's only the beginning."
"NOOOOOOOOOO! NOOOOOOOOOO! PLEASE!" Riser began screaming like a mad man while on his knees and hands folded in front of him begging Itachi to stop. Riser also had saliva running down the corners of his mouth not even caring how he was looking. Riser was sweating profusely; he was drenched in so much sweat. It looks like he just got out of the pool.
Itachi pointed a kunai to the tip of Riser's nose as, "Then concede."
"YES! I CONCEDE! I GIVE UP! I GIVE UP!" Riser slammed his face into the ground bowing to Itachi, he didn't want anything more to do with Itachi. He didn't even want to see the color of red… all the pain. The endless torture, the endless suffering he endured, what felt like 72 hours. Was in reality only 1 second in the real world, talk about getting brain fucked.
"Riser Phenex has conceded the match, winner is Rias Gremory." Grayfia called out as Riser disappeared in a blue particle.
Itachi retracted his wings and his eye turned back to their normal black eyes. Itachi turned his head but was quickly enveloped in a hug by Rias. It was a hug of affection and gratitude, "Than you Itachi, thank you so much."
Itachi smiled as he placed a hand on Rias's head rubbing it while placing his other on her waist, "Yeah no problem."
Rias gently pulled away, "T-Thanks for beating him… I-I thought I could do it, I didn't realize he was that strong."
Itachi smiled, "Rias come here." Itachi leaned in close to Rias's face.
Rias blushed as she leaned in closer expecting Itachi to…to… kiss her?! Asia began to blush with Akeno giggling at the scene. Kiba only let a sigh out and smiled along with Koneko. Issei began to internally berate himself about how unfair life was. Just then Itachi brought up two fingers.
*Poke* "Ow! Mou! What was that for!?" Rias nursed the poke mark on her forehead. Rias's beautiful white cheeks were stained with a red showing she was blushing.
Itachi stood back up with a chuckle, "You did a fine job Rias, you proved yourself to me and everyone here. You're truly are fit to be king." Itachi smiled as he and everyone else were teleported out of the arena.
Back at the Sirzech's House
Everyone was teleported to Sirzech's house, Itachi was standing in the family room with everyone else there. As he also saw Grayfia standing next to a man. He is a handsome man who seems to be in his early 20's. He has shoulder-length crimson red hair and blue-green eyes like Rias. Itachi could depict that he was Rias's older brother, his power was equal to Itachi's. "Woah! It's a male version of Buchou!" Issei pointed out as the tension in the relaxed.
The man chuckled as he smiled, "Well that certainly is new! I always knew my little sister had such an interesting peerage." The man walks up and blows a bit, "Thank you all for looking after my little sister, I am Sirzechs Lucifer, formally Gremory." He smiled, "You must be the Red Dragon Emperor I've heard about. Glad to make your acquaintance." Sirzechs smiled, "Koneko, it's good to see you again, you've grown so much. Akeno you're looking as lovely as always, thanks for looking out for Rias. Kiba, good to see you doing well."
"Thank you Sirzechs-sama." The three bowed to Sirzechs.
"Please no need, we're all family here Sirzechs is fine!" Sirzechs faced Itachi as he had a big smile on his face, "Well look at this! Itachi Hyoudou! Big brother of Issei Hyoudou! The White Dragon Emperor! I'm surprised to think that both the rival Red and White Dragon Emperors were brothers. Thank you very much for saving my dear Rias." Sirzechs bowed to Itachi, he was eternally grateful for Itachi saving Rias from her arranged marriage.
"Should be, it is distasteful as someone such as strong and high prestige devil such as yourself and your parents to be pushed to do this." Itachi stated coldly as Sirzechs expected as such, he had no excuse along with his parents, "As a big brother myself I'm ashamed of you."
"Itachi you shouldn't!" Risa did not expect this from Itachi, she expected this more from Issei.
"No, he speaks the truth and seems to be well known. I'm sure you learned why we had a civil war?" Sirzechs had a small smile appear on his face as Itachi nodded his head.
"To be able to choose lives for yourselves, then listening to the old Satans and their ways. Akeno did a fine job teaching me everything I know." Itachi spoke with his monotone voice as Akeno gained a tint of pink staining her cheeks.
"Yes, yes I know we were hypocrites, aren't we?" Sirzechs shook his head shamelessly, "As a big brother's job is to protect their younger siblings. Yes, I couldn't do that, I thank you Itachi, Akeno, Kiba, Koneko, Asia, and Issei. Thank you for saving Rias." Sirzechs went on his hands and knees bowing to them.
"Sirzechs-sama!" Grayfia was shocked to see her husband bow so quickly.
"It's okay, it's not enough of what Ri-tan had to endure through. Her training had bear fruits, I'm glad to see her getting stronger. Itachi, you and Issei have been a fine addition to my little sister's peerage. You miss, what might be your name?" Sirzechs looked at Asia with a gentle smile on his face.
"I-I am A-Asia Argento, Buchou's bishop!" Asia quickly bowed as Sirzechs only sent a gentle smile her way.
"Asia a wonderful name, keep protecting my Ri-tan for me." Sirzechs bowed again as he looked at Rias and her peerage. They were impressive, very much so. Sirzechs then made a sudden one-eighty, "So… Ri-tan?" Sirzechs smiled as he walked up to Rias.
"Oh no, ITACHI GET ME OUT OF HERE!" Rias was stopped as Sirzechs scooped her up in a bear hug.
"OH, MY RI-TAN I'M SO SORRY!" Sirzechs began crying as he was rubbing his cheeks up against hers, "I'M SO SORRY FOR PUTTING YOU THROUGH THIS! YOU HAVE SUCH A WONDERFUL PEERAGE!" Sirzechs shouted as he continued to cry as tears ran down his face.
"NII-SAMA LET GO!" Rias pried her brother's face off hers with a blush on her face, "Honestly Nii-sama you need to seriously start acting like a Maou more properly!"
"B-But I just wanted to see my precious Imouto!" Sirzechs had tears in his eyes, "Please give your Nii-san a hug!" Sirzechs changed the way he wanted his little sister to call him.
"Let's go home." Rias turned away as Sirzechs fell on the flood with a sad cry.
"Sirzechs-sama please start acting like a proper Maou, this is unbecoming of you." Grayfia began to pull his ear making him stand up.
"Alright then, well since Itachi won I think this is the best way to get you guys home." Sirzechs gestured to the window as a griffon landed on the ground, "Rias? Itachi?"
Risa blushed as she turned to Itachi, "D-Do you want to go home on this… Itachi?"
Itachi shook his head, "Well I might have done well, but we have another couple of MVPs don't you think?" Itachi turned to Issei and Asia, "I sensed you using your magic Asia, you used your new ability, didn't you?" Itachi was referring to Asia's new ability to boost her ally's strength, speed, agility, and defenses.
"W-well I-I didn't do that much, I just made sure to keep those spells on Buchou." Asia didn't want to be put in the spotlight.
"You Issei, you took down quite a few pieces did you not. I think you and Asia should ride back." Itachi smiled as Rias nodded her head and smiled.
"N-No we can't take that away from you Itachi-Nii and Buchou!" Issei didn't want them to miss this opportunity.
"Besides Itachi-Nii defeated Riser himself and saved Buchou!" Asia began to panic a bit while blushing.
"Nonsense you should." Itachi walked over placing a hand on Asia's head, but he stopped. Itachi's vision began to blur and his eyes widen in pain as he clenched his shirt surprising everyone. *COUGH* *COUGH* *COUGH* *COUGH* Itachi fell on the ground coughing up blood in his hands.
"NII-SAN!" Issei screamed in horror.
"ITACHI-NII!" Asia ran over to him trying to heal him.
"ITACHI!" Rias shot to his side with Sirzechs and Grayfia quickly moving to his side.
"Itachi-senpai!" Koneko's eyes widen in worry for Itachi, something was majorly wrong now, "He was hiding this!? H-He was hiding this with his charka!?" Koneko could sense Itachi's sickness.
"Itachi!" Kiba quickly moved to his side.
Akeno was taken back by everything as she saw Itachi fall to the ground. She found herself right next to Itachi placing his head on her lap since she was the closest next to Asia. Itachi continued to cough up blood as he spat it out on the ground. Itachi began to breathe heavily, thankfully he began to slow down soon.
This coughing fit was the worst one he has had thus far. Itachi slowly sat back up trying to catch his breath as his vision began to focus. Itachi looked at Rias and saw her worried look on her face. Itachi went to his wrist as he unsealed a pouch, everyone watched as he unzipped the pouch. He took out several pills and swallowed them to help ease the pain and lessen the symptoms. After that he was handed a glass of water from Grayfia, it was quiet, dead quiet. Itachi took a sip of the water and let a sigh out.
Itachi slowly stood up with the help of Itachi and Kiba. He could clearly see the tears in Issei's eyes. Once Itachi regained his footing he slowed his breathing and relaxed. It was a few minutes before the silence was broken, "Nii-san… what was that… what was that." Issei walked up grabbing Itachi's collar, his hair was covering his eyes. He had tears running down his face, his face had an angry expression on it. His hands were shaking... no scratched that. His entire body was shaking.
Itachi placed a hand on Issei's hands, "Don't get mad Issei, but Tou-san and Kaa-san knew for a while. I told them about a week or so ago." Itachi slowly moved away from Issei and looked out the window. Itachi's reflection was seen in the mirror, "It's simple, I'm dying." Itachi thought to himself, "Happiness doesn't come without a price."
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A/N: Alright! I hoped you all enjoyed it! I'm keeping the harem, that's the exact reason why I'm having it. Itachi wouldn't want it, it makes sense because it's his character. That's why I'm doing it, it's the exact opposite of what he wanted. Besides, he'll learn what the emotions of actual love is. Also, he is still looking for that other reason to live as well. I know it seems easy and plain and simple. However, Itachi lived a life of death, killing, lies, betrayal, and much more. Itachi wouldn't see himself being able to ever forgive himself and he might never will. He might never ever be able to get over what he did until he finds someone who can love him. That person who truly loves him forgives him for what he did. Until that day happens well, is when Itachi truly realizes the reason for living. His parents did play a factor in this, with his mother asking him to continue living. So, begins Itachi's quest to continue finding the reason to continue living. It might be for Issei, Rias, Akeno, Koneko, Kiba, and Koneko. It's not just them, Itachi will just have to learn that there are so many more reasons to continue living. He will learn that lesson later. Anyways TianFall007 OUT! Ja Ne!
