Days That Carry On
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Hello everyone and welcome back to another chapter! I… I can't believe it! I'm actually on the hero arc?! Anyways before I dive into my story, I want everyone to check out the poll on my fanfic page. TO vote you MUST be on a laptop, it's the only way. Now onto the story… honestly there isn't a lot to talk about. Lmao, though I would like to announce I do have a beta! He goes by Silence; in Fanfiction he is Silence58. Anyways! As for Izumi, she does know everything about the Uchiha massacre and everything. As for Madara who will become a huge problem much later. He won't make an appearance in the hero arc, but Izumi will be.
Now onto reviews
Guest chapter 16. Sep 27: I see you took inspiration from the latest chapter of Michael Shadow's Itachi Sitri with the personalities thing in Itachi's mindscape. Although, I gotta say some of the plot is confusing. But still a nice read. Keep it up.
SoP: Yes, I did I won't deny it. Though I did what I could to make it also different in certain aspects. Though I hope to keep everyone happy. Plain and simple in the DxD world there are Otsusukis and the one that came to the DxD Earth had two sons that were god and Satan. They were just called that but had different names, check my Pinterest to get an idea of what they look like. Just type in my Fanfic name.
DCosmicSage38 chapter 1. Sep 26:Oh hell naw having both heavenly dragons under her call seems like ridiculous. Imagine having two planet buster member in the same peerage. They're supposed to be rivals, not under the same peerage. It's like upsetting the balance of the world.
That aside, still curious of what you might plan in this story.
SoP: I can see where you don't like that, but I wanted to do something different. Granted it is overpowered that both Heavenly Dragons are on Team Gremory. Though… wouldn't Itachi technically mop the floor anyways with the people in the DxD universe?
Now on to the chapter!
Last Chapter
"I guess so…" Itachi looked up towards the starry night and then back at Rias as she looked up at the night sky, "Rias… I want you to know that you're the one and only one for me. I love you, and I want to spend the rest of eternity with you."
Rias felt her heartbeat faster and her mind race a million miles an hour. She at one point didn't even know how to respond again, but she knew. Itachi would always be there for her, Itachi would never leave her behind, "I love you Itachi, I promise to be the best wife I can be. So, I want you to know that you'll never be alone again."
The two pulled each other into a hug and embraced one another. The two didn't let go. Once they separated Rias gave Itachi a sultry look and smiled. She winked at him, "So… since it's final now… why don't you come at me. I've been waiting for a long time for this." Itachi nodded his head and wrapped his arms around Rias. Rias leaned into his hold.
Itachi nodded his head agreeing where Rias wanted to take this to, "Well, then take it easy on me. Even now, I have no experience at all with this kinda stuff."
Rias only shook her head as she sighed, "I'm pretty sure that's my line, but who cares. Come on, I've been waiting a long time for this!" Rias teleported Itachi and herself to the Occult Research Club room. Rias placed a privacy barrier up, and Itachi placed a silencing barrier.
This Chapter *Itachi's Room*
Itachi was laying in his bed relaxing before bed. Itachi was at the end of his freshman year of high school and a lot has happened lately. At the end of his freshman year, Rias and Itachi announced their engagement to the rest of the students. They still had their at the end of the year trip to Kyoto, however, Itachi would be spending this trip without Rias. Since seniors weren't able to go on this trip. Many males were upset since Rias wasn't joining and females cried because they were seniors and Itachi was going to be on the trip. Of course, Rias's parents, and Itachi's parents were the first to find out during a dinner Itachi had planned together.
Flashback Week before Itachi proposed to Rias: Saturday
Everyone was back in the underworld at the Gremory Estate where Itachi asked for everyone to be present. Along with Sirzechs, Lord, and Lady Gremory, everyone was gathered at the dinner table. Itachi also asked the Lord and Lady Gremory for his parents to be there for the dinner too. Anyways everyone was eating dinner and talking about school life, life in general, love life even, and how they were going to spend their summer break, "So what do you guys have planned for this summer Rias?" Zeoticus asked, wondering what Ria had planned for her summer. Would she spend it here, or with Itachi in the human world?
"Oh, probably more training, I mean I have a full set now with Rossweisse, but besides that. Waiting for more rating games to take place." Rias smiled as she thought of the idea of winning many of her battles, though she had to get stronger. Training with her mother, or Sirzechs would be highly beneficial.
"Well, that's great, I can't wait to hear about your progress." Zeoticus smiled happily for his daughter.
"Which reminds me… Okaa-sama… Onii-sama." Rias called out, this gained their attention when Sirzechs was just talking to Itachi. Rias lowered her head respectfully, "I was hoping… when I find time this summer. Can you help train me to get stronger with the use of the Power of Destruction?"
Venelana was surprised and so was Sirzechs. Venelana was first to speak. "Of course, Rias! I'd be happy to give you pointers on control and some of my moves."
Sirzechs cheered as she said, "I would love my sweet Ri-tan! I will teach you some of my strongest moves to help you get stronger!"
"Thank you… I-I appreciate it." Rias blushed embarrassed but she felt her cheeks heat up as a smile grew on her face. Itachi, who was sitting next to her, sent an approving smile towards her direction.
Soon dinner ended, and everyone stayed the night at the Gremory Estate along with Itachi's parents. However, without everyone else, Itachi requested an audience with Sirzechs, Lord and Lady Gremory, and both of his parents to be present.
They were all currently in the family room with Itachi sitting on the couch with his parents next to him. Rias's parents and brother across from him Zeoticus asked curiously, "So, what is it that you wish to talk to us about Itachi-kun?"
Itachi was a little nervous, he has never felt so nervous before. He swore he felt a huge pit in his stomach right now, "First I would like to start by thanking you all for agreeing to meet with me. To me, this is a very important topic I wish to discuss." Itachi took a moment to pause and wait for their response. However, no one said anything, so he decided to continue. Itachi stood up and walked halfway across the living room. No one else was in the room besides Grayfia and Rias's parents and brother. Millicas wasn't even there. Itachi gave a polite bow as he said, "Lord Gremory and Lady Gremory I humbly ask for your blessings to ask your daughter Rias Gremory to marry me."
Miki's jaw hit the floor as Gorou's eyes widened at this. The two had no clue what Itachi's intentions were. They thought he would at least date her first! Then marry her! They didn't think Itachi would move so fast and already ask for marriage?! Zeoticus and Venelana were completely taken back by this and Sirzechs jaw also hit the floor. Meanwhile, Grayfia remained neutral, but her eyes did widen. Itachi slowly stood back up as he said, "Rias… she has been so very important to me. More than just a master, more than someone who brought me and Issei back to life. Rias is my life, and I'd do anything for her, I'd give her the world if she asked for it." Itachi placed his right hand over his heart, "Rias is the light who pushed back my darkness, she saved me from myself. She saved me from letting myself waste away how I wanted to. She showed me a life I never thought was possible for me to enjoy. I thought I'd never truly feel or see happiness again. I love the way she jokes, her hidden side personality I've grown to love. Her insane fascination with Japanese culture and anime. I owe a lot to her; she is my everything… She is the girl of my dreams. She is the girl I love… so, please… I ask for your blessings to marry her."
Venelana smiled happily as she heard this. She began to giggle like a little schoolgirl for Rias. She was truly happy for her, and she thought this was adorable. Venelana went to speak. However, Sirzech's magic energy spiked angrily, "Now wait just a second buster you can't." Before Sirzechs could even finish Venelana infused Power of Destruction magic into her fist and punched him in the face. This sent him flying out of his seat and into the wall. Grayfia simply stayed where she was, ignoring the fact that her husband was punched into the wall.
Venelana glared at her son and said, "You may be Rias's brother, but you're not her parent. We are, and my decision is final."
Zeoticus then said, "W-Wait a second honey I." Zeoticus froze as Venelana gave him a sweet sickly smile.
Venelana placed a hand on Zeoticus's lap and said, "Anata… if you think of not allowing Itachi to go through with this." She opened her eyes as she gave Zeoticus a scary glare from her eyes. Itachi would see her eyes glowing red as the Power of Destruction emanated from her body, "I will personally make your life miserable."
"H-Honey!" Zeoticus was beginning to sweat as he pulled the collar on his shirt, "C-Come on honey, d-don't be like that." Zeoticus turned to Itachi and immediately said, "Itachi-kun, all jokes aside… right honey?" He darted his eyes towards her, and Venelana was back to her normal happy, schoolgirl giggling self, "I, Zeoticus Gremory, give you my blessing to marry my daughter."
Venelana cheerfully said, "I, Venelana Gremory, give you my blessing to marry my wonderful, beautiful, sexy daughter!"
Itachi deadpanned at the extra adjectives, but he certainly wasn't going to argue that, "Besides her personality, that is another reason why I know Rias is also amazing. It's just an extra topping… but the toppings that make Rias the woman I love." Itachi was embarrassed to admit it but he wanted to be honest with them.
Zeoticus nodded his head as he stood up and extended his hand out, "Itachi-kun, welcome to the family… if you want you can now call me Otou-sama or Tou-san whichever you prefer so it doesn't confuse your Tou-san."
"Yes! Please feel free to call me Okaa-sama or Kaa-sama!" Venelana continued to giggle happily for Rias.
Itachi turned to his parents, "Tou-san… Kaa-san, I'm sorry to bring this up so suddenly, but I love Rias. I do… I just hope you two."
"Of course, we accept her Itachi." Miki stood up as she pulled Itachi into a hug, she kissed his head, "You're my baby no matter how old you are Itachi. However, now you're a man who has found a woman. I know you'll treat her well, I just know it."
"This is wonderful son, I'm proud of you. Of who've you become and the choices you made." Gorou patted Itachi on the back.
"Come on now! Let's celebrate with a drink!" Zeoticus clapped his hands which signified Grayfia to break out the sake.
Sirzechs sat in the indented wall as he said, "W-Wait… m-my o-opinion! M-My sweet a-adorable… R-Ri-tan is being t-taken away from me." Sirzechs passed out in the wall.
Though for some reason Koneko was there poking Sirzechs with a stick. She was poking his nose with it and then drove it up his nose.
…
"Suck it, sis-con," Koneko said with a monotone voice.
"When did Koneko get here?" Itachi asked, confused as everyone else shrugged their shoulders.
"I just got here." Koneko added as she pulled out another stick and shoved it up the other nostril of Sirzechs.
End of Flashback
Ever since Itachi proposed to Rias things have begun to heat up around the house. Specifically, the current women in the house were becoming bolder. Itachi was in bed until he felt someone get on the bed. Itachi figured it was Rias so he opened his eyes and lifted his head, however to his surprise it was Akeno. Did Itachi feel bad for the others who like him back, but he decided to dedicate his heart to someone. That, someone, was Rias, his fiancé, and eventual to be wife, "Ummm Akeno… what are you doing?"
Akeno smiled with a sultry smile on her face. She got on her knees and inched her way onto the bed. The robe she was wearing caused her breast to be exposed. She licked her hand as she leaned forward to go on all fours. With a seductive voice, Akeno said, "I want all of Itachi."
Itachi deadpanned as he said, "Akeno you shouldn't be."
Akeno made sure Itachi got a full-face view of her breasts, "You are going to leave me behind and go to Kyoto…"
Itachi moved a hand up to his forehead as he pinched the bridge between his eyes, "Akeno, it's a school trip there's nothing I can do. Not like Rias is any happier about this either."
"No way…." Akeno smiled as she leaned forward close to Itachi's face, "Ever since you two got engaged, Rias has been hogging you completely. As for the engagement, I am happy for you and her, but I am still upset with Itachi. I want to spend more time with my special Itachi-kun. We rarely get to sleep with you too, that's two whole days without Itachi completely." Akeno leaned in further, being inches away from Itachi's lips, "I will be so lonely…That's why I think I'll stock myself up with some Itachi." Akeno began to trace her finger across Itachi's chest, "I'm going to touch you and feel your manliness, exercising my womanliness in turn."
Itachi had to admit that Akeno was very beautiful and mighty seductive with the way she talks. Her figure doesn't help in this scenario either, "Akeno, you know this isn't right." Itachi placed a hand on her shoulder earning a frown from Akeno.
"Don't worry so much Itachi, there are only a man and woman when in bed." Akeno leaned in to kiss Itachi, but Itachi sat up as Akeno's lips kissed his chest.
Just then Rias's voice spoke up, "Akeno? What are you doing?" Itachi began to sweat a little when he heard Rias's voice. She can get really scary, just like her mother.
Akeno giggled as she turned to Rias and said, "Ara, ara. A scary woman is glaring at me and Itachi."
Rias slowly walked to the bed and said, "You've gotten quite daring Akeno, especially when Itachi is already taken." Rias crossed her arms under her chest.
"I've always been quite daring. Just like this!" Akeno turned back to Itachi and wrapped her arms around Itachi. Akeno quickly leaned in to capture Itachi's lips, however. She was met with fabric as she heard a 'Nya!'
"I've been figured out Nya!" Kuroka said, upset as she was laying in Itachi's spot as he was sitting at the head of the bed, "Oh." Kuroka looked down to find Akeno kissing her breast, "Not that I have an issue with girl-on-girl action. I don't swing that way Akeno, all I want is Itachi." Akeno puffed her cheeks out as she sat back on her bum.
Even still Rias's eyebrow began to twitch as she mumbled under her breath, "Even you… Kuroka… again I shouldn't be surprised."
"Oh no!" Everyone turned their heads to see Irina with some tears in her eyes, "I am the only one left out!" Irina then jumped at Itachi as she quickly hugged the left side of his body, "But! But! I can do it, too!" Before Itachi knew it Akeno was grabbing his right side, and Kuroka was hugging him from behind. Irina wanted her own time with Itachi too, "I will not hand Itachi over that easily! I want to sleep with him tonight too!" Irina argued upset, ever since he got engaged, Irina felt like she got to spend less and less time with Itachi.
"No, I won't hand him over that easily." Akeno argued as she tried to get in closer with Itachi.
"Nya, I won't let you all hog him to yourselves!" Kuroka retorted, not wanting to back down.
Just then Itachi simply murmured, "Girls." Itachi merely stated with a calm and collected voice. However, there was a hint of command coming from his voice. This caused them to all let go of Itachi and they all looked at him with upset expressions on their faces. Itachi let a low sigh out as he said, "Girl you all need to understand… I made my choice. I'm sorry, I truly am. You never have to forgive me either." Itachi placed a hand on Akeno's chin, then he turned to Irina and cupped his hand onto her cheek. Then he patted the head of Kuroka, "You girls are all wonderful and have very wonderful personalities. You're all very affectionate and loving, I can stand behind that. However, I have a woman in my life I promised to love. I decided a while ago, I'm sorry, but this is how I feel. Rias is my fiancé, and nothing can change that. I'd never cheat on her, ever."
Rias watched from the foot of the bed as sorrowful expressions appeared on Akeno's, Kuroka's, and Irina's faces. Rias felt a stabbing sensation in her heart, even for Kuroka, was it because she was Koneko's little sister? She could understand why her heart hurt for Akeno and Irina, but for Kuroka this was a new one, "So, with that said could you all please go sleep in your rooms. I can send a shadow clone to stay the night… with… you." Itachi watched as the three got off the bed and made their way towards the door. However, Itachi appeared in front of them and pulled them into a hug, surprising the three of them, "I may not love you, girls, as a lover or girlfriend or anything. But I do care about you all no matter what happens between us I still consider you all family." Itachi released them as he then said, "You three are still important to me, but please keep this in mind. I want to impart this truth to you… You don't ever have to forgive me. And no matter what you do from here on out, know this… I will love you always."
Rias's heart ached even more when she heard Itachi say this to the girls. Kuroka, Irina, and Akeno, the three of them had some sort of smile on their faces. Rias could tell how the three longed for Itachi as much as she had. Now that things were official between the two, she could see how Itachi had changed towards them, he was very affectionate and loving towards them. He still is even now, but he made sure not to go beyond family affection. Because Itachi is with her, to see the girls hurt over the sudden change. It began to hurt Rias's own heart too, "Why… why is it when I see Itachi turn others down? The people that I care about… why does it hurt so? Why does it bother me so much? In my mind, it's saying that I want Itachi only. However, it hurts when I see Itachi reject the ones I love and care about… what do I do…Kaa-sama… what did you do?" Irina, Kuroka, and Akeno would tease Itachi all the time. Itachi was okay with it, that was before Rias, and he became official. Itachi was very welcoming of it and allowed it to happen even though Rias got jealous.
"Rias?" Itachi tilted his head confused as he moved his hand in front of her face, "Earth to Rias you, okay?"
Rias snapped too, as she said, "W-What?"
"You, okay? You were spacing out, after all, come one we should get to bed." Itachi threw off his shirt but kept his pajama shorts on.
Rias shook her head as she said, "Y-Yeah… I'm fine." Rias took off her towel and robe and got into bed with Itachi. She snuggled up close with him as he wrapped an arm around her.
Once they got into bed and got under the covers Itachi said, "Rias, what's bothering you? You're not acting like yourself. You didn't yell at the girls to get away from me like you usually do."
Rias closed her eyes a bit, Itachi looked at her as he could see a sense of guilt in her eyes, "W-Well… I know I usually do, but this time was different."
Itachi laid his head back and stared up at the ceiling, "I see… it's the fact that we're engaged now, I had to turn them down for tonight. It's not easy seeing the people you care about in pain, who are hurting."
Rias didn't know what to say since he hit the nail right on the head, "Y-Yeah… I don't know how else to put it." Rias hated it, there was even a part of her wanting her to share Itachi.
"Let's not think about it for right now, we've just started this type of relationship." Itachi turned to her as he placed a hand on her chin. Itachi placed a kiss on her lips and Rias gently returned the kiss, "We have a lot of time to figure this out, but for now it's just you and me Rias. No one else, I don't have eyes for anyone but you." Itachi was honest with his feelings, does it hurt that he has to turn the others down. Yes, it does, but he made his choice, and it's a choice he wants to follow through with.
Rias slowly nodded her head as Itachi pulled her close embrace as the lull of sleep took them over. Allowing Rias's and Itachi's worried thoughts to drift away from their minds allowing them to sleep.
Next-Day *School*
The next day Itachi sat in his advisory class, in this class he was in with all the freshmen like Issei. Issei was chatting up a storm with Matsuda and Motohama about what they planned. Itachi found it funny how reluctant Issei was being. The two pervs were trying to convince Issei to watch the porn they had downloaded onto their phones. Issei even said, "I want to spend this trip with my Nii-san and my friends. Especially Asia."
Asia had to keep constant illusion magic on herself. Due to her being of smaller stature and thinner body. When she was already about three or so weeks pregnant. She had a slight bump on her stomach. To ease the stress on Asia, Itachi placed an illusion tag that was tattooed on the bottom of her foot. It wasn't permanent, it would come off once she was done with her pregnancy. She was estimated to be due sometime during the winter break months. Itachi mostly kept to himself during the class period watching Irina and Xenovia. Oh, yeah Xenovia attends Kuoh and stays at the Hyoudou residence.
*Underworld Gremory Estate*
Before everyone left for the trip they were summoned to the underworld. Everyone was gathered at the dining room table for lunch. Itachi sat next to Rias and Rias's mother sat next to her with her husband. At the moment Xenovia was speaking to Rias' parents, "It is a great honor for an angel like myself to be allowed in the mansion of an upper-class devil." Xenovia gave a polite bow.
"I'm glad to hear it!" Venelana was glad Xenovia felt comfortable.
Zeoticus then added, "I hear that Rossweisse is quite interested in our educational system." Zeoticus looked at the Valkyrie with interest in her goal.
Rossweisse nodded her head excited about her goal, "Yes. I hope to open a Norse magic school in the Gremory domain one day. I want to try raising Valkyrie devils."
Zeoticus let out a hearty laugh, "As the head of the Gremory household your endeavors just increased my anticipation."
Then Venelana turned to Itachi and Issei who sat next to Itachi. Then Rossweisse was next to Asia who sat next to Issei. Venelana asked, "Oh, Itachi-kun, Issei-san. Don't you and the others have a school trip soon?"
"Yes, we do, we'll be going later once we're done here." Itachi stated with his usual respectful and polite tone.
Issei nodded his head as well, "I can't wait to go to Kyoto soon."
Venelana smiled as both eyes closed, "The pickled Kyoto vegetables Rias brought back last year were quite delicious."
"Interesting, I'll bring it back for you guys and my parents. I'm sure they'll want to try some." Itachi smiled as he took a bite of some of his food.
"Yeah, we'll make sure to bring you back tons!" Issei smiled happily as Rias's mom.
Venelana giggled as she added, "Ara, ara. That's not why I mentioned it." Venelana moved a hand up to her chin, she unconsciously moved her arms slightly together. This caused her boobs to push up and jiggle, "Don't worry yourself over us." Issei's eyes squinted as his face blushed while he flared his nostrils. Itachi comically saw steam shoot out of his nose. Itachi elbowed Issei into his ribs and Asia saw this too by jabbing a finger into Issei's other side."
Issei let a small yelp out as he quickly coughed into his hand looking the other way, "Oh that reminds me. Sirzechs is currently in the residential suite."
Rias was surprised to hear this, "Onii-sama is here?"
*Residential Suit*
Itachi and Rias walked with Millicas as they found Sirzechs. Rias smiled, "Onii-sama." Millicas ran up to his father.
Sirzechs was leaning up against a pillar as his eyes looked to the left to greet his sister. He stood up and turned to face them, "Rias."
Itachi and Rias kept walking, Rias said, "I hope you are well. I heard that you were back home."
Millicas walked up next to his father as Sirzechs placed a hand on top of his son's head, "You didn't need to trouble yourself with me, but thank you." Sirzechs looked at Itachi and narrowed his eyes, "Imouto-stealer."
Itachi sweatdropped at this. Itachi noticed Sairaorg there, the strongest youth devil. He said, "I'm visiting too. You both look well, Rias and White Dragon Emperor. Also, congratulations on your engagement. I wish you many happy years with one another." He flashed the two a bright grin on his face. Rias could only blush as her cheeks turned red.
Rias regained her composure and said, "Sairaorg, you should have mentioned that you were coming to visit."
Sirzechs added, "He even brought us some fruit that his Bael domain is known for. Also, we discussed the rating game he and you will be participating in. Other than the field requirements, he wishes to remove complicated rules of battle."
Rias was surprised to hear this, "In other words, he will allow all of our various powers in combat?"
Sairaorg eyes Rias and then Itachi as he smiled, "Yeah, that's right. If I can't take your family at full strength, I can't proclaim to be the heir of a great devil family."
Sirzechs then added, "Perfect timing. Sairaorg wished to exchange a few blows with Itachi." Sirzechs looked at Sairaorg.
Sairaorg looked back at Sirzechs nodding his head, "Yes."
"Then, how about a light bout right now?" Sirzechs suggested which made Itachi look to Sairaorg.
Itachi gave a polite bow, "If Sairaorg-sama requests it, it shall be done. I'll keep up my pace with you."
Rias nodded her head as she said, "If Onii- No if the Great Devil wishes it to be so, there's no reason to refuse."
Sirzechs placed a hand on his son's shoulder, "Well, then. Show me the strength of the top young devil and the White Dragon Emperor."
*Battle Arena*
Itachi stood across from Sairaorg. Sairaorg said, "I will show you the power of my fists as much as you wish!" Sairaorg threw his jacket off leaving his very well-toned and buffed chest.
Itachi simply closed his eyes as his jacket blazer disappeared. Itachi asked, "Are there any limits on power or what?"
Sirzechs said, "Go all out, just no killing, maiming, or anything like that. Now, ready?"
Itachi stood there, he wasn't going to summon Albion just yet. Itachi wanted to test Sairaorg for himself, "For now… let's see how well I fare against you in base. Give me everything you got, I'll notch it up once you do." Sairaorg smirked as he felt his blood begin to pump quicker throughout his body.
"Begin!" Sirzechs shouted, and everyone tensed when Sirzechs called out for the two to begin.
Itachi leaned forward a bit and disappeared in a blink of an eye, "He's fast even at his base." Sairaorg felt the alarms in his head go off. He quickly let the punch slam right into his face as he stumbled backward. He even fell over and hit the ground, but he quickly bounced back up. Itachi stood where Sairaorg just was with his fist extended, "Hmm let's see… you wanted to see how hard I could hit."
Sairaorg wiped the blood from his lip. He smirked as he punched his fist into his open hand, "Yeah… I felt that… my face is rattling with that punch." Sairaorg did the same as he appeared in front of Itachi and slammed his fist into Itachi's chest.
Itachi was pushed back as he slid across the ground and came to a halt. Itachi fell on one knee as he coughed up some blood. Itachi felt a rib crack. Itachi slowly stood back up as he placed a hand on his chest. He did quick medical ninjutsu to fix the crack, "That hurt… without reinforcing my body with chakra. You easily cracked a rib… you're very strong."
Sairaorg smiled as he got into his battle stance, "Come on, show me those crimson eyes. Red Eyed White Dragon Emperor!"
Itachi closed his eyes and opened them revealing his three tomoe Sharingan, "As you wish." Like that the two-shot towards one another as Itachi and Sairaorg back battling it out. Itachi and Sairaorg were like blurs from what everyone else could see. Itachi and Sairaorg would appear on one end but then appear at the other end in seconds. This went on for about five minutes until there was a loud crash. The dust and debris cleared and everyone saw Itachi laying on the ground in a crater.
Sairaorg placed his hands on his hips, "I can still tell you're holding back, I know that isn't the final stage of those eyes of yours. So, why don't we kick it up a notch and just add whatever we want? Try to catch one another by surprise."
Itachi nodded his head, "Alright then… I'll stop playing around." Just then the Itachi in front of Sairaorg then dispersed into a murder of crows surprising everyone. Itachi came walking out from what looked like a split in the area.
Sirzechs was very intrigued by this, "Itachi what is that? I've never seen anything like that before."
"It's an alternate world I can slip into, however, I can not attack or affect anything in this world while I'm in that world." Itachi's eyes turned into golden clocks, "This is my Sage mode, by absorbing the nature chakra. I can use Senjutsu to heighten my body's abilities and powers. I had no idea what my Sage mode would be, and it so happened to be time. This is Chrono-Sage Mode." Itachi fell into his Uchiha interceptor fist. Itachi deactivated it, he would only really use it if he needed it. Itachi did change his eyes into the Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan, "Sairaorg, show me how well you can dance."
Like that the two took off again at one another clashing fists against fists, foot against thighs. The two continued to throw punches and kicks to hit one another. The two continued to dodge, block, or counter one another's movements. Even though Sairaorg didn't have the Sharingan to predict movements, he was able to even keep up with Itachi for a very long time. Not only that but predict Itachi's movement and attacks. It surprised Itachi greatly, Sairaorg was no devil to be taken likely. He was powerful, very powerful, and since most devils are long-range fighters. They wouldn't stand a chance, mainly because they couldn't cast a spell in time.
The two continue to clash with their attacks until Itachi noticed a white aura appear around Sairaorg. Which surprised Itachi since it was this world's way of Senjutsu or at least a Senjutsu art. Itachi entered his own Chrono Sage mode and blocked Sairaorg's punch, "I see you can use Senjutsu, the version that allows you to draw on your life force." Itachi swung his fist which Sairaorg dodged, but there was a blast of air that punched him in the face.
This sent him barreling over as he quickly stood back up. Sairaorg wiped some spit from the side of his lip, "I see... there seems to be more to Senjutsu than just harnessing inner power."
"Indeed, I use the one that draws in the nature chakra. I can even use it to extend my punches." Itachi smiled as he got ready for Sairaorg to attack once again, "Now… let's see how you handle my true power." Itachi's eyes turned black and white as ripple patterns formed in his eyes. (A/N: Think of Madara turning on his Rinengan during the Fourth Great Shinobi War when he was an Edo Tensei). Itachi's eyes stopped to form a purple ripple patterned eye along with six tomoes formed in his Rinnegan, three tomoe in a circular design like the regular Sharingan. However, the set of three was different lines on Itachi's Rinnegan. (A/N: Think of Sasuke's Rinnesharingan but Itachi has it in both eyes). Itachi then stated, "Sairaorg… if we were to fight purely Taijutsu using our Senjutsu techniques… It would be a long fight, but I would come out on top eventually. However, you wished for my full power. I learned not too long ago how these Rinnegan eyes work." Itachi slowly raised an arm extending out towards Sairaorg. Itachi used one finger to point at Sairaorg. (A/N: Think of Itachi's pointing similar to Jotaro's point when he summons Star Platinum). Itachi shouted, Za Warudo! Rias and the others heard the words but then a ripple pattern of waves of time shot out from Itachi's eyes as everyone in the vicinity froze. Itachi Shushined next to Sairaorg, "You are a formidable opponent; however, I win. It would take me much longer to take you out if I didn't have these abilities." Itachi jabbed his fist into Sairaorg's stomach, "10 seconds." Itachi punched him in the face, "Seven Seconds." Itachi hit his solar plexus, "Four seconds." Finally, Itachi then did a roundhouse kick to send him flying. Itachi closed his eyes and walked back to his spot where he last was. Itachi then said, "Time shall resume." "Zero."
Time resumed for everyone as everyone heard three blows ring out. Then a final fourth attack sent Sairaorg careening into the arena wall. Sirzech's eyes widen as he looked to see where Sairaorg went. When he heard the blows and the smash, he turned his head to find Sairaorg in the wall of the arena. Itachi stood where he last was as if he didn't even move. Rias's eyes widen when she heard those words, "He… did not just name his move set from Jojo…" Risa thought to shook his head as he raised his hand in the air, "That's it! Winner Itachi Hyoudou!"
Itachi turned to the down Sairaorg and gave a polite bow. Sairaorg was a formidable opponent, no young devil would find it easy to take him out. Itachi walked over to Sairaorg as he slowly woke up. Sairaorg lifted his head as he sighed, "Ahahaah! Nice moves there! Man, that's a hard ability to try to bypass!"
Itachi placed his hands above Sairaorg and began to heal him using the Mystic Palm jutsu, "You are very strong if it weren't for my natural chakra, and other abilities. I had no doubt you would have put up a difficult fight for me. You have my utmost respect."
Sairaorg could see it, Itachi was out of breath. Using Touki Sairaorg helps his sore muscles heal quicker. Soon he stood up and said, "It seems I still have more training to go through. I don't know how… but I'll learn to break through your time stop, I know I can."
"I look forward to it, for now, I shall return home. Have fun on the school trip." Sairaorg gave everyone a salute and he did look at Issei, "Red Dragon Emperor, when the rating game happens, I hope to cross fists with you too."
Issei nodded his head, "My Nii-san is much stronger than I am. I rely on Ddraig a lot, so I'll do what I can to get stronger! He was able to go head-to-head against you without using Albion! I'll make sure to give my training my all!" Issei looked at Itachi with a determined look on his face.
Soon the group returned into the house as Rias went over to talk to her brother, father, and mother. Itachi and the others stood off to the side, Millicas walked up to Itachi, "Itachi-Nii-san, when do you plan on having the wedding?" The others looked at Itachi with interest, many had questions already for the newly incarnated devil. Like his ability to stop time.
Itachi placed a hand on his head, "As of right now, I'm not too sure. Though, I am looking forward to planning it." Akeno, Irina, and Kuroka who were there seemed to do their best to keep their smiles on their faces.
*With Rias*
"Okaa-sama… Otou-sama… what do I do? I don't think I've ever seen… them so sad before." Rias seemed to metaphorically hang her head. She didn't want them to hear her and see her change in body posture.
Zeoticus wasn't too sure on how to handle this. Venelana had him disband his harem, he never loved the others romantically, they were his one-night flings. However, this was different from the other girls in Rias's peerage, who she considers family. Are in love with the man she is currently engaged to. Sirzechs had no idea how to handle this, he only had Grayfia so even he didn't know what to say.
However, Venelana already being a wife and the one who had Zeoticus disperse his one-night stand harem. Venelana made it clear and simple for Rias to understand, "Rias honey, listen and listen to me well." Rias nodded as Venelana stared into her daughter's eyes, "You can only do so much and Itachi is only one man. Yet you have friends you consider family; I know how close you are to Akeno and Irina."
"Well yeah… they're part of my peerage just like Itachi. They're family and I love them very much." Rias quickly got out without hesitation but then she thought to Kuroka, "Kuroka isn't bad either… She can be eccentric or pervy, but she means well. The reason I can get along with her so well is her desire to protect Koneko. I think it's an endearing personality Kuroka has."
Venelana smiled as she took her hand and pulled a lock of Rias's crimson hair behind her ear, "You follow your heart. You have Itachi, he reciprocated the feelings you had for him, he loves you. I don't doubt it, and you know he would never cheat on you. Though… do you doubt he might?"
Rias didn't even hesitate as a hint of anger rose in her voice, "Okaa-sama! I know for a fact that Itachi would never! He's very loyal, he would never do that. I know even Issei wouldn't cheat on Asia, he might be a perv, but it is a new low for both of them."
Venelana giggled at her daughter's sudden defense of her family, "See? You know he wouldn't cheat on you, which is clear you trust him completely. I can see you truly love him, and your family, and you're torn." Venelana leaned in and kissed Rias on her forehead, "You're almost there Rias, I'm sure you can figure this out soon. I believe in you."
This didn't help Rias, as she had even more questions now than ever. She wasn't questioning Itachi's loyalty to her. She was questioning herself what was right now, what was right to do for her Itachi. Her peerage, her family, how could she make everyone happy. The last thing she wants to see is Akeno, Irina, and now even Kuroka sad.
Night *Rias's Bedroom*
Rias's peerage heads to bed for the night in Rias's parent's estate. The next morning, they would teleport to the Occult Research Club room to get ready for the trip. For now, they needed rest, but a certain crimson-haired king was restless. Itachi woke up to find Rias shuffling around which was unusual, "Rias… what's wrong?" Itachi rubbed his eyes as Rias turned to him as she let a low sigh out.
Rias felt Itachi's arms wrap around her and pulled her close to his body. Rias rested her head onto Itachi's chest, "There's… just a lot on my mind. I don't mean to sound mean, but once you leave. I'll be able to put things together better… there's just a lot on my mind. I don't know how to approach it."
Itachi didn't know what to say, but he did decide to do what he could to help her think. "Well… a wise old man once told me before. "If you want happiness for an hour, take a nap. If you want happiness for a day, go fishing. If you want happiness for a year, inherit a fortune. If you want happiness for a lifetime, help somebody." Itachi finished as Rias pondered on his words.
"I hope you don't say those too often." Rias gave Itachi a cute pout.
"Why not?" Itachi raised an eyebrow confused.
Rias poked his nose, "You make it sound like I got engaged to an old man."
Itachi chuckled and shook his head, "Think about it later. For now, let's try to get some sleep tonight."
"Good night Itachi." Rias snuggled into Itachi letting the worries of today drift away.
*Next Day Train Station*
Rias handed out white paper fliers for everyone Issei responded with, "As long as we have this, we can see Kiyomizu Temple, Kinakuji, and Ginkakuji?"
Rias nodded her head, "Yes, as long as you have that with you, even devils like us will be able to enter. Sightsee to your heart's content." Risa then took out a black envelope for Asia, "Asia, please take this. Take care of the Kyoto I love so much." Rias gave Asia a right smile.
Asia thanked her Rias a lot, "Thank you Rias-Oneesama! Then I guess we all should be off!"
Everyone else cheered as well, "We're off!" Irina chirped out stretching her hand in the air. Xenovia gave a polite bow to Rias thanking her for the extra help to see more during the trip.
"Have a good trip." Rias gave a small bow as everyone turned to leave.
Kiba gave a slight bow as well saying, "We'll bring back souvenirs."
Rias smiled happily, "I can't wait."
"Bye Buchou! We'll see you later!" Issei waved as he ran onto the train.
This left Itachi and Rias the only ones remaining on the train station platform, "Well I guess I'm off if anything problematic happens. I'll contact you, but I'm sure if there is a scuffle, we can handle it." Itachi smiled as pulled Rias into a hug.
The other students in the cars had their faces pressed up against the windows watching Itachi and Rias in jealousy, "I'll miss you too Itachi, we're only just engaged and now you leave me… *sigh* the irony."
Itachi said, "Rias."
"Huh?" Rias looked up as Itachi flicked her in the forehead, "Ow! Mou! What was that for?" Rias nursed the flick on her forehead.
"Don't worry so much, I'll be fine. You're my one and only, I love you." Itachi leaned in and kissed Rias, capturing her lips. The girls inside the car who supported Rias and Itachi's relationship all squalled in delight. Many guys cursed Itachi for death, and many girls sat there jealous at Rias's luck, "I'll make sure to share my experiences as if we were there together once I get back." Itachi flashed his Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan at Rias.
"Thank you Itachi, now get going otherwise the train will leave." Rias gently punched him in the shoulder.
Itachi turned and began to walk away as he got onto the train. He stood in the doorway and waved Rias off. However, Rias ran to the train and quickly wrapped her arms around his neck, kissing him. Rias wanted one last kiss and the train started to move, Rias kept her hold on Itachi tightly. Itachi did so too, but once the train began to move. Rias had to let go and she hopped off the train and onto the platform, "Bye Itachi! I'll miss you!" Rias began to wave to him as the train took off.
Itachi waved to Rias as he said, "I know you will, but I'll miss you even more." Itachi blew her a kiss as he turned and went into the train car as the door shut.
Rias puffed her cheeks out, "That's not how it goes… we argue who we'll miss one another more first…" Rias crossed her arms under her breasts, but she relented and smiled, "Have fun… my dear Anata." Rias watched as they left on the train and Rias turned around and began to walk home. Once she found a secluded spot, she stepped out of prying eyes and teleported back to the Hyoudou estate. Rias spent the rest of her day talking with Akeno and Koneko, getting to enjoy their company.
*Night*
Rias got up in the middle of the night. She sighed as she found an empty bed beside her, "Oh… I miss him already." Rias got out of bed and made her way towards the kitchen. Rias walked down the halls of the Hyoudou residence making her way towards the kitchen. She found the cabinet that held her favorite cup. Rias pulled it out and went over the sink and got some water. She drank the life-nourishing liquid and looked at the cup. Studying it for a bit took her back when she was a child. The cup was given to her by Akeno, her first peerage member, her best friend. Rias even remembered what Akeno told her when she got her the cup. "See this cup Rias? This is a symbol of our friendship. It might just be an empty cup, it's when you fill it with our hopes and dreams together does it mean it's more than a cup. I want this to be a symbol of our bond, every time you take a sip of it. You and I will always be together… forever." Rias smiled as she placed the cup down. She dried it and placed it back into the cabinet from which she got it.
Rias walked down the halls again and approached Akeno's room. Rias heard some noises going on, and she knew it was only Akeno in there. So, Rias gently knocked on the door, she heard some fumbling and then footsteps. The door soon opened and Akeno's appearance shocked Rias. Rias said, "Akeno… what's going on… why do you have so many…" Rias couldn't believe what she was seeing in front of her. Thanks to the genetics of being devils, they have great night vision. Rias was very thankful she was able to see how Akeno was doing.
Akeno hid the cuts and bruises on her body and turned away from her king, ashamed of her state, "Oh… Rias… I'm sorry you had to see me like this."
Rias quickly went into the room and shut the door. Rias turned the light on and inspected Akeno's body. She found cuts on her upper arms, abdomen, legs, and around her neck, "Akeno…that's why you looked weird… when we took a bath together. You were hiding these… Akeno! I want an answer now!"
Akeno looked away at Rias ashamed once again, Akeno would surely make Itachi angry if he saw her. Akeno went over to the bed and sat down, "They were self-inflicted…" Rias walked over and sat next to Akeno. Akeno's face began to tear up as tears ran down her face, "I-It was e-ever since… I-Itachi… asked you to marry him!" Akeno had tears run down her face, Akeno's heart was hurting, it stung, it was hurting her. She wanted to stop it, she wanted to forget her pain, "I-I k-know I-I sound s-selfish… I-I'm so sorry Rias… I'm so sorry!" Akeno shook her head as she covered her face as she kept crying.
Rias pulled her best friend into a hug, it hurt Rias so much to see Akeno in this kind of state. To think it would mess Akeno up this badly, "Akeno… I want you to tell me what's going on… I know it hurts… but I want to understand. This is hurting me too… to see you do this to yourself… to see you hurt."
Akeno quickly wiped her tears and tried to calm herself down. Akeno couldn't make eye contact with Rias. She was too ashamed of how she felt, "I… I hate myself even more than ever Rias… I do. It hurts so much… even when Itachi told me he didn't care what I was… that made me happy. He was the first to ever make me feel... happy… feel like a girl, feel loved and treasured. T-Then… he asked you to marry him… it shattered my heart… it hurt… it hurt so much that I couldn't stand it." Akeno's voice began to shake as she felt her mind go blank, "I-I wanted… you out of the picture Rias… I g-got so angry… I-I got so angry that I wanted you out of my way. I wanted to be with Itachi so badly… that I was… willing to… oh kami…" Akeno felt the sharp pain enter her head when she said Kami's name, "But I-I couldn't… in the end, I couldn't! Ever since I realized that… it was the night… Itachi turned us down… that is when I knew how I truly felt… and I hated it. I hated every fiber in my being… for how I felt! I wanted to kill you Rias! I WANTED TO! JUST SO I COULD GET ITACHI! I MEAN!" Akeno began to sob and cry again as she turned away from Rias.
"Akeno." Rias placed a hand on her shoulder.
However, Akeno pulled away from Rias, "Don't touch me! I-I don't deserve your forgiveness! H-Hell! I-I don't even deserve Itachi! I-I figured… i-if I could forget t-this pain… if I could try to l-live with t-this…" Akeno held up a light spear in her hand as she took it and dragged it across her arm, "It would help me forget… remind me how much of a monster I truly am. Doing this makes sure I don't ever do it."
"AKENO! Stop!" Rias tried to grab the light spear; she didn't care if it burned her handoff. She wanted Akeno to stop doing this to herself, but Akeno backed up and hopped off the bed pointing the light spear at Rias.
"Don't come near me Rias… I'm a monster… I always have been… I-I mean… l-look at me… threatening my best friend. Over a man, I want for myself! I mean… how much more selfish can I get? When he hears about this… I'm sure he'll love me after this!" Akeno had a hint of sarcasm in the last phrase. Akeno finally looked up with tears in her eyes. Akeno hated herself; she didn't deserve to live anymore, "Who am I kidding… he'll probably never want anything to do with me anyways." Akeno began to curl up into a ball as the light spear touched her skin, burning her.
Rias had tears in her eyes, "A-Akeno… s-stop… stop please, you're not thinking right! Let me help you! We can get you help! I-I didn't think… this could hurt you this bad." Rias walked forward towards the light spear to knock it out of Akeno's hand. Rias then bolted towards Akeno to see if she could disarm Rias.
Akeno's eyes widened which made her drop the light spear causing it to dissipate. Rias hugged her best friend, "You fool… you big idiot of a fool… w-why… why didn't you come to me when you were in pain."
Akeno held her head and said, "Y-You had Itachi… I had no one… all I could do was rely on myself, Itachi has you. I have no one Rias… I'm alone…" Tears began to pour down her face as Rias looked at her friend in true despair.
Rias bit her lip as she felt her anger take over, "Akeno… Akeno! You damn idiot!" Rias smacked Akeno across the face with tears running down her face. Akeno could only look at Rias dumbly, "Don't you ever do that! Don't you ever do that again! You hear me!" Rias glared at her with tears running down her cheeks, "You're my best friend, you're like a sister to me Akeno! I would never leave you alone! I would never abandon you just because I have Itachi now! That doesn't mean he doesn't care about you either!" Rias tightened her fist as she forced herself to relax, "Akeno… we're having a very long talk. Together you and I are going to see a psychiatrist. You're going to stop hurting yourself. It's something Itachi would not want either."
Akeno couldn't say anything as she looked down in silence. What was she to say? Though it did feel good to get this off her chest.
"Akeno… come with me." Rias grabbed Akeno's hand and dragged her to where Itachi's room was. Rias dragged her into bed and placed Akeno in between herself and Itachi-sized body pillow, "I will be informing everyone, who is currently here and my parents, of this tomorrow, unless you inform everyone. I don't care if you and I say it, we're telling them tomorrow. For now, I am going to heal you. Shut up and get some sleep." Rias now had an angry tone in her voice. Though Akeno knew Rias did care, that's why she was so angry.
Akeno did have to ask, "Is that a."
"Shut up and go to sleep." Rias stammered out embarrassed as she closed her eyes to focus on healing Akeno.
A/N: That's it! Ooooh boy, I thought this could be interesting to add in Akeno's moment. Irina won't be as bad, nor will Kuroka. However, I feel like Akeno would take it pretty hard if Itachi were to "reject" her. Rias was already looking into what she should do to help Akeno, so she doesn't hurt. I'm sure you all can tell why. Anyways! Sage of Prophecy OUT! Ja ne! Also please don't forget to check the poll on my page. Though you must use a Desktop of Laptop to vote. Update (10/30/2021): I also decided to give my discord servers early access, it really isn't hard to join my discord just friend me and let me know you want to join my discord! It's absolutely free! Sage of Prophecy#6430
