Chapter 2: The wrath of the DAF! A sacred ritual
Sorry for the delay guys, I have recently started a new job. And with all of these new hours, I've been finding it hard to sit down and write. Not to mention my internet has been down. But now my internet is back and I am determined to carry this story on until the end. So please bear with me, and enjoy the next chapter.
A cold shiver ran down the cloaked individuals' spines, the Sekiryutei's piercing eyes staring directly at him.
So precise and deep, as if they were staring directly into the depths of his soul.
Tightening his grip around his staff, he prepared to give his group their marching orders.
"Fear the DAF and prepare for your demise Sekiryutei! I Zaphkiel have gathered kindred spirits to rid you from this world!" Zaphkiel said as he hammered his staff into the stadium floor.
The sound of a cackling demon penetrated his train of thought.
"What's so funny?!" The intruder asked as the Sekiryutei now appeared relaxed and free from any tension.
"I can see you have thought this through. You've surrounded the coliseum, and you have taken the spectators hostage." Issei said reminding the ring leader of his advantage.
"That's right! For an apocalyptic dragon, you seemed to always like to play the hero! So with all of these innocent people here, you lost the second we took them hostage!"
"I see you have done your research on me. But you have forgotten one important factor." Issei said brimming with confidence.
"Silence! The only strength you possess, is your link to those monstrous dragon beasts! You are powerless without them!"
"Okay, so you have forgotten two things then. Firstly, I built this coliseum." Issei said pulling some kind of electronic device from his cloak.
Exclamations of shock and despair ran through the minds of the DAF, as their hostage takeover reached a huge hurdle.
With the whir of an electronic mechanism, all of the previous hostages, were taken inside a large and powerful barrier.
Repelling all of the attackers away from them.
"And another thing you have overlooked….. Is I have more allies than just Ddraig! Gasper!" Issei bellowed resulting with a vampire emerging from the shadows.
A gallant and tall demon stood amongst the crowd of surprisingly fearless spectators.
Wearing a navy blue waist coat, a matching coloured blazer and trousers to boot.
His hair was a cascading golden blonde, which reached down to his shoulders.
"Understood my king! Aeon Balor!" Gasper declared as his sacred gear activated, pinpointing only on the cloaked invaders.
Gasper compared to his teen self, has begun to wear formal men's clothing, as opposed to the female school uniform he always wore. His sacred gear officially changed into a Longinus, transforming from forbidden balor into Aeon Balor.
This sudden change in Gaspers personality, including his confidence instead of shyness, could be briefly explained by Valerie's influence.
Although, unknown to most people, Gasper tends to wear dresses and cross dress in secret.
"Kiba! Xenovia!" Issei bellowed causing them to move out.
"Yes my king!" They both said as they brandished their polished blades.
With the invaders transfixed within Gaspers sacred gears amethyst glow, Kiba and Xenovia, effortlessly cleaved through their weapons, disarming them in an instant.
Kiba Yuuto unlike Gasper, has continued to keep his hair at a nice short length possibly to keep his swordsmanship sharp.
For the past 10 years, Kiba has dedicated all of his time to rehabilitating Tosca. Educating her through the ways of the world and just spending quality time with her.
Xenovia has really enjoyed the experience of being a mother to little Blake.
In fact, Xenovia after feeling so fulfilled in her life, she has become that much closer to mastering Ex Durandal.
"You really thought I wouldn't come prepared for this?! If you strike us down… More of us will rise! And we will end your villainous tyranny!" Zaphkiel yelled as more and more cloaked warriors leaped into the coliseum.
"No matter how much reinforcements you bring to attack us…. I will not let you hurt any of these innocent people! Rossweisse! Akeno!" Issei yelled making his second queen and rook launch from their seats.
Akeno Himejima-Hyoudo is still her seductive and possessive self who continues to fight with Rias over Issei… Despite them both being married to him.
After Issei suggested they name their baby girl after Akeno's mother, Akeno has been smiling a lot more and has completely reconnected with her father. Grandpa Barakiel is always visiting to see his granddaughter.
Rossweisse Hyoudou has become a lot more confident since marrying Issei, she doesn't let lord oden upset her anymore and has dove deeper into Norse magic. She's begun using the weapon Mistelteinn, a wand made from mistletoe which possesses powerful magic. Also, after gaining this new found confidence, the young woman has now become much more feminine. No longer wearing dress suits, or track suits. She's now wearing frilly dresses and believes she is beautiful now.
"You're not getting away! We've got some questions to ask you." Rossweisse said encircling enchanted silver chains around several of the terrorists threatening to endanger the lives of the innocent.
"Naughty men, who upset my king, will be punished by yours truly!" Akeno said in a sadistic tone as she attacked the crowd of villains with her diabolical thunder magic.
"You monster! Justice will prevail! Dragons don't belong in our world!" Zaphkiel said feeling completely justified.
"Why don't you look in the mirror and ask yourself this. Which of us is truly evil? You are quick to call me evil and an abomination of chaos and destruction. Yet you take innocent civilians hostage without batting an eyelid. And if it wasn't for that act of cowardice, we wouldn't be having this conversation right now." Issei explained feeling disgusted by this religious cult leader.
"You vile and malicious creature! You may as well be handing out the death warrants for all of your loved ones! If you lay down your life and the lives of your dragon offspring, then I would spare all of these innocent people. We may be devils, but that doesn't mean I don't possess any mercy for the innocent." Zaphkiel said feeling truly generous.
Issei shook with earth shattering rage, his own life has been threatened on multiple occasions.
However, this is the first time that his children were so literally threatened to be murdered by this man who stood before him.
"Don't you dare speak to the Sekiryutei that way!" A random voice shouted from up above.
Zaphkiel followed the sound of the voice and peered up into the audience seating area.
"What heathen dares to defend this monster?!" Zaphkiel enquired directing his animosity to the spectators.
"Don't you dare call Issei-sama a monster!" Another voice yelled as she held an infant in her hands.
"Issei-sama is powerful and all loving! He cares about all of us!" Yet another voice shouted making Zaphkiel's take over start to appear to have holes piercing through it.
"The Sekiryutei has saved the underworld so many times! Who knows what would have happened to us if it wasn't for him?!"
"Get out of here you monster! Stay away from our ruler! Our interim Maou has created schools for our children! Built those who lost our houses new and improved homes."
Zaphkiel began dodging multiple spells as his previous captives began to fight back.
"Don't just stand there you fools! Kill the dragon children!" Zaphkiel yelled causing Issei to dart straight towards him.
"You bastard!" Issei roared smashing his fist directly into Zaphkiel's nose.
"Here little dragon boy, time to die!" The cloaked minion said advancing against the devil children.
Blood shot out of the attacker's nose after receiving a devastating straight punch to his nose.
"Brother Ryujin." Risa said hugging her protector.
"Don't worry Risa, I'll protect you, just stay behind me.
"Nowhere to run kiddies. Time to say good night!" A member of the DAF said as he held a broadsword over his head.
"I'm not afraid of you! I'm a son of the Sekiryutei!" Ryujin said filled with pride as he resumed a fighting stance.
All of a sudden, a stream of shining silver light appeared before them. The sound of the iron weapon fell to the floor and resonated with the body that fell next to it.
"Uncle Vali!" They all cheered as the vanishing dragon successfully protected them.
"You utter scum! First you dare to deface a duel between the heavenly dragons.
And now, you threaten to take the lives of these innocent children?! Not even Issei would forgive you for that! Now be gone!" Vali yelled chasing after the cowards who fled the scene.
"Vali! Forget them! Get the kids to safety! I'll handle these bastards!" Issei yelled making Vali activate a transportation circle.
"You can't escape from the DAF you vile creatures!"
The enemy charged the dragon children from behind brandishing a dragon slayer blade.
A horrific scream escaped the throat of the attacker as he collapsed to the floor, gripping the stump which used to be his hand.
"You crazy bitch! What did you do to my hand?!" The hysterical man screamed as the blood continued to drip from his severed limb.
"Oh I'm sorry, I was planning to take the whole thing off. Hang on." Rias said using her destructive magic to blast off the rest of his arm.
"What the hell do you think you're doing?! Are you trying to kill me?!" He said as his face began to shift to a much paler shade.
"Oh I'm not just going to kill you….. I'm going to make you suffer before you die! You directed your weapon against my children… And that was a very bad idea." Rias said as she once again exploded another of the villain's arms.
"You monster!" He cried out as he stared into her ruby eyes.
"You made me one. So who is the true monster here?" Rias asked as she put the man out of his misery.
Meanwhile, the Sekiryutei was bringing his own fight to a close.
"How many must you kill, before you are satisfied dragon of destruction?" Zaphkiel enquired noticing the bodies of his brethren were continuing to fall.
"Asking me a question like that, really leads me to believe… You are either ignorant or completely insane! You threatened the lives of all of these people, who only came here to be entertained. You pointed your blades at families, children… You even threatened my family, my children!" Issei yelled preparing to take this arrogant characters head off.
"Those monstrosities don't belong here! They should have never been born! All they bring is pain and destruction! The evil dragons will rise again, and then all of those poor citizens that you reportedly insist on protecting….. Will be killed by the Sekiryutei and his offspring! This is for the survival of devils! This, is, Justice!"
"Their names, are Ryujin, Blake, Kuro, Arthur, Risa, Freya, Elizabeth and Shuri! They are my children, and I will not allow you to endanger them anymore!" Issei said suddenly vanishing from sight.
Before Zaphkiel could even prepare to counter attack, Issei smashed him against the wall.
"You demon!" Zaphkiel yelled trying to channel magic through his spear.
"It's useless! Issei replied smashing a powerful round house kick against Zaphkiel's staff. The splinters dropping to the floor as Issei's adversary's weapon, fell to the ground in pieces.
"Go ahead! Kill me! Prove me right you monster!" He said in a provocative tone
"I'm not going to kill you, you'll live today. In return, I want you to send a message to that leader of yours…. Tell him this. The Sekiryutei, won't back down. No matter who dares to stand in his way."
Zaphkiel upon realisation that he wasn't fated to die this day, suddenly shivered in fear of Issei's intimidating presence and aura.
"So…. You're going to let me go?" He asked with a fear stricken tone.
"Yes get out of here. Get out of here and spread the word!" Issei said making Zaphkiel turn his back towards him.
"Did you really think, that I would let scum like you get away that easily?!" Issei roared suddenly charging towards the broken man.
"Stay away from me you monster!" Zaphkiel screamed noticing a ferocious dragon had been unleashed.
"I said I'd let you live, but I didn't agree to let you leave in one piece!"
Without a moment's hesitation, the Sekiryutei hammered into him with brute and severe force, his fists continuously smashing against his opponent's exterior.
Cracks and snaps chorused throughout Zaphkiel's body, limb by limb he was broken down and shattered.
"Now go back to your master! And leave us alone!" Issei bellowed as he threw his defeated enemy towards the horizon.
"Issei!" Rias rushed over to Issei as he breathed heavily, his inner rage being released from his body.
"We have to go home immediately Rias. Our children are in danger now. They're targets of an evil organisation." Issei said activating a magic circle.
"What are we going to do?" Rias asked realising there was no turning back from this situation.
"Whatever it takes to keep my family safe. I requested a favour from Michael long ago. To be sure that all of us would be able to defend ourselves. Now it's time for me to cache it in." Issei replied.
"What are you talking about?" Rias asked feeling both reassured and worried.
"I'm talking about the sacred gear initiation ceremony. For the first time in demon world history, birth demons will be given a sacred gear." Issei said revealing his ace in the hole to keep the Hyoudou household safe.
Deep down, Issei hoped that this moment in time would never come.
But just as he was as a little child forced to do, his own children have to follow the same path.
An overwhelming sense of Déjà vu washed over Issei as he set the destiny for his children. The same destiny he himself was forced to take as a child.
"Don't worry Rias, nothing will happen to our children. We are going to fight back… All of us."