This is the 36th chapter of the crossover story. I don't own the series of High School DxD or the video game of Final Fantasy 13.
No flame reviews, seriously it's a bad rep and I have to tolerance whatsoever.
Kuoh Academy, Occult Research Club Room
The Occult Research Club members were watching the screen of Sairaorg fighting against Zephyrdor and his peerage which he held up pretty well when he sent one of Zephyrdor's servants flying away past him, making Zephyrdor angry. He then provoke Sairaorg, telling him that he'll go out swinging which Sairaorg accepts his challenge.
Zephyrdor soon leap in mid-air, unleashes a variety of magic blasts over at Sairaorg, but on every single blast done to him, Sairaorg simply blocked the attack with his own fists filled with Touki ability. If anything, he just simply swatting those magic blasts like they were flies, much to Zephyrdor's dismay and shock.
Sairaorg then leap up towards him and faster than the eye can see, readied his powerful punch filled with Touki. Zephyrdor then unleash the variety of magical shields which Sairaorg punches every last one of them, destroyed every barriers as he then punched him in the stomach, leaving Zephyrdor scream with pain and Sairaorg then sent him down to the ground, enough for the cameras to catch it to the point he makes an impact and a major shockwave to the ground.
When the match have finished watching match between the House of Bael and the House of Glasya-Labolas which Sairaorg have won the game with one swoop. Of course, everyone was watching the Rating Game with a variety of reactions. Since the announcement of them fighting against Diodora in the Rating Game, Rias decided they all should spent some time watching the available footage from the other fights that's been going on. But for the Rating Game, it was all one-sided that Sairaorg defeats Zephyrdor and his peerage on his own and won easily. Though, Virgil may not see Sairaorg fight in person since the previous fight against Aloeidai in the Phenex territory, but he can tell that he's gonna be one formidable opponent to face.
"Holy crapballs! Flawless victory." Issei said with shocked expression on his face while staring at the screen.
"They say he's the strongest Devil in the Rating Game." Kiba mentions seriously.
"It's no wonder that Sairaorg wants to fight me." Virgil said, raise his eyebrow.
"Zephyrdor's power was ranked as almost as highly." Rias added as she remove the screen. "He's done quite well stepping in as a substitute."
"Substitute?" Issei asked with confusion.
"The first heir of his house died in an accident." Rias explained.
But what stopped her explaining was the magic circle appeared on the floor of the clubroom.
"A magic circle?" Gasper said with surprised and scared expression.
"Astaroth, of course." Rias said with disgust.
Upon hearing that name makes Virgil's blood boil to the point that he wants to beat Diodora to a pulp as the form of him appears. Just his arrival made Virgil really angry. Issei was then shocked of hearing that name, but didn't like that guy either.
Appearing before them was Diodora, still bearing the smile with his eyes closed.
"Salutations everyone." Diodora greets politely. "How lovely to see you again."
As ever, his tone was arrogance and pride which Virgil could only glare at him, trying to restrain his rage. The only thing that keep him from beating Diodora was the fact that Rias spoke for the group, politely like a noble. Everyone was ordered to move to the side of the room while Virgil was right next to Asia. Both Diodora and Rias sat on the couches, face-to-face with her on a serious expression while Diodora kept his smile.
Akeno then bring some tea to the two, bowing to them respect as she then joins the group. Asia then gasped when Virgil grab her hand, leaving her smiled as him.
"Shall we proceed to business?" Diodora asks. "I'd like to offer a Bishop trade, Lady Gremory."
Gasper froze in a second, thinking it was him being traded, but Virgil then spoke into his ear.
"Relax Gasper, it's not you." Virgil whispered with reassurance, leaving Gasper red in embarrassment.
"You wanna trade for Asia, you mean?" Rias asks with neutral tone, leaving Asia gasp while Diodora chuckled.
"Am I really that transparent? I can assure you, it's a fair exchange." Diodora told her, lifting his finger when he summons two holographic girls from two magic circles. "Both are working and will-"
"I'll stop you there." Rias interrupts, holding her hand. "Your offer is rejected. Asia is not only a valuable of my Peerage, I also think of her as the little sister I never had."
"Thank you, Rias." Asia thanked her gratefully with a smile.
"Using a roster trade to try and get the woman who turned down your marriage proposal shows me that you're not only uncouth, but have no idea what she wants." Rias finish her sentence as her body glows red for a second.
'Damn! Rias isn't holding back like Virgil, can't blame them though, I hate this guy.' Issei thought, glaring at Diodora.
Diodora looked at Rias with his half-closed eyes, revealing his pupils were in between red and yellow which it was strange.
"How very disappointing." Diodora said as the holographic girls vanished. "You didn't find my offer acceptable today, but I won't let that dissuade me."
Diodora then stands up and walk to Asia, kneeling and grabbing her free hand.
"Our meeting and reunion were both predestined. Even if all the forces in the Underworld stood in our way, I would do anything necessary to overcome them all. I'll never give up, I love you, Asia." Diodora said, leaving Asia gasp.
Suddenly out of nowhere, Virgil have had enough of him as he grab his head, lifts him up, punches him in the stomach three times, and toss him to the wall.
"Don't think that I'll let you get away for what you did to her, Diodora!?" Virgil growl with anger.
"Creatures like yourself should know your place." Diodora said spitefully as he stood up and brushed his shoulder before covering his mouth like he was disgusted. "I cannot stand being touched by filthy l'Cie such as yourself, revolting."
Virgil then starts to get really mad since he finally had enough of him. Before he could make his move, a slap out of nowhere with Diodora's head turned sideways, his expression hidden and it came by Asia which she's upset.
"I refuse to sit here and let you talk to Virgil that way." Asia told him with a frown.
Diodora suddenly reverted back to his usual personality and smiled at Asia like nothing happened.
"Yes, I understand. My apologies." Diodora apologize as he then points at Virgil and look at him with a smirk. "This isn't over, l'Cie. We'll pick up where we left off in the next Rating Game." He then turn to Asia. "And once I've defeated him, I hope you'll accept my love, darling."
"Blizzaga: Frost Drive" Virgil then began to assault him with his ice combos of punches and kicks, leaving Diodora grit his teeth with pain when he finished his combo with a clothesline, leaving Diodora flipping his body and down to the ground.
"Maybe we shouldn't wait for the Rating Game, I'll just finish you off right here and now." Virgil said with killing intent aura, leaving Diodora frightened since he made a big mistake for picking a fight with Virgil as he then grab hold of him, about to punch him in the face, but was restrained by Issei and Kiba when they try to calm him down. "Arrogant assholes like you think that they're big shots, push us around and get what they want really piss me off!? You're not such a big now, are ya!? Are ya!?"
Diodora was really scared of Virgil because of how strong he really is which he made a mistake for making him angry and pick a fight with him, already cross the line. Rias wasted no time when she look at Virgil with worry.
"Virgil calm down, we'll deal with him in the Rating Game. Not before, we don't want an unnecessary war." Rias said with worry.
Virgil then stared at her with pure rage which he doesn't want to take orders from her, but Asia then rush in front of him.
"Please Virgil, no more." Asia pleaded. "Not until the Rating Game. I know you want to protect me, but not like this."
Virgil then sighed heavily before he drops him while Kiba and Issei lets go of him as he then spoke.
"You better be lucky that I didn't do worse. If I ever see you again, I won't hold back the next time we meet." Virgil warned him with his dark tone.
Diodora was really trembling as he hastily conjures a green magic circle and disappears, but not before leaving one final glare at the l'Cie. When Diodora then disappears, Virgil then turn to Issei.
"Issei, I may not be participating at the Rating Game, but I'm counting on you and everyone else for protecting Asia and give him hell for me." Virgil told him.
"You got it Virgil, I'll make sure Deltora Ass-to-mouth get what he deserves." Issei nods, raise his fist.
Town of Kuoh
Virgil was on his way back home since he calms down right now while the girls were heading to Issei's house, Kiba, Tosca, and Gasper were heading back at their homes, and Koneko was with Issei for the request in the middle of the night. He hopefully that Issei won't try anything perverted. Though, the white-haired nekoshou may have a little respect with Issei, but she was fond of Virgil and having feeelings to him which she hasn't confessed to him yet. Kalawarner and Mittelt were heading to make report to Azazel since they got some information from Virgil.
When he open the door, Virgil saw Kuroka sitting on a couch, waiting for him as he then walk towards her.
"Kuroka?" Virgil called her. "Are you alright?"
"Yeah, I'm okay. Just thinking about the future, that's all." Kuroka answered.
However Virgil wasn't convinced. It was unlike Kuroka to simply bottle her worries away. After all, he did learn about Kuroka's dark history when she kill her master from the House of Naberius since she did that to save her sister. He could see that Kuroka was shaking a bit, which ached his heart. He never liked to see her hurt or worry over something she kept personal. Though he would respect her and not to pry, but as her mate, he felt he had the right to know.
It was then Virgil decided to hug Kuroka, his arms wrapped around her shoulders. Kuroka was surprised but didn't dislike the action. She felt the warmth around her, calming down her body.
"I'm here." Virgil assured her.
Kuroka kept silent yet smiled, quietly thinking her mate that he can tell that something was wrong with her. But this problem she had was not something that could be explained in a few words or more. She needed to do more than that since Virgil has the right to know.
"Virgil..." Kuroka said. "There's something I need to show you."
She then takes his hands into hers gently and ushers them to her stomach. Virgil was briefly confused, feeling Kuroka's slim and smooth midbody, but it was in that moment that he felt something. A bump, but not an ordinary one which this couldn't have been the weight, but rather something more. Then, through his own hands and ears, he felt a heartbeat and that made his eyes widen as he look at Kuroka, displaying a face that meant that what he felt was real.
"Kuroka..." Virgil said, shocked when he realized. "Are you...?"
"Yes." Kuroka confirmed with remote expression. "I'm pregnant, with yours."
As if time stood still for a brief moment, Virgil is speechless. If he heard it correctly in the belief he did not ask again, Kuroka, his girlfriend, was pregnant. With his child born of nekoshou blood and human blood with the power of l'Cie. Which means that their baby would be half human and half nekoshou, containing the power of the nekoshou and probably a l'Cie.
"Kuroka, I..." Virgil stumbles over his choice of words. "I, I-"
"You don't know what to say, do you?" Kuroka asked. "I know, I am like that as well."
Virgil just stood silent, at a loss of words as he spoke.
"I don't understand. I thought you only get few months pregnant, how is that possible?" Virgil asks, flabbergasted.
"That maybe true to humans, but there's the difference." Kuroka told him. "You see, I'm a nekoshou and Youkai can get a 100% pregnant. Nekoshou's can get a mating season where they go in heat. Matured nekoshou like me can control over the mating season which they were able to switch off the heat. I chose to enter the mating season because I want to bear a child."
Virgil was then shocked as he then turned a more into serious side.
"Did they know about this?" Virgil questioned.
"Only you, my mate." Kuroka shook her head. "But...at the same time, I don't know what to do. If everyone in Rias' group knows about this, they would be-"
"Calm down, Kuroka." Virgil interrupts, grasp her shoulders. "It may be possible that my family would find out about this along with Rias and the others. And if they do, we have to tell them the truth."
"Are you mad, Virgil?" Kuroka asks surprisingly. "If they learn that I was pregnant with a child and not being married, then-"
"I'll tell them I did it." Virgil affirmed. "I'll take the blame."
"NO!" Kuroka screamed abruptly, latching onto herself to Virgil and hugged him tightly. The white-haired l'Cie was then caught off-guard as well from Kuroka's sudden move, but he stood his ground against her hug even as he took one step back to stabilize himself. "I don't want to lose you! I don't want you to take all the blame! I-Mmph?!"
Kuroka's lips were immediately sealed by Virgil's, who kissed her just to calm her down. Struggling initially, she gave up slowly and melted into a kiss, but as soon as Virgil separates from her, she had a bewildered and blushed face as if her kiss was first stolen from a man she loved who calmed her down. She looks at Virgil with teary eyes, seeing him trying to do his best not to have her in such a panicked state over something that one consider trivial.
"If it doesn't come to that, Kuroka, I'm sure my family and our friends won't turn us away because of this." Virgil said.
"How can you be certain?" Kuroka asks with doubt, causing Virgil sighed and smile.
"My adopted mother raised her sister since she take the role because my grandparents died while trying to be strong for her and she thought she needed to forget about her past. My biological parents have placed me in the orphanage when I was a baby because the Church were experimenting on babies to create 'Siegfried'. If they know what's going on, then I think it will be fair to say that they will allow this and they can keep your pregnancy a secret." Virgil explains.
Kuroka had nearly forgotten that Virgil's biological parents have placed him in the orphanage to keep him safe from harm while Lightning adopted him and raise him in Gran Pulse for only 18 years. She was now close to his family along with their friends, especially to her sister.
"I know in my heart that you are going to be a great mother to our child." Virgil comforts her. "You are young, but I believe in you. Everything will be okay and I would be more than willing to help you raise it as our own."
"So will I." The voice of Koneko said, earned their attention when they look at her with surprised expression. Kalawarner and Mittlet were also there when they got back from their report along with Azazel which they were shocked that Kuroka was going to be the mother and Virgil was going to be the father.
"How long have you been here?" Virgil and Kuroka questions in unison.
"Long enough." Koneko told them. "I've heard that you were pregnant, Kuroka and you didn't tell me. But I know you had a reason for not telling me because..."
"Koneko." Kuroka said as she then embrace her sister. "I am like that as well and I'm sorry for not telling you. I don't want you to think badly of me."
Koneko was caught off-guard from her sister's embrace, but she then embraced her with a smile.
"I won't think badly of you, Kuroka. But I still can't believe that you're going to be the mother." Koneko said. "And I'm...I'm going to be an aunt."
"I know, and I know that you and Virgil will be there by my side when we do tell them." Kuroka said.
"Always." Virgil said with a smile, earned a nod from Koneko with an agreement.
"Well, that was touching and all, but I'm afraid we have other matters besides Kuroka was pregnant and soon become the mother." Azazel told them, ruined the mood.
The two Fallen Angels, two nekshous, and a white-haired to narrowed their eyes, glaring at Azazel since he just had to go and ruin the mood. However, he didn't come here just to hear that Kuroka and Virgil were going to be parents since the black-haired nekoshou was pregnant.
"Why are you here?" Virgil questions.
"Well first is I would tell you both congratulations for becoming parents to your firstborn child." Azazel answered. "Second, I would like to discuss something sensitive with you."
Virgil then nodded with an understanding when they took a seat on the couch.
"So, what do need to talk about?" Virgil inquired.
"We've received some solid info that Diodora Astaroth is in fact a member of the Khaos Brigade." Azazel told him seriously, leaving Koneko shocked while Virgil and Kuroka scowled.
"Go on." Virgil said.
"You've also heard about the Glasya-Labolas incident, right?" Azazel inquired.
"There was an accident about the first heir died." Kuroka nods. "Do you think it's related?"
"That and the sudden unexplained increase of Diodora's power." Azazel answered. "Plus, Vali has given Issei a warning about Diodora which they're about to get ready for the Rating Game tomorrow."
"That does sound like Vali, but given the fact that he and his team have escorted Loki in the Underworld, attack on his own." Kuroka explains. "I wasn't expecting that my mate would so far as to attack Fenrir with his Eidolon."
"I'll admit Virgil, you did give him one heck of fight and did quite a number on the them." Azazel said with a smirk. "But I'm betting that Vali would add Fenrir in his Peerage."
Virgil was then surprised that Vali would so far as to add the giant wolf in his Peerage which it explains how Fenrir disappeared.
"Anyway we're off the main topic." Azazel said, changing the subject. "To be more specific about Diodora, he's part of the Old Satan Faction. We believe that he's going to try pulling something during the Rating Game. We're making preparations for that and we were wondering if you'd be willing to lend a hand."
"Do you really need to ask?" Virgil rhetorically ask with a smirk. "Count us in. That guy just pissed me off right from the start. He's arrogant as hell."
"Wonderful." Azazel cheered with a smile. "Just so you know, Gabriel, old man Odin, Michael, both of your adopted and biological family, Dajh, and the Phenex servants are on board as well. Also, don't tell Rias or her peerage anything about this. We can't let Diodora know that we're on to him."
That got Virgil really annoyed since he didn't like telling them about this along with Kuroka and Koneko which she knew, but didn't like not telling Rias or her peerage about it.
"Fine, but that doesn't mean I'll like it." Virgil told him with reluctance.
"Not expecting you too." Azazel shrugs.
With that, Azazel, Kalawarner, and Mittelt then left the house since the Rating Game is tomorrow which Rias and her Peerage is gonna need a helping hand fighting against the Khaos Brigade since Diodora Astaroth was part of the Old Satan Faction and the Khaos Brigade. Of course, Virgil and Kuroka will have to tell the others that they're going to have a child, but it'll have to wait until the fight against Diodora and the Khaos Brigade was over.
Kuoh Academy, Occult Research Club Room
The next day after school, everyone from the Occult Research Club were ready for todays Rating Game. Virgil was wearing a Paladin attire, Immortal Order sword, and Nemesis shield since he'll be fighting against the Khaos Brigade.
"Have a good trip." Rossweisse said with a smile.
"Just do your best." Irina added.
With that, Rias and her Peerage then vanished.
"Well then, we should head out ourselves." Azazel told them, earned their attention.
"I'm going with you to the Underworld, because Lord Michael gave me a direct order to work with you." Irina said.
"I'm going as well, because Lord Raphael gave me a direct order to work with you." Tosca added.
"But why are we keeping out involvement a secret?" Rossweisse questioned.
"If nothing happens, we just showed up as a surprise to cheer our friends on." Azazel explains with a smirk. "If something does happen, then bam, we can make it right for being there."
Even though, Virgil still didn't like keeping a secret to Rias and her peerage, except Koneko, because they don't want Diodora know that they're on to him.
Underworld
As the magical circle dies down around the group, they arrived in the destination: the Rating Game arena where it looked like a section of the Underworld that was little more barren wasteland of a floating island connected to a large temple nearby.
"Whoa, that's metal." Issei said with awe.
"Is this where they expect us to fight?" Kiba asked, looking around.
"How strange." Rias muttered suspiciously. "The referee should've announced our arrival by now."
"But what if there's been some kind of problem?" Gasper asked with worry, looking at Rias.
Then, a gasp was heard from Asia as she looked something behind her group. "A magic circle."
This magic circle was dark-orange and bearing a symbol that resembles something ancient.
"That's not the crest of Astaroth." Rias said seriously, realized. "Be on your guard."
Issei then summons his Boosted Gear as Xenovia and Kiba summoned their swords while Koneko sprouts her tail and ears. Akeno called upon her Holy Lightning while Rias surrounds herself in an aura of red from the Power of Destruction.
Multiple Devils soon appeared around them which Rias recognize them.
"If memory serves, I've seen that crest somewhere before." Rias said. "Those Devils are loyal to the Old Satan Faction of the Khaos Brigade."
"So you're saying they're terrorists?" Xenovia asked with shock.
"To the despicable usurpers and the false royal House of Gremory, we're here to take back what's ours." One of them said with prideful voice.
"Where the hell did these guys come from!?" Issei exclaims with a glare.
Until, they heard a scream that was coming from Asia as Rias and her Peerage turns around to see her held upside down and glowing green, held prisoner by Diodora Astaroth.
"Asia!?" Issei yelled, look at Diodora with a scowl.
"Diodora!?" Rias spat with anger.
"Bastard!?" Issei added with a snarl.
"Greetings!" Diodora greets with a grin, grabbing Asia. "Asia Argento will be coming with me."
"What are you doing to her, you douchebag!?" Issei demands.
"I demand an explanation!" Rias added, glaring at him.
"These Devils of the Khaos Brigade have come to murder every last one of you." Diodora answered, revealed his creepy smile. "Is that sufficient enough?"
"So you've allied yourself to lowly criminals." Akeno said, gritted through her teeth.
"You traitorous dog!" Rias shouted, pointing at Diodora. "First, you defile the sanctity of the Rating which alone deserves death. And second, you laid your filthy hands on Asia!?"
"Well, if you want to do something about it, you'll have to fight through all of my friends." Diodora said with a smirk, looking down of the group. "While you're busy with that, I'll be taking my time getting to know this creature. Biblically, how's that sound, dragon?"
With the snap of his fingers, Diodora launches a volley of green magic missiles at the group. Everyone takes cover while Xenovia run right next to Issei.
"Issei, pass me Ascalon!" Xenovia shouted.
Nodding in reply, Issei summons Ascalon and throws it up in the air while Xenovia takes to the air and grabs it, ready for the attack.
"Asia is my friend, creeper. I won't let you get away with this!" Xenovia shouts as she flies towards Diodora. Before she could make a strike, Diodora holds up Asia and uses her as a shield. Veering off course, Xenovia lands on the ground and glares. "Coward!"
Diodora then laughs without the care of the world, vanished with Asia in his hand.
"Asia!?" Issei yelled as he then collapse down to his knees with teary eyes. "Dammit! Virgil, I failed you!? I'm so sorry, I let you down!?"
"Thundaga: Savage Thunderstorm" Virgil then unleash the thunderstorm when the blue flashes of thunder scattered towards the Old Satan Faction Devils, leaving them destroyed.
"Firaga: Meteor Showers" Yubelluna then unleashed the meteors as the balls of fire rains down towards the Khaos Brigade, leaving them destroyed.
Rias and her Peerage then look at Virgil, Kuroka, Tosca, and Yubelluna arrived just in a nick of time to help them.
"Tell me that yourself, Issei." Virgil told him as Issei then rush towards him.
"Look Virgil, I'm so sorry!? I let you down!?" Issei apologize with teary eyes.
Before Virgil could say anything, Akeno yelped when Odin lifted her skirt from behind.
"Mmmm, that's a sweet piece." Odin said with a perverted smirk, leaving Akeno uncomfortable. "These cheeks alone were-!?"
Virgil then bonked his head with the hilt of the Immortal Sword, leaving a big bump on his head.
"Issei, what happened?" Virgil questions seriously.
"Diodora have taking Asia!? He's taking her somewhere up there!?" Issei answered, pointed at the temple, leaving Virgil scowled.
"Should've known that Diodora wanted Asia for himself." Virgil muttered. "Listen, you may or may not be aware, but Diodora have been making deals with the Khaos Brigade the whole time. It looks like he's been desperate for making Asia his."
"Here me, I am the great Allfather of the Norse Gods! Whoever can take my head will become a warrior of legend!" Odin yelled at the Khaos Brigade.
However, nobody was buying it though as every Khaos Brigade fire their magic projectiles at him. Chuckling, Odin then summons a magical shield to hold off the attack easily.
"That brat Azazel's plan was brilliant and in sheer simplicity. Lure them in and take them all down in one fell swoop." Odin said while concentrates on the shield, expands it outwards as its energies vaporize every Devils in the vicinity.
"So what does this mean?" Akeno asked seriously.
"It means instead of fighting a Rating Game, we were brought here as bait." Rias explains.
"Sorry, but I'm afraid now is not the time to argue." Virgil said, looking at the Khaos Brigade. "You guys better go and get Asia. We'll hold them here."
"We can't leave you guys, facing them alone!?" Issei exclaims with worry, causing Odin to bonk his head with a cane.
"A pup who hasn't seen two decades is a thousand years too young to worry about a warrior like me." Odin said seriously, waving his cane when the Khaos Brigade was about to go for the attack. "Come forth Gungnir!"
Odin was soon surrounded by a vortex of rushing water behind him before a golden three-pronged spear appears in his hand. He then twirls it between his fingers before he blasts away a group of Devils with ease.
"I gotta get one of those." Issei said with awe, leaving Odin laugh.
"Lord Odin, Virgil, we shall take advantage of your generous offer immediately." Rias accepts.
"Alright then, once you guys were inside, we'll give these guys hell." Virgil nods, turned to Issei. "And Issei, give Diodora a good punch in a face for me."
"I will." Issei nods.
With that, Rias and her Peerage then rush towards the temple while Virgil, Tosca, Kuroka, Odin, and Yubelluna then began to fend them off since they need time. Azazel then began explaining about why they kept them in the dark only because so Diodora won't find out about this which it worked. However, the Khaos Brigade have launched a full-scale attack which they were ambushed by the Three Factions, Six Heroes of Gran Pulse, Rossweisse, Irina, Dajh, the former Phenex Servants, NORA, Noel, Cornelius, Griselda, Sairaorg and his Peerage, the two Fallen Angels, the Phenex family, Seekvaira and her Peerage, and the two Archangels. He wanted them to stay hidden until the fight is over, but Rias and her Peerage have other plans because Diodora have kidnapped Asia, much to his dismay since they're planning to get her back no matter what.
That's it for the 36th chapter.
