This is the 39th chapter and the fourth side story. Also, it's the final third season 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 no tolerance whatsoever.

Kuoh Academy, Occult Research Club Room

Few weeks have pass since the fight against Khaos Brigade and Diodora's betrayal. After the school was over, Ravel have arrived in the Occult Research Club which apparently, she was sad. Ravel explain her situation about her brother to Virgil early, which Riser still hasn't recovered from the loss ever since the Rating Game. It explains why he didn't show up in the reception room because he isolated himself in his room and why he didn't help Virgil and the others fight against Gogmagog in the Gremory territory or Aloeidai from the Phenex territory. Also, he hasn't fought a single Rating Game and every Devils from the different Household have talking badly about him.

Truth be told about Riser, he had the most winning ratio ever since he never lose the Rating Game, but lose on purpose out of respect. However, his winning streak have broke since Virgil have fought him few months ago which not only it breaks Rias unwanted marriage, but won the freedom for Riser's former Phenex servants.

"Rias, I apologize for the sudden visit." Ravel apologize sadly, turned to serious. "Actually, I wanted to ask for your advice regarding my brother."

That got Rias, her Peerage, Virgil, Irina, Tosca, two Fallen Angels, and Kuroka off-guard when Ravel ask for an advice.

"Riser..." Rias said sadly. "You want to talk about Riser?"

"Yes." Ravel nods. "I assume you've heard the stories about him. Like, how he does nothing but mope about since that incident."

"Riser?" Xenovia repeats curiously. "I've heard the rumors too."

"Who is he?" Irina asks, whispering her.

"He's from the Phenex family and Rias' ex-fiancé." Asia explains.

"Fiancé!? How romantic!" Irina exclaims happily.

"It sounds so noble!" Rossweisse said, approaches them.

"Hang on." Irina said, snapped out of her thoughts. "If he is her ex-fiancé, then..."

"You see, Virgil have fought against Riser since he helped us defeat his Peerage and beat Riser on his own. Virgil won and break Rias' engagement and won their freedom." Asia explains. "On the other hand, Riser had never lost before, so..."

Asia stopped her sentence since she knew that Riser have lost for the first time as Rias spoke.

"Riser still hasn't recovered from that, right?" Rias asks sadly.

"I probably shouldn't have come here, but I only have your place to turn to for this." Ravel told her.

"My place? What do you mean?" Rias questions surprisingly.

"When I was asking for advice on how to help my brother, I was told that he should learn the so-called fortitude that Rias' peerage possesses." Ravel explains. "That is what your Household is famous for."

"Fortitude!?" Rias exclaims with shock.

"Fortitude, huh..." Xenovia said with a smirk.

"A certain someone knows all about that." Irina added.

Apparently, they couldn't help but chuckle a bit as Ravel spoke.

"More precisely, he should be ashamed of himself!" Ravel stated. "I can't believe he's been sulking for half a year because of one loss. He even says he's afraid of Virgil! Since then, he hasn't participated in a single Rating Game. Gossip magazines have been writing whatever they want about him. He got traumatized by one battle with Virgil, and now he couldn't even touch anything that relates to a l'Cie. I would understand if he was simply holding a grudge against Virgil. He should man up and learn from the experience of that defeat and grow stronger. It's really, really shameful! But...He's still my brother..."

Rias, Issei, and Virgil then look at her with sympathy which the white-haired l'Cie already knew about Riser.

"It takes more than just fortitude." Virgil said, earned their attention. "He needs to realize that one loss isn't a big deal. I've been fighting against my adopted mother several times long ago, but I don't give up easily."

Ravel was then confused as he continues.

"My point is, he can't win them all, he'll get knocked down and when he does, he'll pick himself up and go at again." Virgil told her. "Look, I get it karma comes over and bite him because of his arrogance, but I do feel a little guilty. So, I'll call mom and see if she can be of help."

Ravel couldn't help but feel blushed a bit as she spoke.

"Well...If you absolutely insist...I-I will accept your help Virgil." Ravel said shyly. "Please work hard for a High-Ranking Devil. I...I would really appreciate it."

"Understood." Rias nods as she stood up. "Both Virgil and Lightning will be in charge of getting Riser out of his funk."


Somewhere in the Underworld

When they were inside of the train, they were heading towards the Phenex territory to go and get Riser. Even though, Rossweisse have lost the card game because it was her first time playing and her expression was easy to read. Rias and her Peerage haven't been into the Phenex Household in a while as she then look at Ravel, Kuroka, Mittelt, Kalawarner, Issei, and Virgil. Ravel was staring at the window, feeling sad and worried about her brother.

Virgil then began to cheer her up by telling him his past time in Gran Pulse. He told her that he got into trouble when the white-haired l'Cie and NORA have brought back a wild chocobo that they thought it was dead and plan to have it for lunch, but the wild chocobo was still alive and causing mayhem. Of course, Serah was so mad she made him and NORA wearing dresses and made them tend to the garden for the neighbors all day long as punishment.

Ravel then blinked a few times and burst out in laughter along with Issei, Kuroka, and the two Fallen Angels, hearing about his funniest moments which it was the most funniest moment they've ever heard. Virgil pretty much blames Snow for that, but Lightning thinks that punishment is suitable for them. She even took a picture to commemorate the day and placed it on a wall.

Of course, Rias and Akeno overheard about it which they thought it was hilarious along with her Peerage, Tosca, and Irina when they couldn't help but laugh when they heard of Virgil's funniest moments in Gran Pulse.


Underworld, Phenex Territory

When Rias, Issei, Virgil, and Ravel have arrived at the Phenex Household, Issei couldn't but shock with awe when he saw the structure of the Phenex Household while Virgil was amazed with admiration, but curious as to why the flames were all over the place.

The structure of the Phenex House is a large castle, greater in size than the Gremory mansion which serves as the place of ruling. The castle's outside layout is comprised of the main building with a tall building in the background, surrounded by multiple towers with flames protruding around and at the top. The front tower has embedded with the phoenix emblem. There are also leafless trees that have tiny flames protruding from the tips. At the entrance is a huge golden statue of a phoenix in the middle of a fountain of fire and at the sides, there are poles with small flames coming out on top, and also archway structures similar to aqueduct that also have flames sprouting at the top.

"So huge!" Issei exclaims with shock. "I thought Rias' house was big, but it can't beat this one."

'I'll admit, this place is pretty impressive, except for that flames. But then again, the Phenex House are famous for them.' Virgil thought with a muse as he spoke while making their way towards Riser. "So, what does Riser usually do since he didn't compete in the Rating Game?"

"He stays in his room all day running Rating Game simulations." Ravel explains while heading to her brothers room while some of the Phenex servants bowed to her with respect. "Occasionally, he will summon people who are good at chess to play with him."

With that, Ravel then knock on the door as she spoke.

"Riser, you have guests." Ravel called her brother with worried look on her face.

"Ravel? I don't want to see anybody today." Riser told his sister when they heard him muffling from the door. "I had a nightmare. I don't feel like meeting anybody."

"Your guest is Rias." Ravel told him with a sigh, leaving them heard a crash from the inside of the room.

"R-Rias!?" Riser exclaims with a shout.

"Riser, it's me." Rias said with a smile, walking next to Ravel.

"Why have you come here after such a long time, Rias!?" Riser yelled. "Are you here to laugh at me? Or maybe you're here to brag about your wonderful fulfilling life with the Red Dragon Emperor?"

Virgil then growled with annoyance as he about to get to Riser, but was restrained when Issei holds him, telling him to calm down.

"I want to talk with you for a bit. Let me see your face." Rias told him with a smile.

They can hear the sound of stomping which Riser was storming his way towards the door as he then opens the door with an enraged look on his face. He now wore a pink pajamas and has a stubble beard.

"What could you possibly want to talk about with the man you rejected!?" Riser shouts with anger until his expression turned to fright when he saw Virgil. "Wha-!? l-l-l-l-l-l'Cie!?"

"Wow, you really look like crap." Virgil said with unamused look on his face.

"No!" Riser screams which it sounded like a little girl as he quickly hides under the bed sheets while Rias, Issei, Ravel, and Virgil went inside of his bedroom. "Go home! I don't want to be reminded of that time! Such a miserable feeling...I don't want to experience something like that ever again!"

"Is this really someone who has never lost a game since they were born?" Rias questions which Ravel couldn't help but blush with embarrassment.

"Sure looks like it. I've seen people with bad manners before, but he takes the cake." Virgil said with his raise eyebrow, scanning the area. "His room is a dump and needs a lot of cleaning."

They couldn't help but nod with an agreement of his remark as Ravel then turn her expression to serious.

"For crying out loud." Ravel muttered with annoyance as she then approach her brother, taking the bed sheets off of him. "Riser! Rias took the time to come and see you. Please stop hiding under your bed covers."

"L-Leave me alone! Go home!" Riser yelled, refuse to leave as Virgil then approaches him with his menacing glare and a dark aura.

"Riser, either you do the easy way or the hard way?" Virgil questions with a growl, pointing his gunblade at him. "Choose carefully."

Riser was now frightened which he has no other choice, but to choose the easy way. If he ever choose the hard way, he'll get his butt beaten and being forced to comply by the white-haired l'Cie. Of course, Rias, Ravel, and Issei were really scared of Virgil since Riser have gotten into his bad side which they would stay on the sideline and let him work with the blonde Devil.

When Riser got dressed, he was sitting next to the phoenix statue fountain as he clicked his tongue with annoyance.

"What is this bullshit?" Riser questions with annoyance.

"So, what's your plan?" Rias questions when Issei finally finished packing along with Virgil since he finished calling his adopted mother.

"I've already let mom know, she'll be here." Virgil told her.

"He should be here any minute now." Issei added.

"It's been a while since I've seen you guys." The voice of Tannin said as they look up when they saw the Blaze Meteor Dragon arrived at the Phenex territory.

"Tannin, thanks for coming!" Issei thanked him with a shout.

"Ta-Ta-Ta-Ta-Tannin!" Riser shouts with a fright. "The Ultimate-Class Devil and Legendary Dragon!"

Tannin then land, gazing down at Riser when the portal opens as Lightning came out of the portal as it then closes.

"It's been a while since I've been here in the Underworld." Lightning said as Virgil turned to her.

"Thank you for coming, mom." Virgil thanked his adopted mother with a smile as Riser then shrieks.

"L-L-L-L-Lightning Farron!" Riser shouts with fright. "The Hero from Gran Pulse!"

Both Tannin and Lightning then look at Riser as the Blaze Meteor Dragon spoke.

"Riser Phenex, huh?" Tannin said. "I used to watch you with great interest because I thought you were a promising King. However, just looking at you now, you clearly have a serious problem."

"So, the arrogant Phenex was now a cowardly Phenex." Lightning added seriously. "My son told me you had a big issue that cause problems to your family and your reputation. We'll be able to fix that once we're done with you."

"Just like how we did it before, can you help him with some training?" Issei asks, earned his attention. "His family are saying that he needs to gain some fortitude."

"Oh I see...Fortitude...That's a good idea." Tannin accepts. "So you, Virgil, and Lightning are coming to the mountains, huh?"

"It would seem so." Lightning nods, earned his attention. "Virgil and I will work with him. The same method I have use when I trained my adopted son long ago."

"An excellent suggestion." Tannin nods with an agreement.

"N-No!" Riser yelled as he tried to fly away, but he was caught when Tannin grabbed him.

"Stop running away!" Tannin shouts. "If you are a man, then prepare yourself."

Riser then began to scream like a little girl which he doesn't want to train as Issei, Virgil, and Lightning were on top of the Blaze Meteor Dragon.

"Well then Rias, we'll be going now!" Issei told her with a shout.

"Please make sure to contact me when you need help." Rias said, earned a nod from Issei.

"Take me with you!" Ravel shouts, wanted to go with them. "I want...I want to help with my brother's recovery!"

Virgil and Issei were caught off-guard of Ravel's suggestion as Tannin spoke.

"That girl has good eyes." Tannin said. "Issei Hyoudou, Virgil Farron, why don't you take care of her in the mountains?"

"Issei, you have my permission." Rias told her Pawn as Lightning then give her adopted son a nod which she's accepting her. "Please take Ravel with you."

"Rias...!" Ravel said shockingly.

"Let's go, Ravel!" Virgil offered, leaving Ravel smiled with delight as she then takes flight while using her magic to change clothes. Her attire was now an explorer.

With that, Tannin was taking Riser, Ravel, Issei, Virgil, and Lightning towards the mountains where the dragons resides.

"N-No! Why do I have to go to the dragon's mountains!?" Riser complains with a shout.

"This is for you own good, Riser!" Ravel told him with a smirk. "Please go along with it."

Riser then scream since he doesn't want to be in training at the mountains which he doesn't have much of a choice.


Underworld, Dragon Mountain

Few minutes later, Tannin and the others have made their way towards the dragon mountain where they saw many dragons living in the mountains with shock and awe.

"Wow, incredible!" Issei said with awe.

"D-D-Dragon!" Riser whimpers.

"This area is the dragon's nest where my brethren live." Tannin told him, leaving Riser whimper even more.

"Didn't think that dragons were here in the Underworld." Lightning said surprisingly.

"Neither did I." Virgil admits. "But sometimes I forget there were difference between here in the Underworld and in Gran Pulse."

Even though, both Virgil and Lightning have encountered them before which there were Faeryl and Zaltys from Gran Pulse. The dragon then arrived next to Tannin which it was blue with a scales of ice.

"Lord Tannin, you called for me?" The ice dragon asks.

"This is a High-Level dragon who serves under me." Tannin explains. "I've asked him to help take care of training Riser Phenex."

"Wha-? But, I can handle his training..."

"You're not strict enough to train that cowardly phoenix." Lightning interrupts seriously. "Virgil, the dragon, and I will train him."

"She's right, you won't be strict enough with him." Tannin agrees as he then look at Riser. "Riser Phenex, here in the mountains we will train your body and soul from scratch."

"Why is this happening?" Riser whines.

"Issei Hyoudou." Tannin calls him, earned his attention. "You should also do the training. You'll start with running."

"Of course..." Issei said with a chuckle.


Underworld, Blizzard Mountains

Tannin have made a suggestion to where would Issei and Riser be in training which it'll be in the cold mountains as Issei and Riser began to run in the snow which the Pawn was ahead because of his stamina while Riser was fall behind, trying to keep himself warm with his fiery wings.

"Hey, hey! You're too slow!" The ice dragon mocks as he then shoots ice at Riser, freezing his wings as it breaks.

"You froze my fire!" Riser complains as he then run.

"Riser, when you are running, you need to call out dragon!" The ice dragon yelled. "Come on, say it! Come on, say it!"

"Riser, you cannot give up at this level!" Ravel added. "Come on, say it!"

Both Ravel and the ice dragon were starting to tell him to keep running like a drill instructor which it was amusing for Issei, Virgil, and Lightning.

"Watching from here, he is just like an adventurer who is being attacked by a dragon in the mountains." Issei said with an amused smile.

"Hey, Issei!" Virgil called him, earned his attention. "Less watching, more running! Get to it!"

"What the hell is happening!?" Riser whines while running.

With that, Issei then continues to run while Riser run for his life. Next training method was sparring which Issei was sparing with Virgil while Lightning was sparring with Riser since the two were battle-experienced and not making it easy for the other two perverts. It continues on since Issei and Riser were in for some harsh training from Virgil and Lightning.


Underworld, Hot Springs

Meanwhile, the girls were relaxing in the hot springs as Rossweisse stretches her body while Kuroka placed her hand on her stomach, feeling the heartbeat of her baby and smiled. Koneko approach her sister as she then placed her hand on Kuroka's stomach when she felt the heartbeat, leaving her smiled and she'll be there to support her sister.

"Hot springs are so nice." Rossweisse said with relief. "I can feel the stress being washed away."

"Why do you feel so much stress?" Rias questions with a smile.

"Well, I devoted myself to my boss, yet he abandoned me and left me with nowhere to go." Rossweisse explains as she submerge her body with a menacing smirk. "I will never forget what he did."

"Ara, ara, so scary." Akeno said with a smile.

"I wonder how Virgil and the others are doing." Asia wondered.

"What I've heard, Virgil have called Lightning to help him train Issei and Riser at the snowy mountains." Kuroka explains. "Apparently, he's doing the same way that Lightning once did."

"Guess that's one way to whip Riser into shape." Kalawarner said with a giggle. "He and Lightning might be able to help him."

"It seems we ended up letting Issei and Virgil handle everything again, didn't we?" Rias questions.

"Well, I wouldn't worry just yet." Xenovia said. "Maybe they're getting along just fine."

"Or, Riser goes up and complain non-stop." Tosca shrugs.

"How fantastic it is to think about the Dragon, the l'Cie, and the Phenex training together in the mountains." Irina said with a smile.

'Somehow, I doubt that.' Kalawarner and Mittelt mentally thought in unison.

"We can only hope." Koneko said as she look at Kuroka, nodding her.

"There's something I have to tell you all." Kuroka told them, earned their attention as she began to tell them. "I'm pregnant."

For a few seconds while they blink few times, except Koneko, Kalawarner, and Mittelt since they already knew.

"WHAT!?" They shouted in unison with shock and surprised expression on their faces.

"Are you're telling us that you're pregnant!?" Rias exclaims. "Why didn't you tell us!?"

"I don't know what to do or how you would react when you find out!? I just wanted to tell you when the time was right!?" Kuroka retorts stressfully. "It's just...I wouldn't know if you and the others would be furious and-"

"Kuroka, calm down." Koneko assures her sister. "I understand and so does Virgil."

"Did Virgil knew about this?" Irina questions.

"He does." Kalawarner nods seriously. "They may not be married, but they had a reason why they didn't tell you."

"Virgil was like that as well." Mittelt added. "But, they don't want any of you think badly of them."

Rias and the others were surprised about why they didn't tell them, but they know the two had a reason and Virgil haven't told them that he'll be the father. Akeno then walk towards the black-haired nekoshou, embraced her with a smile.

"I would never think badly of you, Kuroka." Akeno said. "I know you're going to be a great mother for the child."

"You really did had us surprised though." Xenovia said with a smile. "I'm sure Virgil would become a good father."

"And he will." Koneko nods. "I just find it hard to believe that I'm going to be an aunt so soon."

"I know, Koneko." Rias assures with a smile. "But, I know you're going to become a great aunt. We'll be there to support you and your sister."

"Thank you." Kuroka thanked them with a smile, shedding in tears as Koneko nods.

"But still, I wonder what Virgil's family would think?" Irina wondered.

"Oh, they're going to spoil those children rotten when they find out." Akeno answered with a smile. "Hopefully, it'll end well when they tell them the truth."

Rias couldn't help but nod which hopefully, it goes well since they now know that Kuroka and Virgil will become parents to the children.


Underworld, Blizzard Mountain

Meanwhile, both Issei and Riser were on a mountain climbing since the ice dragon, Virgil, and Lightning have made a suggestion. The main issue is that Riser wasn't use to training in physicality which he's been complaining non-stop and tried to runaway, but the ice dragon prevents him with a help from Virgil and Lightning.

"I'm...I'm dying." Riser pants heavily.

"It hasn't been that long since we started training." Issei told him.

"I am a pure High-Class Devil! It's my duty to live by putting a higher value on my blood and my shrewdness!" Riser shouts as he sprouts his fiery wings while flying pass him. "That's how it is for High-Ranking Devil! I simply cannot do boorish training like this!"

However, the ice dragon freezes the fiery wings as he then began to descend while screaming.

"Don't even think about running away." The ice dragon warned him.

"Will the enemies let you runaway?" Virgil mocks. "Listen Riser, you never know when or where conflict will spring up, I've been in training for as long as I remember. NOW GET CLIMBING!"

"Are...Are you trying to kill me!?" Riser complains with the shout.

"That's the idea!?" Lightning retorts, leaving Riser flinched. "You can either climb back up or you die from falling? Because your complaining will be your last if you fall way down."

"We are going to have a rocky road ahead." Issei mutters with a sigh.

Which he right since the road is a bit rocky because Riser keeps whining, not wanted to do training and told them that he's a High-Class Devil which Virgil and Lightning doesn't care if he's a Devil, but they only care was that he's nothing a coward.


Three days later, Lightning and the ice dragon continues to train Riser while Ravel have invited Issei and Virgil for having morning breakfast which to him, it's not a good idea to eat in the middle of the harsh blizzard. However, she insisted to have them eat breakfast with her which she made pancakes while placing the magic circle behind her to prevent herself for getting a cold. She right now wore a red dress with white frills, black knee-high socks, and red shoes.

"It's been three days since the training started." Ravel said with worry. "How's my brother doing?"

To answer her question, they heard Riser screaming like he was running for his life which it was rather amusing.

"To be honest, he never stops complaining which he's still not use to training." Virgil told her with a sigh. "It's normal though. I first have to go through some harsh training with mom since 13 years ago. I may have knocked out dozens of times, but I didn't give up."

"I was just like him when I was started training with Tannin for the first time." Issei added while took a bite of the pancake in front of him, speaking with his mouth full. "I think he will be alright once he gets use to it."

"You think so? That makes me feel relieved." Ravel said with relief, sneezing.

"You must me cold. Why are you wearing something like that?" Issei questions.

"Even though, I warned you about the blizzard when you dressed like that." Virgil added. "Not to mention, you'll get cold."

"I'm...I'm not cold at all!" Ravel retorts with a blush. "It's only proper for a lady from a noble family to wear a dress to morning tea."

"Whatever you say." Virgil shrugs with annoyance as he then took a bite of the pancake, much to his surprise. "These pancakes are delicious."

"Do you really think so!?" Ravel exclaims with delight. "I got everything from the dragons, but with Lebreau's help, I've been able to find something that can substitute the flavor. But I wasn't satisfied with how they turned out."

"I wouldn't lie about that. These are good." Virgil told her. "It comes to show that you're working hard on making those pancakes."

"He's right." Issei agrees. "You make the best pancakes I've ever tasted."

"O-Of course!" Ravel said with a blush. "You can count yourselves lucky that the both of you get to eat my homemade pancakes. You should be thankful."

"Don't press your luck." Virgil said with annoyance, didn't like her haughty attitude.

"What's with that attitude of yours?" Ravel shouts. "Jeez, and I woke up so early this morning too..."

"Early in the morning?" Virgil repeats with shock.

"N-No. I can make dozens of pancakes in a short amount of time." Ravel told them. "I just happened to wake up early this morning."

Virgil wasn't buying of what Ravel told them which he decides not to pry. However, Ravel may find out about Kuroka's pregnancy which it got him worried of how she would react along with Rias and the others. He couldn't help but feel worried if he ever tell them.

"W-What are you doing?" Ravel asks with a blush when Issei is close to her, making him snapped out of his thoughts.

"Hey, Ravel. If you went to a human school, do you know what year you would be in?" Issei asks curiously, leaving Ravel surprised as she then spoke.

"Fine, just for you I will answer your question." Ravel said with a smile. "I would be a first year student if I went to a human high school."

"First year!? You're our junior then!" Issei exclaims with shock, but looking at her breasts. 'Despite that, her body is filling out nicely. It looks like her breasts are even bigger than Asia's, who-'

Before Issei could finish his thoughts, Virgil have bonked him in the head really hard, leaving a bump on his head since he knew that Issei was being perverted.

"Dude, what the hell!?" Issei shouts with a glare.

"You're being perverted, Issei." Virgil told him with a deadpan expression on his face.

"Come on! I can't help it! You know I can't help myself looking at-"

"ISSEI YOU PERVERT!?" Ravel yelled with embarrassment as she use her flames to fire at Issei, sent him flying towards the snowy grounds while Virgil sighed with annoyance.

Until, they've heard an explosion which it was coming from Riser being beaten and battered by Lightning and the ice dragon while Issei crashed down next to him in the snowy grounds which he pretty much got what he deserved.


Later that night, Issei, Riser, and Virgil were resting inside of the cave at the mountain since Ravel have told the white-haired l'Cie that Rias and the others will be up in the mountains tonight which there is a hot spring around here. However, Issei might've overheard of their conversation since he heard the hot spring which it'll turnout to be uneventful than he thought it would be. Virgil was on watch while Issei and Riser were sleeping next to the campfire.

'Mom might be in the hot springs tonight, I wonder what she think about Kuroka being a mother while I'm being a father of a child.' Virgil mentally wonder in thought. 'I hope it goes okay once I tell them.'

However Issei on the other hand, couldn't help but think about the hot springs since he overheard their conversation.

'A hot spring...Rias and the others are currently bathing...This means I have a chance to see breasts while on this mountain. I must go! To the hot springs!' Issei mentally thought as he stood up, looking at Riser while get out of the sleeping bag. 'Given this situation, I need to be sneaky so that Riser won't notice, but Virgil was still here guarding. I wonder if he knocked Riser out.'

Issei then stood up while walking towards Riser, leaving Virgil looking at Issei as he spoke.

"I put him on a 'Sleep' spell if that's what you're wondering, Issei." Virgil told him, causing him to yelp in surprise.

"Huh? So that's why he's being surprisingly quiet." Issei said, realized. "Usually he's always complaining."

"That and he overheard of our conversation while he was busy training and you seeing stars." Virgil told him with deadpan expression, leaving Issei sweat drop. "Don't think I didn't know that you've overheard our conversation."

Issei then nervously chuckle, figure that he was caught red-handed.

"But Issei." Virgil said, earned his attention. "There's something I have to tell you."

"Okay, but shouldn't we wake Riser up?" Issei asks, thrust his thumb at Riser.

Virgil gave him a nod as he then walk towards him, bonked his head really hard which it cause him to wake up and a massive bump on his head.

"Dammit! What the hell!? I haven't had a good sleep for days!?" Riser yelled with anger.

"Will you calm down and listen!?" Virgil shouts, bonked his head again. "There's something I have to tell you guys."

Riser was then confused along with Issei, wondering what so important than heading to the hot springs, but when they look at Virgil, they notice that his expression was neutral and serious since they can tell it's really important as he then spoke.

"Issei, Riser, I'm...I'm going to be a father." Virgil announced.

Riser and Issei blinked a few times for a few seconds.

"WHAT!?" Riser and Issei yelled in unison shockingly.

"Who the hell did you knock up!?" Riser exclaims with shock.

"Kuroka." Virgil answered.

"And you're telling us now!?" Issei yelled with teary eyes. "Why you-"

"Issei, I was like that too when I first found out that Kuroka is pregnant." Virgil interrupts, leaving Issei and Riser surprised and confused. "I was speechless at first, but at the same time...neither of us know what to do."

"I thought Devils birth rates were low to ensure the population." Riser said. "Yet, Kuroka got pregnant. How?"

"She's not just any Reincarnated Devil, she's a Youkai." Virgil explains. "Youkai's can get 100% pregnant. And nekoshou's can get a mating season where they go in heat which Kuroka can control over the mating season because of her maturity. She chose to enter the mating season."

Issei and Riser was then surprised about his explanation.

"But...I don't know what mom would think or anyone else would think." Virgil said sadly.

"Well, you did caught us off-guard when you told us that Kuroka's pregnant, but..." Issei said. "...I think you'd be a good dad."

Virgil widened his eyes, caught off-guard.

"Look, I get that you're worried about Kuroka and about telling them about being a dad, but you gotta remember, you're not alone and you got help." Issei told him with a smile. "Sure, you helped us many times, but now, it's our turn to help you."

Virgil was then stunned about Issei's statement as Riser spoke.

"When your adopted mother told me about you during training, it made me realize that I'm in the wrong ever since I came to the old school building." Riser stated. "She told me that you fought out of selfless act and you have inspired everyone that you fight for what you believe. Just like your family fought for what they believe when they save Serah from Gran Pulse."

"Well, you have been arrogant and pompous when we first met." Virgil told him.

"Yeah I have." Riser admits with a sigh. "But what I meant to say was that, thank you."

Virgil and Issei were surprised that Riser thanked the white-haired l'Cie for the first time.

"Thank you, for making me realize that I'm wrong." Riser thanked him with a sincere smile. "For now when the training is over, I'll be heading to Gran Pulse to make amends with my former Peerage."

Virgil then gave him a nod which it was something that only Riser can do since he's been reformed ever since training.


Underworld, Hot Springs

Meanwhile, Rias and the others were in the hot springs that was in the dragon mountain. Rias, her Peerage, two Fallen Angels, Irina, Tosca, Kuroka, and Lightning were relaxing in the hot springs.

Of course, most of the girls now knew that Kuroka is pregnant, except Lightning as she then approaches the black-haired nekoshou.

"Kuroka." Lightning called her, earned her attention. "Is there something you want to tell me?"

Kuroka then sighed, knew that she would ask which Rias and the others were watching which they'll support her, hoping that the news goes well and they were worried as she spoke.

"Lightning...It's that...I'm pregnant, with your son's child." Kuroka answered calmly. "I told Virgil about it and he was speechless. I was like that too and I don-"

"I know, you don't know what to do." Lightning interrupts, raise her hand as she then spoke. "Kuroka, I was worried that Virgil wouldn't tell me since he felt off during Riser's training. But now I know, he was worried that I would be angry about it."

Kuroka widened her eyes with shock and sad.

"But I wouldn't do that." Lightning said with a smile. "It's just that...I was surprised that you and Virgil didn't tell me that you're going to be parents. But I'm happy to hear the news."

Kuroka was now then stunned as she shed in tears, leaving her embrace Lightning with a tight hug as she embrace her in return. Rias and the others were relieved and happy to hear that Lightning accepts the news which she'll soon become a grandmother of their child. They probably would image about Serah and Snow would spoil the child rotten when they find out.

That's it for the 39th chapter. That's all for the season 3 on this story.