I do not own Highschool DxD nor do I own Diablo. All rights respectively go to Ichiei Ishibumi, the series' creator, and Blizzard Entertainment, the company who made Diablo.
In a cold and desolate part of the world, the sun sets on Sanctuary that is devoid of color. Not even the beautiful sunset could illuminate the darkened world that many have called home. Snow was seen for miles around, yet it also looked like ash. The ashes of a dead world that is.
Amid the gloomy scenery was it was a broken down wooden house and a dead tree. Despite this house filled with resources and foods, the meals and drink felt cold to the touch. Like the warmth and comfort of it were gone.
From the latter stood an man in his late fifties to early sixties, looking over what appeared to be a grave. He was in mourning, yet no tears were shed. It was as if his heart had grown cold and silent to the world, not out of hate or spite. But rather of the fact that everything and everyone were now dead.
The mourner takes a drink of his flask, most likely alcohol before he stops and looks at the tombstone. He was old with gray hair, like a veteran who has seen the horrors of war.
"The dream continues to haunt me, old friend," The old man said as he looks up into the blank white sky. "It always starts with a journey… to a distant land."
As he looks upwards, he reminisces on old memories of himhis past, wearing some sort of druid ritual-like clothing. He walks amidst the cold on the road surrounded by a dead forest, with only snow and the cold wind covering the entire landscape.
"There I find a city in flames..." The man said as he recounts how desolate the world has become. "Streets choked with corpses. Unthinkable destruction. I witness senseless slaughter, brother against brother, pure hatred. And then…, executions, agony, suffering surrounded me, until my turn comes. They burn my eyes, break my bones." His mind returns back to the present, feeling how terrible the world that was once filled with color has now become devoid and gray beyond belief. "I awaken in terror. There's no one left to stand against them."
A female sorceress, likely from the now dead island of Xiansai, walks through the corridors of a bloody and empty town, seeing abominable demons in front of her. Using her ice magic, she freezes them before casting down a meteor spell that destroys the frozen hellspawn.
A barbarian, perhaps an unknown survivor of the Children of Bul-Kathos or perhaps part of a new generation born after the destruction of their homeland, fights against the khazra, plowing one down before dodging an incoming spear from another. He then kicks that spearman kharza in the chest, breaking through the primitive wall behind it and sending it down the river to its death. Seeing more kharza down below, he jumps and yells with full fury and engages the primitive tribe.
A druid, rare are these people from Scolsgen, a hidden island in Ireland, is surrounded by innumerous skeletons. He first uses his enchanted lightning hammer to take out a few. But due to his shapeshifting magic, he turns into a bear and simply plows through the endless hordes. Reverting back, he infuses his hammer once more and goes back to decimating the hordes.
All three companions, now together, ride through the desolate and devastated landscapes of Sanctuary, seeking what dangers there are and who threatens the remaining members of mankind huddled in the dark corners of the earth.
A Sorcerer deals with enemy on stone bridge with her frost magic before assisting barbarian down below. She summons a meteor which saves him from an ambush from behind. He looks at her and nods in gratitude before finishing off the rest of his foes,
All three companions linger in different parts of the world, slaying whatever foes they encounter, be they indigenous wildlife in the snowy mountains, the undead of the swamplands, or even the kharza in the local highlands.
Just then, as the three were back together fighting, something big and monstrous emerges from the ground. A maggot-like demon with two scythe-like hands, a horned head, and a huge fanged vertical maw in place of a stomach, emerges from the ground. As it emerges, it tackles the barbarian, impaling it on one of its pincers before dragging it into its vertical mouth before spitting him out.
If anyone knew who this was, this was Duriel, the Lord of Pain. Twin sister of Andariel, the Maiden of Anguish. One of the four Lesser Evils.
More chaos and pandemonium ensues as the three companions fight together or separately in order to hold off the darkness that threatens to destroy the very way of their current and dying life.
Reality returns back to the mourner bearing a solemn look at the grave of his comrade.
"You think me mad, old friend," The man said as he puts his flask by the tombstone. "But I know these dreams. They tell of the future. Hell is coming, brother. Hell is coming."
Chaos ensues between man and Demon as battles are waged across Sanctuary, from the surface to below ground. And at the end of it all, only one person looks down upon her world with a remote expression, her eyes catching onto the dreamer.
Lilith, Mother and Creator of Sanctuary.
OP: Metamorphose feat. Ishida Yoko – Over the Testament (Shinmai Maou no Testament BURST OP)
(As the music begins, a flash of white light occurs as the camera moves upwards to depict a mural showing the entire universe like a tree, first starting with the Burning Hells and their masters, the Seven Evils, as they light up in red. Aidan appears first in a blue background with a bare chest before it cuts back to the mural moving upwards to the middle showing Sanctuary/Earth and all the other realms surrounding it, including the Underworld which light up in green. Then Rias appears in a red background, a bit further back than Aidan yet also naked before it reverts back to the upper portion of the mural, showing the High Heavens and their leaders, the Angiris Council, illuminated in a white glow. Akeno is the last show further back than Aidan and Rias, also naked and with a yellow background. The last image shows the entire mural illuminated in its respective colors.)
Over the Testament (The title of the show is revealed as Highschool DxD: The Prime Evil)
sabireta kono sekai ni habikoru (Aidan is standing on top of Tristram Cathedral, looking out to the sunset over the horizon before he turns briefly to his right to face away from the camera)
gizen to jiko gisei sore ga bigaku ka? (Rias is shown in front of the ORC Clubhouse before she turns around fully and then begins to walk forward)
honne o kakushita koduku na PIERO (The camera cuts to Akeno in her miko outfit at her shrine, her eyes closed before she opens them in a serious expression)
kyou mo kimi wa Poker face (Asia is shown in a church praying before she turns around to the light. The next image shows Kiba leaning his back against a wall, head down and eyes closed, with the spirits of his dead comrades surrounding him in comfort)
kamen hazushite saa kocchi ni kite (The Gremory rune is shown before the background turns black. Rias appears amidst the flames of the Burning Hells soon afterwards with the rune still present)
arinomama no kimi shiritaikara (Aidan's left arm, from his Sacred Gear that was holding Silentium, is corrupted as he activates his Balance Breaker, making him scream into the air as the shadow of Diablo appears above and behind him)
kagayaki ni tsutsumare yasashii kaze ga fuku (Rossweisse, fires a powerful blast of lightning from on high at a group of flying Demons. Xenovia was on the ground as she slams Durandal to the ground, creating a massive quake that topples the incoming Demons in front of her)
sonna sekai o misetakute chikai o koeta (Kiba charges across the rooftops with Sword of Betrayer in hand. The camera follows him where he was charging towards the towering Belial, Lord of Lies. He jumps up to dodge a blast from the Demon Lord before spinning in the air and cutting off one of Belial's horns)
arata ni kizamareru kibou e no ayumi o (Koneko is seen next running across the rooftops as the camera follows her, charging at Azmodan, the Lord of Sin. She lands roughly on one roof before jumping upwards, dodging Azmodan's attack before she runs across the Demon's left arm and delivers a swift kick to his head)
tsugi no PEEJI ni kakishirushi (Rias fires a powerful blast from her Power of Destruction, only to be caught in a blast herself by Azmodan, sending her flying away)
ugokidashita jikan wa New age (Rias is caught by Aidan who smiles at her to which she returns. Then the two lean in for a romantic kiss as they are enveloped in a red power, their clothes also dissipating in the process)
(Aidan is shown in his Balance Breaker, Primal Terror Vengeance, starting at the back as the camera steadily turns around to show him until the last shot shows his left demonic eye. Between each frame, quick-time images appear; the first one being Venalana Gremory, Lilith, and the angel Aurelia in her mortal guise but with her back facing the camera, the second Sirzechs and Grayfia, the third being the Student Council led by Sona Sitri, the fourth being Loki and Diodora Astaroth back to back, and finally the last one showing Sinestra as the Angiris Apostle with the Angiris Council members looking over her, including Tyrael as the Archangel of Justice and Malthael as the Archangel of Wisdom)
(The final image shows Aidan looking to his right at Sinestra in the air, ready to take part in the Eternal Conflict)
Aidan sat by his desk with fingers crossed, elbows on desk, and thinking in deep thought like he was Gendo Ikari from Neon Genesis Evangelion. While everyone was chatting with their friends before class began, Aidan wanted to be alone and in thought for a bit. Indeed, the atmosphere he gave off was a bit ominous, but everyone respected his space.
This gave Aidan time to contemplate of recent events.
He also had another dream. A dream of a barren wasteland of the world. Sanctuary was basically a no man's land, and humanity hid in the darkest corners trying to survive. Only the nephalem roamed but individually and alone, trying to shine whatever light they can into their darkened world.
At the end of the dream though, even though it was brief, he saw Lilith looking down on him again. Every time he saw Lilith, the ringing noise and pain in his head worsened.
It's as if he could feel Lilith nearby, getting closer and closer with every moment that passes. And no one else noticing as well. While Rias was the only one informed, she had yet to detect any presence. At the moment, she feels it is just nightmares.
But sometimes, nightmares can become a reality.
"Oi, Aidan!" Issei calls out as he heads to his desk. "You okay? You looked like you were in deep thought."
"Huh? Oh! My bad," Aidan shakes his head a little. "Just reflecting back on recent events."
"Ah, yeah," Issei reflected. "We sure have been through a lot, haven't we?"
"Still going through it," Aidan replied, which earned a chuckle from his friend.
"True. By the way, how come you didn't come with me and my friends to the beach?"
"Were you guys going to ogle over at some girls in bikinis?" asked a smirking Aidan.
"Well duh!" Matsuda said, followed by Motohama. "The beach is a gold mine for girls and their hot bodies! We can take so many pictures, sell them to the magazine stores, and make ourselves good cash!"
"It's a brilliant tactic when you think about it," Motohama nodded while adjusting his glasses. "Two birds with one stone, right Issei?"
"Hell yeah!"
Aidan could only roll his eyes and scoff softly with a smile. They must still be trying to get him to do perverted things and become a Perverted Quartet. Not in a million years in his book!
The teacher suddenly enters in. "Attention, everyone! We have a new transfer student. Please come on in, my dear."
The door to the classroom opened up and revealed a familiar brown-haired girl with her hair up in twin tails, wearing the standard issue female uniform of Kuoh Academy with a few addons. She had tennis shoes, bike shorts, and a cross around her neck.
"I'll be damned…" Aidan muttered.
Walking up to the board, the girl wrote her name and turned around. "Hello everyone, my name is Irina Shidou. It's a pleasure." She then spots Aidan and Issei together. "Hi Aidan! Hi Issei!"
Aidan and Issei were like oil and water with their reactions. The latter was stunned but the former was unsurprised. They both waved back at their friend, wondering why on earth she is a transfer.
The rest of the day went by fast, yet Aidan used his time wisely. There were some days when he wanted to be alone to think but nonetheless he always hung out with some people, like Asia and Xenovia and even Irina. He even gave Irina a bit of a tour of the school to know which place is where. With Irina around, perhaps his school days will get better, especially since she is around Issei a lot.
Irina and Aidan walked to the clubroom after school, the latter wanting to see what her friend was up to after school since he was now part of a Peerage of Devils. Once there, everyone was mostly there, save for Rias and Akeno. Kiba was reading a book while Gasper was reading a book and learning chess with Mimir, the floating head on a pedestal. As Aidan takes his seat, Koneko comes over and lays on his lap, with a lollipop in her mouth. Aidan smiles as he pets her cutely like a cat.
"Looks like you had a safe trip," Xenovia said as she spoke to Irina.
"I didn't think we'd see you again so soon." A smiling Asia said with her hands in front of her.
Irina said, "I know right. I missed you. Oh, come here!" She hugs the two girls but were soon inflicted with pain. "What's the matter? Irina asked while a little hurt.
"Sorry it's just the cross hanging around your neck," Xenovia pointed.
"It hurts us." Asia smiled as well to convey no harm done.
Irina then realized as she gasps and clasps her hands together. "Oh that's right! I forgot crucifix hurts devils. Forgive me?" She asked in a playful wink.
Aidan could not help but chuckle a bit. "Same old Irina."
"I'm kinda freaking out. Wasn't she a member of the Church?" Gasper asked with a raised eyebrow. There were still a few things he was worried about being a half Devil and half vampire.
Kiba nodded as well as he looks up from reading his book. "That's right. I wonder why she transferred here too."
"I suppose we'll just have to wait and see," Mimir said. "Still, things could get interesting from here on."
The door to the clubroom opened up to reveal Rias and Akeno smiling. "Great you've all gathered. Welcome Irina. Have you had a good first day of school?"
Irina beamed as she spins happily, "I have! Thank you so much, Rias. Everyone here is so nice. I'm really happy to be here." She said this with a bow.
Smiling, Aidan nods, "I do have to ask though, Irina. What brings you here as a transferred student?"
"It's not that complicated, nephalem," A familiar voice popped up as Azazel appears behind Aidan in a flash of green.
Aidan got spooked a bit. "Oh Hell—Ugh, dammit. Azazel's here."
"I figured I should come to say hello to your new transfer student too. After all, she's here because Michael thinks the rest of us aren't strong enough. So he's bolstering our numbers against the Khaos Brigade."
It makes sense considering that with the peace treaty signed between the Three Factions, representatives could all be present in one room.
Kiba smiled, "Well, we did work pretty well together."
"Sure, it'll take getting used to but it'll be fun," Akeno said while nodding her head.
"Now that I'm here you guys don't have to worry about a thing. As a reincarnated angel I'll protect you with lord Michael's blessing! Amen!" To prove her point, Irina brushes her hair behind her shoulders as a pair of angelic white wings appear along with a halo above her head.
"I thought pride was a sin," Aidan quirked.
"She sorta terrifies me," Gasper now admitted.
"And here I thought Hrungir the Brawler was a loud one," Mimir quipped.
Xenovia states her disbelief to Irina, "I still can't believe you're an Angel now. How did that even happen?"
"With God dead and all, there's no way for new angels to be born," Azazel explained. "So they gotta be made now kinda like the Fallen Angels and Devils do. After forming the alliance, all three sides shared technology, including the Evil piece system from the Devils and the artificial Sacred Gears from the Fallen Angels."
Irina explains as her wings and halo vanished. "This is how it works. A high level angel is ranked as a king. A king commands his Brave Saints, which rank from queen to ace and there's everything in between."
"Oh I get it! While we're based off chess pieces, you guys are like a deck of cards," Kiba realized.
"Of the whole house of cards to choose from, which one did you get assigned?" asked Asia with a pleasant smile on her face.
"I was hoping someone would ask me that. I am a rank Ace. I was beyond honored to take on this prestigious position for Lord Michael's deck. What a joy! Such a blessing! Lord Michael, thank you!" Irina said with her hands in a prayer as a red letter of A started to glow on her hand.
"It's nice to see Irina so full of purpose. Lord Michael must've done a lot for her," Asia said to Xenovia.
"I guess so. It's proves that when you're lost life still has direction. I think you and I can relate to that," Xenovia replied with a nod.
"So true," Asia said.
Aidan was surprised to see his friend now a reincarnated Angel. Yet he wondered what her parents think of this if they even know of her status. Then again, probably wise not to let them know for the time being.
Irina then notices someone by the couch, laying on it in a depressed state of sorts.
"Hold on. Rossweisse is still here? But, I thought—"
Rias sheepishly says, "Don't ask."
Irina's curiosity however got the better of her. "You were left behind?"
Rossweisse then mutters. "Don't know why I'm crying. I should be used to this by now. It's not like any other man has wanted me to be by his side so why should my own boss."
Akeno tries to reassure the Valkyrie, "Don't be like that. I'm sure he'll be back real soon."
But Rossweisse wasn't convinced. "Oh yeah me too. Once the titty bars have a special event, he'll be the first one in line. Maybe I should apply to be a dancer, so he'll see me and realize he forgot me. But then he'll be like 'get that old lady off the stage and bring out a younger girl with something to offer.'"
Xenovia then asks her friend, "Do you regret asking?"
Irina, realizing the situation, replies. "Yeah."
Aidan could only pity the poor Valkyrie, left behind by her boss. The rest of the Valkyries must be wondering where one of their kin was now and of the state she was in.
With business concluded at the clubroom and of giving Irina the tour of the school, everyone departed back home to Aidan's house. Everyone including Irina as it was revealed that a party was being held in her honor. While she was not going to live there, she would be instead be living with Issei. And speaking of Issei's home, it too was renovated like Aidan's complete with a near identical set of rooms and levels. Given of his status as the Red Dragon Emperor, it would make sense for him to have one, followed by all the Council members living in the same place as well. And luckily, it was easy to spot where it was from Aidan's location in the neighborhood.
This was on the offer of the Sitri Family, perhaps in a way to compete with the Gremory Family given of how they did the same for Aidan.
While everyone heads to Aidan's house, both Aidan and Asia headed to the shopping district to buy party supplies for Irina's welcoming party. Once they ahd enough, the two start to make their way back.
"So, Asia, are you excited for the party tonight?" asked Aidan.
"Yes, I want Irina to feel at home," The blonde nun nodded.
"Even if Irina is not the one living in my home, which I do not mind, it is starting to fill up pretty quickly…" Aidan remarked. Yet as the two walk, Aidan passes by an athletic store. "Oh! I just remembered. We have that Sports Festival coming up soon."
"Is that important?" Asia asked in a curious expression.
"It's just friendly competition between classes to see who is best," Aidan explained. "I'm not one though for such things. I can be too… competitive."
Asia frowns a bit. "Since I came from the church, I don't have any athletic ability…" Asia lets out a gasp, turning around quickly as Aidan reached out a hand to steady her and found that someone tried to place her hands on her shoulders.
"Asia, you okay?" Aidan asked.
"Y-Yeah. T-Thanks for the save," Asia thanked.
The stranger smiled. "My pleasure, Asia Argento."
He was a gentle-looking, handsome young man with dark green hair. He wore expensive clothing that was black with gold lining and a white cape with fur around the collar, with the inside of the cape green. He also has golden eyes, but they are almost always closed or squinted.
Aidan, having a bad feeling of this, keeps his eyes on the stranger, realizing he was no ordinary person.
"How lucky I caught you today," The stranger said. "After all you're the reason I came here today."
Aidan suddenly remembers with a shock. He was there at the reception in the Underworld when Loki attacked.
"I've fantasized about seeing you again," The stranger said.
"Um, I'm sorry?" asked a confused Asia.
Aidan swiftly takes Asia away and brings her behind him. He glares at Diodora who did not seem intimidated or surprised at the least.
"Come now, we're all friends here," The stranger reassured. "After all we have such history together."
To prove his point, the stranger motions the two for them to follow him and led them to a secluded area near the fountain where Raynare kidnapped Asia long ago. Once the stranger made sure we were alone, he removed his cape and started to unbutton his shirt before revealing what appears to be a scar on his body. It was a big deep scar on his chest.
"No way…" Aidan was bewildered.
Asia realized with widening eyes. "That scar. I can't believe it."
Diodora nodded. "That's right. I am the first Devil you saved by using your Sacred Gear, but I never got to introduce myself. My name is Diodora Astaroth. Honestly I never expected to reunite with you in the underworld. I wanted to speak with you then but there was such a commotion I missed my chance." Diodora puts his cloak back on and brushes it off. "So I have come to pick up where we left off."
"What left off?" Asia hesitantly asked.
"For us to have met twice. In the world above as well as below."
"Arrogance! Watch your words, welp," Aidan warns. "Or my blades will watch them for you."
Diodora was unmoved as he kneels and take Asia's hand in his own and kisses the back of it. "Clearly we are bound by fate and So I must take you as my bride."
Clearly angered by it, Aidan grabs Diodora violently and throws him away to the ground. He then takes Asia into his arms and flees immediately, running on his own two feet.
Once the two leave, Aidan sets Asia down to the ground. "I'm sorry, Asia. But that bastard. There's something about him that rubs me the wrong way. I especially didn't like how he came forward with that proposal."
Asia smiled slightly but she was still in shock from the marriage proposal. "It's okay, Aidan. You were just trying to protect me." Gently hugging the nephalem she looked up and said, "Let's go home. Maybe Buchou would want to hear this."
That night at Aidan's house, Aidan and Asia report their encounter to Rias. This was a private report given to her as they were situated in Aidan's bedroom behind closed doors.
"I see," Rias nods to herself while sitting on Aidan's bed with her arms crossed as if she was thinking.
"The current Satan Beelzebub is a descendant of the Astaroth family. And Diodora is the heir to that title. I didn't realize you two were acquainted, Asia."
"Actually, it's quite the surprise for me too," Asia said. "A lot was going on back then, I didn't recognize him."
Aidan could only feel shame for the poor girl. Saving that smug bastard got her exiled from the church which then got her mixed up with the Fallen Angels. Yet Aidan, while brooding on the thought, cannot help but wondered if it was planned deliberately and intentionally by the man himself. If it was, then why appear right now of all times?
"He only came today because he wanted to introduce himself, so he didn't linger or anything."
Aidan grunted to that quietly, still bitter about the encounter.
"Well that's good to hear," Rias said. "Diodora was pretty sheltered and can be a bit socially awkward. I'm sure he was just excited to see the girl who saved him. Ignore him and he'll go away."
Asia smiles in reassurance. "Okay, I'll do that."
The door to the room soon opens, revealing Gasper who didn't have a bag over his head for once.
"Hey, we're all set up downstairs for the party," Gasper announced.
"Perfect timing. Are you guys ready?" asked Rias.
"Yeah," Asia responded before she looks at a brooding Aidan. "What's wrong, Aidan?"
"Huh? Oh, nothing," Aidan shakes off his thinking. "Hey, if that pretty boy bothers you again, don't worry about it. I'll take care of him myself."
Asia reassuringly said, "Thanks!"
The four head downstairs right to the living room as everyone takes seats on the couch or nearby stools. The table was filled with all kinds of drinks and snacks. Everyone was there in attendance, including the Sitri Peerage who along with Rias' Peerage arranged the party and wanted to stay. Azazel was near the back, and Rossweisse was there as well.
Once everyone gets settled, Irina stands to her feet for a quick speech. Turns out the party was for her being welcomed to the Academy.
"I wanted to thank you," Irina started off. "I'm happy to be here. You know I used to think of Devils as my sworn enemies, so I hunted them down mercilessly and I would've killed you all."
A frightened Gasper said, "I really hope that stays in past tense."
"However, Lord Michael said we should put the past behind us and work together for a better future. Which is great because I'd much rather be friends with you anyway. I'm honored to represent the church here. Let's make our communities proud."
Everyone claps politely as Irina bows.
"You know, it's nice to see youthful idealism, our sides have been fighting each other for too long," Azazel said as he takes a sip of his drink while leaning against the counter leading to the kitchen. "But you kids put that aside to stop a Lesser Evil's plot. It was an excellent demonstration of what is possible when we work as one." He then raises his glass. "I want to thank you all for what you represent."
"You know for once, Az, I quite agree with that," Mimir said while his head floated on the pedestal.
"Still, it would have been nice if you told us we were dealing with a Lesser Evil," Kiba remarked.
"Come on, it worked out in the end," Azazel said while shrugging his shoulders with a smirk. "The real travesty is that there weren't any Fallen Angels around to make my team look good."
"Not true," Akeno chimed in with a smile, looking peaceful as she clings to her favored nephalem. "There was a one half-Fallen Angel who fought united with a nephalem."
Smiling at Akeno and cupping her chin a bit, Aidan nods, "That she did."
Rias was a bit ticked off to see Aidan getting a little too close to Akeno. So much so she pulls him away from her by grabbing onto his arm.
"You're right. I'm mistaken," Azazel smiles at Akeno proudly, seeing that she has put her past behind her. "And I know of one guy who would have been proud to see it. That reminds me. Aidan! Apparently there has been talk concerning you. You've become quite famous recently."
Aidan points to himself, "Me?"
"A celebrity?" asked Asia while others looked curious. "Wow. That's neat. That is wonderful news, Aidan."
"It does make sense concerning how everyone had viewed nephalem as myth and legend before Aidan came," Xenovia shrugged after taking a sip from her cup.
Chuckling, Azazel nodded. "That's right. They even made a documentary about our brave nephalem. It has since gone viral and the narration is voiced none other than your uncle."
Snapping his fingers, the television begins to glow and soon, some of he highlights from all the fights Aidan has been in began to play on television. There was the fight with Riser Phenex during the Rating Game, against Sinestra during her betrayal, and against Kuroka during Loki's attack.
"The fans especially love it and have given you a nickname: the Nephalem of Gremory."
Nephalem of Gremory. A worthy title for a servant of Rias. Aidan was proud of it.
"Followed by Maiden Stealer," Azazel broke the mood.
"Heh?" asked a confused Aidan.
"Maiden Stealer?" asked Koneko.
"It's a nickname given by the jealous males who watch your exploits. Since you are the boyfriend to Rias, it makes sense, especially that bosom rack she carries."
Rias was dismayed at that and scoffs.
"And that recently, you also have Akeno in your possession, with a similar rack as well despite being 3 cm bigger."
Akeno smiles. "Ara ara. How amusing."
Aidan sighs heavily, having a small feeling that was the case. With beautiful girls like Rias and Akeno now a part of his life and his lovers at that, it makes sense if he was met with rivalry from other anonymous jealous males.
"Come to think of it, the Red Dragon Emperor kid has also been rising in popularity as well," Azazel then remembered.
"Issei?" Aidan asked. "How has he been handling it?"
"Well, when I relayed to him about the news…" Azazel could remember the dismay he had when he was told about his two nicknames: Oppai Dragon and Breast Dragon Emperor. Even Ddraig himself was unhappy. "Let's just say that King of his dropped her jaw to the floor, literally. Along with her glasses. I even showed them the documentary of his exploits."
"He has a documentary now?" asked a perplexed Aidan.
Issei, hearing the word documentary, attempts to stop it. "Oh f—No wait! Hold on!"
But it was too late.
To prove his point, Azazel conjured up several screens around Aidan, which showed the detailed events.
But from what Aidan can deduct from what was being shown, Sona Sitri's Peerage was on the hunt for a couple of stray Devils whose power level was on the same as high class Devils. Against two formidable opponents, everyone including Issei was struggling.
"How did you acquire all of this?" asked a stunned Aidan.
"Devil paparazzi," Azazel answered. "Sitri's status as Serafall Leviathan's sister really does reach the ears of photo opportunists everywhere. They'll use everything and anything to make good headlines these days."
Then that is when the truth of Azazel's words came out. Apparently one of Bishops named Reya Kusaska, a slim girl with long brown hair that ends in two short braids, matching eyes, and wearing a blue headband, offered something to Issei no ordinary girl would do: the chance for the Red Dragon Emperor to grope her breast. Issei was at first bewildered and refused but Reya insisted, having wanted to help motivate Issei and increase his power, even if it meant exposing herself shamelessly.
And what was worse, her breasts were bare and naked, allowing Issei to both feel and see them.
Sona and Tsubaki felt like their glasses had shattered when they saw just what had happened. They just saw Issei groping the breasts of not just Tomoe and Reya, two of their members of the Peerage and of the Student Council. Not only was this indecent but unforgivable despite seeing as how it increased Issei's power and allowed him to finish off the two high-class stray Devils. But still, the method of accomplishing it was just wrong in so many ways.
One thing is for certain: someone is going to get punished. A Pawn to be exact. And it is not Saji.
Momo was shocked as she put a hand to her mouth in surprise. Yet she could not help but pity Reya and Tomoe, seeing as how they were so bashful of seeing their moaning faces on screen.
Tsubasa however smirked as she looks over to a flustered Issei. Turns out she approved of this yet silently cursed herself a little for Reya and Tomoe to be ahead of her. Sounds like the Rook needed to step up her game with Issei the hard way.
"Issei, if you win this, I will let you play with my breasts however long you want," Reya in the video offered in desperation. "Fully exposed for you to see."
"Y-You really mean that?!" A still bewildered Issei in the video asked.
Reya nods in haste. But that was when another girl pitched in.
"Save some for me too," Tomoe Meguri, a beautiful girl with shoulder-length, reddish-brown hair featuring swept bangs and a single strand of hair sticking out from the top and brown eyes and one of Sona's Knights, jumped in on screen. "We need your power to be boosted higher, Issei. Consider it a reward for when you saved me."
Now Issei has gotten two girls who are willing to expose their breasts for his power to increase. Saji would be extremely jealous of this, as evidently shown when he grits his teeth and narrows his eyes in envy.
Again did Sona and Tsubaki look like their glasses had shattered from what they saw. One wonders if they have spares at hand or somehow use magic to repair their spectacles.
And finally to top it all off, on one of the last screens showed something that put the final nail on this coffin. Apparently, Issei was caught groping the breasts of Ravel Phenex during Loki's attack on the conference. This made Aidan jaw dropped and eyes popped out. How the hell during that chaos did someone have the time to take a video of that moment?
But that was not all.
"It gets even better," Azazel revealed as he shows another screen. "Back when summer started, the Sitri group were facing a Stray Devil that for some reason wanted to eat the breasts of everyone but Sona's. Here's the Red Dragon Emperor's reaction to that."
Azazel then fast forwards the screen over to Issei's rant on screen. "Hey! No one is allowed to touch their breasts! Nobody but me but me is allowed! Boosted Gear!"
[BOOST]
In a bright red flash of power that was enough to make him as strong as a High Class Devil, Issei then proceeded to tackle the Devil before punching him a few times. Then he unleashes a Dragon Shot powerful enough to engulf the poor Stray.
Aidan face palms himself in utter disbelief. "…Seriously?"
"The fans especially love it when he makes such heroic exclamations regarding his dream to be a Harem King, along with protecting his friends and shouting out his attacks," Azazel nonchalantly said with a smirk. "He is now known to all as The Oppai Dragon and Breast Dragon Emperor. The kids love him most of all, trying to imitate his attacks."
Issei was in a state of dismay and embarrassment, seeing as how his power boost method has now costed him two embarrassing nicknames. He huddled himself in a dark corner in a ball to just go cry in shame. When he looked over to Tomoe and Reya, they turned their faces away from him as they had red faces of bashfulness, seeing that their indecent actions were now evident for all to see.
Aidan could only shake his head in disbelief. In hindsight, it could have been much worse. Thank god Rias was not the master to Issei, or this could set off an ocean of flaming jealousy from every male around creation.
The time for the Sports Festival was drawing near and preparations were to be made for the classes. In regard to Aidan's class, Aika Kiryuu was in charge of the activities and assigned teammates for each person.
"Ooh, pick me!" Irina quickly and excitingly raises her hand. "I want to do the treasure hunt put me down for that."
Kiryuu finishes writing Irina's name, who is paired up with Xenovia. "Alright, the next competition is the three legged race."
For Aidan though, his mind was once again found wandering somewhere else instead of focusing on the present. Mainly of his two new titles granted to him by the Underworld denizens. Nephalem of Gremory was one noble thing, but Maiden Stealer by the jealous males was another. Granted this was not his intent as the girls came to him instead of him coming to them. Then again, what can he do against the natural emotion of men envious of other men for having beautiful women in his possession?
But he was not the only person with embarrassing titles.
Flashback…
On the rooftop, the sound of Ddraig crying echoed for Aidan and Issei to hear as the latter holds up his left arm.
"Come on Ddraig, cheer up," Issei tries to cheer up his partner. But it was sadly in vain.
"I, one of the Twin Heavenly Dragons. The name Red Dragon Emperor used to strike fear into the hearts of millions," Ddraig whines.
"I'm sure those who do not know you still fear that name when they hear it for the first time," Aidan said.
Issei too had a look of dismay, remembering what he is now called by these days by Devil children. "Look, I'm embarrassed too, okay? But now I'm the Breast Dragon Emperor. Oh hell, the Oppai Dragon."
"Could've been a lot worse…" Aidan tries to reassure. "I wonder what Albion is called now?"
Flashback end…
'Who knew Ddraig could be so sensitive?' Aidan thought to himself. 'Perhaps his pride and dignity are being crushed with those two new titles. And as if I didn't have enough to worry about, that smug son of a bitch Diodora from Asia's past has gone full blown stalker. The next time he shows his face around here, I'll kill him. Slowly, and painfully.'
"Aidan, that hole in your armpit an air vent?" asked Kiryuu.
That freaks him out and snaps him out of his thinking. "The hell? Don't tell me- Wait, there's no hole."
"That's half our tripod," Kiryuu suddenly announced.
That's when Aidan realized he just got chosen not of his own will by Kiriyuu herself. "Hey. Not okay, Kiryuu."
Kiryuu however did not care and said in ignorance of Aidan's rant, "Only one and a half legs to go. Any takers?"
Aidan then just blatantly asked, "Asia?"
"Done deal."
And it was in that moment that Aidan realized he got tricked once again. He face palms himself. Man, his head is a mess today.
Later in the afternoon, all the classes set to work on practicing for the Sports Festival. With Aidan having been tricked to do the three legged race with Asia, he was now forced into this. He didn't have a problem with practicing with Asia nor participating in the race. Rather he was a little ticked off that he got tricked into doing it by Aika Kiryuu.
Well, it is what it is.
Aidan watches Irina and Xenovia from the sidelines, readying themselves for a practice race around the track.
"You ready to do this, Xenovia?" asked an excited Irina.
"You bet," Irina smirked. "Show me what you got."
As the two begin their friendly competition by the racetrack, Aidan watches from the sidelines, yet he could not take his eyes off of how their bodies moved. For starters, their bodies were amazing: fit and pristine despite not familiar with such sports. If they kept up, they would be motorboating themselves. With their pistons pumping so hard it's impossible for him to appreciate them. They may stink of sweat afterwards but they always say that the sweat of a woman who works out is better than her perfume; more natural to say the least.
Wait, hold on! What was he thinking? He may be somewhat perverted, but never would he ogle over a girl's body in public. That just spells all kinds of wrong. Thank goodness he was not with the Perverted Trio, otherwise things would have been every awkward. He shakes his head off of the mental image of such breasts bouncing and sweat pouring down their skin. He can save his perverted mind for a more private setting.
"Hey Aidan!" A voice rang out, revealing to be Saji who walked towards him.
"Saji! How are you doing?" asked Aidan.
"Not much. You?"
"Just watching the eye candy from up here," Aidan replied.
"Huh, you know I should've seen that coming." Saji then spots the race with Xenovia and Irina. "So that's your festival event or what?"
Aidan shakes his head. "No, I'm doing the three legged race with Asia."
"We'll aren't you just the luckiest son of a bitch. I got stuck in the bread eating contest."
"Saji isn't there something you should be doing?" Turning around Saji gasped at the sight of Sona and Tsubaki. "Seeing as you represent the Student Council, I expect you to win your race. Get back to work." And afterwards the duo walked away.
Saji stammered and stuttered, knowing he had been caught slacking off. "Right… Um… I was getting hungry!"
He then takes off and runs to go find his class.
Aidan could only watch him flee in a hurry. "I always forget how whipped he is. Along with Issei."
"Kyaah!?"
Asia's scream was then heard, making Aidan turn his head to see if she was alright. But much to his annoyance, he saw Aika Kiryuu groping her breasts from behind.
"Wow Asia. You had quite the growth spurt over the summer," She complimented.
Asia stuttered, trying to get over the groping feeling. "I'm flattered you noticed, but can you please let go?"
"Aika!" Aidan shouted, which was enough for her to gladly let go. Sighing, he then turns to Asia. "You about ready to practice?"
"Oh yeah." Asia turns and bows to Aika. "See you later."
Kiryuu however had one piece of advice to say. "Aidan, don't get a hard on because your bodies are pressed up against each other."
She then takes off in a hurry like a squirrel. Aidan however rolls his eyes with a displeased look and mutters, "Pervert…"
"Are you gonna be able to do this?" Asia asked. "It looks really hard if you're not in synch with the other person."
"That's why we are practicing our coordination," Aidan reassures. "We get it right, and we got a shot at winning this. For now, though, let's just take baby steps."
"Okay."
Once Aidan ties the red ribbon around his ankle and Asia's the two were fused together like glue. Asia blushes as she feels Aidan's body right up close and personal touching he side.
"Okay, start with your right leg," Aidan said. Asia does so which allows Aidan to move his left. "Let's just take it slow for now. Baby steps. Inside and-"
*TRIP*
"Woah!" Asia yelped, falling fast to the ground. Luckily for her, he catches her and holds up upright.
'I guess we do need baby steps. Her legs aren't as long as mine.'
"Um, Aidan…" Asia blushed brightly while staring at me. "You're hand…"
Looking down, Aidan saw that it was on her breasts. He quickly removes it. "Oh crap! I am so sorry about that!"
Stuttered by the grappling, he tries to back off but forgot that he and Asia were bound by the ankles and soon came crashing down. Groaning, he shakes the senses out of his head before looking to see Asia lying on top of him.
"Asia, you okay?" Aidan asked. "Hey, you're not hurt are you?"
Asia groans, "I'm good. But next time try to warn me before you try touch me like that so I'm ready for it okay," She said with a blush on her face. "That way maybe both of us can enjoy the moment."
Aidan was not so sure if he should take that advice. Asia was indeed beautiful and delicate, and Aidan did not want to treat her as a toy nor grope her unnecessarily. He feared it would only make her seem more embarrassed.
Sighing, he shakes his head to rid the blush from his cheeks. "How about we give this another shot?"
But Asia frowned, looking quite depressed. "What's the point? I'm just gonna slow you down."
Aidan pats her head which makes her look up. "We're a team Asia. There's no Kain without Argento. We're going to win this race no matter what."
"You really mean that?" asked with a smile.
Aidan nods. "It's you and me. And we're going to do this one step at a time. That's how practice goes."
Asia nods with renewed confidence. "Okay."
Once the two were back on their feet, they take short baby steps for practice. Because Aidan's legs were longer than Asia's he had to make sure those steps were short to keep up with her pace.
"Now in. And out. In, and out," Aidan repeats as they slowly walk across the field practicing for the big day to come.
DREAM BEGINS…
Aidan looked around the landscape and saw that he was in some sort of Japanese household. And he was wearing a suit. A formal one at that.
But then, he turns around and sees Asia kneeling in a white shiromuku outfit, indicating the Japanese traditions of a Shinto wedding. And she was the bride.
"Aidan, I want to thank you for everything you've done for me. If it weren't for you I wouldn't be getting married today."
Deckard Kain complimented with such joy, "Oh Asia, a beautiful bride."
Aidan was surprised to see Deckard there, dressed in formal attire. "Wait, Uncle?"
Rias suddenly appeared along with Akeno for the congratulations. "Asia, I'm so happy to see you moving on with your life."
"We all are," Akeno said. "You deserve to be happy, so don't worry about us."
Aidan was all but confused though. "What is this?"
"Oh don't be like that, Aidan," Deckard Kain scolded. "Don't you have something to say to the blushing bride? She is like a little sister to you, isn't she?"
Aidan, fearing who was marrying Asia, asked the terrible question in a suspicious tone, "Who is the groom?"
"Don't worry, brother," A male voice said who was none other than Diodora Astaroth dressed in the traditional Japanese groom outfit. He picked up Asia with a smile. "I will make Asia happy. After all, I am super rich and I'm high ranking, so I'm clearly the best thing that's ever happened to her. Are you ready my love?" Diodora asked Asia while looking at her. "I do, with those words you'll be mine and I'll whisk you away."
"I am," Asia said looking at Diodora before looking back at Aidan. "Goodbye Aidan, I'm leaving with Diodora to get hitched. Thanks for everything, but I don't need you anymore."
But Aidan did not respond with kind. From his moment of shock, anger then arouse. Was he to simply leave Asia to a fate with someone such as Diodora? Was he to accept the fact she would be married to someone unfamiliar to her despite their history? Was he to simply whisk her away and leave him all alone?
No. Aidan would not have it. Not trusting that arrogant Devil who does not deserve one little frail girl such as her. A pathetic and foolish Devil like Diodora who just pops out of nowhere and dares claim to lay his hands on Asia does not deserve her. Such arrogance must be paid. And paid in blood it must be. Asia is not worthy for one such as him. He will not have it so long as the Pawn lived.
In a rage, Aidan then lets out his fury.
"This… This is NOT REAL!"
*FWBOOM*
In a explosion of crimson demonic energy emanating from Aidan, the entire area is destroyed. Like a nuclear bomb being set off, the buildings were destroyed and everyone either evaporated from the heat or were knocked out. But in that moment of rage, Aidan's eyes widened at the destruction he had caused. The landscape was barren with blackened ash and roaring flames of Hell. Demons poured out from everywhere, feasting on the blood and flesh of Devils and humans.
Everywhere Aidan looked around was nothing but Hell itself, as if the entire realm poured itself into the area. But that was the least of his concerns as he saw something below him.
By his feet laid Asia, dead with her wedding dress shredded. Diodora was nowhere to be found, likely burned to ashes from the flames. But Aidan, in despair, falls to his shaky knees and cradles Asia in his arms.
"No…" He mourns as he holds the corpse of the bride. "What have I done…?"
Suddenly, a towering shadow of a familiar female figure looms over him, with demonic wings and horns sprouting from her body. A set of heterochromia eyes gazes upon Aidan below as the figure chuckles.
When he looks up, Aidan gasps and hyperventilates as he realized who was seeing him as he trembles in fear. None other than the Daughter of Hatred, bearing a wicked smile.
DREAM ENDS…
*GASP*
Aidan wakes up with a gasp and with heavy breathing. Sweat poured down his head as his eyes widened in horror from that hellish nightmare. And his head hurt like he had a minor migraine. The ringing noise was back and echoing loudly in his head before it subsided.
It could just be him, but he swore that somewhere, in the silence of the darkness of his room, a female giggle of a woman echoed. One filled with malice and deceit.
"Are you awake?" A concerned Asia said staring down at him. "Did you have a bad dream? It seemed like it."
"Y-Yeah, you could say that," Aidan said as he rubs his eyes. "I dreamt you were getting married and leaving me. Then, the entire place just…burned to the ground."
Aidan refrained from speaking of Lilith, still trying to recover from that awful dream of seeing her in the midst of it all, especially when he held Asia.
"It was just a dream Aidan," Asia reassured. "You're okay. I'm not leaving and don't worry. I'm not getting married yet either."
Aidan sighs in reassurance. "Good. I think I'd die from loneliness without you."
"I do. There's no way I could live with myself if I caused you that kind of pain."
Aidan smiles as he pats Asia's head with his left bandaged arm. "Thank you."
"What's going on?" asked a groaning Rias who was unsurprisingly in Aidan's bed on his right side clinging to him.
However, she and Asia were not the only ones. Tucked away and fiddling around underneath the bedsheets was another strange noise. Something akin to a cat. And speaking of a cat, once Aidan lifts up the blankets, he saw Koneko sleeping on his front side, with her ears out in the open.
"What the? When did she get here?" asked Aidan.
Rias was surprised. "Koneko!?"
Koneko soon rouses up and looks up at Aidan with a cute smile. "Nya!"
She even used her right fist to make a cat paw during her Nya. Now the bed was getting a little bit cramped with four people on it.
LATER AT BREAKFAST...
During breakfast, Rias was already sorting through a mountain of what appeared to be letters. Only they were not any ordinary letters.
"Love letters?" asked Aidan.
Rias nods, "All sent by one Diodora Astaroth."
"He's been sending me something every single day since we bumped into him by on the street," Asia revealed.
This makes Aidan growl lowly, seeing that the bastard will now not back down from his proposal. He had a bad feeling that this was no longer genuine but an obsession.
Rias reveals the contents of the letters. "Movie tickets, dinner invites, stuffed animals, chocolates, flowers, car keys, the works."
Aidan curses to himself. "God dammit."
Asia felt ashamed as she mutters while staring down at the pile of letters. "I'm sorry."
But Rias smiles in reassurance, "You don't need to apologize for a crush. Poor thing doesn't know the way to a woman's heart."
Aidan however was not so sure. "I don't know, Rias. It was bad enough he proposed, now he is just stalking Asia like it's not a big problem for him or us."
Rias, agreeing to her boyfriend's suspicions, felt that this was perhaps not a big deal. "Anyway, how about I get rid of these?"
"I would appreciate it," Asia thanked.
"We need to get practicing for the sports festival, anyway," Aidan said. "We can deal with him later."
"Of course," Rias nods. "Have fun."
"We will," Asia said as she and Aidan make their way out.
But as Rias watches them depart, she noticed her boyfriend's darkened expression. He was doing his best to keep it hidden but nothing escapes Rias' eyes, not even her boyfriend's expression. And it scared her. The encounter with Diodora Astaroth must have grinded his gears a lot and every time his name is mentioned, he tenses and clenches his fists, almost as if he wants to murder him.
Rias then thought to herself, 'That expression. Does he…?'
But she shakes her head in denial. 'What am I thinking? Somnus is just concerned for Asia. I shouldn't be worried.'
With the entire school practicing for the upcoming Sports Festival, Aidan and Asia were also of the same mindset. Given that they were chosen for the three-legged race, they needed to practice anyway if they were going to stand any chance at winning. They enlisted the help of Xenovia who was keeping pace with them by clapping her hands like she were in the army.
"In, out. In, out, in, out, out," Aidan and Asia chanted together in sync as the two ran up to Xenovia who smiled at them.
"Great. You guys look really good," She complimented, nodding her head.
"Couldn't do it without you, Xen," Aidan thanked.
Asia felt bad though for taking up Xenovia's time since she was doing the treasure hunt. "I feel bad we made you help us practice."
But Xenovia said otherwise with a shrug, "I'm happy to do it. But we're not done. Go for a light jog this time."
"Aidan then turns to Asia and asks, "You ready for this, Asia?" But Asia didn't answer back. "Hello? Earth to Asia?"
"Hmm, what's up?" She asked with a smile.
"Got something on your mind?" asked Aidan politely.
"Sorry. I was just thinking. I don't regret saving Diodora back then. He's the reason I'm in Kuoh Academy. Where I found the Occult Research Club and met all my friends and you. The people I love more than anything. If I hadn't saved him back then I wouldn't have any of you, and when I think about it like that, I feel so happy about the whole thing."
Aidan smiles as he puts his head on her head gently. "Whatever comes, we're always going to be together, Asia. And we will face it together."
Asia smiles and drowns herself in the headpat, feeling Aidan's gentle touch.
"That was so tender," A new voice spoke.
Looking toward the voice, Aidan was surprised to see Irina standing there. "Irina. How long have you been there?"
"A bit," She shrugs her shoulders. "Xenovia told me yesterday that the school grounds are really lovely in the early mornings. And boy was she right. I never expected to see such beautiful friendship. Your affection can only be the product of God and Lord Michael's will." She puts her arms in a prayer position as she prays towards the heavens. "Amen."
Aidan rolls his eyes with a smile, seeing that his friend is still that same faithful believer of the Church. It was at least one of her core strengths to the foundation of her life.
LATER…
After finishing morning practice, Asia and Aidan both put away the chalk liner used for them to make one straight path for them to practice walking in a straight line. They safely stored it back in the sports closet where the rest of the sports equipment was being held.
Asia lets out a large sigh of relief. "Haah, I am worn out."
Aidan agrees. "Me too. Let's get changed and take a break." But then the door to the sports closet closed itself, which was odd. Aidan then turns around and spots someone. "Xenovia?
"What are you doing?" Asia asked. "Is something the matter?"
"Asia, I found something out," She said. "Has anyone told you about this yet? Girls our age are beginning to have secret affairs with boys."
"No, I didn't know that," Asia said clueless, not knowing of the rumors.
"Walking towards them, Xenovia soon revealed her real intentions. "We should have what's called a Devil's threesome."
"Huh?" asked an immediately confused Aidan. He didn't quite hear that.
"I've heard of that," Asia said straightening up.
Aidan then asked cautiously, "Um, Xenovia… you do know what a threesome entails, right?"
Xenovia looked at Aidan briefly before back to Asia. "Asia, there isn't much time. We'll have to do this quickly if we want it to remain a secret."
"I… Mmm… I didn't realize we were on some sort of deadline," Asia said in shock while Aidan was also in shock.
"Of course we are. The Devil's threesome will also improve your three legged race. It's the rule of threes," Xenovia said while clenching her fist in pride.
"Does not apply to that!" Aidan retorted.
Xenovia however ignored that outburst and stared into Asia's green eyes. "Come on, if we can't do it with friends then why bother?
"Yeah," Asia nodded, apparently buying into whatever nonsense Xenovia said.
"That's why we should do it together."
"Yeah… Uh, that makes sense I think," Asia said while thinking it over.
"No, none of that makes sense." Aidan again retorted with a half tired expression.
"Let's get started then," Xenovia said while lifting her shirt up to reveal her blue bra. "I'll benefit from this as well by training my baby making skills."
Aidan tries to resist. "Woah hold on! You want to do this here?! First off you got your terminology wrong. Second, this is not the first time you've tried this. Not unless you—" Aidan stops himself though, thinking something nasty of what Xenovia does alone in her spare time in regard to sexual desires. He turns away with a blush of embarrassment on his face. "Never mind, I don't want to know what you think about in your alone time."
"Your turn, Asia," Xenovia walks over to Asia/
Asia stammered in confusion. "R-Right, my turn. You know the more I think about it, I don't know if I'm ready for this yet…. AH!" Asia screamed as Xenovia removes her shirt swiftly and pulls down her bra. "Xenovia!"
"Off," Xenovia commanded, having had enough stalling.
"Hold on, wait! Can we talk about this?!" asked Aidan.
But Asia replied with a blush as she forced Aidan to grope her breasts as well, "She's right. I'm ready, I won't be shown up by the other girls anymore!"
"Oh wow," Xenovia said while blistering in the feeling with a slight blush. "Being touched by you feels completely different then when I touch myself. Keep going. Asia and I are ready to give ourselves to you. Do whatever you want."
At this point for Aidan, his hormones were raging out of control so violently due to the touch of both girls' breasts that he just didn't care anymore. This was almost like his few threesomes he had with Rias and Akeno, except this was just foreplay, not full-blown sex. The church girls were probably not ready for that just yet.
Giving in to his instincts and sexual desires, he continues rubbing their breasts slowly yet firmly, keeping his hands placed where they are willingly and giving them the pleasure of their desires.
Asia begins to moan with Xenovia, "Ah~!"
*BAM*
The doors to the shed opened up to reveal Irina who was standing there with a small blush on her face.
"You guys never came back out, so I was worried that something had happened!" She said crazily fast. "But this!""
"Eh, Irina?" asked a perplexed Aidan.
"Geez! You should do that in bed! This place is filthy! Who knows what diseases you could catch here?"
Aidan muttered under his breath, "Agreed. I wonder if this place ever gets a wash?"
After school came club activities, with everyone sitting at their normal spots. Including Koneko who keeps laying on the lap of Aidan like a kitten. As usual, Aidan pets her like a cat while she snacks on some chocolate.
"A Rating Game?" asked Kiba.
Rias nods, "That's right. Specifically it's a tournament designed to test and rank the power of the next generation of devils. It was supposed to be held over the summer break, but then Loki attacked, and you all know how that ended up."
Gasper was a little bit frightened of the thought of the Rating Game, aware he has never partaken in one. "No I don't wanna. I'm too scared."
"If this game is meant to rank us, does that mean we'll be going up against Sairaorg?" asked Aidan.
"Yes" Rias confirmed. "And he's one favored to win the championship. With good reason too as he's on a whole other level. Fortunately for us, we're not paired up against him in the first round."
"They've already chosen the brackets?" asked Koneko. "That's wack.
"That's right," Rias nods before she announces the Peerage's opponent. "We're fighting Diodora Astaroth."
Everyone, except for Aidan, gasped. His mood darkened as he narrows his eyes before they turned from blue to red, the dark presence of Diablo beginning to awaken in him.
"At last…" He quietly said to himself, ready to deal with the smug son of a bitch.
The town of Shuya in the Ivanovo Oblast state within the nation of Russia, despite the heavy snow raining down upon the land, was on fire. This was no accidental fire. This was a cleansing fire. A holy purging crusade done by one person. One person followed by a legion of warriors from the High Heavens.
Every single building in the town was completely destroyed. Its most prominent structure, the Resurrection Cathedral, was burned in flames so holy that not even the building structures that held up the most sanctimonious place of worship were left standing. Corpses of slain victims; men, women, and children all piled up on the streets. Even Patriarch Kirill, the leader of the Russian Orthodox Church, was among the casualties.
Casualties wrought upon by Elder Angels led by Sinestra, who committing acts of genocide against the innocent. And Shuya was the first to burn in the wake of her wrath.
The Vali Team walked alongside the many refugees they could be with. Everyone was already cold and tired from walking in the snow. The cold breeze of winter blowing through them like there was some sort of snowstorm coming through.
"We've been walking for hours," Kuroka complained. "How long do I have to trudge in this snow? I don't have thick fur you know."
"We're almost there," Vali said. "The temple should be just ahead."
And speaking of said temple, there was a large structure made of stone and wood. It bore a very Slavic cultural design. However it bore a strong presence of magic, ancient and old as the land itself. It was divine in nature, something related to the gods of the land.
Outside stood a figure with the appearance of a tall and muscular man in his late fifties or very early sixties. He has a beard and mustache combo. His hair was also silver and long.
"That guy at the top must be Perun," Bikou speculates. "His power aura is strong from here."
Judging from the design of the temple and how it stands out from other Slavic temples, it is made in a way that is significant to Perun. It was larger and more grand, and had more archaic texture compared to other temples.
Arthur, being the one in front of the group, approaches the figure at the front entrance.
"Great Perun, father of Vyraj and of the pantheon of gods, we beseech you," Arthur speaks for the group while bowing. "We humbly request the hospitality of your temple. These refugees we bring have suffered an unspeakable attack from the Elder Angels and have lost their homes and families. Grant us your permission that they may take shelter in your temple. There is no safer place for us to gather."
The man called Perun looks on at Arthur's request in contemplation while also seeing the refugees behind him. Many were a mix of men, women, children, elderly, and sick. And they are cold, starving, and tired. However long they had been trudging in the snow is beyond his guess. But he is not a god who rejects hospitality nor empathy.
"Then I welcome you to my temple," Perun accepts. "I will inform my servants and the other gods of the situation. In the meantime, bring the refugees over to the foyer of the temple."
"Not to look a gift horse in the mouth," Bikou interjected as he points to the burning city of Shuya. "But won't the Elder Angels know of this place?"
"My temple is well hidden and remote. We have placed a camouflage spell over the area that appears like the rest of this forest. The survivors can be brought here for safety until the crisis passes."
"Thank you," Arthur bows as Perun opens up the main doors to his temple. Soon, the tens of refugees that entered were brought over to the foyer where each family and single survivor took their place.
"Julian, Arthur, and Le Fay will tend to the survivors," Vali said. "Kuroka, Bikou. I want you to search for any more refugees and bring them here. Remain hidden and stay out of Sinestra's sight."
"What about you?" asked Kuroka.
"I'll stand guard at the gate," Vali said as he looks out to the flaming town. "And will keep in radio contact about more refugees. Julian, think you can put your cooking skills to use?"
"I'll get on it," Julian replied.
With that settled, everyone sets off to do their duties. Bikou and Kuroka head back out to the flaming town to rally whatever survivors there may be, without drawing attention. They needed to be careful, lest they draw the presence and wrath of their traitorous member. Even with Kuroka's illusionary spells placed on the two of them, they needed to be careful lest they draw Sinestra's attention. For the Angiris Apostle, being a power thief, has the ability to discern illusions and detect presences familiar to her.
The Pendragon siblings, Arthur and Le Fay, tend to the comforts and warmth of the refugees, mainly the children. Children during a genocide are perhaps the ones most affected, especially for those now turned into orphans with their families slain. Assisting them was Perunika, the Goddess Queen of the Slavic Pantheon, known for the love of her children.
Perunika had long curly crimson-pink hair, curvaceous body figure (especially her buxom bust size) and her signature Heterochromia eyes, with her right colored gold and her left colored sapphire blue. Also known as the Rainbow Eyes, Perunika's different colored eyes are famed as a superstitious subject for her worshipers who claimed them as supposedly a blessing omen. She also wears a butterfly hair clip in her right hair bang and a purple diamond necklace around her neck.
She was wearing a purple regal dress, with her dress's upper part leaving only half of her cleavage and belly button visible, which also includes her purple corset and the rest of the dress are not longer than her thigh and knee (although the rear part of the dress covered her thigh). She is also wearing her long lace stockings and a dark garter belt under the dress, along with her high heel shoes.
With Perun overseeing new refugees coming in, his wife Perunika attends to the wellbeing of those present. Many of these people were starving, tired, famished, and cold. As such, as Queen of the Slavic Pantheon, she coordinated efforts of the servants to tend to the needs of the refugees.
Vali was over by one of the windows overlooking from afar the flaming city of Shuya. Elder Angels swarmed all over the place on their wings, destroying everything in their path.
And above the town overlooking them all was his sister, Sinestra.
Vali glares and growls to himself while clenching his fists, seeing his treacherous sister right before him committing acts of genocide. If not for Hel's warning, they may have been too late and Mirana would have been lost, sending Julian in a flying fit of rage. It was also the reason why Vali, after the attack on the summit by Katarea Leviathan, committed his entire group to hunt down Sinestra. Every single one of them grew close to the Angiris Apostle.
But now, everyone has lost someone to the Angiris Apostle, whose true dark nature is revealed to be nothing more than a malicious and treacherous snake.
"Vali," A voice called to him in form of Perun. "You should grab a bite while you can."
But Vali was not interested, still keeping his gaze on Sinestra. "I'll eat something when I'm dead."
Perun calmly said in response, "We both know you are in no condition to take on your sister. There's no room for mistakes here. The best we can do is hide the refugees without her knowing. I don't want them or you and your team to be slaughtered by the Heavenly Host."
Vali knew Perun was right. But the need for revenge against his kin burned within him like wildfire. He had not felt this way in a long time since he was a child, abused by his father due to his grandfather's orders. Now his sister backstabbed and stole his powers. His rage burns brighter than a thousand stars, and soon all will see his wrath unleashed.
Unfortunately, it is something Sinestra hopes to witness for her own pleasure.
Meanwhile, Julian was hard at work in the nearby kitchen, directing the chefs to cook up whatever food they can from his recipes. Warm comfort food ranged from Kraken Takoyaki, Minotaur steak, and few others normally consumed by humans. With him as the head chef of the temple, all the servants followed his instructions and careful guidance. All the ingredients were supplied by him thanks to his habit of hunting.
The cooks and waiters were all busy, supplying all the refugees with what they can. At least it was better than gruel.
He then recognized someone nearby, huddling herself in a corner alone. Mirana Shiratova, a nun of the Russian Orthodox Church and Julian's girlfriend, was alone and wrapped up in a ball. It broke Julian's heart to see her like this. When he found her among the burning ruins of the Resurrection Cathedral, she was hiding in a closet, frightened like she had PTSD. Julian managed to get her out and keep close to her, but she had been quiet since the journey to Perun's temple.
Julian soon walks over with some Kraken Takoyaki over to Mirana, who felt dead in mind and spirit.
"Mirana, I brought some food for you," Julian said.
But Mirana didn't say anything. Julian accepted her silence, knowing she was not in the right mind for hunger.
So he simply sat beside her in silence, putting the food aside. Luckily for him, Mirana could sense Julian was right next to him, which would allow her heart to finally break free from its icy grip from the tragedy she had witnessed.
"They… They killed him," Mirana soon spoke up. "They killed Patriarch Kirill. And… and everyone else. I just stood by… hidden by Kirill in a closet. I—I couldn't-"
She throws herself to Julian and hugs him tightly, not wanting him to see her face. Julian wraps his arms around her to catch her and try to calm her down.
"Give them back…" She said. "Give them back. Give them back! Given them back!"
She said such words repeatedly with her sorrow growing ever present. She grips Julian hard in her hug, but Julian was strong enough to endure her meek strength. He just stood there calmly and in pity, hugging her back gently in an attempt to comfort her.
That's when her tears began to flow. They stain Julian's shirt, but he didn't care. Right now, he just needed to comfort Mirana, after having lost everyone she knew at the church to the Elder Angels.
After a while of shedding tears, Mirana begins to feel relaxed a bit. She pushes herself off Julian slowly as he offers a handkerchief for her to wipe her tears and blow her nose.
"Are you feeling better?" asked Julian.
"Y-Yeah. Thank you."
Mirana was still not in a mood to eat. Instead, she was tired. And she didn't have the strength or energy to get to one of the available beds for the refugees to sleep on. Instead, she sits back down with Julian beside her. With all the other servants making the food per Julian's recipes, everything was taken care of, which would allow him to focus on his girlfriend.
"Can I… rest my head a bit?" asked Mirana.
"Yeah… You should catch some shut eye," Julian accepted. Mirana then lowers her head on his shoulder and sleeps almost immediately. The stress and sorrow must have worn her out. Julian keeps the food warm with some aluminum foil he conjures up and wraps. For now, his priority will be his girlfriend's comfort, at least until she feels better.
Dark times are ahead. The darkest days. And this unfortunately was just the beginning of it all.
I am back after a near two month hiatus though not for long as the holidays are coming up, as is my internship. As such, I may not get back to updating this story come next year given of new real life opportunities waiting for me. Not to mention that the next chapter will combine two episodes of season 3 as it is the Rating Game, just like season 1's Rating Game against Riser. So like it or not, you guys are going to have to wait for an indefinite long time for a new update on this story.
So what do we know? Well the arrogant and smug S.O.B named Diodora Astaroth shows up, already making a move on Asia. And already does Aidan not like him, so much so he wants to knock him out. Don't worry. Come next chapter he won't just get a warning after his fight unlike the anime. He will get something much, much worse than even death.
Sports Festival is also coming up. It was not really shown throughout season 3 given of the anime-only episodes right after but I will be sure that come season 4, it does take notice.
Finally, Sinestra begins her purging crusade of cleansing demonic corruption wherever it is. Now to let you all know, Elder Angels are not like their DxD counterparts. They are older, more strict, if not zealous in their natural beliefs since they represent the embodiment of pure order and light. They do not care for humanity and most of them see them as half-Demons needed to be destroyed. And Sinestra is no exception despite being a nephalem. Just goes to show how dangerous and deceptive she really is to all, especially if she has sided with Heaven.
For those wondering if Issei has a harem, he does. And I had just finished making who will be on his harem list. I've decided not to be put either Sona or Tsubaki on since, at least for the latter, she is with Kiba while the former is not so much interested in it. Plus if Issei tried to get one on her, he'd be met with some nasty competition by Saji.
Here is Issei's harem list, present and future:
Ravel Phenex (main girl), Tsubasa Yura, Latia Astaroth, Tomoe Meguri, Reya Kusaka, Irina Shidou, Ingvild Leviathan, Kunou, Isabela, Bennia, Le Fay Pendragon, Schwertleite (Valkyrie)
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