Interlude I: The Wrath of Bael

(Personal Study of Araxian Bael, Bael Castle, Bael Territory, Underworld, Earth, DxD Universe)

I eyed the Dragon Gauntlet on the desk as Tiamat had offered me her arm as a permanent weapon. I'd accepted, and was determining which modifications I'd,make when my Forge was rebuilt completely. Sirzechs was already doing the job, but I continued to eye the Gauntlet. With I sigh I Seal it into my Magic Circle Pocket Dimension.

Ravel enters carrying a tray of hot tea and cakes and biscuits.

We were past the point of knocking between us, and I fully trusted her in most areas. I had taken a more active role in my duties, I was slowly edging my father out, making more and more decisions for myself, such as arranging a marriage betrothal between Iryuka Glasya-Labolas and Magdaran, Iryuka was certainly older than Magdaran, but then I was nearly ten Devil Years Ravel's senior, and Iryuka and Ravel went Devil's Kindergarten together. I had had my discussion of a Harem with Ravel which had gone surprisingly well. My first targets were the Kuoh Trio below Rias and Lavinia; Akeno, Sona, and Tsubaki. Following them I'd attempt to acquire Latia Astaroth, Seekvaira Agares, Xenovia Quarta, Asia Argento, and Irina Shidou. I was so grateful for Issei being a chick, since Irina wouldn't be jumping his bones. I was torn on Isane, its not like I was into gender bending much. But The children I could sire with a Ddraig Host were tempting, personally I'd prefer Elsha but her ass is dead and sealed.

I was pulled from my thoughts as Ravel handed me my Cup of Tea.

''Ravel, I want to ask you something, will you be my Harem Queen, but more importantly, will you help me force the Bael Clan and Great King Faction to change for the better?'' I ask, handing her some documents.

''Of course, as your betrothed it's only natural.'' Says Ravel.

''I didn't ask if it's natural, I'd ask if you'd help me do that and reign as my Great Queen.'' I say.

Ravel doesn't respond, at least not verbally, because she kisses my cheek.

''Does that answer your questions?'' She asks.

''For now at least. For the moment, in the here and now, I want you to Locate Vasco Strada. Send him a challenge, Araxian Bael, Gram's Wielder challenges Mr. Durandal in the near future. With the added message that I will not sit by idly while the Quarta Girl runs rampant in my domain. Send that the day before School resumes for me and restarts for you.'' I instruct.

''Of course, I got my Evil Pieces, your mother was correct, since I joined your Peerage, I received Mutation Pieces, at different Pawn Values too!'' Says Ravel excitedly.

''Excellent, I've one person I wish for you to make a Servant. Her name is Aika Kiryuu, I hope for Lavinia to train her. You may yet get your hands on two Knights soon.'' I say before deciding on something. ''Ravel, I'm going to loan you Kuroka and Le Fay, For I wish for them to help you broaden your Magical Skills. I also want you to learn Basic Senjutsu, I want you to be able to heal me when Kuroka cannot, besides, I suggest you ask Kuroka exactly how she uses Senjutsu to heal me.'' I say a knowing smirk on my lips.

''Nya...Someone mention my name?'' Asks Kuroka standing in the doorway.

''Kuroka, I'm loaning you to Ravel temporarily, I wish for you to teach her Senjutsu, Youjutsu, and other Magic, Le Fay shall assist you in this. I wish you to give Ravel all the gory detail of our first Healing session.'' I say smirking.

Kuroka ironically smiled like a Cheshire Cat and waltzed into the room, bypassed Ravel to plant kisses on my neck.

''I said tell, not show and tell.'' I say slipping through a Magic Circle and Kuroka's grasp.

(Kuoh Estate of Araxian Bael, Kuoh Town, Japan, Earth, DxD Universe)

I arrived at my Kuoh Estate, I had to pick something up before I left for my meeting of Young Devils. I went towards my office, but found the door ajar and heard someone rummaging through it.

''Where the fuck is it!?'' Asks a crude and rude voice I know all to well.

I whistle like Edward Kenway, and lean against the doorframe.

''Your alive! I must loosing my touch! No matter time to die!'' Says Freed as he leaps over my desk to hit me with a Holy Sword. I promptly cut his hand holding it and kick him out my window before tripping my Alarms.

''Run bastard! This entire district will be locked down in sixty seconds.'' I shout as Magic Circles appear everywhere and Bael Guards rush to me.

''Prince Araxian are you injured?'' Asks the Bael Guard Captain.

''No, but I will be in a moment.'' I say picking up the Holy Sword. ''As I thought, Excalibur Nightmare.'' I say wincing in slight discomfort at the sensation. I quickly seal it into my Pocket Dimension, and turn to the Captain. ''Lock the Area down, no the whole City. I want Gremory and Sitri here within the hour to pick up the trail. Alert Lord Zekram too! This bastard will not escape the Wrath of Bael!'' I declare.

(30 Minutes Later)

I sat in my chair as a Healer looked me over, but that's when Ravel marched in with Rias, Akeno, Sona, Tsubaki, and Lavinia at her back.

''Are you hurt?'' Asks Ravel pushing the healers away to look at me herself.

''I'm fine Ravel, I at least managed to get my hands on The Excalibur. With any luck, I can reforge it into a Demonic Excalibur. As for you two, Sona your my new Vice-Governor, Rias, you are the Assistant Governor. Sirzechs wants you here, well then he can do it on my terms. Speaking of I'm placing a Recommendation for Promotion to Akeno and Kiba. If you like I will take Asia and Koneko on as protégé's. I'd be willing to do the same with Akeno and your Peerage Sona, but you my delightful Lady of Sitri will have to beat Ravel at Chess if you wish for me to help Tsubaki's Mirror of Alice.'' I say, enjoying the horror on Sona's face at my knowledge, more so as she blushes at being called delightful.

''I heard your observations from my brother, so if you want for us to train together you have to best us.'' Says Rias.

''Rias, Araxian trounced Riser like he was a newly Reincarnated Devil with abysmal talent, that was with unhealed injuries born from being run through and carved up by a Holy Sword of Excalibur, if he alone can survive that and trounce Riser by himself, what hope do we have against him?'' Akeno asks seriously, before a sultry smile graces Akeno's lips. ''Besides I wouldn't be opposed to some apprenticeship with Prince Araxian.'' Says Akeno, as Rias, Ravel, Tsubaki, and Sona and Lavinia glare at the Thunder Queen.

''Fine, but I want help with tactics and strategy.''' Says Rias.

''Beat Sona and Ravel and I'll consider it.'' I say with a light chuckle.

''What does that have to do with anything?'' Rias asks.

''Araxian and I engage in daily Chess games, in all the times we've played I've only ever won five times, consecutively or otherwise.'' Sona states.

''One more thing, I've spoken with Archduke Agares and Diehauser Belial, they agreed that in light of recent events a far stronger presence here is required, so from now on, Latia Astaroth, Cora and Corin Beelzebub, Canna Leviathan, Seekvaira Agares, Iryuka Glasya-Labolas, Clarina Belial, Imogen Asmodeus, and Lucrezia Lucifuge will all be joining us here at Kuoh Academy, alongside their Peerages. Seekvaira, Latia, Lucrezia, and Imogen will be joining my Club while Iryuka Glasya-Labolas and Cora Beelzebub join Student Council, and Canna Leviathan and Cory Beelzebub join the Occult Research Club.'' I inform them.

''Won't your brother be joining us? If his fiancée is here won't he?'' Asks Rias.

''Tried, father shot it down hard.'' I explain.

I turn to find the Guard Captain waiting.

''He got away didn't he?'' I ask knowingly.

The Captain nods and I dismissed him.

''Be on the look out for Irina Shidou, Xenovia Quarta, and Freed Selzan. The first and second are to be brought before me peacefully and unharmed while the last one is to brought to the Bael Clan Castle in chains.'' I tell them.

I turn to Ravel and kiss her cheek.

''Ravel, I'm relatively unharmed, your welcome to inspect me later, just not now. For now, find me Freed Selzan.'' I say, nodding to Lavinia.

(Kuoh Academy Discipline Clubroom)

I sat in my Club room with Kuroka as she purred from my ministrations to her ears and tail.

''Nya, this is just as good as sex.'' Kuroka says in purr as she snuggles into my side as I stroke her tail.

''How close to a Gremory did Ravel's face get?'' I ask the Black Cat.

''Dead on replica, Nya.'' Says Kuroka.

Kuroka stretched as she climbed up into my lap and licked my cheek.

''To think my mate held an Excalibur with only slight discomfort, you really are special Nya.'' Says Kuroka.

''I've offered Shirone the chance to learn from us.'' I tell her.

''Maybe I will invite her to join us.'' Says Kuroka.

''No thank you, I have enough Kittens in my beds.'' I say giving her a teasing scratch behind the ears and kiss.

I turn Serious as I look upon Kuroka.

''Roka, you and I will revive the Nekoshou Race...together.'' I promise her.

Kuroka grins as she steps things up a notch.

(Secondary Residence of Araxian Bael, Kuoh Town, Japan, Earth)

I sat in the chair of my secondary Kuoh residence, I watched as the Simulation played, I wanted an estimate of how we'd fare against Kokabiel, and suffice to say it didn't look good. Here's hoping I could tame Cerberus when Kokabiel summoned them. If nothing else the Pieces Ravel gave me for our temporary trade/loan proved useful.

If I couldn't make them my servants perhaps a familiar would be the next best thing. I had five familiars, Tiamat had signed a Familiar Contract with me upon lasting five hours against her. Yu-Long had formed one after giving him a full buffet of Japanese cuisine. My other three were a Blizzard Dragon, Hellhound, and Phoenix.

If I could I'd have my own Cerberus ready and able at the Battles end. Ravel could consider the two muts a wedding present when I eventually traded back for Le Fay and Kuroka. I was starting to get a greater Idea of who and what I wanted for mine and Ravel's Peerage. With any luck I'd have a Dragon King or two, Kunou, Cerberus 1 and 2, and Xenovia or Irina as new Peerage Members for myself and Ravel.

In spite of the apparently growing target on my back I would be ready for it and become all the more stronger for it...I would become the Wrath of Bael...