Sup guys? Welcome to chapter 10 of my story. First off, I would like to apologize for not updating for a long time. School just tore my asshole apart and shoved a shit tone of homework inside it. Anyway, I got some votes from your reviews and each chapter; I'll update the small chart that I build. The chart is like this.
Issei snaps and runs away: 6 votes.
Issei snaps and transforms uses Juggernaut Drive: 7 votes.
As you can see, it's pretty much neck to neck, the second option leading with one vote. So don't forget to vote when you finish reading this chapter. Also, you can't change your vote. Once you did, there is no turning back. Now, let's answer some of the reviews.
coolsiddhusmailbox: Glad to be back. Thanks for voting.
Dakkaboy123: Who says that I wanted to kill him? Though you may be giving me some thought about an old ending that I was planning on using.
Samurai538: It's good to be back. Thank you for voting.
gta2001: Thank you for voting. I'll try and keep up the good work. You never know, I might get a little rusty, since school is opening soon (For me at least.)
crazywolf1991: Well… Juggernaut Drive is meant to be kinda OP, but still thank you for voting.
DragonMaster128: Ask and you shall receive. I also left you a PM regarding your vote. I'll say it here if you didn't read my message. You can only vote on one of the options. If Issei goes into Juggernaut Drive and then he gets released, he'll automatically pass out from exhaustion. Given that the transformation is slowly absorbing his life force. So yea, you can only vote on one of the options.
Guest: Thank you for voting, but if Issei gets released from Juggernaut Drive, he'll pass out.
NinjaFang1331: Thank you, and thank you again for voting.
TheLaughingStalk: I think the hiatus was longer than expected. I wanted to at least say something in case it lasted longer. Wouldn't want people sending me PM's asking where I am and why I'm not updating. Yep, Issei is brutal and I love it!
Grey Wolf4: Glad that you liked what happened with Rias and Issei. The same thing happens in the anime, though Issei is doing most of the talking, while mine stays silent. Yea, I should have probably made Issei nod or at least do something that says that he understands what Rias was saying, but if it makes it better, Ddraig said what Issei was thinking. "I understand. That's quite a good reason." Issei was the one thinking it and Ddraig was the one who said it.
Kirinthor: Thank you and thank you again for voting.
Nosferatu869: Hey, haven't seen you in a while. I think I get what you're talking about. I think it was episode 116, I remember that Gon transformed into some kind of monster. I don't remember what happened in episode 85 though. Might check it out though. Anyway, hope to see you pop up in other reviews.
Satner'sKagune: Thanks for voting.
ShredX01: That's right; we're at the home stretch for the Riser Arc. Things are about to get interesting once this Arc is finished. Thank you for voting. It doesn't really add a lot of mystery though mystery though. They only question that will be on everyone's mind is where Issei is. If I go with the first option of course.
Cavarin: I think it lasted a little longer than expected. I'll try and keep up.
Summons Death: Umm… What?
Novareactor: Thank you for voting, but there is one small problem with the suggestion you made: Nobody will know where Issei will be. Sure, I could make it that he gets stronger, but I won't put it in. Once Issei leaves, I'll write what happens during the Peace Meeting Arc, but without Issei.
1337Pwny: Wait, I made a Bon Dylan reference? Wow, didn't notice. Thanks for voting.
Guest: Well, I wouldn't go as far as calling this a masterpiece, far from it actually. But, I'll try and make this story as interesting as possible.
Sasuke75249: Thank you.
wyatt1mesteth: I actually thought about turning him into a villain, but it was scrapped due to not fitting with the way I wanted the story to go. About the Harem thing, I won't focus on the Romance part that much. Just the story mostly. The Harem is going to play a big part on Issei's life. And no, he won't change that much from the silent type. And thank you for voting.
Myulander: Thank you.
LucariosSteel: I already answered to you with a PM. Though I'll answer it here if you didn't read it by now. I know, author notes don't count as chapters, so I'll delete the author notes when I finish the story.
Tenzalucard123: Here it is! All that patience paid out, huh?
And that is all the reviews from the previous chapter. Four pages answering all the reviews. Anyways, let's start chapter 10!
Chapter 10: Rating Game: Rias vs Riser!
Issei was sitting on the couch of the living room with his arms crossed and his eye closed. He opened it slightly and saw what was happening in the room. Rias was playing a game of chess with Akeno, Asia watching them. Kiba was pacing back and forth, swinging his sword. He was wearing arm bracelets and shin bracelets to protect himself in the Rating Game. And Koneko was sitting next to Issei on the couch, licking a lollipop.
Suddenly, there was someone knocking at the door. The door opened and in the room stepped Sona and her Queen, Tsubaki.
"Sona? Why are you here?" Rias asked.
"I also came here to watch the Rating Game between you and Riser." Sona said.
"Also? Who else is going to be watching?" Rias asked.
Before Sona could answer, a red magic circle appeared from the floor. Out of it, came Grayfia.
"Rias, there's only ten minutes before the match starts. Are you all prepared?" Grayfia asked.
Everyone nodded.
"When it is time for the battle to begin, you will be teleported to the battlefield via Magic Circle. You'll be going to a different dimension that is only used for Rating Games. With that, you'll be allowed to fight with your full power." Grayfia said.
Everyone nodded at what Grayfia said.
"Rias, I see you won't be using your other Bishop." Sona said.
Issei and Asia raised their brows. They didn't know that Rias had another Bishop. They both turned their heads and looked at Rias.
"Yes, unfortunately he's still too powerful for me to control. We will talk about him when the time is right." Rias said.
Everyone nodded.
"I should also probably state that both the Phoenix Clan and the Gremory Clan will be watching this Rating Game. The Maou will also be watching, so remember that." Grayfia said.
Rias' and her peerage's eyes widened when they heard what Grayfia said.
"Maou?! My brother is going to be watching the Rating Game?!" Rias asked in shock.
Issei raised another brow in confusion. He remembered Riser say that Rias' brother left the Gremory clan, so he presumed that he also left the Underworld. Kiba saw his confused expression and decided to answer to his confusion.
"Issei, Rias' brother is the Maou of the Underworld. In the Great War, the Maous were all in very critical condition and it caused their deaths. That's why the Devils let the four strongest inherit the name of Maou. Rias' brother is the most powerful Maou." Kiba explained to Issei.
Issei nodded, understanding.
Issei then looked at the clock that was on the wall, as did Grayfia. It was time.
"Everyone, it's time for the Rating Game to begin. Please step on the Magic Circle." Grayfia said.
Everyone stepped on the Magic Circle like Grayfia instructed them.
"Remember, you can't use Magic Circles once you enter the battlefield. Use them once the game officially ends." Grayfia stated one final rule.
Everyone once again nodded.
Issei cracked his knuckles and his neck. He was feeling pretty pumped.
At the Battlefield Arena:
Once they got teleported, Issei looked at his surroundings. He was again, confused. They were still at the Old School Building.
"Hello, everyone and welcome to the match. I am the maid, Grayfia and I will be the announcer for this Rating Game." Grayfia's voice was heard.
Issei then understood that they weren't in the real world. They were in a replica.
"We have used both Rias' and Riser's opinion on a certain battlefield and we have created the High School that Rias goes to in the Human World, Kuoh Academy. The two teams have been separated to both their respected Bases. Rias' base is the Occult Research Club room at the Old School Building and Riser's base is the Student Council room at the Newer Building." Grayfia said.
"Issei, will you please put this transceiver in your ear? Everyone is already wearing one." Akeno said with a smile, giving Issei the transceiver.
"The transceiver is going to be used so we can communicate with each other." Rias explained the use.
Issei nodded.
"I believe that it's time for the Rating Game to officially begin. The game will continue until dawn in Human time. Let the game begin." Grayfia said, starting the game.
*RING* *RING* *RING*
The school bell went off, signaling the start.
Issei headed for the door. He was really fired up.
"Issei please wait a moment. We have to come up with a good plan in order to take down Riser." Rias said, sitting down in the chair behind the desk.
Issei gave a long sigh and walked back to where everyone was. He doesn't like to wait when he knows enemies are close.
"Okay everyone, we have to take down Riser's Pawns first. If he manages to promote them to Queens, then we'll be in trouble." Rias said with her arms crossed. She was serious mode right now.
"Since the battlefield is of the Academy, we have a small advantage in hiding spots, setting up traps and a few shortcuts. Yuuto, did you do what I told you a few days ago?" Rias asked.
"Yes, Rias." Yuuto said, placing on the desk a map of the entire school.
"As you can see, there's a forest here. I think it's safe to assume that it's our territory, since it's close to our base. Though we should probably keep up our guards if we enter Riser's territory. They might put traps in a few places, so be careful." Rias warned her peerage and Issei.
"Rias, shouldn't we send someone to the Gym first? If we manage to capture the Gym, then we will have access to both new and old buildings. We could also restrain the enemies' movements." Kiba said.
Rias smiled and nodded at Kiba's plan.
"I agree with that plan Yuuto. We capture the gym first. If I'm correct, then Riser is going to place a Rook in there with maybe two Pawns. And since it's inside a building, it's better to use a Rook with a very destructive ability than a Knight with mobility." Rias said with two fingers on her chin.
"Yuuto, Koneko, take the map with you and put traps in the forest. Mark the places that you place the traps." Rias instructed.
The Knight and Rook nodded silently, taking the map and leaving the room.
"Everyone else, standby here for now. Ah, Akeno." Rias said.
"Yes Rias? Akeno asked with her usual smile.
"Once Yuuto and Koneko come back, can you cast a few illusions and some mist around the forest and sky?" Rias asked her Queen.
Akeno nodded. The plan has begun.
Issei looked down at his hand and saw that there was a small green glow on it. Issei transformed his right hand into the gauntlet.
"Issei, does Ddraig want to say something?" Rias asked with a raised brow.
Issei nodded.
[Rias Gremory. Can I ask you an important question?] Ddraig asked.
Rias nodded.
[Back when I had my own body, I managed to do a bit of a research on the Phoenix Clan. Have you come up with a way to counter their use of the Phoenix Tears? Because if you didn't, then you will be in a bit of trouble.] Ddraig said.
Rias widened her eyes a bit and bit her thumb in disappointment.
"Darn, I forgot one of the most important things about the Phoenixes. And to think I prepared for this game well." Rias muttered in disappointment.
[Let me ask you this, Rias Gremory. If you had any Phoenix Tears with you, who would you give them to?] Ddraig asked.
"Well… I would keep one for myself and give one to my Queen. Why are you asking?" Rias asked.
[Then that means Riser will also give one to his Queen. The other one, he might give to his Bishop.] Ddraig stated.
"So, you noticed that his Bishop is also his sister." Rias said with a smile.
[I suspected that it was his sister, but you confirmed it now. So we should probably be a little bit wary of his Queen and Bishop.] Ddraig said.
"You don't have to worry about Ravel. She doesn't fight; she only stands in the sidelines." Rias said.
Ddraig said nothing.
After that, they all fell into silence. Rias was drinking her tea, which was prepared by Akeno, with Asia and Akeno and Issei was sitting on the sofa with his eye closed.
"Issei, can you come here for a moment?" Issei heard Rias' voice.
Issei opened his eye and stood up from the sofa. He walked towards Rias with a raised brow.
"Sit. I want to ask you something." Rias said.
Issei nodded and sat down beside her.
"Issei… why have you decided to help me? You could have walked away from all of this. Why didn't you?" Rias asked.
Issei looked at her for a small moment.
[It's because he's in debt to you. You were the one that revived Asia, were you not?] Ddraig asked.
Rias nodded.
[Then there you have it. This is his way of repaying you. He also thinks that you deserve a small light of hope in this Rating Game.] Ddraig said.
Rias just sat there with her eyes slightly wide. She suddenly pulled Issei in a tight hug, causing the latter to widen his eyes a bit at the sudden movement.
"Thank you Issei… Thank you so much." Rias said with a happy smile.
Issei just patted her back awkwardly.
Rias then let go of Issei once she saw that Kiba and Koneko were now back.
"I see that you guys returned. " Rias said, standing up.
Kiba and Koneko nodded.
"Alright, I will now set the teams. For now, Akeno, you will stay here with me and Asia. Kiba and Koneko, you will go to the basketball court. Issei, can you handle the Gym all alone?" Rias asked.
Issei nodded while cracking his neck, making Rias smile.
Outside the Gym:
Issei managed to walk to the Gym without any problems.
Once he reached the entrance door, he raised his left leg and kicked the door. The door flew back and hit the other side of the Gym.
Issei stepped inside and saw four girls from Riser's peerage. He recognized only Mira, because she was one of the members that he fought in the clubroom. He then saw a Her outfit consists of a navy blue qipao with gold accents, a white sash around her stomach, and black, low-heeled shoes. The qipao is open at the chest area, giving view to her breasts and cleavage. She also wears black armguards over her forearms. She does not wear any undergarments. She is also very well-endowed young woman of Chinese descent with shoulder-length black hair and blue-green eyes. Her hair has two Chinese-style buns on both sides of her head, while the front features bangs that form a slight V-shape across her forehead.
Issei then turned his attention to the two young girls with turquoise hair, which they keep tied to one side of their head with a yellow ribbon, and blue eyes. Both of their outfits consist of gym uniforms, which consist of white t-shirts with blue accents, black leggings, and blue sneakers over knee-high socks, similar to the Kuoh Academy's girls' gym uniforms, albeit without the logo. They also wear an orange wristband on their right wrist. They seemed to be carrying two different-colored gym bags with something big inside.
"So, you were the person that Riser wanted us to look out for. You honestly don't look like much." The Chinese girl said with a smirk.
This caused Issei to glare at her, which she ignored.
"You! You will pay for humiliating me in front of Riser and my friends!" Mira shouted as she grabbed her stick and dashed at Issei, shouting.
Issei sighed. She was making the same mistake again. Before she could strike him, he parried her stick, just like last time. She managed to keep her balance this time, causing her to smirk.
"I was training very hard! I won't go out that easil- Argh!" Mira was cut off when Issei planted his knee deep in her stomach. She fell to her knees, barely breathing from the powerful blow. She began to glow a blue color, before disappearing.
"Riser's Pawn, Retired." Grayfia announced.
[Foolish girl. Hasn't she heard of the phrase 'To speak in battle is a sin.'?" Ddraig said out loud.
The three girls narrowed their eyes at Issei. The two young girls opened their bags and pulled out two chainsaws.
"Let's split him in two!" One said with a bloodthirsty grin.
"Yea, split, split, split, just like piñata!" The other one said with the same kind of grin.
Issei couldn't help but sweat drop at the two girls.
"Your guard is down!" Issei heard the Chinese girl shout. He raised his hand and blocked her incoming punch with ease.
One of the twins was running at him with her chainsaw from the right, while the other was running at him from the left. Once they were close enough, Issei jumped away from them to the other side of the room. This almost caused the two to collide with each other. Almost.
The Rook dashed at him once more, throwing punches. Issei was dodging all of her attacks. He suddenly sidestepped to the right once she threw a right punch. He grabbed her arm and gave a downwards elbow on top of her own elbow, causing it to break. He wasn't done though. He grabbed her from the back of her head and pulled her downwards, delivering two knees to her stomach. He then jumped and elbowed her on the top of her head, causing her to fall to the floor. She didn't retire though.
Issei then turned his attention at the twins. He took a step back once he saw one of them almost cut his face with the chainsaw. Before she could recover, Issei punched her with his right hand, sending her to the floor. He turned his attention to the other twin. He dashed towards her. Once he was close, he disappeared. The Pawns eyes widened. She was forcibly turned around and was grabbed by the neck by none other than Issei. He lifted her up, choking her and causing her to drop her chainsaw.
Issei then slammed her to the ground and put his other hand on her neck and began to choke her. She was trying to kick and punch him, but her efforts were weak. Her eyes slowly rolled to the back of her head as she let her hands fall to the side.
Issei removed his hands once he saw her unconscious. Her body began to glow blue as she also disappeared.
"Riser's three Pawns and one Knight, Retired." Grayfia announced.
Issei made a grunting noise. Koneko and Kiba are doing very well. Issei then turned his attention at the Rook. He saw her slowly standing up, holding her right arm. She was gritting her teeth in pain.
Issei dashed towards her and kneed her in the stomach, causing her to spit blood. She fell to her knees while spitting blood. Issei then grabbed her head and kneed her in the face. Once she fell to the ground, she disappeared in blue particles.
"Riser's Rook, Retired. Rias' Rook, Retired." Grayfia announced.
The announcement made Issei narrow his eyes a bit. So, Koneko has been taken out. Issei left the Gym and headed towards the Basketball Court.
Basketball Court:
Kiba blocked an attack from Riser's other Knight, Karlamine. He was alone now, because Riser's Rook, Isabela took out Koneko while she was fighting Riser's two Pawns, Ni and Li. Once Koneko finished with the two cat girls, Isabela stroke from behind.
"You are pretty good, Knight of Gremory." Karlamine said as she backed away.
Kiba smiled a little at the enemies praise.
"Thank you. You are very good as well." Kiba said.
"Come on Karlamine, finish this duel already." Isabela said impatiently. Isabela is a woman with short, light brown hair and grey eyes. Her hair has three red highlights across, and wears a plain white mask which covers the right side of her face. Her outfit consists of a black jacket and matching jeans. The jacket has wide shoulders and a wide collar, and features three leather straps on both her arms. It is also slightly open; revealing her rather-large breasts and cleavage, and it is cut off at her midriff. Her jeans have a section on her right pant leg cut off, revealing some of her thighs and butt, and also feature three leather straps on her calves, just below the ankles, and two extra straps on her right pant leg to keep it in place. She also wears black fighting gloves and boots to enhance her blows.
Karlamine sighed.
"You guys never let me have my fun, do you?" Karlamine said, annoyed.
"Just… Just finish this duel." Isabela finished with a sigh.
After Isabela said that, Karlamine's sword was lit up with fire. Kiba looks at her sword with a bit of surprise in his eyes. That surprise soon disappeared, causing Kiba to smile.
"Hmm, very nice. But I also have a little surprise for you. This isn't everything to my Sacred Gear. Here, allow me to show you." Kiba said with a smile.
Karlamine stayed silent, but was staring at the Knight with interest.
"Freeze." Kiba whispered. This caused the sword he was holding to be covered with ice. The ice soon began to break, revealing a blue blade with frost covering it.
"Now, I hate to break the bad news to you, but this sword deletes all types of fire. Don't believe me? Go on and try to strike me with your flame sword." Kiba said with a smile.
"No! You have to be lying! And I'll prove it right now!" Karlamine shouted.
Karlamine sprinted at Kiba at clashed her flaming sword with his icy one. This caused Karlamine's flames to die down as her sword was covered with ice. She backed away from Kiba once she realized what happened to her weapon. Once she got at a safe distance, her sword shattered. She grabbed a smaller sword that was settling to her thigh. She held her sword up high.
"I am a member of the House of Phoenix! We rule over the fire and the wind! Whirlwind of Fire!" Karlamine shouted as the Basketball Court was covered in a wind of fire.
"Karlamine, be careful with that! You have allies here as well, you know!" Isabela shouted.
"So, this is how you want to win? By trying to burn us alive? Again, I'm gonna have to disappoint you." Kiba said, the smile never leaving his face.
Kiba took a deep breath and extended his sword forward, which was dripping slightly with water because of the high temperature. Kiba swung his sword to the left and with that, the storm of fire that surrounded the Basketball Court got absorbed into Kiba's sword.
Kiba smiled.
"I'm impressed. It has been a while for me to have summoned two Demonic Swords." Kiba said.
"This is very interesting. Are you able to steal other people's Sacred Gears and use them as our own?" Karlamine asked with a hand to her chin, her anger disappearing.
"No, I do not steal other peoples Sacred Gears. I simply create them." Kiba said.
"I'm sorry, but I don't think I follow." Karlamine said, titling her head to the side in confusion.
"My Sacred Gear's name is Sword Birth. As you have already witnessed, it allows me to create any type of Demonic Sword. That's its true ability. Here, let me show you." Kiba explained.
Kiba then raised his hand that was holding the ice sword, the tip of the blade looking downwards. When he did that, multiple swords appeared from beneath the ground, many having different shapes and colors.
Karlamine smirks a little after seeing what Kiba did.
"A Demonic Sword wielder… Is a great fortune. It appears that its destiny that I keep meeting swordsmen with unique and special swords." Karlamine said.
Kiba raised a curious brow. This is getting interesting.
"Wait, you met another person like me? One who uses Demonic Swords?" Kiba asked.
"Not exactly… The person was wielding a Holy Sword." Karlamine reviled.
This caused Kiba's expression to darken. Karlamine feels a chill running up and down her spine as she felt killing intent spilling out of Kiba.
"I'm going to ask you this once and you'd better answer me… Who is this Holy Sword wielder?" Kiba asked in a low yet very cold voice.
"You… You appear to have some sort of a connection with that Holy Sword wielder. But instead of answering you with words, I will answer to you with my sword!" Karlamine shouted as she sprinted at Kiba with her sword raised.
Kiba said nothing and raised his ice sword, covering half of his face with it.
Suddenly, a red light passed Kiba and was headed towards Karlamine. Her eyes widened. She didn't have time to block the red blast, so she closed her eyes as she felt pain engulf her body. Once the red light was gone, Karlamine was laying on her side, her armor destroyed. She was also burnt a little, since she had a few black spots on her skin. Her body was soon covered with a blue light. It then dissolved.
"Riser's Knight, has retired." Grayfia announced.
Kiba stood there wide eyed. He slowly turned around and saw the man responsible for the attack.
It was Issei.
His right hand that was covered in the Red Dragon Emperor's gauntlet was raised forwards. Three of his fingers were held up, the other two closed tight. Once Issei saw the Knight disappeared, he lowered his hand to his sides and looked at the remaining enemies with half-closed eyes.
"Issei…" Kiba muttered.
"Another one of Gremory's servants! Marion, Shuriya, attack him! I'll take care of the Knight!" Isabela shouted as she charged at Kiba, Marion and Shuriya charging at Issei.
Issei also charged at the two Pawns. Once he was close, he suddenly slowed down, confusing the other two. He roundhouse kicked Marion in the stomach, causing her to vomit blood and spit. The kick was powerful enough to send her all the way to where she came from, which was the left side of the Basketball Court. She hit the poll that supported the basket. Her body was covered in a blue light. She disappeared shortly.
"Riser's Pawn, retired." Grayfia announced.
Issei then turned his attention towards the remaining Pawn, Shutiya. She was staring at him with wide eyes, her mouth open in shock. Issei could already smell her fear. He slowly started to approach her as she started to walk backwards.
"M-Master Riser! Retire me, please!" Shuriya began to shout with her eyes closed. Issei could even see a few tears dropping down her face.
Her wish was granted though. She was soon covered in the blue light, disappearing in a matter of seconds.
"Riser has retired one Pawn." Grayfia then announced.
Issei then turned his attention towards Kiba and Isabela. The fight between them was tight. Isabela was using her strength and high defense, so that Kiba couldn't get to close, but if he did, then she would black it. Kiba was using his high speed to his advantage.
Issei calmly walked over to where the two were fighting. Kiba and Isabela backed away from each other, trying to catch their breath. Once Kiba turned around, he gave a small smile.
"Ah, so you have already finished your fight with the two other Pawns." Kiba said.
Issei didn't say anything.
"Issei, Rias talked to me while I was fighting with this Rook. Akeno is making her way over here. She is going to use her lightning to try and take out some of them. Once she tells us, we will jump out of the way. Understood?" Kiba explained the plan to Issei.
Issei nodded this time.
"So, do you want to fight her? Or should I fight her?" Kiba asked.
Issei responded by walking in front of Kiba with his hands inside his pockets.
"Alright then. I need a breather" Kiba said, stabbing the ground with his sword.
Issei was the one to start, by disappearing. Isabela only smirked. She has faced people who did this trick one too many times before. She turned around and swung a fist. Her instincts were correct, because she managed to hit Issei in the nose. Issei put one hand to his nose and saw that it was bleeding.
Isabela, seeing Issei distracted, sprinted towards Issei, ready to deliver one more punch. Issei suddenly transformed his right hand into the Boosted Gear, charging an attack. Once Isabela was close enough, Issei opened the palm of his right hand and let the blast escape his palm.
[DRAGON SHOT!] Ddraig's voice was heard shouting.
The red blast fully engulfed Isabela. Once the blast cleared fully, Isabela was nowhere to be seen.
"Riser's Rook, has retired." Grayfia announced.
Issei let the gauntlet disappear from his right arm, using the same one to wipe his nose of the blood. Once he was sure that his nose was not bleeding, he put his hand back into his pocket and walked towards Kiba.
"Good job Issei. That was fairly quick." Kiba said with a smile.
Issei nodded and turned to look at the remaining servants. There were only two girls left. One of them wore a Kimono and had black hair with gray eyes. The other one was wearing an outfit consisting of a light purple dress with dark purple accents and a blue bow at the front. At the back, three feather-like extensions mimicking a bird's tail protrude from the dress, which, when combined with her wings of fire, give her a bird-like appearance. She also had blonde hair and blue eyes.
Issei narrowed his eyes at the two girls, His eyes then widened when he heard an explosion coming from behind him. He turned around and saw a pile of smoke coming from inside a crater, which was where Kiba was standing. Issei managed to see a blue light, before it disappeared in a matter of seconds.
"Rias' Knight has retired." Grayfia announced.
Issei looked up and saw a woman. He remembered her easily. She was the woman that Riser was kissing and fondling in the clubroom. Also known as Yubelluna. She smirked down at Issei.
"So you were the one that took down most of our members. I have to say that I'm a bit impressed. But will you be enough to handle me?!" Yubelluna said as she threw fireball at Issei.
Issei raised his left hand grabbed the fireball with his hand. The fireball exploded with a loud boom.
"Hahahaha! You really are a fool! Did you really expect to catch my fireballs that easily?!" Yubelluna asked with a smirk.
"Right when she was about to turn around, she saw a pair of red wings coming out of the smoke. Once it cleared, Yubelluna saw Issei standing still. His left hand was still raised, though the sleeve of his shirt was torn.
"So it appears that you're stronger than you look. No matter. I'll handle you properly this time!" Yubelluna said, the smirk never leaving her face.
Just as Issei was about to attack, he felt someone shout at his ear.
"Issei stand a bit back! I'm about to use my lightning!" Issei recognized the voice of Akeno.
Issei jumped at the other side of the Basketball Court. He watched as Yubelluna put on a confused look. She was then struck by lightning, sending her down on the stone ground. Once the bright yellow lightning stopped striking, there was nothing left but a giant crater at the center of the Basketball Court. Issei once again looked up and saw Akeno with her left hand raised and a smile on her face.
Issei flapped his dragon wings and flew towards her. Once he flew to where Akeno was, Akeno smiled and said.
"I'm sorry for being late, Issei. But I think it's going to be best if we both return to Rias." Akeno said as she turned her back.
"And where… Do you both think… you're going? We haven't finished just yet." A female voice was heard.
Akeno and Issei turned their heads around and saw Yubelluna slowly ascending from the crater. Blood covered her lips and forehead. Her clothes were also a bit burnt. She had a few burnt marks on her legs and feet.
"Oh my, still alive? Guess I'm gonna have to strike you down once more." Akeno said as she raised her left hand once more.
Yubelluna then took out a small red object from in between her breasts. Issei looked at the small object curiously.
[Partner, that bottle has Phoenix Tears inside! Grab it! It might help us when we are injured!] Ddraig said inside Issei's head.
Issei disappeared quickly and reappeared in front of Yubelluna. Akeno slightly lowered her left hand as she saw Issei's actions.
Yubelluna was staring at Issei with an expression containing shock and a little bit of fear. Issei then grabbed her right hand forcibly, causing her palm to open. He grabbed the Phoenix Tears from her hand and put it inside his pocket. He let go of Yubelluna's hand and turned around.
"H-Hey! That's mine!" Yubelluna shouted. She reached out and grabbed Issei's right arm.
Issei turned around and punched her in the face, sending her down in the crater once more. Issei approached Akeno and nodded at her.
Akeno understood what he meant and nodded back. She once again raised her left hand. Yellow lightning covered the Basketball Court. Once Akeno finished with her attack, she licked her fingers with a seductive smile.
"Ahh, that was satisfying. Let's go Issei." Akeno said as they both made their way towards the clubroom.
"Riser's Queen and Bishop have retired." Grayfia announced.
Upon reaching the clubroom, Akeno widened her eyes. She saw Rias on top of the roof, her clothes torn and a few burnt marks on her face. Riser was also there, a smirk on his face. Riser then disappeared in his own flames and reappeared behind Asia. He grabbed Asia by her arm and lifted her up. Asia began to whimper in fear and pain.
Issei widened his eyes at Riser's actions. He began to shake with rage as the only thing that he saw, was now red.
Issei flew at Riser as fast as he could. Once Issei was close, he punched Riser in the face, sending him behind the clubroom. He has also let go of Asia's hand.
"I-Issei?!" He heard Rias shout. But he ignored her. He jumped down to where Riser was and walked towards him.
Riser quickly recovered from Issei's attack. He burst through his own flames and grabbed Issei's face. He threw Issei with all his power inside the Old School building. Issei went through two walls and stopped once he got was back outside. He quickly stood up, but Riser punched him in the face. Issei managed to stay on his feet.
Issei clenched his left hand and tried to punch Riser. Riser dodged and covered his left knee in flames. Riser lifted his knee, but it was blocked by Issei's elbow. This caused Riser to flinch a bit in pain. Issei noticed Riser being distracted with pain and managed to land a punch on Riser's face.
Riser stumbled a bit, but quickly recovered. He then covered his hands in flames and threw fire at Issei. Issei raised his hands and blocked the flames from reaching his face. Riser then sprinted forwards and sidestepped to the left. He lifted his knee and hit Issei in the stomach. Issei spit blood, but managed to back away in order to catch his breath.
"Kid… I have to say that this battle is pretty much tied at the moment… but I have to warn you that I am done playing games. This is where I get serious!" Riser shouted as was engulfed in his own flames.
Issei instantly put his guard on. Riser was quickly in front of Issei. Issei blocked an incoming punch by crossing his arms in an 'X' shape. The punch though sends Issei a few feet back, but he was still standing. Issei leaned a bit back, managing to dodge a hook from Riser, though Riser managed to punched him with his right hand while Issei was still leaned back.
Issei fell to his knees, but quickly stood back up. Before he could put his guard up once more, Riser kicked him in the stomach. While Issei was clenching his stomach, Riser again punched him in the face. Issei fell to the ground as Riser stood on top of him. Riser then started to punch him in the face, his hands covered in fire. Issei kicked Riser off, sending him a few feet back.
Issei stood back up, though with a bit of difficulty. Issei dashed towards Riser and speared him. Issei repeatedly punched Riser in the face, and then Riser rolled him over, punching him several times, before getting kicked off by Issei.
Both men were now panting from tiredness. Riser then reached for his pocket and pulled out a small red bottle. Issei immediately recognized the small bottle as a bottle of Phoenix Tears.
"Thank Maou I told Ravel to give me her Phoenix Tears. Once I drink this, all of my injuries will be healed and you will lose!" Riser said with a smirk.
Issei then pulled out his own Phoenix Tears as he watched Riser's eyes widen in shock.
"W-Where did you manage to get that?!" Riser asked, though already knowing the answer.
Issei didn't say anything as he opened the bottle and drank the Phoenix Tears.
A/N: That's how Phoenix Tears are used, right? If not, tell me in the reviews and I'll try to fix it whenever I can.
Riser scoffed, but drank his own Phoenix Tears as well. Once they were both done, they threw the empty bottle to the ground. The small bottle broke easily.
Riser's flames intensified. Issei then manifested his Boosted Gear in his right arm. He closed his eyes and let power flow through his body. A powerful crimson red aura engulfed Issei as his Boosted Gear's green emerald began to glow.
[Boost, Boost, Boost, Boost, Boost, Boost, Boost, Boost, Boost, Boost, Boost, Boost, Boost, Boost, Boost, Boost, Boost, Boost, Boost, Boost!] Ddraig's voice was heard from the Boosted Gear.
The red aura continued to intensify as the ground began to shake. Riser was watching Issei with shock and interest.
Issei's body then started to grow a bit larger and a bit more masculine. His eyes started to glow green and his wings extended. He was slowly engulfed in a red armor. Once the aura cleared, Issei was completely covered in the red armor.
[Boost! Welsh Dragon Balance Breaker!] Ddraig's voice was heard once more.
The green eyes took a bright glow. Issei looked up at Riser, who had the same expression on his face. After a few seconds, Riser smirked.
"Ah, I see this is going to get even more interesting! Let's see how powerful you have become now that you have entered Balance Breaker!" Riser shouted as he intensified his flames.
Issei also began to intensify his red aura. The both dashed at each other, punching each other's hands. A small crater was created while sparks of electricity were coming out of their clenched fists.
Issei backed away and disappeared before his feet touched the ground. Riser turned around and blocked a fist from Issei. Issei then again disappeared and reappeared next to him. Before Riser could react, Issei uppercutted Riser, sending him flying in the air. Riser did a backflip and extended his own wings, which were now covered in fire.
Riser covered his hand in flames and threw a firebolt at Issei. Issei backhanded the firebolt away from him. His eyes widened behind his mask as he saw that he accidentally deflected the fireball towards Rias.
Rias and Akeno raised their hands and formed a shield. The fireball hit the shield, breaking it instantly, but leaving the two girls unharmed.
Issei gave a small sigh of relief. He turned towards Riser, though he was surprised when Riser punched him in the face, shattering the red mask that covered his face. Issei also did a backflip and extended his wings, causing him to hover in the air.
Riser looked at Issei with a smirk.
"Let me ask you a question kid. Why is it that you don't speak? Are you afraid? You have a problem with your voice? Or is it possibly… a traumatic experience, possibly involving those scars?" Riser asked Issei with a look that said, 'I know everything.'
Issei's eyes widened. Riser knew. Riser knew all about the whole thing. Issei, with anger in his eyes, dashed at Riser with amazing speed. Riser's eyes widened, not expecting the amazing burst of speed. Issei punched Riser, who blocked the attack, but was send down to the floor. He was still standing though.
Issei again used his great speed and tried to punch Riser again, who blocked the attack just barely.
[Partner, it's time to use 'that'!] Ddraig's said inside Issei's head.
Issei removed the armor from his leg and dug into his pocket. He pulled out yet another small bottle, though this one was white instead of red. Issei opened the bottle and splashed what looked like water on Riser's face.
"AHHHHHHH!" Riser began to scream as he felt the water burn his skin. This was no actual water. It was Holy Water.
Flashback:
[Do you have any Holy Water with you?] Ddraig asked the former maiden.
"Y-Yes, I have some with me. Why do you ask?" Asia asked.
[It's because I'm forming a plan that is going to help us defeat Riser. Devils are weak against Holy Water, correct?] Ddraig asked.
Asia nodded.
[Riser is a Devil. We use the Holy Water on him. Then, if my theory is correct, we also splash some Holy Water on the Boosted Gear, to see if it haves any effect. Now Asia, go get the Holy Water. Do not tell anyone about this.] Ddraig said.
Asia again nodded and went to get the Holy water. After a few minutes, she came back holding a small bottle.
"I brought the Holy Water!" She said with a smile.
Issei also gave a small smile. He patted her on the head, causing her to blush and smile more.
[Very good. Now Partner, use a few drops on the Boosted Gear. Once you do, Boost a few times and we'll see what happens.] Ddraig said.
Issei nodded and grabbed the bottle from Asia's hands. He opened it and let a few drops on his Boosted Gear.
[Boost, Boost, Boost, Boost!] Ddraig shouted.
Suddenly, the Boosted Gear began to glow white. The it started to change color, changing into an orange color. Then it changed into a pink color. Then into a yellow color. It changed into all the colors of the rainbow and some that weren't in the rainbow.
"Wow…" Asia said as she stared at the Boosted Gear in shock and awe.
[So it seems that we have a good plan in order to take down Riser. But in order to take him down, we are going to have to weaken him. The real question is, ae you ready Partner? Because if you are not, you will lose your life.] Ddraig said to his Partner.
Issei only nodded with determination in his eyes.
End of Flashback:
"AHHHHH! Where the hell did you get Holy Water?!" Riser asked, the Holy Water still burning his skin.
Neither Ddraig nor Issei answered him.
Issei then did what he did before. He splashed all the Holy Water that was in the bottle on his Boosted Gear.
[Boost, Boost, Boost, Boost!] Ddraig shouted.
The Boosted Gear began to glow in a mixture of colors once more. Issei dashed towards Riser and punched him in the stomach with his Boosted Gear. This caused Riser to spit out blood. He grabbed his stomach and took a few steps back, leaning forwards. He then fell to his knees, still in pain.
Issei then punched him in the face with his Boosted Gear, sending him to the ground. Issei full mounted Riser and began to punch him over and over again with his Boosted Gear, which was still glowing into a mixture of colors.
"P-Please stop! Please don't kill my brother!" A voice said which was coming from behind Issei.
Issei slightly turned his head and looked at the person responsible for the words. He saw the same girl that he saw when he was fighting that girl, Isabela. The one with the blonde hair and the blue eyes, also known as Ravel Phoenix, Riser's little sister.
Issei ignored Ravel and continued to punch Riser. He managed to punch Riser two more times, before he felt someone cling to his waist. He turned and looked down. He saw Ravel hugging him tightly.
"Please… Please don't kill my brother. Please…" Ravel pleaded in a shaky voice, tears spilling down her blue eyes.
Issei felt his rage die down and his eyes also softened a bit. He lowered his arms down and his Boosted Gear gained its normal crimson color.
"Brother… please, just surrender… It's not worth it anymore…" Ravel said.
Riser was still lying there, not moving at all. He wasn't even regenerating his wounds.
"B-Brother… Please, say something. Say something!" Ravel shouted.
Riser then managed to open his eyes and looked at his sister. He then muttered something that only Ravel and Issei heard.
"I… I surrender." Riser managed to say.
Riser's and Ravel's body began to glow in a bright blue light. After a few seconds, they both disappeared.
"Riser has surrendered. Rias Gremory is the winner of the Rating Game!" Grayfia announced.
Issei was then teleported to another area. He was in another room. The room had a giant glass window with a few couches. Near the couches were Sona and Tsubaki. Next to them were two other people. One had long red hair and green emerald eyes just like Rias'. The other was a woman, who had long black hair in pigtails. She also had pink eyes, just like Sona's.
"Issei! You did it!" Issei then felt someone hug him tightly from behind. He also felt two giant melons sticking to his back.
"Issei, I'm so proud of you! You managed to defeat Riser!" Akeno hugged his left arm.
"I knew you were strong, Issei!" Asia said, hugging his right arm with a happy smile.
Issei, then started to walk forwards, slowly and a little woozy. He was also breathing heavily.
"Issei, are you okay?" Rias asked with concern as she walked up to Issei.
Issei ignored her and continued to walk forwards, his steps becoming even woozier.
"Issei, what's wrong?!" Rias shouted, her worries growing.
Issei looked at the people in the room, before falling face firsts on the floor, unconscious.
"Issei!" Rias, Asia and Akeno shouted as they ran towards the fallen Issei.
And that is the end of chapter 10, finally! Again, sorry for the long wait, I just had to get some of my shit sorted out, you know with school and everything. But now, I think I got everything under control. If I don't upload a chapter soon, then that means I got a shit tone of homework and a possible projects I have to deal with. So, I'm guessing the updates might be more frequent now. So, I want to thank you guys for being patient with me. Again, make sure to vote for the Issei vs Kokabiel ending! Will Issei go into Juggernaut Drive, or will he run away? The choice is up to you guys! So until next time, I'll see you when you're older, don't go changing!