Early afternoon at Kuoh Academy began as it usually did.
The members of the Sports Club were hard at work practicing their skills for the next competition, the Kendo Club was in the process of refreshing themselves after a rigorous hour of practicing their growing skills with the sword, and as always, the academy's infamous perverted trio was doing all that they could to spy on the private, undressed moments of the school's female population.
Having discovered a new viewing station in which they could peep into the private showers of the Kendo Club without detection, the usual level of bickering had broken out as the selfish nature of the perverted mindset began to make itself known.
"Come on man, you've been hogging the peephole for the past 2 minutes. I want at least 1 minute of viewing teenage breasts before they decide to get dressed".
Though he was regarded by many to be the trio's unofficial leader, Issei Hyoudou knew that when the chance came along to view the female form in all its magnificent glory, the bonds of friendship no longer mattered to his fellow perverts, as the only thing that mattered to them, as well as himself, was whether or not they could fulfill their desire to see a naked woman without the use of the internet.
So it was without any surprise that the bald-headed Matusda refused to give up his viewing station to his fellow pervert.
"Noooo way dude. Murayama and Katase have just entered the shower without any towels to hide their glorious bodies. And boy do they look fiiinnneeee today".
Knowing that Matusda would in all likelihood refuse to allow his friends to partake in the joy that was spying on n*** teenagers, Issei, and his fellow perverted, the bespectacled Motohama, resorted to the only tactic that could convince their fellow pervert to relinquish his viewing station.
Bribery.
"Bro I'll lend you my new volume of Busty American Nurses if you step aside. It's more than a fair trade. The new DVD has this scene were this boobalicious redhead gets it on with...".
"DUDE Spoilers! And you already promised to lend it to me after I gave you that limited edition copy of Busty and Bouncy"
Adopting a serious expression that somehow seemed out of place considering the topic they were discussing, Motohama dealt with the brunette pervert's complaint with the same attitude that one would use on a misbehaved toddler.
"Issei, the Pervert's Code clearly states, that when the opportunity to view exposed female flesh presents itself, a pervert is allowed to use any means at his disposal to accomplish such a task. That means that since I have yet to give my DVD, I can use it to trade for a chance to spy on the toned bodies of our academy's most violent members".
Frowning at the unfairness of his predicament, though it was a tad hypocritical considering he had used that same rule to his advantage countless times over the past year, and unwilling to pass up on the chance to witness some shower action, Issei decided to unleash his most dangerous weapon.
"Matusda, if you trade positions with me, I'll give you my limited blue ray edition of Hot Locker Rooms 6. The one with the fabled, deleted hot tub scene with Chiyasa and Harumi".
Shocked by the brunette's offer to trade his most prized possession for what would probably be only a minute of voyeuristic pleasure, Matsuda was still somewhat reluctant about accepting the deal. It wasn't because it was an unfair trade, if anything Issei was the one who was getting ripped off, but because it had been some time since he got to indulge in his desires without the aid of technology, the bald headed pervert had to make sure that the largely one sided deal was worth it.
"Is that the one where they supposedly motor boat each other until they get interrupted by..."?
Eager to get the deal over with before the girls left the showers, Issei interrupted his fellow voyeur before he finished his question.
"Yup! That's the one. But the deal is only valid if you move out of the way right now".
Decision made, Matusda backed away from the peep hole.
"Bro you got a deal".
Eagerly pressing his face against the wall, and ignoring the jealous glare that was being sent his way by the outbid Motohama, Issei was instantly rewarded with the tantalizing vision of teenage girls showering. And being more selfless when it came to sharing the wealth, he willingly told his fellow perverts exactly what he was witnessing.
"Man you were right dude, Katase and... OH SHIT We've got a dropped soaped scenario going on here. And Murayama is the one whose bending over. Damm that girl's got great oppai. And... OH MY GOD! She just handed the soap to Katase and their now washing each other. There is a god".
Naturally, instead of promoting greater unity amongst the trio, Issei's commentary merely served to infuriate his more self-serving comrades, who proceeded to try and usurp the brunette's position so they could get a chance to view the steamy shower action for themselves.
"Dude get out of the way. A 20 minute deleted scene is no match for a real time back scrubbing session".
"You and Issei have already had your turn bro. I want to see some skin on skin action, so stop hogging the peep hole".
Trying his best to fight off his fellow perverts, something that was quite difficult to accomplish since in a rare moment of unity they decided to work together before they commenced struggling with each other, Issei was about to voice his objections to once again getting the short end of the stick when a polite, yet frosty voice distracted the perverts from their squabble.
"Not that it's any of my business, but would you 3 care to tell me what you're doing"?
Their bickering momentarily forgotten, the trio turned towards the unwelcome interloper who had dared to interrupt their perverted viewing. And as they took in the appearance of the stranger, their irritation quickly turned to jealousy as they realized that this guy could seriously damage their chances of getting a girlfriend.
Sporting a casual black sports coat, with an expensive looking white dress shirt and black dress pants to complete his casual appearance, the boy's wardrobe gave off the not so subtle appearance of wealth. But unlike some of the more affluent males at the academy, this newcomer didn't seem to purposefully use his chosen style to draw attention, something that would have been remarkably easy given his more unique physical features.
If there was one thing the trio hated most, besides rich snobs and pretty boy heroes, it was a foreigner who could combine the previous traits and use his unique features to score as many babes as possible. A tall broad shouldered frame, short black hair that seemed reflect the sun, and piercing blue eyes that helped draw attention to his Caucasian features, it was easy to see why the trio would see this newcomer as potential competition.
However, while his two friends were merely staring at the intruder with expressions of contempt that were usually reserved for Kuoh's white prince, Issei couldn't help but think that there was something off about this interloper. Almost as if he was in the presence of a stalking predator that hadn't quite decided if it wanted to play before it devoured its next meal
Unlike their brunette comrade, Matsuda and Motohama felt only righteous anger for having their perverted actions interrupted, and proceeded to tell the stranger just how unwelcome he was.
"Piss off buddy. We don't want your kind around here".
"Yeah get lost. Theirs 3 of us, and only 1 of you. So if you don't want to get hurt, beat it".
Raising an eyebrow at his less than friendly welcome, the well-dressed boy merely tilted his head as if he was trying to determine whether or not he should take them seriously.
"Oh, I wouldn't dream of challenging 3 such upstanding gentlemen as yourselves. However, I'm not sure what you mean by 'my kind'. While I admit that Japan is not my country of origin, I do have a rather good grasp on your language, so if you would please clear up this misunderstanding, I'd be more than happy to let you return to your activities".
Scoffing at the guy's attempt at civility, Matsuda decided to tell the blue-eyed foreigner exactly why he wasn't welcome.
"What we mean is we don't want another fake pretty boy messing up our affairs. Stealing all the available hotties for yourself with your innocent smiles and charms makes it hard for the average man to get a girl. Now if you don't mind, get lost before we decided to drive home our point with our fists".
Amused by the threating posture of the perverts, though he noticed that the brunette didn't appear to offer the same level of animosity as his likeminded comrades, the foreigner merely accepted the hostile dismissal with a slightly mocking nod of his head.
"As you wish. Though I feel I must warn you, it is my experience that karma is a rather fast acting agent when it comes to preserving the sanctity of female virtue. So if I were you, I would seriously rethink your current activity lest you become the unfortunate victims of an angry mob".
Turning his back on the 3 perverts, the foreign-born stranger was gone before the lecherous trio could fully process the fact that they had just been insulted. But when they realized it, they briefly forgot their earlier peeping activities and started to rail against the injustice of having another person interrupt their collected perversions.
"Who the hell does that foreign bastard think he is? It's bad enough that the local women don't appreciate our admiration, but now we have to put up with rich pretty boys who can score more tail in a week then we can get in a lifetime".
Nodding his head in agreement with Matsuda's largely delusional ramblings, Motohama voiced his own opinion on the perceived cause of their misfortune.
"I know man. That's what we get for going to a private school. The girls are hypocritical prudes who won't flash their money makers in public but will gladly do it in a secluded place, and the guys are all jerks who only beat us up so they look good for the ladies".
Though he liked to think that their lack of success was caused by the fact that most of the girls were already in relationships, or were too impressed by their manliness to even consider tying them down to a single woman, Issei nevertheless voiced his agreement with his bespectacled comrade before reminding them of their previous task.
"True that dude. But look on the bright side. Pretty boy's gone now, and there's still plenty of action going on in the showers. So what do you say we focus our attention on... HEY!"
Shoved out of the way by his so-called friends in their attempt to hog the peep hole, the trio was completely oblivious to the presence of a human-sized shadow that had appeared soon after the foreign boy's departure.
Having a general distaste for anyone who talked about him behind his back, and recognizing that their perverted activities had given him a useful opportunity for getting off on the right foot with the majority of the Devil run academy, the man-shaped silhouette quickly slithered through the school's lengthening shadows until it found itself in front of the private change room of the Kendo Club.
Ensuring that the coast was clear of any visible threats, and stretching out his senses to ensure that there were no invisible guardians keeping a watch over the immediate area, Dante willed his body to return to the realm of the physical, and adopting an embarrassed expression, he quickly knocked on the locker room door.
He didn't have to wait long before the door was answered by the pink haired girl, a towel wrapped snuggly around her athletically toned body, and wearing a look that clearly stated that he better have a good reason for being in what should be a girls only area.
"Yes? Can I help you"?
Unperturbed by the hostility of the girl's voice, and keeping his eyes glued to her not unattractive face, Dante did his best to ensure his tone came across as both apologetic and friendly.
"Hi, I'm sorry to bother you, but theirs 3 suspicious looking characters behind the building, and from what I could see, they appeared to be preoccupied with this small viewing hole behind the bushes. Can't imagine why though cause all I heard when I passed by it was the faint sound of rushing water, and if I wasn't imagining it, soft laughter".
Hearing this, Katase's slightly irritated expression transformed into a look that could only be described as murderous rage. And as she turned to scream at her fellow sword-wielding enthusiasts, she missed the brief smirk of sadistic satisfaction that passed over the blue-eyed foreigner's face.
"EVERYONE GET OUT OF THE SHOWERS NOW! THOSE CREEPS ARE SPYING ON US AGAIN".
Hearing the enraged cries of her fellow members, Katase turned a narrowed gaze back to her whistle-blower, who had managed to school his expression back into the embarrassed, yet helpful look he had been sporting before.
"Not to sound ungrateful, but why are you telling us this? If this is some elaborate scheme to gain our confidence just so you can act out your own twisted perversions later, I warn you that your punishment will be the same as those 3 creeps".
Doing his best not to laugh at the girl's largely empty threat, for as good as she was with the sword he was undoubtedly better, Dante tried to look as sheepish as possible as he proceeded to explain why he took it upon himself to rat out the peeping pervs.
"Well, since I've just recently transferred to the academy, and thinking that it wouldn't hurt to try and avoid the stereotypical fate of an ostracized new kid, I thought that if I could somehow win the appreciation of the club that is as skilled as yours, I might be able to make my stay in this country more than tolerable. The fact that the first club I chose to help happened to be comprised solely of beautiful women was merely a coincidence".
Hiding his amusement at how easily the pinkette succumbed to a tiny little bit of flattery, though it seemed to be a shared trait amongst the club who had quickly armed themselves at their leader's words only to sport heavy blushes on hearing him offhandedly praise their physical appearance, Dante's previous bashful expression morphed into something that could only be described as predatory as he decided to get the girls back on track.
"Now as much as I have enjoyed our little chat, don't you ladies have somewhere to be. I would hate to be the one who prevented those...misguided student's from receiving a well-deserved lesson in respect".
Flashing them a conspiratorial grin as they left to seek out their targets, Dante proceeded in the opposite direction, content in the knowledge that not only had he established his public persona as a charming,helpful foreign exchange student, but he also managed to discover the identity of a unawakened sacred gear user.
And though it wasn't his hobby to collect them like a certain lecherous crow, or reincarnate the gear holder into a demonic minion, an unaware gear holder nevertheless piqued his interest. For while an unaffiliated individual might not automatically gain the interest of the more publically accepted members of the 3 factions, Dante couldn't dismiss the fact that the church might also be keeping a close watch on the pervert. And if that was the case, well he would be more than delighted to partake in the act that would ensure his place in the 5th circle of hell once he finally kicked the bucket.
Forcing his features back into those of a stereotypical hapless teenager, since it wouldn't be a good for his developing image if he walked around with a smirk that one would expect to find on a stalking predator, and doing his best not to chuckle as the air was filled with the delightful sounds of pain filled cries and furious shouting, the black-haired foreigner calmly made his way to the principal's office.
However, to his growing annoyance, it appeared that his whistle blowing had managed to attract the attention of the academy's student population much quicker than he expected. And while that wasn't necessarily a bad thing in itself, the content of the whispered gossiping was starting to get on his nerves.
"Did you see what he did"?
"He sure got those perverts in trouble"
"Surprised he didn't join them in their disgusting habits"
"I wouldn't mind if he peeked on me, he's soo handsome"
"You think he'd be open to sex on the first date"?
"Boy with that much confidence must be packing some heavy artillery, if you know what I'm saying"
Trusting that his public mask would hold up until he could find a way to vent his more violent feelings, Dante calmly ignored his surprising number of fans and continued to walk further in the Devil operated school.
And as he gratefully moved out of earshot of the increasingly raunchy whisperings, he took a moment to contemplate the nature of humans who lived and worked in Devil controlled territory.
"Why is it, whenever I come across a town that is secretly governed by either bats or crows, the locals always seem more than willing to indulge their lustful feelings if they happen to see something that they find attractive. Oh well, can't really do much of anything about it without alerting the devils to my presence, and since I have no quarrel with the forces of hell, it's probably best if I remain on my best behaviour while I'm in their little fiefdom. Though I am curious as to why they're allowing that pervert to retain his humanity since he has a sacred gear. Probably seeing if he's worth the piece they need to spend in order to give him bat wings, but they could have already decided to reject his membership. Still, as long as he remains human, the pervert might have still had some use, for if hell won't take him, it stands to reason that those sanctimonious pricks might recruit him to their cause... And while I'm not sensing any pure angelic presence in the area, though there is some evidence of crow activity, perhaps they've entrusted their observation to their human underlings. Not my desired target, but I'm not one to pass up the opportunity to vent my frustrations on their cross-wielding underlings".
Smirking in anticipation for the fun he would surely have if he got his hands on some heavenly fanatic, Dante Inumbro continued his way into the school building, chuckling at the sight of the school's perverted trio's vain attempts to escape the clutches of the infuriated Kendo club members. And blissfully unaware that his actions had garnered notice from the town's supernatural guardians.
...
"Honestly Rias, I understand that you have a penchant for accepting unusual individuals into your peerage, but I can't see why you would want Issei Hyodo as your newest servant. While I admit that he is as obnoxious as his like-minded compatriots, the boy is clearly an unrepentant lecher, and seriously lacks the maturity to make a successful devil. Do you really think that it's wise to waste a piece on such a perverse human"?
Regarding the crimsoned haired heiress of the Gremory clan with an incredulous expression, Sona Sitri, next in line to assume the position as head of the Sitri clan, was somewhat surprised by the answer she received from the decisively more curvaceous devil.
"Oh, Sona you couldn't be more wrong. While I admit his chosen hobby is a bit...unusual, you have to admit that he doesn't falter in his pursuit of the thing he wants the most. I think that sort of persistence and determination would make an excellent addition to any peerage, provided of course the boy's master has the patience to make him focus beyond his base desires".
Despite being raised together since childhood, not to mention the fact that they were the younger siblings of 2 of the Underworld's more immature Devil Kings, the differences in physical appearances and personality would at first glance give people the wrong impression that their relationship failed to extend past simple school acquaintances.
Few people would believe that the black-haired Sona, who possessed a slime but perfectly feminine figure as well as a strict no-nonsense attitude, would ever get along well with the crimson-haired Rias, whose decisively more voluptuous frame and regal, yet friendly disposition had awarded her the prestigious position of being Kuoh Academy's most popular student.
But such was not the case. And it was because of their friendship, which at times managed to bring out the competitive nature of the two pure-blooded Devil, that the two heiresses had been appointed to rule over the previously vacant territory of Kuoh. With Sona's peerage assuming authority during the daytime, and Rias's less numerous group taking charge by night, apart from the rare presence of strays, the town was considered to perhaps the most peaceful of any Devil run territory in the human world. Or at least as far as Japan went.
Naturally, their burdens were eased by the recruitment of new Devils into their ranks, of which Sona had close to a full set while Rias had only 3 active pieces, thus leading to their current discussion on the potential candidate for the newest servant to join the Gremory clan.
Knowing that the time was drawing near in which she would be unable to prove her effectiveness as a clan leader without the need of a spouse, Rias clung to the belief that if she could convert powerful humans into her servants, then her family might call off her encroaching marriage. And thus she had set her sights on the brunette pervert, for she could sense the slumbering power within him.
Sona on the other hand, while knowing of her friend's increasing desperation, failed to see how Rias could escape her fate by including a known pervert into her ranks and was doing her best to ensure that the redhead would not make a mistake she would come to regret.
But before the Sitri heiress could pose another point against having conversing the brunette pervert, the amused laughter of Rias's most trusted servant, and to their astonishment, the soft giggling of Sona's equally valuable retainer drew the attention of the pure-blooded Devils towards the black haired duo.
"Something funny Akeno? Usually, you reserve that laugh for when you indulge in your more...unique hobby. And since I highly doubt that theirs a heavily wounded stray out there, makes me curious as to what's caught your interest".
Unlike her more well-endowed friend, who was flashing her equally busty queen a look of amusement, Sona was regarding her own chesty servant with a look that never failed to turn even the most rambunctious of students into a meekly apologetic mess.
"Tsubaki, I trust that there is a reason for this interruption"?
Gracing her king with a serene smile that had managed to win her the position of the academy's 2nd most popular student, while her fellow queen dutifully nodded at her master's words, Akeno gestured to the developing spectacle that was currently being played out below them.
"It appears that my potential teammate and his comrades have once again incurred the wrath of the Kendo Club, and are now suffering the consequences for their misdeeds".
Though it was a reasonable excuse, for she too found it amusing whenever she witnessed the perverted trio getting their just desserts, Rias nonetheless was a bit puzzled as to why the ponytailed half-breed would voice her amusement on something that she surely had witnessed many times before.
Luckily for her, the bespectacled student vice president decided to expand on her fellow queen's answer.
"Before this happened, the trio's...activities were interrupted by a well-dressed looking boy. And shortly after they dismissed him, the members of the Kendo Club came rushing out to punish the trio for what must have surely been a perverted infraction. Though due to the timing of the boy's departure, and the violent arrival of the club members, I would suspect that the newcomer had a hand in the violent event you see before you".
Chuckling at the thought of her future servant being punished for his stupidly honest mannerisms, something which she would curtail to a degree once he accepted the offer of reincarnation, Rias nevertheless expressed interest in the presence of a developing vigilante. For although most male students viewed the infamous trio as annoyances, few of them ever took action to punish them for their perverted activities, and the ones who did mostly did so because they were either protecting the virtue of their girlfriends or sisters, or were using the gratitude they received from a thankful female populace to subtly indulge in their own perversions.
But that didn't seem to be the case this time, and judging by the thought, the expression that was currently adorning her fellow heiress's face, Rias could tell that she had some idea as to the identity of this newcomer.
"Sona, any idea who this mysterious hero might be? Cause from Tsubaki said, he wasn't wearing a school uniform, and he seemed to know the direction in which he could find the Kendo club".
Putting a finger to her chin in thought, it didn't take the Sitri heiress long to come up with the name of their potential vigilante.
"As a matter of fact, I may have an idea of who it could be. The other day a transfer application for one Dante Inumbro was passed to the principal for consideration. And from what I recall, he was scheduled to have a final meeting today so he can complete the process of becoming a student here".
Frowning thoughtfully at this information, and slightly confused as to why the name sounded faintly familiar, the crimson-haired Devil couldn't help but silently ask for her fellow heiress to continue listing what she knew about the clearly foreign boy.
"From what I could ascertain from a brief scanning of his file, he's a transfer student from southern Austria whose family is apparently in Japan to conduct some business arrangements. And apart from his transcript, which I must admit is fairly impressive, there isn't much else I can tell you. Though since he has a scheduled meeting with the principal later today, if you truly feel the need, then I suppose we can find out if there's anything. Peculiar he might be hiding".
Given that he was coming from a country that enjoyed close ties to the Vatican, and the fact that his first action in Devil controlled territory was to subtly punish the actions of a potential sacred gear user, Rias nodded her head in agreement with her friend.
"Good idea Sona. Even if it turns out that he has no connection to the church, we might discover as to why he chose to antagonize my future servant without any previous interactions. Cause despite what you've said, I fully believe that Issei might very well turn out to be a valuable addition to my peerage".
Giving the more slender Devil a slightly smug grin, something that managed to elicit a frown from the decisively more mature Sitri sister, Rias motioned her queen to follow her as she moved to discover just whether or not Dante Inumbro would prove to be a hindrance or an unexpected source of aid for her upcoming struggles.
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ANNNNNDDD That's the second rewrite of Chapter 1.
Always glad/annoyed to see that improvements can be made to an existing story. Though I'm sure that a new chapter would be more appreciated lol.
As of now...and to the potential disappointment of some people of those who keep telling me not to do this...here are the Harem parings that I have set up.
Current Pairings are this:
Issei: Asia, Koneko, Ravel, Xenovia, Irina, (certain members of Sonas/Rizer's peerage). Rossweisse. CFOS (i.e. characters from other series)
OC: Rias, Akeno, Kuroka, Serafall, Ophis, Raynare (if I keep her alive) CFOS (i.e. characters from other series)
Also...after watching Black Butler...thinking of having Dante deal with the crazed affections of another flamboyant, violence loving maniac. Since there's only ONE character like this in High School DXD ...look forward to Father Freed acting like Grell does when he sees his beloved Bassie.
Anyway, as always REVIEWS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME. NO FLAMES.
ALL chapters are undergoing rewrites...so...thank you for your patience.