A/N: And I'm back with a new chapter! Stupid lockdown and stupid pandemic! I don't mind staying at home for a while but I'm more of an outdoor person! Well... at least it's for a good reason and I really hope that things go back to normal soon.

Number01BlazblueFan - Serafall's early appearance is a result of a last minute decision and writer's block.

And with that done, let's get this chapter started!

Disclaimer: I don't own any characters appearing in this fic except if it's my OCs which rarely makes an appearance.

-EARTH 1612-

Kuoh Town, Japan

It was early in the morning as we head towards the apartment where the AWA gang are staying. In the living room, a blue-colored vortex appears out of thin air and out come Yuusuke Urameshi, Ichigo Kurosaki, Rin Okumura and Yukio Okumura.

"Hey guys, we're here."' Yuusuke announced only to be greeted by the sight of Ochako Uraraka, Nejire Hadou, Izumo Kamiki, Kimial "Kim" Diehl and Jacqueline O'Lantern Dupre all wearing colorful costumes, "Uhh... what's up with the costumes?'' he questioned in surprise.

Izumo sighed, "Please don't ask.'' she muttered in reply.

Ichigo looks around, "Where are the others?'' he asked.

"Currently in their rooms getting themselves ready for tonight's game." Jacqueline answered.

Ochako then approaches them, "But Chizuru wants to give these to you.'' she said handing the four new arrivals with tags.

"What's this?'' Rin asked.

Nejire spoke, "This is a Species Tag!" she answered, "This item is fueled with illusion-type magic which allows one person to change species.'' she explained, "Since non-demon figures are not allowed to join the Ratings Game, this tag will help you guys fool the other demons in thinking that you're the same as them.'' she added.

"But why Nii-san and I need one of these?'' Yukio asked, "We're half-human, half-demons after all.'' he pointed out.

"That's point... you two are half-human." Izumo pointed out, "If a high-ranking demon figure that out it will cause a huge uproar!" she stated.

"Good point." Yukio said in agreement.

"So, where is the Rating Game taking place?'' Yuusuke asked.

Kim shook her head, "We don't know." she replied, "But according to Miss Gremory, the location for the game will be revealed at the start game.'' she stated.

"I had hunch that it will take place in Kuoh Academy." Izumo claimed.

"Another question...'' Ichigo spoke while picking up some sort of magical wand from the table, "What the fuck is this?'' he questioned with a raised eyebrow.

The girls then turns to Nejire with annoyed looks, "What? It's a gift." Nejire said with a smile.

-BREAK-

Later that night at the Kuoh Academy, we head towards the old schoolhouse to see Chizuru Tachibana and Dante standing at the front entrance having a discussion.

"Okay, Dante, you're definitely the most powerful person in this group.'' Chizuru pointed out, "With Ichigo coming in second.'' he muttered, "I can definitely tell that you can decimate the enemies in a matter of second but doing might put you on radar of whatever high-ranking demons out there.'' he stated, "So, we decided to hold you back until later in game." he said, More specifically... once Riser himself is on the battlefield.'' he clarified.

Dante shrugged his shoulders, "Sure.'' he complied, "Just save some action for me.'' he requested with a grin.

Then Souna Sitri and Tsubaki Shinra walks towards them, "Good evening, Tachibana-san, Dante-san.'' the former greeted.

"Hey ya, Sitri-dono and Shinra-dono." Chizuru greeted back.

"Evening ladies." Dante followed with a flirtatious smirk.

Souna rolled her eyes at Dante, "Anyway... I'm here to Rias and everyone.'' she said.

Chizuru then jabs a thumbs behind him, "They're inside.'' he replied.

Meanwhile in the main room of the ORC, we see both Rias Gremory and Akeno Himejima sipping tea, Koneko Toujou adjusting her fingerless gloves, Yuuto Kiba sheathing his sword while Issei Hyoudou and Asia Argento sat on the couch. Meanwhile at one corner of the room, we see Kenji Kazama, Kiyomasa Senji, "Michael Jackson" Rock Lee, Izuku Midoriya, Yuusuke, Ichigo and the Okumura Twins having a discussion of their own when Chizuru, Dante, Souna and Tsubaki enters the room.

"Excuse us." Souna announced as Chizuru and Dante went towards the guys.

"Good evening, Souna." Rias greeted.

"Welcome." Akeno added.

"Who are those girls?'' Yuusuke asked.

Izuku spoke, "Those are Miss Souna Sitri and Miss Tsubaki Shinra, the student council president and vice-president of this school respectively.'' he answered.

"But what are they doing here?'' Issei asked.

Rias then spoke, "Rating Games are broadcast to members of both families.'' she replied, "They are responsible for it.'' she pointed out.

"I volunteered for the task.'' Souna admitted, "It's your first game, after all.'' she pointed out.

Rias smiled, "We'll show you a fight that won't insult our rivalry.'' she declared.

Suddenly, a bright white circle appears behind them and Grayfia Lucifuge appeared, "Everyone, are you prepared?'' she questioned.

"Who's that chick?'' Rin asked.

"She's Miss Grayfia Lucifuge, a high-ranking demon, show some respect, Rin!" Kenji chastised.

Rias nodded, "Yes, anytime.'' she answered.

"When it's about to start, you will be teleported to the battlefield." Grayfia explained.

"Battlefield?'' Issei muttered.

Akeno turns to Issei, "An alternate space created just for this game.'' she answered, "It's disposed of after each game, so you can run will all you want.'' she explained.

Chizuru smirked, "Seems like an appropriate stomping grounds for people like us.'' he mused.

"I hear ya.'' Dante said in agreement.

Souna then spoke, "I will be going back to the student council room to manage the broadcast.'' she said, "I wish you the best luck, Rias.'' she added before turning around.

"Thank you, but make the broadcast fair, okay?'' Rias advised.

Souna slightly turns to her, "Of course.'' she answered, "I don't expect an even match against him, however.'' she admitted and with that, Souna and Tsubaki left the room.

Grayfia then spoke, "By the way, the demon lord Lucifer will be watching this fight as well.'' she said.

Rias' eyes widen in surprise before looking down, "I see... my brother is also...'' she muttered.

This taken Issei aback, "Did you just say brother?'' he squawked, "Did I hear it wrong?'' he questioned.

Yuuto then spoke, "No, her brother is the demon lord." he confirmed, much to Issei and Asia's shock.

"Eh?! Demon lord?!" Issei squawked, "Your brother is a demon lord?!" he pointed out in shock.

Rias sighed, "Yes.'' she confirmed.

"Sirzechs Lucifer, known as the Crimson Satan." Yuuto spoke, "That's her bother.'' he said, "Sirzechs-sama succeeded the previous demon lord Lucifer-sama that passed away in the war.'' he explained.

"So that's why the president became the heiress of the Gremory Family." Asia pointed out.

"Huh? Who knew Miss Gremory is related to a demon lord." Kenji commented.

"We met another demon lord days ago." Lee claimed, "And she happens to Sitri-dono's older sister.'' he revealed.

"Was she the one who forced you guys to join her underworld TV program?" Yuusuke questioned with a grin.

Kiyomasa sighed, "Yeah... she is.'' he confirmed.

Suddenly, a red magic circle appears on the floor, "It's about time.'' Grayfia announced.

Rias stood up from her seat, "Let's go.'' she beckoned.

And with that, everyone steps on top of the magic circle before magically teleporting them to another location to which is a replica of the main room of the ORC however everyone are aware that they're in a different plane of existence.

Except for two people.

"Nothing changed.'' Asia commented.

Issei began to look around, "Did the teleportation failed or did I screwed up again?'' he questioned in panic.

Dante let's out a whistle, "Nice.'' he mused, "Just like the real one.'' he commented with the guys nodding in agreement.

"Eh? What do you guys mean?'' Issei asked in confusion.

Suddenlty, Grayfia's voice was heard, "Everyone...'' she spoke, "I am Grayfia, a servant of the Gremory Family, appointed judge between the Gremory and Phenex families.'' she announced, "Taking both Rias-sama and Riser-sama's opinions into consideration, we prepared a replica of the Kuoh Academy, the school Rias-sama attends in the human world, as the battlefield.'' she explained.

"A replica?'' Issei repeated.

Rias turns to him, "Take a look outside.'' she suggested.

Issei and Asia then walks towards one window with the former opening it, and to their surprise, the night sky is sporting a light-green aurora lights.

"The sky is..." Asia muttered.

"We're in an alternate universe." Issei stated.

"With a replica of the entire school in it." Rias added.

"J-Just how amazing are the demon's power?'' Issei questioned in disbelief.

Then Grayfia's voice spoke once more, "Both parties have been teleported to their main base.'' she announced, "Rias-sama's main base is the Occult Research Club room in the old schoolhouse.'' she pointed out, "And Riser-sama's main base is the principal's office in the new schoolhouse." she followed.

"The principal's office? Seriously?!" Kenji exclaimed in disbelief.

"A new place for them to smooch." Kiyomasa muttered with a blank look.

"I don't even wanna know what you mean by that." Yukio commented.

Grayfia then continued, "Thus, pawns can be promoted when they manage to invade the enemy's schoolhouse.'' she explained.

Issei then smashed a fist on his palm, "So I just need to enter the new schoolhouse, and the promotion will make me as powerful as a queen, the strongest piece!" he declared with a grin.

Akeno chuckled, "Oh my~ That won't be easy.'' she said.

"It also means their pawns can be promoted if they enter this building." Yuuto explained, "You should expect the main base to have the strongest defense." he stated.

"You have a point.'' Issei pointed out in agreement.

Chizuru crosses his arms, "Don't worry, Issei, we know how much you want to kick Riser-douche's ass, so we'll help pave way for that.'' he declared.

Issei smiled, "Thanks.'' he said.

Meanwhile back in Kuoh Academy in the world, we see Souna and Tsubaki alongside Ochaka, Nejire, Izumo, Kim and Jacqueline gathered at one table inside the student council office watching the upcoming game through various screens.

"Thank you for letting us watch the game with you, Sitri-senpai." Ochako said in gratitude.

"It's no problem." Souna reassured, "I know you girls are anxious about the game since you friends are part of it.'' she stated.

Izumo stares at one screen with Riser Phenex and his harem in it, "I really don't like that guy.'' she admitted, "I met a lot of flirts and womanizer but these guy is the worst!" she stated.

"I myself want to kick his ass." Kim admitted with a grin.

"I really hope that everything goes well in this game."" Ochako muttered in concern.

Nejire spoke, "Don't worry... this is Chizuru and the gang that we're talking about.'' she reassured with a big smile.

Back in the alternate space, Koneko would hand everyone a small piece of pink-colored glowing item.

Koneko then handed one to Issei, "What's this?'' the perverted pawn asked picking it up.

"This is how we'll communicate on the battlefield." Rias answered as the piece levitated towards her left ear.

"So, it's like a transciever." Issei commented as he and Asia puts on the item in their ears.

Chizuru decided to test, "Hey, Kenji! Can you hear me?'' he asked with a finger on his left ear.

"Of course, I can hear you! Your fingertips away from me!" Kenji exclaimed in annoyance as everyone burst into laughter and thankfully, Kenji's outburst puts the ORC into a good mood.

"The game begins now." Grayfia's voice announced.

And with that, everyone are seen gathered around Rias' desk, looking over a map of the school.

"The enemy's main base is the new schoolhouse." Rias pointed out.

"And in the principal's office... of all places." Kenji muttered in disbelief.

Rias chuckled before continuing, "Anyway... the quickest way to get there is to cross the schoolyard but...'' she trailed.

"... we'd be in plain sight.'' Koneko pointed out.

"Indeed, it's too risky." Rias confirmed.

Issei then spoke, "Then maybe approach the new schoolhouse from the back, across the track field?'' he suggested.

"They are probably expecting that.'' Chizuru pointed out.

Rias nodded, "He is right.'' she said in agreement, "I expect a few of their nimble rooks and knights to be placed around this club house.'' she stated.

"It's a classic but foolproof tactic.'' Akeno commented.

Yuuto then spoke, "President.'' he chimed in, "Why don't we take the gym first, which is near both the old and the new schoolhouse?'' he suggested, "It's pretty close to our base and would help keep the enemies in check.'' he explained.

Rias nodded, "The gym is like the center of the chessboard.'' she said, "Taking it first would give us tactical advantage.'' she stated.

Ichigo crosses his arms, "That's risky as well but it might just work.'' he pointed out.

Rias smiled, "Then it's settled.'' she decided, "It's indoors, so a rook's power would be better suited than a knight's mobility." he explained with Koneko nodding in response.

"Fighting is difficult, isn't it?'' Asia commented.

"Well, we just need to believe in the president and follow her orders." Issei reassured.

"You're right." Asia said in agreement.

Rias then stood up straight, "First, we need to secure the defensive line.'' she began, "Yuuto, Koneko, go set up traps in the forest." she ordered as the two complied with Koneko summoning her cat familiar before leaving the room, Rias then turns to her best friend, "Akeno, once the traps are set, use illusionary magic on the forest and the sky above it.'' she advised.

Akeno bowed her head, "As you wish.'' she complied before leaving the room.

Rias then turns to the AWA gang, "You guys, with the exception of Dante, will scatter around the place but keep yourself hidden in plain sight.'' she advised, "You know what to do once an enemy made their presence.'' she stated.

Chizuru nodded, "You can count on us.'' he replied with a thumb jab on his chest, "You heard the lady! Let's move! Move!" he commanded as they marches out of the room.

Dante then leans on a wall, "Just to remember to save some action for me.'' he reminded with a grin.

Issei the rubs the back of his head, "Um, P-President, what should we do?'' he asked in behalf of himself and Asia.

Rias turns to Asia, "You're recovery and support, Asia, so be on standby with me here.'' she advised before walking off, "It'd be pointless for you to go and get knocked out.'' she reminded.

"Y-Yes, ma'am." Asia replied.

"As for Issei..." Rias trails before taking a seat on the sofa, "Lie down here.'' she advised patting a hand on her leg and despite Issei's shock, the pervert complied as he lay his head down on her lap as she began to caress his head, making Issei cry in tears of joy, much to Rias' amusement.

Meanwhile, Asia sat on the other sofa and watches them with a jealous pout while Dante had a smirk on his face, "Lucky son of a bitch.'' he mused.

Rias chuckled, "Issei, I'll release the spell cast upon you, just a little.'' she said.

"Eh?" Issei said in surprise.

Rias then places a hand on Issei's hand and he suddenly felt a new type of power flowing within his body, "Remember I told you I spent eight pawns to resurrect you?'' she reminded with Issei nodding in confirmation, "Right after resurrection... your body couldn't handle all that power, so I locked it up in multiple layers of spells.'' she explained, "I just released a small part of it.'' she revealed.

"Then the power I feeling right now is..." Issei trailed.

"It's your inherent power." Rias pointed out, "To full acquire it, you need the Booster Gear and a tough body to withstand it.'' she explained, "You're still not there, though.'' she confessed with a smile.

"So that's what the intense training is all about." Issei stated in realization, "Sorry for thinking of you as a monster.'' he apologized in his thoughts, "I'm so terrible!" he cried in shame.

Asia then looks away with cupped hands, "Ah... I don't know that's what you were doing!" she admitted, "Lord, please forgive me for being jealous a minute ago... AAAUUU!" she tried to pray only to get a headache.

Dante raised an eyebrow at Asia, "What's up with her?'' he questioned in confusion.

Rias then spoke, "Listen, Issei.'' she beckoned, "Defeat your opponent, even if it's a girl.'' she advised, "Don't hold back because they won't be holding back either.'' she explained.

Issei then raised a fist up high, "I got it.'' he complied with a smile, "I promise to bring you victory.'' he declared.

"Yes, I'm expecting much from you, my adorable Issei." Rias replied.

"How can you call someone 'adorable' with that lewd expression?" Dante thought with a blank look.

Suddenly, Rias heard Akeno's voice through the transceiver, "President, can you hear me?'' she called.

"Yes, I hear you." Rias answered.

"The preparations is complete." Akeno reported.

Rias then stood up, causing Issei to fall and hit the floor face first, "Ouch!" he yelped in pain.

"Then here's the game plan." Rias begun.

Back in Kuoh Academy in the world at the student council's office, everyone watches the game in anxiousness and concern.

"Rias-sama has begun to move." Tsubaki pointed out.

Souna then placed a hand under her chin, "Since she lacks manpower, it's impossible for to defend the base perfectly.'' she pointed out, "Knowing that, a quick attack is probably only choice they had at the moment.'' she explained.

"I wonder how will Chizuru and the others play on this." Kim said out loud.

"Knowing those guys... it's safe to say that they had plans of their own.'' Jacqueline said, "Oh well... as long as it works on Gremory-san's favor.'' she stated.

"Everyone... good-luck." Ochako thought in concern.

Back in the alternate space, we see Issei stepping out of the clubhouse before being greeted Koneko, Rin and Yukio when they suddenly, Rias' voice was heard.

"Listen." Rias begun, "You won't be able to avoid a battle once you enter the gym.'' she advised, "Make sure you follow my orders.'' she said.

"Roger!" Koneko and Issei complied at the same time.

In one side of a forest, we see Yuuto standing alongside Kenji and Izuku.

"Yuuto, Kazama-san and Midoriya-san, are you ready?'' Rias asked.

"Hai!/Gotcha!/Whatever..." are Yuuto, Izuku and Kenji's response respectively.

Meanwhile at the rooftop of the clubhouse, we see Akeno standing there with the wind gently blowing her hair.

"Akeno, please be ready and await for the right moment." Rias advised.

"Yes, president." Akeno answered.

Back inside the main room of the ORC, Rias looks up with a smile.

"Commence operation!" Rias announced, "My lovely servants and allies, our opponent is Riser Phenex, a man considered a promising talent even among the immortal Phenex!'' she stated, "Now let's kick his ass!" she declared.

Asia closed her eyes and cupped her hands together, "Issei-san, everyone, good-luck!" she exclaimed in her thoughts.

Later at the gymnasium, the place is pretty dimly lighted as Issei, Koneko, Rin and Yukio sneaks backstage of the stage and hid behind the large curtain.

"Wow, even the interior looks identical." Issei commented.

"Enemies." Koneko muttered.

Suddenly, the lights went on as a voice spoke, "I know you're there, Gremory servants and allies.'' the voice claimed.

"So much for stealth.'' Rin grumbled in annoyance.

Yukio brought out his handgun equipped with non-fatal but not-so-harmless bullet specially made for demons, "Looks like were facing them head on.'' he commented.

The four steps out of the curtain and saw four girls which happens to be Mira, Xuelan and twins, Ile and Nel, standing at the middle of the court with smug smiles on their faces.

"The rook and the unusually spirited pawn, huh?'' Xuelan mused before noticing the Okumura twin, "And you even brought some new faces.'' she pointed but her eyes widen when she saw Yukio's appearance, "An exorcist! Why?" she questioned in shock as her companions looks at the younger Okumura in dread.

Yukio tips his glasses, "Don't worry, I'm a demon as well.'' he half-lied in mock reassurance, "However... I managed to maintain my status as an exorcist.'' he said, "Too bad for you.'' he declared, much to their discomfort.

Koneko narrowed her eyes, "That rook's level is quite high.'' she pointed out.

"How high?'' Yukio asked.

"Her combat alone may be at the level of a queen.'' Koneko replied.

"Well, it's not like we didn't know we'd be at a disadvantage.'' Issei admitted before bringing out his scared gear, "We can't back out now.'' he said, "Boost!" he shouted activating his power.

Rin then pulls out his sword which accompanied by blue flames, "All right! The sooner we beat these girls, the sooner we can get to the others, the sooner we beat the others, the sooner get to their boss and once we beat their boss, the sooner we finish the game and once the game is finished, the sooner I could get back having a game of Texas Hold' Em with the others.'' he stated, "I still want a rematch after Flash and Zenkichi beats me to it.'' he declared.

Yukio sighed, "Nii-san... would you please let it go?'' he asked.

Koneko adjusted her fist, "I will handle the rook.'' she said, "The three of you should take on the pawns, keep them busy or defeat them at all cost.'' she instructed.

"Roger.'' Yukio answered back.

"Yosha!" Rin exclaimed with a grin.

"Don't worry about me." Issei reassured, "We have a good chance of winning.'' he claimed as Koneko blinks in response.

And with that, Issei, Koneko and the Okumura twins charges forwards as Riser's peerage charges back.

The Rating Games has started!

And that's it for this chapter! Sorry if I had to cut it short since I'm saving the fight scenes for the next chapter. On the next chapter, the sides collided, who will emerge victorious?

Until then paalam!