Sorry for the delay with this, here's the next chapter.
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"" - Speech
'' - Thought
[] - Ddraig
{} - Sparda
"" - Isa
{} - Masayuki
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Yukio's inner world mirrored the chaos that was going on outside, Isa cackling loudly amongst the ruins of buildings while twirling Tensa Amonusen in his hand by its chain as he stood in the [Red Dragon Spirit Mail] while a typhoon like storm roared around them. Sparda stood opposite him, his features more demonic in nature while he held Rebellion in both hands a clear show of his own Devil Trigger being active. Ddraig, who had taken on the form of his Scale Mail, was picking himself from the crater of a building he had been knocked into.
[He's gone mad from my past hosts] Ddraig growled as he pulled himself out of the crater, Sparda glaring as the Hollow as he shouted
{Damn it Isa, if we don't work together Yukio's going to die!}
"HAHAHA! You think I care about that pathetic brat now that he's given up. He doesn't deserve control of this body anymore" Isa sneered, gripping his sword as Reiatsu built up around him, Sparda and Ddriag sharing a look before both nodding and flaring their own powers as the latter spoke
[We won't let you win, Yukio is our host not you]
"Well too late Dragon, I already have enough power to take control" Isa cackled before charging forwards, swinging his sword down only for his eyes widening at seeing a cloaked figure appear in front of him, right hand wrapped around the grip of Tensa Amonusen as he swung his sword to meet Isa's.
{Stop this Isa…} The figure spoke sternly, Isa's glare doubling as he looked at the new figure as he glanced back to Sparda and Ddraig and added
{Go find Yukio and wake him up}
[Fine…] Ddraig grumbled with a nod, Sparda relaxing slightly as he added
{Alright 'Amonusen' we'll leave Isa in your hands for now} With that Ddraig and Sparda took to the air with their wings and shot off towards where they sensed Yukio.
"…'Amonusen' huh? That's the name you're using now…" Isa asked amused, 'Amonusen' not showing any reaction as he replied
{You do realise what you hunger for power has caused, do you Isa? The longer you try and absorb the past hosts of the Sekiryuutei's malice the more you are letting them drain Yukio's reserves until they'll start on his lifeforce}
"Oh I know…" Isa spoke with a sick grin, 'Amonusen' scowling under his hood as they started to clash blades again and again.
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[I can't believe he came out…After everything else that happened he picks now] Ddraig spoke as the flew towards the bone covered section of the inner world, his gaze moving to Sparda as he replied
{Well before between me and you, He didn't need to help Yukio… plus you know he's worried about what he'll think once they meet}
[Still doesn't make sense to me…] Ddraig grumbled, Sparda sighing before clicking his fingers and making a large screen appear in the sky showing what was going on outside as he muttered
{That's a good sign…}
[Wait we can see what's going on outside…? I thought Isa cut off our influence to the outside world]
{He did… But I managed to keep control of Yukio's senses so we can still find out what's going on} Sparda explained, Ddraig's eyes widening as he realised what was going on as he asked
[Your hoping that Asia is still alive aren't you?]
{To bring Yukio back, Asia and Rias would be the easiest method as you have seen the power he brings out to protect them both} Sparda answered, Ddriag nodding in agreement as they continued to try and find Yukio.
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"Oooooooooooooooooon…" Yukio let out a sad echo to the sky as he stood on the ruins of the shrine, Kiba glad he had used his holy-demonic swords to provide a barrier for himself and the others as the ORC watched.
"Looks like you guys are in trouble huh?" A familiar voice spoke, a crack appearing in the air before Vali, Bikou, Katsu and Arthur appeared from within it as Rias spoke warily
"Vali."
"I have no will to fight. I just came to observe. –Sekiryuutei's [Juggernaut Drive] that is… Or should that be [Hollow Juggernaut Drive]. But by looking at it, it seems like he went through an incomplete [Juggernaut Drive]. You are lucky that [Hollow Juggernaut Drive] occurred within this specially-made battlefield. If this had happened in the human world, the urban areas and its surroundings might have vanished." Vali replied, Rias looking surprised as she asked
"…This form, is he able to revert from it?"
"Since it isn't a complete [Hollow Juggernaut Drive] there would be cases where he can revert, but there will also be a case where he remains like this, trimming his life and die. Either way, staying like this for long would put Hosokawa Yukio's life in danger even with his large reserves"
Bikou walked towards Kiba, holding a familiar girl in his arms as he spoke "Here, she is part of your guys' group right. This healing sister."
"Asia!"
"Asia-chan!" Rias and Akeno cried as they and everyone else gathered around the blonde ex-nun, glad to see her unharmed before Kiba spoke
"She's breathing!" Tears started to fall from the ORC's eyes, Kiba turning to Arthur as he asked
"But why…."
"We were investigating the dimensional gap around here by chance. Then this little lady came flying into the dimensional gap. Vali said he recognized her, so we brought her here. She was lucky. If we weren't there by luck, this girl would have been exposed to "nothingness" and would have perished." Arthur answered.
"Uwaaaaaaaaaaaaan!" Xenovia cried after she confirmed Asia's safety, Kiba putting her down by where Xenovia was sitting who soon scooped the blonde into a hug.
"-What's left is Yukio now." Rias spoke as she turned to look at Yukio, who continued to roar in sadness, as she asked
"Is he able to revert to himself if we tell him about Asia's safety?"
"It's dangerous. You will die. Though I won't stop you from doing it." Vali replied, shakig his head only for Keiko to speak up from behind them
"It may help…"
"May…?" Rias asked, turning to the blonde who was leading the group of Shinigami and Shinji towards them as Keiko continued
"His Hollow is like the animal inside Yukio being released and his [Juggernaut Drive] is triggered by the hatred from the past hosts of the [Boosted Gear]. The two combined makes him even more dangerous… and we have no idea how they affect each other."
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[Yes!] Ddraig cheered, Sparda sighing in relief as they saw Asia was alive both feeling a pulse of energy as they turned towards a bone white building as Sparda spoke
{There he is…Now we just have to get the news to him} Flaring his demonic energy Sparda swung his sword at the bone building creating a large gash across it before Ddraig muttered as he held his hand out
[Dragon Shot] A large hole formed in the middle, allowing the pair to see inside. Their eyes widening in shock as they saw dozens of robed figures fly out at Ddraig, grabbing onto him and starting to pull him down as he growled
[Damn it… The past hosts… Go ahead Sparda, wake him up. I'll hold these off]
{Alright…} Sparda spoke before flying inside, using his sword to cut down any bone like barriers that formed in an attempt to block his way.
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"What do you think your doing!?" Rias shouted as she stood in front of Daisuke and Shinji who both had their weapons at the ready, the latter frowning as he replied
"Yukio made us promise that if he lost control of his Hollow that we were to stop him"
"That sounds so like him…" Keiko spoke softly to herself before Rias shouted tearfully
"Why!? Why would he make you promise to do that? Isn't he your friend!? Doesn't he care about us? About me!?"
"It's because he's our friend that we know he doesn't want us to see him like this" Daisuke started before Shinji added
"And he doesn't want his Hollow to hurt you, the others or any of the innocent people nearby"
"There has to be a way to save him though" Rias shot back, not noticing Akeno and Koneko approaching Vali with hopeful looks in their eyes as they asked
"I know we are not in a position to ask, but please. Please help us save him. If it's you, the Hakuryuukou, can you not fulfill the role to bring back his consciousness?"
"…Please. We will also help using our full strength, so please let us borrow your power to bring him back…."
"Yeah. It would work if there is something which will stimulate his heart…" Vali responded coolly.
"Wouldn't it be okay if we just show him Oppai?" Bikou asked jokingly only for Katsu to bonk him on his head as he retort
"Don't be an idiot."
"Not if he's in that form. What always calmed down a dragon was a song… We don't have such a thing, and a song for the Sekiryuutei and Hakuryuukou doesn't exist." Kiba spoke up, only for a pair of voices drawing there attention.
"There is!"
"Well maybe there is more then a few songs to help Yukio out its just picking the right one" With that Irina and Saji landed near the group, along with Kotake, Kotume and Georgia. Everyone heartened by the good news as Keiko retort
"While Asia-chan's survival would probably break him out of it and the music may help wake him up from that form there is still one problem we would have. Isa"
"Isa. That's the one Sparda mentioned before…" Rias asked shocked, noticing everyone aside from the Shinigami and Shnji sharing her look as Keiko nodded as she answered
"Isa is Yukio-kun's Hollow side… I assume Sparda tried to stop him but without Yukio-kun's power backing him and Ddraig up, Isa still has control over most things."
"There must be something else bothering him then just the girl." Vali spoke up, frowning as he took notice of his aura before shaking his head to check his thoughts of them being similar as he added
"I'll help…"
Keiko nodded her thanks to him before turning back to Irina, Kotake, Kotume and Georgia as she spoke "Get the music set up. You girls will probably have to join in to help out, Shinji-kun, Daisuke-kun, Genshirou-kun, I'll leave the choice to you all."
"There's an old family seal that should help drain some of his power away" Katsu spoke as he moved up to stand next to Keiko, giving her grudging look of respect as he muttered
"Alastor" Appearing in his hand was a sword with a dark blue guard and handle, the blade crackling with lightning as he glanced to see Vali having activated Divine Dividing.
"What about you?" Rias asked curiously, Keiko offering her a reassuring smile as she answered
"I'm going to help hold him still" Keiko flared her reiatsu as she activated Gilgamesh as well as her Shunko, everyone else backing up as the Juggernaut-Hollow form of Yukio turned to look towards them.
Keiko flash stepped closer to Yukio appearing on the ground between everyone else and Yukio as she pointed her index finger at him as she called "Bakudō #61. Rikujōkōrō."
A spark of yellow energy emerged from her finger, summoning six thin, wide beams of light which slammed into the midsection of Yukio and stopping him from moving even as he roared out.
[Vanishing Dragon Balance Breaker!] Vali took to the air, his Scale Mail armour forming over him as he shot towards Yukio.
"I, who is about to awaken,
Am the Heavenly Dragon who has taken the principles of supremacy from God
I envy the "infinite" and I pursue the "dream"
I shall become the White Dragon of Supremacy
And I shall take you to the limits of white paradise"
[Juggernaut Drive] Vali chanted before Albion called out as his armour became sharper and more draconic in nature, his light wings growing as well as he charged towards Yukio's form. Yukio turned his head towards the white dragon, releasing a Cero blast from his mouth which Vali dodged before tackling the Hollow Dragon while his armour called out
[Divide! Divide! Divide! Divide! Divide!]
"Devil Trigger!" Katsu roared, his body turning more demonic as blue lightning arced over him before he shot off like lightning to catch up with Vali before thrusting both his hands towards Yukio to make a cobalt coloured magic circle form under Yukio's feet and start to sap some of the energy from him.
"Now!" Keiko shouted back at the rest of them, Daisuke grinning as he saw the song he, Shinji and Saji had picked while Rias took hold of the microphone she would use.
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#Bring me to Life – Evanescence#
Sparda came to a stop as he finally saw Yukio, his face the only thing sticking out from the mass of white material that was thick like spider's silk. Given the shape Sparda could tell that Yukio's arms were stuck out to the sides and his hands covered to stop him being able to try and free himself.
{Yukio…} Sparda spoke saddened, focusing on how to break the bonds before starting to hear music come from outside. He instantly recognised the song before smiling as Yukio started to stir at hearing Rias singing. His eyes slowly open to show his eyes were back to normal as he gasped
"R-Rias...?"
{Come on Yukio, Asia's alive and you need to stop Isa} Sparda spoke, smiling as Yukio's eyes widened before a determined look settled in place as murmured
"R-Right" The white matter exploded with a explosion of Yukio's aura, Sparda nodding approvingly as he watched the silver haired young man sluggishly get back to his feet and look over the Kuoh Academy uniform he was wearing before clenching his fists a few times before asking with a growl
"Where… is he?" Yukio started walking towards Sparda, Amonusen and Boosted Gear appearing in moments as the elder Devil answered
{He's fighting Amonusen…} Yukio froze at hearing that, turning to Sparda who averted his gaze as he added
{I was only acting as the Zanpakuto spirit of Amonusen so he wouldn't have to…}
"Wouldn't have to what?" Yukio asked, Sparda shaking his head as he replied
{We don't have time for this now, Yukio… Ddraig is fighting off the past hosts' and their malice so Isa can stop drawing on their strength. You need to go to stop Isa now before your spirit chain is too damaged that you could stay Hollow or your reserves run out so that Isa starts using your life force to keep the [Hollow Juggernaut Drive] going}
Yukio's eyes widen at hearing that, nodding in agreement before he turned to where he can see large blasts of Reiatsu before he asks "What about you?"
{I'm going to help Ddraig} Sparda answered before charging back the way he came to find Ddraig again, Yukio taking a calming breathe as he held Amonusen before him as he spoke
"Bankai! Balance Break!" An eruption of reiatsu and dragonic energy enveloping Yukio before his familiar combination armour appeared.
[Sub Species Balance Breaker: Red Dragon Spirit Mail]
With a burst of Sonido Yukio disappeared as he rushed towards where Isa and Amonusen was fighting.
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"Cero!" Isa roared as he blasted a beam of red energy from his hand, Amonusen swinging his Tensa Amonusen upwards as he countered
{Getsuga Tensho} The two attacks exploded in the middle before Amonusen launched his next attack with a call
{Netherworld Creatures} Isa released a silent Getsuga Tensho in response to destroy most of them while punching or kicking those that remained as he sneered
"Don't think so worthless worms are going to help you 'Amonusen'… I have access to the Welsh Dragon as well" Isa lifted one of the gauntlets up with a grin as the jewel shone and called
[Boost x5]
"Say goodbye old man… You won't survive to see me end the brat. Getsuga Tensho!"
[Boost x5] Isa's eyes widened at hearing that, seeing Yukio appear in front of Amonusen and swinging his sword down to split the reiatsu wave easily with his sword, glaring at Yukio who spoke
"You'll be the one ended Isa… Stop this madness now!"
"Hahaha! You think you can tell me to stop. You're more naïve then I thought."
{Getusga Tensho!} Amonusen shouted as he unleashed his own attack, Isa swinging his sword to deflect it before having to block or deflect the swords of both Amonusen and Yukio as the trio clashed. Yukio was shocked at how easily Isa seemed to keep up with him and Amonusen, his eyes widening further as Yamato appeared in the Hollow's other hand as he grinned ferally as he released a wave of energy with both of them in a form of a large X.
Yukio and Amonusen was both knocked back by the attack, the former more shocked at the fact Isa had pulled out the demon sword. Isa rose both swords above his head as he laughed maniacally, making the swords' auras mixing before he swung downwards to release an enhanced Getsuga Tensho at Yukio. Amonusen suddenly appeared in front of Yukio, the attack hitting him and causing a large explosion.
"A-Amonusen…" Yukio stammered in shock as he stared at the cloud of smoke before a white clawed hand dispersed it revealing Yukio's father, Masayuki, standing in a tattered robe over his Shinigami uniform and his left arm from the elbow down look Hollow like.
"T-Tou-san!?" Yukio spoke shocked, stumbling back to his feet as he saw the man he knew had died was standing before him as Masayuki looked ashamed as he replied
{I'm sorry I couldn't show myself before now, Yukio but I wasn't sure how you would take the fact that I'm only a copy from when he fused Amonusen with Rebellion}
Yukio gaped at his father in confusion before noticing Isa charging up reiatsu into his swords as he decided it was best they deal with the Hollow first as he spoke "We should probably deal with him first…"
{Ah, that's probably for the best} Masayuki replied with a sheepish grin as they turned to face Isa, both tightening there grip on their swords as Yukio summoned Ascalon to his free hand. His eyes widened as Ascalon shone for a moment before its shape started to change into a katana which had a silver blade with a gold handle and gold claw like guard similar to Tensa Amonusen.
"What the…?" Yukio murmured as he looked at the katana-Ascalon he was holding, adding it to the growing pile of questions he had as he turned his focus back onto Isa and let reitasu and holy aura surge over the blades respectively. Using his Sonido to close the distance Yukio and Isa started to clash with their swords, Masayuki holding back for a moment before flashstepping behind Isa in an attempt to surprise him only to find the five blades getting locked over Isa's head before the trio was surprised by a call that echoed around the space
[Divide! Divide! Divide! Divide! Divide!]
Isa's eyes widened at hearing that while Masayuki and Yukio smirked before launching a punch and kick respectively at the Hollow and launching him nearby building. Yukio took in a deep breathe and spat out a large gout of flames at Isa as Masayuki pointed his palm in the same direction and called "Hadō #58. Tenran"
The two attacked combined into a swirling vortex of flames that slammed into Isa and deepened the crater he was in as Yukio spoke "Looks like Vali is helping out"
{You'll have to introduce me to all your girlfriends} Masayuki spoke amused, Yukio blushing as he turned back to the smoke cloud as a Cero blasted out of it to reveal Isa holding out the hand that had originally held Yamato as he roared
"None of your friends are going to help you against me!"
{Looking for this?} Masayuki asked, bringing up his formerly free hand that now held Yamato. Isa roared as he lifted his free gauntlet into the air, Yukio only just noticing the faint cracks that ran along its surface as Isa shouted
"Boost! Damn it, Boost!"
Yukio's eyes widened at seeing that the jewel wasn't lighting up, Masayuki smiling more as the pair watched Isa's anger build at not being able to access Ddraig's power.
[Boost] Yukio smirked as he triggered his own Sacred Gear, glad he still had access to it as Isa snarled as he launched himself forwards; aiming his sword to stab Yukio. Masayuki flashstepped to meet with the attack, easily knocking Isa back with both of his swords before glancing back to Yukio as he added
{Finish this}
"Right" Yukio spoke as he sheathed both katanas into the hip guards of his armour. Drawing one hand back to prepare a beachball of crimson energy that looked to be a mixture of Reiatsu and demonic magic. Masayuki looked on impressed as he moved out of the way as Yukio thrust his hand towards where Isa was flying at him again as he spoke
"Drago Cero" Firing the beam of mixed energy from his hand at Isa, Yukio watched shocked as his Hollow was blasted through several of the buildings behind him as well as the damage around them starting to slowly healing of its own accord even as Isa's voice roared in the background
"Don't think you've won this. I will come back so you better make sure that you don't harm our body before then"
From a rooftop away from Yukio and Masayuki stood two cloaked figures, one looking male while the other female as they turned to each other and nodded before disappearing in a pulse of red energy.
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"Yukio!" Rias called as she rushed forwards, watching as the armour of the Hollow Juggernaut Yukio started to shatter apart to leave him dropping to the ground on his back. The Hollow Mask covering Yukio's face liquefying and floating into the hole in his chest, filling it and turning it back to look like normal skin. Quickly sitting on the ground next to him, Rias lifted his head onto her lap as she smiled and started to brush his hair with her fingers as she wished for him to wake up as she spoke softly
"Come on Yukio, its time to wake up." Rias felt nervousness well up at the lack of response from Yukio, tapping his cheek as her next attempt before turning to look at Keiko as she called
"He's not waking up, Keiko-san!" Keiko dismissed her Devil Arm with a thought as she closed the distance as the others moved closer, crouching down to start checking him before sighing in relief as she spoke
"He's fine. Just exhausted, I think…" Her brow furrowed as she picked up something concerning, lifting her gaze to Yoruichi as she added
"Something seems wrong with his Spirital aura, Sensei"
"Let's get him to the doctors soon…" Yoruichi replied, Rias looking worried between them before they stopped at hearing a sound of breaking in the sky. Turning the group stared at the thing that appeared from the hole in the sky, Vali smirking as he spoke
"Look carefully. That is the one, I wanted to see."
What was a gigantic creature, a true red coloured dragon that was swimming magnificently in the sky as Vali continued "There are two dragons called the 'Red Dragons'. One of them is the ancient dragon from Welsh residing in you. Welsh Dragon. The Sekiryuutei. Hakuryuukou also comes from the same origin and the same myth. But there is one more 'Red Dragon'. That is the Red-Dragon which is recorded in Revelation."
"Revelation…?" Keiko murmured with dawning realisation of what was going on as Vali continued regardless
"The True God-Emperor of Red-Dragon. Apocalypse Dragon, the Great-Red. It's the great dragon which is called the 'True-Dragon'. It chooses to live in the dimensional gap and swims there for eternity. Today, we came here to confirm 'that'. The field of Rating Game is inside a section in the dimensional gap by putting on a barrier. This time, Ophis's true aim was to confirm that. Shalba's plan was something which wasn't important to us."
"But why is it flying in a place like this?" Saji asked, turning to regard Vali warily as he smirked and retort with eager eyes
"No idea. There are lots of opinions about it… That is Ophis's 'aim' and the 'target' I wish to defeat. The one I want to fight the most. The Apocalypse Dragon Great-Red who is called [DxD], Dragon of Dragon. –I want to become "The True God-Emperor of White-Dragon". It won't look good if the 'white' is a rank below the 'Red' when there is the ultimate-class for 'Red' right? That's why I will become one. One day when I defeat Great-Red."
"That's insane" Keiko spoke, clenching her fists as Rias tightened her hold of Yukio's unconscious form.
"Great-Red. It has been awhile." A monotone female voice spoke, everyone turning to see a black haired little girl wearing a one piece standing there.
"Who is that girl…..? She wasn't there before." Shinji asked, readying his bow only for Vali to make a bitter smile, once he spotted her, as he replied
"-Ophis. She's the Uroboros. She's also the head of Khaos Brigade."
Everyone looked at her in shock, watching as Ophis made a posture as if shooting a gun with her hands as she aimed at Great Red as she spoke "I shall, definitely get my hands on silence."
The sound of wings flapping drew attention to Azazel and Tannin as they arrived and landed down near the group.
"Azazel. Tannin" Keiko spoke with a nod, Azazel noticing Yukio still unconscious as he spoke
"Keiko. Looks like you're Nii-kun is back to normal. I was scared about what would happen to him, but I knew that you and the girls will revert him back to normal from [Juggernaut Drive] with that song. Yukio's got a strong link to music and given that Rias is the one who helped him reach his Balance Breaker it was obvious she would help save him."
"By the way, the offer came from Sirzechs. That guy and Serafall were so eager in it that they wanted you, Rias to join Yukio's band as a singer" Azazel added, causing Rias to blush in embarrassment even as Tannin snickered loudly
"Hahahaha. To be expected from the Sekiryuutei! –Oh. Looks like something outrageous appeared while we were following Ophis." Both Tannin and Azazel turn to look at Great Red as they commented
"How nostalgic. Great-Red huh."
"Have you also fought him Tannin?"
Tannin shook his head in response as he answered "No, he didn't even pay attention to me."
"It's been a while, Azazel. Did you defeat Cruzerey Asmodeus?" Vali asked to Azazel who replied
"Yeah, but Sirzechs was the one who took care of him. ….If their leaders are taken down, then their henchman will run away. Looks like Shalba Beelzebub was taken care of by Yukio in his [Hollow Juggernat Drive]."
"And Onii-sama?" Rias asked curiously, Azazel quick to answer
"The barrier collapsed, so he returned to the observation room."
The governor of the Fallen Angels turned to Ophis as he continued "Ophis. The guys from the Old-Maou faction who were rampaging in each area either retreated or surrendered. –In reality, the Old-Maou faction which was in control by the descendants is now basically finished."
"Yes. That is also one of the conclusions." Ophis replied nonchalant, Azazel shrugging his shoulders as he responded
"Among you guys, the group with power apart from Vali is the faction assembled by the humans who are either the descendants of heroes or Sacred Gear possessors. I think they were called 'Hero-faction' right. Now, Ophis. Shall we fight?"
Azazel pointed the spear of light he held towards Ophis getting ready to fight, the latter turning around as she replied
"I will go home."
with that, and old-man Tannin shouts and tells her to stop while spreading his wings.
"Wait! Ophis!" Tannin shouted, spreading his wings as if getting ready to take off while Ophis just smiled creepily back as she added
"Tannin. The dragon-kings are gathering once again. –This will turn interesting."
The air vibrated for a moment as Ophis disappeared suddenly, Azazel and Tannin both sighing before Vali's voice drew their attention "We will also retreat."
Vali was just about to enter the cut into another dimension that Arthur had created before turning back to Keiko as he added
"Tell Hosokawa Yukio that while I have dreams and objectives more important then our destined fight, I will defeat him one day so he better get stronger to give me a good battle."
Katsu nodded respectfully to Keiko before he left, Bikou grinning as he spoke "See ya, Spirit Dragon! And also Spirit Princess"
Rias' face turned bright red at hearing that before Arthur spoke up "Kiba Yuuto-kun. Xenovia-san. I am the wielder of Holy-King sword, and the descendant of Arthur Pendragon. Call me Arthur. One day, let's have a battle of Holy-swords. Good bye."
With that, Vali and his comrades disappeared into the crack to another dimension, leaving the group to relax before Keiko spoke
"Let's get Yukio-kun to hospital now..."
…
Yukio sighed as he sat on the edge of the skyscraper in his Inner World, Masayuki sitting next to him as they were dressed in their respective uniforms as the latter spoke {I, well the real me, didn't expect my soul to get imprinted on the Zanpakuto when I fused Amonusen with Rebellion… and well, after what happened in the real world, I didn't think you would take this well.}
Masayuki signalled to himself with the latter part, Yukio nodding as his father continued {And when you were reincarnated by Rias I figured you had enough on your plate without me popping up then and from there I just kept delaying it. Thankfully Sparda was willing to help in training you and you've grown up into a fine young man even with the difficulty you had while you were younger}
Yukio scratched the back of his head bashfully at the praise before he asked "So you saw all of that then…?"
Masayuki happily chuckled as he nodded {Of course. I'm proud of what you've done since you were reincarnated by your girlfriend and I know your Okaa-san would be proud of you as well, especially with stopping that arranged marriage and sacrificing your arm to Ddraig}
"I couldn't let her be stuck in that situation especially when I have a chance to stop it" Yukio replied, Masayuki nodding as he added
{Well at least we are matching in the odd arm department}
"How did you…?" Yukio asked, signalling to his father's left arm as Masayuki absentmindedly flexed the clawed fingers as he answered
{Years ago when I was working as part of the Gotei 13. I was a lieutenant in Squad One and the apprentice to the Head Captain and was sent to the human world to destroy some dangerous Hollows and that's where I met you Okaa-san. During the battle I lost my arm to one of them and there wasn't much that could be done when I returned to Soul Society. There were a few experiments done in replacing limbs and I signed up for it. I woke up wih this and I decided to leave Soul Society cause of the looks I was getting and the problems this brought me due to being classed as part Hollowthen.}
"How come I didn't see it in any of the pictures Keiko-nee has? I mean I would have thought it be noticeable to have a Hollow arm" Yukio asked, Masayuki chuckling as he answered
{I had a friend who could make a Gigai, a body that would let me interact with the human world, and let me have access to some of my powers so I could help your Okaa-san with demons. It was fully human in appearance.}
[We finished dealing up with the past hosts] Ddraig spoke as he approached the pair, Yukio offering a smile to him and Sparda as the latter added
{Caught up you two?}
{Yep} Masayuki spoke with a smile, ruffling Yukio's hair for a moment before being knocked away as Yukio asked
"What happened to Isa?"
{I sealed him. Should keep him out of our way for now} Sparda replied, Yukio relaxing at hearing that before feeling his strength drain out of him as he collasped. Masayuki smiling softly as he spoke
{Rest for now, my son}
…
When Yukio opened his eyes he found himself lying on a hospital bed, blinking to adjust to the startling white of the whole room. He let a groan slip out of his lips at the aches going through his whole body before his attention was drawn to the voice that asked "Are you awake, Yukio-san?"
"Yeah, Grayfia-san…" Yukio grumbled as he nodded, noticing that he had been restrained to the bed as he looked to Grayfia to see her relax once she saw that his eyes were normal.
"Yu-tan!" Serafall called as she jumped onto the bed to hug him, making him gasp out in pain before Sirzechs spoke up
"Serafall, you should let him go before he's more injured"
"Sorry" Serafall spoke embarrassed after letting go, Grayfia undoing the restrains and helping Yukio to sit up so he could see that Azazel and Michael was in the room as well as Byakuya, Keiko, Toshiro, Unohana and a middle aged woman with blonde hair held in a tight bun, cobalt blue eyes behind rectangular glasses.
"Thanks" Yukio spoke as Grayfia handed him a cup of water, taking large gulps of it as Sirzechs spoke
"Thank you very much about the incident earlier. Thanks to you and Rias' effort, we were able to settle things with the Old-Maou factions for now."
"Also the Bount have been fully taken care of as well so thank you for that" Byakuya added, Yukio nodding in understanding before Keiko explained
"Once Isa took control he activated and then lost control of the [Juggernaut Drive] power, putting a lot of strain in your body due to it being perverted by your Hollow power as well. It was thanks to the girls, Vali and Katsu that you're back. What happened inside?" The other leaders looked surprised at the question Byakuya the first to explain why to them
"Every Shinigami has an Inner World or Mindscape, it's where they interact with their Zanpakuto spirit."
"I wasn't wake till the girls' voices got through when they were singing, after that… I had to help my Zanpakuto spirit fight off Isa. Sparda said that Isa was trying to feed of the malice from the former [Boosted Gear] hosts to power himself up so Sparda and Ddraig were fighting off the previous hosts"
"I thought Sparda was your Zanpakuto spirit?" Keiko asked surprised, Yukio shaking his head as he explained about Sparda and his father, resulting in shocked looks all around and tears starting to form in Keiko eyes when Masayuki appeared next to Yukio's bed with black gloves covering both of his hands to hide his Hollow arm as he spoke nervously
{Hey kiddo.}
"T-Tou-san…" Keiko spoke shocked, everyone else looking in shock as Masayuki introduced himself to the others
{I'm Hosokawa Masayuki… Hello Reika}
"Hello Onii-san…" The blonde woman, Reika, spoke, Yukio and Keiko looking between their Father and Aunt before Unohana coughed lightly and started to explain
"I'm Unohana Retsu, Captain of Squad Four, I was asked here to check you over after Keiko-san noticed your aura was unusual. It turns out when the Hollowfication and the [Juggernaut Drive] interacted they put a severe strain on you Spirit Chain. That means that, at the moment, your Reiyoku and demonic energy is currently trying to repair the damage and it will affect your powers."
"We think that you'll need infusions of demonic energy to help negate most of the effects while you're recovering" Azazel commented, Yukio nodding in understanding.
"When you thought that you lost Asia Argento-san, your rage increased to the utmost level, which released Isa as well as the ability to access the sealed power. That form allows you to attain the power which surpasses God and Maou temporally. –But it reduces the life of the possessor considerably. I guess that it's somewhat luckily your large reserves helped off balance the amount of life you lost but its better you don't turn into that form anymore and make sure Isa never can access it either. If you die, lots of people will be sad. Even my sister…." Sirzechs added, Yukio nodding as he replied
"Yes, I understand. I can't promise not using it as something could come up that forces me to use it but I'll try my best not to use [Juggernaut Drive] unless it's needed. Live for the now. That's all that matters afterall."
"Just like your Tou-san" Reika spoke annoyed, shooting an evil eye at Masayuki along with everyone else while Keiko nodded in agreement. Masayuki looking sheepish only to get hit by Reika soon after.
From there Yukio was told that the Old-Maou faction of Khaos Brigade has collapsed because they lost their core members. Vali, who is the descendant of the Maou, has no interest in their matters so he declined their offer to become their leader meaning that Old-Maou faction was basically finished.
The remnant devils either surrendered or hid themselves in the darkness and because of the incident involving Diodora, the house of Astaroth lost all their trust. The crime of their next heir having been aligned with Khaos Brigade was serious, and the current head of the house of Astaroth was dismissed. The house of Astaroth had also lost the privilege for having a Maou come from their family for a while and the current Beelzebub was asked to take responsibility for the incident but he was also receiving an assault from the Khaos Brigade during the incident as well.
Also because the other three Maou defended him, the voices of those blaming the current Beelzebub have settled down.
"Right now, losing Ajuka Beelzebub who is the current Beelzebub will be fatal for the devils. He is a man talented in technological programmes. He is also the one who created the basic theory of the Rating Games. Most of all, you can't find someone of his calibre." Sirzechs said before the group went into what had happened when Ophis had showed up after Yukio had been freed from his [Hollow Juggernaut Drive].
"Can I ask you one thing?" Yukio asked curiously, receiving nods as Azazel asked
"What is it?"
"Well Ophis. The boss of Khaos Brigade's and their aim is to get rid of that giant dragon called Great-Red, so she can return to the dimensional gap, correct? Why can't she just share that place with Great Red anyway given how large it probably is?"
"Right now, it is thought that all the dimensional gaps located in every part of the world are balanced because Great-Red resides in it. Great Red is massive in size himself but there would still be space for her but I guess they just don't get along or something. Not that anyone really knows about that. Ophis has changed a lot due to being in this world for too long so it means a serious thing would happen if the balance of the world collapses from their plans succeeding." Azazel answered, shrugging when he mentioned of a possible disagreement between the two vastly powerful dragons and leaving Yukio nodding in understanding.
"We still need to reconsider about the Rating Games for young devils in the future as well. It will be too dangerous if they are all being interfered with by the terrorists." Sirzechs spoke, Yukio looking up surprised as Keiko asked
"Then it will be cancelled?"
"We probably have to restart it. But there is a match which we want to see no matter what. The people who live in the Underworld and those from other factions are saying strongly that they want to see this certain match definitely." Sirzechs replied.
"A game between who and who?" Yukio asked curiously only for Sirzechs to look at him as he answered
"-The match between Rias and Sairaorg."
Yukio's eyes widened at hearing that, wondering how popular that sort of match would be as he recalled the words Sairaorg had said to him last time he had seen him
"-I desire to fight you with only pure power."
"At the same time the match between Sitri vs Arch-Duke Agares is also desired strongly…. If we were to have the match played then it will be the matches of Power vs Power and Tactics vs Tactics." Sirzechs continued in a happy tone, Serafall grinning as she added
"It will be so good to see So-tan in a battle of brains"
"Anyway, until the match makeup is decided, all the young devils are asked to be on standby." Sirzechs added, Yukio nodding in understanding that given everything that had happened the games would be wary to go on.
"We've also decided that due to the potential threat that your Hollow possesses that we would station a couple of members to act in case you lose control again" Michael spoke, Yukio looking nervous at the idea before Serafall beamed him a smile as she spoke up
"Isn't it going to be great!? I get to move in with Yu-tan" Yukio blinked surprised, nodding slowly before Michael explained
"We decided that Serafall and Gabriel would move in with you. While Keiko-san has told us she can handle your Hollow side easily on her own, they will be able to help her you're your [Hollow Juggernaut Drive] if it ever happens again."
Yukio closed his eyes at the sympathetic looks from the others, further bringing home that despite Sparda sealing him, Isa was a threat to everyone close to him. He nodded slowly as he opened them and replied softly "I understand…"
"You are amazing anyway" Sirzechs spoke with a smile, Yukio blinking surprised at the sudden change as he asked
"M-Me….?"
"Yes. The audience group with the least number for the Rating Game is….. No, you can say that it is basically zero and that audience group is the children. For the children watching Rating Games among adult devils, it would be far from entertainment for them. The truth is the only game which is popular among children are the ones with reincarnated devils like Tannin, dragons, Monsters, Youkai and the match with those without human form. For the children, it would be like monster films with lots of impact."
{I would say more Shonen hero myself} Masayuki spoke with an amused smile as Sirzechs nodded in agreement as he continued
"In the future I don't mind if it is just during the game. –If possible I would like children who will carry the future of the next generation to see your fights."
"So you are asking me to become the hero of the children during the game?" Yukio asked shocked, Sirzechs nodding as he answered
"Yes. But I won't force you. It is just my hope."
Yukio smiled as he remembered how happy the children had been at seeing him when he was being interviewed and even during the concert, calling him [Spirit Dragon] or [Seishinryuutei] as he replied "Of course…"
[Fufufu… You could have a harem of young mums after you] Ddraig added quietly, Sparda sighing exasperated as Masayuki chuckled.
"How long was I out?" Yukio asked curiously as he looked around the room, Grayfia being the one to answer him
"Three days." Yukio nodded in understanding, trying to place if there was anything going to happen today before Sirzechs spoke up
"Ah, that's right. Today, it is the Kuou Academy's school festival. I also came to see my little sister shine."
"What…?" Yukio spoke surprised, realising that he had to take part in the three legged race with Asia today as he started to pick himself up as he added
"I gotta take part in the race with Asia and the bread eating contest"
"Is it safe for him to move?" Keiko asked Unohana concerned, moving to easily push her little brother back into bed until Unohana spoke
"He should be fine as long as he doesn't strain anything… Argento-san should be able to take the soreness from his body"
"Let's get going then, we don't want to be late" Sirzechs spoke with a smile, Grayfia nodding as she set down a duffel bag onto the bed as she added
"You're clothes are in here." Masayuki smiled to his son before disappearing, leaving Yukio to give his thanks to Grayfia before managing to get out of bed and get changed.
…
Yukio let out a low groan as he stretched for the race, Asia smiling brightly next to him after secretly healing most of the soreness out of his body. The sound of the blank gun shots echoed before the announcement was called over the PA.
[It is the three-legged race. People participating, please line up at the starting point. Now the three-legged race for the class match for the second year is about to start.]
Yukio and Asia checked the clothe that kept their legs tied together before the former looked over to Rias, smiling at remembering how she and the others had glomped him in hugs when seeing him.
"Yukio-san! You came for me!" He had remembered her saying as Asia hugged him, Yukio smiling as he replied
"Of course. I am Asia's Yukio after all, you know? I will definitely come to Asia's need."
"It's the next race!" Asia spoke excitedly, breaking Yukio from his thoughts as he smiled to her and moved to hold her right hip while she held his left one. The sound of the gunshot signalled the start as Yukio called
"Let's go! Asia!"
"Yes!"
Asia replied as they started to run in combination, hearing the cheering of their friends as they went.
"Yukio! Asia! Get first place!"
"You can do it!"
"Win, Yukio-san, Asia-san!"
"Don't give up!"
Rias, Akeno, Kiyome and Georgia cheered.
"Yukio-kun! Asia-san! You can aim for first place!"
"Yukio! Asia! Goooooo!"
"Do your best both of you!" Kiba, Xenovia and Irina cheered as well.
"Do your best Asia-san!"
"Win this, Yukio-kun!" Kotume and Kotake added loudly.
"Yukio-senpai! Asia-senpai! Please do your best!" Gasper and Koneko shouted together.
"I won't let you off the hook if you lose!" Azazel added with a smirk.
"Go on and win, Nii-kun, Asia-chan" Keiko called with a bright smile.
"Asia, stay by my side forever. You aren't allowed to leave me again." Yukio spoke while running, getting a teary eyes look back from her even as they continued to focus on winning. The pair passed through the goal tape as the gunshot sounded, sharing a grin as the others cheered.
"Yeaaaaaaaaaaaaah!"
"Yeah! We did it Asia!"
"Yes! We did it, Yukio-san!"
Yukio and Asia cheered, taking each others' hand and holding it up to the crowds before Yukio's legs started to weaken, Asia quick to support his body as she asked concerned
"Yukio-san! Are you alright?"
"Ah, I think I got too excited." Yukio replied with a nervous laugh before Rias' voice drew their attention
"Yukio. Asia." Rias pointed to the gymnasium as she added with a smile
"Asia. No one is behind the gymnasium, so heal him with the Sacred Gear."
"Y-Yes!" Asia spoke, Yukio being helped by the blonde only for Rias to added as she let them pass
"-Asia, do your best." Asia turned red at hearing that, Yukio feeling his cheeks redden for some reason as Asia continued to lead him away. Healing him took only a few moments, Yukio taking a moment to stretch his legs again as he spoke
"Yeah. With this I should be fine with the remaining activities!"
"Yukio-san!" Asia asked, Yukio turning as he replied
"Hmm? What is it?" Yukio froze as Asia's lips covered his own, the blonde on her tip toes so she could close the gap, Yukio slowly responding before Asia pulled back and tilted her head adorably as she smiled and spoke
"Yukio-san, I love you. I will always stay beside you." Yukio grinned at hearing that, picking up Asia easily and spun her around as the both laughed happily before the voice came over the PA again
[It is the bread eating race. People participating, please gather at the tables.]
"I better get going" Yukio spoke as he set a red faced Asia back on her feet before hurrying out to where everyone was gathering, Saji giving him a smile and nod as he spoke softly
"Glad to see you're alright after…"
"Thanks for helping me, Gen." Yukio replied, Saji's smile growing as he nodded before his eyes widened at the hungry growl coming from Yukio's stomach
"Oh man! You've not eaten since you got out did you?" Saji groaned as he looked at a sheepishly grinning Yukio who nodded only for his friend to grumble
"That is so not fair…"
The pair sat down at the table next to each other, looking at the pile of bread rolls before them as the announcer covered the rules as the crowd grew to watch, including their friends.
"On your marks! Get set! Go!" A gunshot punctuated the announcer's call, Yukio and Saji both quick to stuff a bread roll into their mouths to start, the former taking giant ripping bites out of the bread roll. Keiko bit her lip to stifle the giggle at seeing the surprised looks from Rias and Sona before commenting
"It's understandable that Nii-kun is hungry, he has been unconscious since that"
"Yeah, its just surprising to see how fast he can eat" Rias replied as she nodded, noticing Sona's look of disbelief as they watched Yukio reach halfway through his pile while Saji had only eaten a third.
Yukio lounged back satisfied as he finished his amount of bread rolls, Saji having given up with only five rolls left.
…
Author's Note
Hopefully you enjoy the build up for the fight between Isa and Yukio and Masayuki as I wanted to show the chaos that I would figure happened in Yukio's Inner World/ Mind from the affect Juggernaut Drive and Ddraig's past host would have on it. Also the reveal of Amonusen's true Zanpakuto spirit which is a copy of Yukio's father's, Masayuki's, soul due to the fusion of Rebellion and Amonusen when Yukio was young.
Not sure what else I should put at the moment so hope you enjoy the chapter.