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"Remind me again why I'm helping you?" Nawin and Issei along with their girlfriends are currently outside of Kuoh, where the brown haired can train peacefully. "Because Lucy told me that you're a genius when it comes to close quarter combat and hand to hand combat so I need your help teme" Issei reply.
Nawin cross his arm leaning back against a tree "Issei I won't teach you any of my fighting style, this is something you have to do by yourself in other words creating your own fighting style, Kokoro is joining your peerage not mines so you'll have to do this yourself" he states. Issei was about to respond but the Makasha cut him off "I won't train you in my fighting style but I will give you some training exercise to get you ready for this afternoon battle alright?" he asks which the brown haired nod.
"Good now then… start running around the field 10 time" Nawin command making Issei blinks since the field they are currently on is around 45 meters long. The Makasha notice the brown haired still hasn't move yet making a Hindu mask appear behind him, it's glowing red eyes glare at the Hyoudou "Didn't I just make myself clear GET A MOVE ON!" Issei pale and immediately dash away.
Rias and Akeno who are having a small picnic laugh at their lover antics "It's nice to have some peace and quiet" The Gremory smile eating a sandwich "Yes… things have been crazy lately so it's nice to finally relax" Akeno agree laying down on the towel.
Rias turn to her best friend "So Akeno is everything okay with you" The raven haired turn her questionably "What do you mean Rias?" The red haired smile "Ever since Nawin came here to Kuoh it seems you've been happier and less well sadistic" Akeno giggle "… I'm fine, I guess Nawin-kun have that effect on me He's probably the first person and maybe the only person who can make me feel this way" the raven haired sits up and look at the black haired who is leaning against the tree arm cross looking at the panting Issei who's tiredly running around the field.
"He's different from anyone I've met, His not your usual typical happy cheerful boyfriend that I see around, his usually emotionless stoic, but I know he care deeply for me and the others I can see him smile and be happy when his with us and his family" the Gremory nod agreeing.
Rias turn and pet the raven haired back "I'm glad your finally happy Akeno, so don't let him go we all know in the future things are only going to get tougher" Akeno nod sending her a smile "Thanks Rias, if it wasn't for you I wouldn't even be here" The red haired shake her head "It's okay, after all that's what family are for we look out for each other no matter what".
"Come on Issei one more lap" Nawin instruct looking at the now sweaty pervert 'Gezz even though his magic stamina is enormous his body stamina is pathetic' Tairex mutter 'That is something interesting about Issei though, his magic stamina surpasses that of a Satan-class being honest I say his magic stamina surpasses even Nawin-kun's' "BAH like hell!' Tairex snarl not believing that 'Well Tairex what Sairex says is true Issei power is like an open tap water, but instead of like mine and others who release their power when they need to Issei's just let his keep flowing, it's like a never ending water coming from the tap since mine will run out if I leave it open for too long but Issei's one just keeps going' Nawin explain.
'Mhm what you say is true Makasha but he can't control this power yet, since sometimes he uses his magic more than he should making him exhaust himself much faster' Ddraig join in 'Hey! Get out of here red, this is a private conversation' Tairex snarl at the welsh dragon.
Nawin snap back to reality seeing Issei lying down in front of him full of sweat while panting "Good you finish your lap now stand up" The brown haired open his eyes to see if the Makasha was joking but he is met with a cold, stoic eyes making him sigh.
Issei shakily stand back up "Okay now what Sensei" he said sarcastically, suddenly he feel a hard punch to the side of his face sending him barreling across the field. The brown haired groan in pain and sits up to see Hana standing next to the Makasha "Your next training will be simple" Nawin place a hand on the hydra head "Land one hit on Hana and you win" Issei stand up summoning his boosted gear "Oh that's easy" he grins.
Nawin smirk letting go of the green haired "Hana don't kill him understand" she grins and nod. Hana turn her attention to the brown haired and disappears making Issei look around, he closes his eyes and start concentrating making Nawin raise his eyebrow 'Huh so he finally starts using his brain for once'.
Issei snap his eyes open and jump to the side as Hana appears sending a drop kick to the ground making it explode. Issei land on the ground and speed toward the hydra "Take this" He send the boosted gear forward, but Hana jumps and place her hand on top of the Boosted gear then push on the sacred gear and land behind Issei to deliver a hard kick at his back sending him crashing to the ground.
"Don't you think this is a bit too much Otouto" Nawin look behind seeing Rias and Akeno having their little picnic "What happen if he gets too injured to even dual this afternoon" Rias said "Don't worry about that Hana is only using close quarter combat, no Magic technique anyway he did ask me to train him" he reply making the red haired nod.
Issei stand back up "Come on now, is that all you got Hyoudou" Hana yawn bored making the brown haired glare at her. Hana eyes widen as she could have sworn she saw his eyes flash green. The hydra shake her head seeing Issei dashing toward her trying to deliver a hard punch but Hana brings her left hand up stopping it with her palm "BOOST, BOOST" Issei send the boosted gear to the hydra head.
Hana bend her body backwards dodging the attack then shot her right hand up grabbing Issei's right elbow "Whaa" Suddenly Hana jump making Issei follow her to since she grips both his arm tightly. As the two are in mid-air Hana spins making Issei back face the ground while she's on top, the hydra smirk and slam both her foot down to Issei stomach sending him crashing to the ground.
Hana black flip and lands on the ground gently "Wow never knew Hana was this good in her human form" Akeno comment "Mhm she is still dangerous in her the current form but of course not as deadly as her hydra form" Nawin reply "It's that the reason why you pick her as your familiar?" Rias ask looking at the black haired "Yes the other reason is that I know she will be a loyal familiar compare to the others but also have the strength, the Familiar master said she is impossible to tame and control but if you know what you're doing, that can be change into having the most loyal familiar you can get" Nawin reply.
'You mean showing her some kindness' Tairex comment sarcastically 'She's been treated badly in the past Tairex and I'm changing that' 'Nawin-kun don't bother explaining to my brother about kindness, he doesn't know what it is' Sairex said 'HEY!'.
Issei lay in the crater deep in thought 'I'm I always this weak?' suddenly an image appears showing Nawin battling against Kokabiel, then another showing Kazuto 'How can I defeat him if I can't even land a single blow to the hydra' another image appears showing the occult club, his girlfriend Rias then the Akumi '…. No I can't be this weak I have to protect them even Nawin from the Akumi, they are coming after me which will put the others in danger and I need to get stronger to prevent that!'.
Issei clench his fist as green aura start leaking out his body and swirl around him. "I WILL GET STRONGER!" Suddenly the ground explode green magic shot to the sky. Everyone turn feeling Issei power skyrocket to an Ultimate class. "What the hell!" Nawin bring his right hand up blocking the strong wind from his eyes.
Issei stand back up and open his eyes showing everyone his now green eyes, "When was he ever this strong?" Rias mutter in shock. Hana gets to her stance seeing the Hyoudou looking at her. Issei lean his body forward and dash toward the hydra making her bring an arm up blocking the fist aiming for her face, the whole ground explodes from the force of the punch. Hana push his hand away and bring her left hand forward aiming to Issei stomach but the brown haired bring his knee up stopping the attack.
Suddenly the two disappears and start battling in high speed, the three spectators look in shock seeing the ground explode around the field, as Hana and Issei deliver blow after blow to each other. Hana lands back on the ground and quickly notice Issei has disappeared making her look around 'I can't sense his energy'.
Nawin eyes widen "HANA BEHIND YOU!" The hydra turns and is shock to see Issei running toward her holding a giant red ball full of dense magic on his right palm 'Damn it' Nawin eyes glow red "TAKE THIS GIANT ROTATION" Issei smash the ball to Hana stomach, the ball start getting bigger and envelope the green haired whole body then fly away with Hana in it before smashing into a boulder and explode.
Rias and Akeno look in shock at the size of the explosion that could easily wipe a whole house "That would kill anyone!" Rias state wondering if the hydra is even alive. Issei pants falling to his knees as his eye turn back to brown, he looks up at the black smoke with worry 'Damn it don't tell me…' 'Idiot! You're lucky the Makasha came in time' Ddraig yell.
Issei look to the right and is surprise to see Nawin holding Hana bridal style in his arms. The Makasha turn to him "Not bad Issei, you complete the training but next time control your power, if that attack hits Hana she would have been in serious condition" Nawin state placing the Hydra back down. Issei nod bringing his head down on the ground "I'm sorry Hana-san, I lost control a bit back there" "It's fine just don't let it happen against" the hydra gives him a murderous smile "If it does I will eat you up got it!" Issei pale and nod as an image appear in his head showing Hana in her true form eating him alive making the Hyoudou shiver.
Nawin shake his head walking toward the brown haired and bring his hand down surprising Issei "You did well pervert now get up" he smiles making Issei grins and takes the Makasha hand making him pull the Hyoudou to his feet. "ISSEI!" Rias run toward him, the brown haired bring his arm up expecting a hug but what he receives is a bonk on the head "OWWW WHAT THE HELL RIAS!" he yell rubbing his bruise head "That's for making me worry, Idiot you weren't yourself" the Gremory said making the brown haired eyes soften "Sorry Rias, I just lost control for a minute there" he apologize.
Rias shake her head and hug Issei who return "Your power skyrocketed to a full ultimate class Issei, that was something but you still need to practice on controlling your magic" Nawin state as Akeno stop beside him, the brown haired nod releasing the hug. "Well since that is clear why don't we have some lunch which was interrupted by your training" Rias said walking back to the picnic.
"Hell yeah I'm starving!" Issei grins following the Gremory "Master is that everything?" Hana ask turning to the black haired "Yes thanks for giving me a hand Hana… but you can stay and have lunch with us" she look at her master surprise, Hana was about to object when her stomach grumbles making her blush.
Akeno giggle and take the hydra hand "Now then Hana don't be shy let's get some lunch" the raven haired drag the hydra to the picnic joining Rias and Issei. Nawin raise his eyebrow seeing this 'I thought she dislike Hana, hmm I wonder what you're up to Akeno' the Makasha shake his head before joining the others.
"Issei you need to remember when dueling against Kokoro this afternoon don't use your power understand" Rias said though with order in her tone making the brown haired nod "I won't, I want it to be a fair dual" Nawin takes a seat next to Akeno and Hana "Well don't get too cocky Issei, Kokoro is not your average girl she's quite good in hand to hand combat from what I've seen at yesterdays" he advise as Akeno pass him a cheese sandwich "Thanks" the raven haired smile and goes back eating her food.
"Huh don't worry teme I got everything under control" the Hyoudou grins "Issei-san if you don't mind me asking why do you call my master teme" Hana ask taking a bite of her ham sandwich. Issei sits still making everyone raise their eyebrows "Issei… Don't tell me you don't know what it means?" Nawin question annoy.
Issei scratch his head and chuckle sheepishly making everyone sweat drop "I thought it sounds funny from watching an anime I'd saw when I was a kid and the character that gets called by that name is quite similar to you teme" Nawin sigh "Issei I have a serious question for you" he said making the air around them thicker as everyone turn to him "Issei… Are you mildly retarded?" the brown haired floor palm while the girls laugh.
"Very funny teme" he mutters sitting back down "So master what does it mean?" Hana ask looking at the black haired "Teme is an anime reference meaning Bastard" he reply making the hydra nod "Issei what about from now on why don't you address Nawin-kun in a better term" Akeno said sending a sweat sickening smile to the brown haired making shiver run down his spine, "Y-yes ma'am".
Kuoh Academy
"I'm so bored" Xenovia sigh laying on a tree branch "You said that already" Yuuto reply leaning on the tree at the bottom. "Buchou, Akeno, Nawin-kun skip school so they can train the pervert, huh I wish I could be there" "Buchou said that we occult members skip school to many times, so we all can't do that" Koneko reply sitting on one of the tree branch eating her chocolate cookies.
"That is true after everything that's been happening lately took us away from school for a while, we don't want the students to suspect something" Yuuto comment making the blue haired sigh "Huh I envy you guys" A voice said making the three turn to see Lucy standing in front of the tree looking up at them.
"I can understand that, it must be boring doing paperwork all the time" Xenovia reply "You have no idea" Lucy sigh and jump up taking a sit next to Koneko. "Is the student council club really that boring Lucy-san?" Yuuto ask turning to his fellow blond "Well it's not that boring but it can be when I don't have a contract to do that will give me some fresh air" "Nawin-kun told me that when you met Sona-san you were actually happy to join it change of mind now?" Xenovia send a smirk to the blond Makasha.
"Hey! that was before I knew all about devil's and the three factions stuff okay" Lucy reply defending herself "Lucy-chan!" dozens of voices yell making the four turn to see a group of boys looking at the blond "Oh no" The blond mutter "PLEASE GO OUT WITH US!" all of them show the Makasha tons of flowers and chocolate 'It's not exactly a valentine day' Yuuto said mentally sweat drop.
"Ahahaha seems like you are also popular with the boys like Nawin-kun with the girls, it must run in the family" Xenovia chuckle making Lucy glare at her before turning back to the group of boys "No" she replies blankly. All of the boys smile drop as clouds of depression rain at them, they all start walking away slowly from being rejected.
"Cold" Koneko comment "Gezz it seems I can't get a break for one minute" Lucy mutters "they are annoying" Koneko agree passing a cookie to the blond who thanks her "I'm starving" Lucy take a giant bite at the cookie. "So Lucy tell me have you gotten stronger, I bet you've been training all day" Xenovia state looking at the blond.
"Hmm that's a secret but I will tell you that I have gotten much stronger ever since the Kokabiel battle" Lucy smirk finishing the cookie "Some confident do you have the power to back that up" Xenovia said making the blond look at her "Is that a challenge?" Lucy ask eyes narrow. "Hmm I like to call it passing time since I'm bored so what do you say want to go for a few round?" Xenovia ask.
"Girls we can't fight now we're at the middle of school and with you two this dual will get out of hand in no time" Yuuto said making the two girl sigh "Fine but I'll hold you on that challenge Xenovia" Lucy said jumping down the tree and make her way to the academy building.
"You just love to pick a fight don't you" Yuuto said looking at the blue haired "I'm just bored it was only going to be a friendly dual" Xenovia reply. Suddenly the bell ring signaling lunch time is over "Hmm seems like even if you got the dual, you two won't have enough time" Yuuto start making his way to class along with Koneko, Xenovia sigh jumping down the tree and follow the two.
Time Skip
"So Issei are you ready?" Currently all of the occult member are in the fighting club building, there is an arena in the middle where Kokoro is at the other side stretching getting ready for the match, there are no human student attending just in case thing get a little out of hand.
Sona, Tsubaki and Lucy decide to come and look at the match. "I'm ready as I ever be" Issei grins at the group "Make sure you get a few goods hit before she kicks your ass Issei" Xenovia said making the brown haired trip and fall to his face before standing back up "HEY! You're supposed to be encouraging me not saying that I can't win" "I'm just saying what's true" She reply making Issei eyebrow twitches.
"Well Issei just do your best okay?" Rias said making the brown haired smile as he gives her a thump up "I will" "Is it me or is he acting like this is a real life dual?" Nawin whisper at his girlfriend making her giggle "I know and it's entertaining to watch".
"Who will act as the referee?" Sona ask sitting on the bench "Not her!" Issei points at Xenovia making her sweat drop "Well… How about Lucy" Rias suggest turning to the blond who shrug "Sure I don't mind" Issei nods since the blond won't take both side and give a fair match.
"So are we starting this or not!" Kokoro yell standing in the ring, Issei take of his blaze leaving him with a simple red t-shirt "No boxing glove or anything?" Yuuto ask "Kokoro said that she wants a full fist to fist dual" Rias said "Damn she is one hardcore person" Nawin comment.
Issei walk in the ring staring at the orange haired who look back at him blankly. Lucy step in the middle "Okay since we can't have the fight going all day there will be a time limit of 30 minute the person who is knock out or give up will be the loser, now are you ready?" the two nod "Alright start!" Lucy bring her hand down and jump back.
Issei get to his stance making Nawin facepalm seeing such a sloppy stance 'He is so getting his ass kick' Tairex comment. Kokoro get to her stance 'Huh is that what he calls a stance, there practically dozen of opening I can take' she sighs mentally looking at her opponent.
Kokoro decide to make the first move and dash forward delivering a back hand to Issei face sending him a few step back. She kicks him on the side of the head knocking him down. Kokoro walk back to her spot and turn looking at the pervert "Well is that all you got" Issei spit out blood 'Damn she isn't holding back those punches and kicks hurt even with the devil durability'.
Nawin eyes narrow looking at the Matashi closely his eyes flash red 'That can't be…' he sees orange aura swirling around Kokoro's body 'That's magic but how is she able to control it, I sense she have a sacred gear when we first met her but didn't know she can control it, if she really can control it this battle will be much tougher than I expected since Issei won't be using his power' Hana who is sitting next to her master sniff 'Hmm' she turn and spot a orange fox laying beside Kokoro school bag 'Weird' she shake her head and turn attention to the match.
Issei stands back up "Huh I still have a lot left in me" He run toward Kokoro and aim his right feet to her side but she grabs the strike with her right hand and smirk before pulling him toward her to deliver a hard punch right in Issei's face sending him back to the ground.
'That's gotta hurt' Everyone thinks as Issei sit up and rubs his nose as blood leak down from it. He stands back up and runs toward Kokoro again then jumps and bring his right feet down to the Matashi head but she brings both her arm up blocking the attack. Issei smirk and send his left feet to Kokoro side making her eyes widen since both her arm are occupied.
Kokoro did something that shock everyone, she disappears before the kick could connect, Issei land back to ground and look around the arena 'I knew it' he smirks "You also have a sacred gear don't' you Kokoro" Suddenly Issei is send to the air by a kick to the back.
Kokoro appear in front of him in the air "That's true and I will use it to finish you" She then kick Issei in the stomach sending him down. Kokoro disappears again then all the spectators look in shock and awe seeing Kokoro punching Issei to every direction in the air sending him flying around the room after punch by punch.
Kokoro finish it with a roundhouse kick to Issei's stomach sending him crashing to the ground. "Shouldn't we stop this match, it isn't fair now that Issei's can't use his sacred gear against Kokoro now" Rias said "Don't Rias" Nawin reply making everyone turn to him "Let Issei decide that he wants Kokoro to become one of his piece then he needs to fight for that right, plus Kokoro hasn't even brought out her sacred gear yet, she is just using magic to increase her speed and strength" everyone turn their attention back to the match.
'Hmm I wonder if he will be able to move after that' Lucy look at the Hyoudou laying on the ground with bruises cover his whole body and face. Kokoro land back to the ground "Ref I say that's enough" She state though Lucy shake her head "You don't know him Kokoro but Issei doesn't give up that easily".
The Matashi turn and is shock seeing the brown hiared getting back up "Is that all you got?" he mutters, Kokoro appear beside him and deliver another kick but Issei stop it by bringing his arm making her eyes widen. Issei grab her leg tightly and slam her to the ground. Kokoro groan and open her eyes seeing Issei sending a drop kick making her roll to the side dodging the attack.
Kokoro gets back up to her feet and hear Issei coming from behind making her spin kick him to the face sending him back. Kokoro dash forward and deliver a knee to his stomach knocking Issei breath out then slam both her hands to his back sending him face first to the ground.
"Give up, you can't win" Kokoro state looking down at the heavily bruise Hyoudou "I won't give up I have to win, so I can get stronger" Issei start getting back on his feet "Getting stronger? then tell me why are you even battling me when you have no experience in hand to hand combat and next to no fighting style" Kokoro ask crossing her arms.
"I may not have those two things but what I got is guts and determination!" Issei look up showing Kokoro his now glowing green eyes. Issei deliver a right punch but the Matashi stop it with her right palm making him send a left hand to the orange haired face but she lean her head to the side dodging it. Suddenly Kokoro feel a huge blow to her stomach making her lose the grip, she immediately knows that was the Hyoudou knee then he pulls his right hand back to deliver punch to her stomach sending the orange haired back.
Kokoro groan and gets back up holding her stomach, she looks at Issei seeing him panting hard "Huh I'll give you, that caught me by surprise but you look like you're about to pass out at any second". Nawin look at the clock seeing a minute is left before the match is over.
Issei dash toward Kokoro again and bring his right hand forward aiming for her stomach making the Matashi bring her fist forward clashing it with his, the two begin punching each other fists making the ground shake from the force of the punches. Kokoro decide it was enough and push Issei fists to the side to deliver a hard elbow to the stomach sending him flying out of the ring and smash to the wall.
Lucy walk toward the brown haired to check if his still conscious "Hey Issei you awake?" she snaps her finger in front his face. Issei eyes snap open to immediately jumps out of the wall and walk to the ring again. Kokoro look at him in complete shock 'H-how is he even able to stand after all the blow he received!' Issei gets back in the ring and suddenly collapse as the bell rings shocking everyone, Kokoro walk toward the brown haired and turn him around "… That idiot pass out' She mutter seeing Issei unconscious face.
"Huh that idiot just walk back to the ring knowing if the time end and he remain outside it means he lost, so he did the next best thing and use his last remaining strength to make this match a draw" Nawin appear in the ring kneeling down to his friend "Why did he even want to challenge me to begin with?" Kokoro mutter "Because he wants you to join his peerage" Nawin answer shocking the orange haired.
"Kokoro remember what I told you about Issei" Nawin look at her "He can be an idiot and a pervert sometimes, but he also have a kind heart and care deeply for his friends" Kokoro revise making the black haired nod "Issei may seem like a 17 year old pervert who care only for woman body and having a harem but I've seen him fight for his friends countless of time against enemies that can wipe out an entire city he has a kind heart and sometime he would even make a fool of himself to make the others laugh or smile, even if it gets him beaten up in the process" Nawin state carry Issei on his back.
"He could have beaten you easily Kokoro" Nawin state making the orange haired turn to him surprise "He didn't even release his sacred gear I know you have some control over yours but it seems you haven't brought it out completely yet, Issei have the power to easily defeat you but he didn't, because he knew that was cheating and he wants to win fair, even though he knew you might not join his peerage" Nawin start walking to the door.
He turns back to the Matashi one more time "Considering you haven't ask me what a peerage is which make me guess you must know of it, so Kokoro I want you to think of his offer even though the match is a draw, I would like you to join him considering this idiot always gets himself into trouble and you would help him a lot".
"How would I know he would treat me nicely doesn't joining peerage make the king control his pieces to do anything" Kokoro state looking at the black haired, Nawin turn to her his eyes flash red "Tell me does Issei look like that kind of person!" he retort back with anger in his voice shocking everyone "I have met people like that believe me and Issei is nothing like them, ask Rias his girlfriend yourself and see if he treats woman like that, if you blindly think his like that kind of person then don't even bother joining his peerage" He said shocking the Matashi.
Nawin walk out of the building along with the others knowing there's nothing left to be said, Kokoro stand at the middle of the quiet building, the orange fox walks to her and lick her leg making Kokoro kneel down to the small animal "Don't worry Lula I'm fine" Kokoro pick the small fox up and look at the door where everyone left 'Issei Hyoudou…'
Next Chapter: The Preparation