Disclaimer : I do not own High School DxD, or anything to do with the franchise. These characters and events belong to their rightful owners.

A/N: I apologise for the random quotes from the anime, but a few were just too good to miss out on.

Academy Grounds

The air was thick with tension as both factions stood in a face off. Xenovia and Irina on one side, while Issei and Kiba stood on the other side. The rest of the group stood a few feet away to watch the contest. Xenovia removed the sword from her back, as she did the wrapping was ripped apart revealing a powerful looking long sword. The handled looked like it belonged on the end of an axe as two crescent shaped blades stuck out on either side. The blade itself was a rusty brown colour, which ended with three separate points, like those you would find on a trident. The Wind howled as Xenovia wielded the blade.

"Behold the Excalibur Destruction also known as the Holy sword of Destruction." Xenovia swung the blade around her head, and then stabbed the ground with the blade, causing a mini earthquake which knocked everyone down onto their backsides, and kicked up a lot of dust.

Kiba shielded his eyes as the dust started to clear. They then widened as in front of Xenovia where she had stabbed her sword into the ground, was a huge crater. Kiba smiled. "Two can play that game. Sword Birth!" Kiba stabbed his own blade in the ground, suddenly the earth erupted with blades of different sizes and style and colour.

Xenovia stepped back, she hadn't been expecting that. "Sword Birth, One of the test subject in the Holy sword project could use that Sacred Gear, rumours are he escaped the purge. Tell me are you that survivor?"

Kiba head stayed lowered, and his grip around the sword in his hand tightened. "You will never know, now Die!" Kiba then charged forward and locked blades with Xenovia, the impact of the two blades colliding caused a shock wave.

Meanwhile on the other side. Irina was pouting and being dramatic, she couldn't believe her childhood friend, the boy she use to play with, could turn into a devil. "Issei, I can't believe you sold your soul to devils, I am so disappointed in you."

Issei stood ready with his Boosted Gear on show. "It wasn't like I had a choice, I was killed by a Fallen Angel, Rias did the only thing she could do, to save my life, and I am grateful for that. Now are we going to spar or are you just going to stand there and cry all day."

Irina was shaking her head. "Oh to return to my home town, only to find out I have to kill my childhood friend. Oh alas fate can be so cruel. I promise I will make it quick and painless Issei." Irina then jumped and slashed her sword down, only to make contact with Issei gauntlet, much to Issei relieve.

"Hey chill, I thought there was no killing this was just a friendly fight." Issei jumped back and used his training to dodge the various slashes, all the time his Sacred Gear was boosting. Issei noticed the frustration on Irina face.

Irina growled in frustration "Stand still Issei, I promise it will be quick and painless. I don't want my childhood friend to suffer. Please lets not drag this out any longer then we have too."

Issei flipped back avoiding another slash, all that agility training with Yusei was really beginning to pay off. Issei heard his gear Boost a fourth time. He then smiled, Irina really did look cute in the black body suit, and those breast. Issei thought suddenly turned very perverted.

"Oh Irina you keep worshipping God, and I will keep worshipping your bod"

Irina looked at Issei and her eyes widened, she attempted to cover herself, as she noticed a smile on his face which was really freaking her out.

"How dare you! Issei, I don't even know you any more, you never use to be like this, no doubt these devils have been having a negative effect on you. Now stand still so I can save you from yourself and these devil who have led you astray."

"Be careful with that one, he's a real pervert, he has the power to blow off a girls clothing simply by touching them." Irina looked to the gathered group, and could see a small white haired girl eating an ice cream.

Issei mouth dropped. "Koneko why would you tell her about my powers. I wanted it to be a surprise." Issei head dropped as he heard the little first year reply

"Because you're a pervert, and the enemy of all women." Koneko then went back to eating her ice cream, much to the amusement of the rest of the group. The only one who wasn't amused was Issei, who looking down with an aura of sadness around him.

"Some times you can be really mean Koneko."

Irina mouth dropped. "Wait, he can do what! Oh Issei, if its not enough that you've become a devil, but now your heart is filled with wickedness too. Please lord never forgive this little pervert."

That was it Issei had heard enough, "Come to me Irina, let me touch that cute bod of yours." Issei ran towards Irina, causing the girl to shriek, and avoid Issei hands from touching her. What had happened to her little Issei, Irina found herself cornered and froze as Issei jumped towards her. "Got you!"

Irina side stepped avoiding Issei, hands, however she had been standing in front of the small group consisting of Rias, Akeno, Asia and Koneko. His hand accidentally made contact with the girls clothes, and as he fell he clicked his fingers. The sound of clothes and girls screams could be heard throughout the clearing. Issei looked up and froze, his nose started to bleed, from being so excited. There in front of him was Rias, Koneko, Asia and Akeno without a piece of clothing, and a very pissed off Yusei who was now stood over him.

"Oh Crap"

Yusei activated his Sacred Gear and then picked Issei up, he then slammed his gauntlet hand into Issei chest, causing Issei to go flying into the trunk of a nearby tree. He then marched over towards the tree, Issei was warned about keeping his perverted thoughts in check.

Irina just looked on, wow, did that boy really just use one punch? Issei had flown a good seven metres and would have gone further had he not slammed into that tree. Irina wasn't the only one paying attention.

Xenovia parried away Kiba blade and looked out of the corner of her eye. She heard the screams and then noticed the group of girls were naked and screaming. She then watched as the Trinity Gear wielder picked up Issei and punched him. Her eyes widened at the distance. That was some impressive power, it seems Heaven had reason to worry about this mysterious gear. Xenovia attention turned back to the devil in front of her. The boy was strong, and knew how to use a blade. However nothing could compare to a true Holy sword. With one mighty swing, her sword broke the devils own, forcing the devil to fall onto his backside, and freeze as Xenovia stood over him, with the tip of her blade resting on his chest. "Do you yield Devil!"

Kiba wasn't happy, he had been beaten, and now he was helpless. Even if he could grab another sword, it wouldn't be quick enough to avoid the stab from the holy Sword. Kiba hated losing, especially to a Holy sword wielder, but he had no choice.

"I yield!" Kiba felt the blade removed from his chest, and noticed Xenovia slung it over her shoulder.

Meanwhile Asia was stood between Issei and Yusei trying to stop Yusei doing any more damage. "That's enough Yusei, I am sure Issei, has learnt his lesson. It was an accident after all."

Yusei looked down at Issei, maybe he had gone a little far, still it would teach him a lesson to keep his mind out of the gutter, or a least he hoped it would.

Rias had seen enough, Kiba was beaten, and it was clear Issei wasn't going to be getting up any time soon. "That's enough, this fight is over. As agreed Knights of the Church we devils will no interfere with your investigation, however should the Fallen Angels or the church decided to turn on us, then we will defend ourselves."

Xenovia and Irina looked at the sister of Lucifer, that could tell she wasn't joking. Both sheathed their swords and bowed. They then turned and walked away.

Later That Day

"You're doing what! No Kiba I forbid it, you're a Knight of house Gremory, I won't allow you to do this." Rias was in a heated argument with her Knight, who had just told her that he was going to search out those who had stolen the Excalibur swords, he would then destroy them and kill their wielder.

"I am sorry President, but I won't miss up on this chance to avenge my fallen comrades. I am doing this as much for them, as I am for me. If several Excalibur are in this town, then I must search them out and destroy each one."

Rias was shaking her head. "Kiba there is more at stake here, then just destroying holy swords. I gave my word to the church that, we devil wouldn't interfere, breaking such an oath could lead to another war between Heaven and the underworld."

Kiba lowered his head, and then turned his back on Rias. "I am sorry President but I must do this." Kiba then left the club room leaving a very subdue room.

"Poor Kiba, he's really upset about this." Asia was busy healing Issei after the beating Yusei had given him, however she like the rest of the group had heard what Rias had told Kiba.

Rias sighed. "I thought we had got over all this, but it seems the wounds run deeper then I thought, I'm a terrible master, I should have seen that we just patched over the wound and didn't heal them fully. Now I might lose Kiba forever, he disobeyed a direct order, which means he could go rogue unless we stop him."

That caused everyone head to drop, no one wanted to be forced to hunt down one of their own, however Yusei had an Idea.

"What if he was allowed to destroy one holy sword, do you think that will satisfy him? I was thinking what Irina and Xenovia said. They want the swords out of the Fallen Angels hands, so what if we agree to help them, and as a reward they allow Kiba to destroy one of the swords."

Rias sighed. "I don't think church would agree to such a proposal, but if anyone can approach them on this its you Yusei. I gave my word that devils wouldn't interfere but you are neutral which means my oath doesn't apply to you."

Yusei blinked in surprise, Rias was right, he was neutral, Yusei let go of Akeno hand and headed towards the door. Before he left he turned to Rias. "I will find Xenovia and try to convince her to accept the proposal, I will contact you guys later." Yusei then left the club room to begin his search for the two envoys of the church.

Later In Town

Yusei searched the town, he thought it wouldn't be that hard to find two church members especially what they were wearing, and what one of them was carrying. However when he did find them, he was really surprised. Both were sat on the side of the street begging. Yusei walked towards the two girls and noticed one looked up, and was about to beg, when she noticed him.

"Oh its you, well what do you want?"

Yusei crossed his arms against his chest and then just stood there looking down at the two pitiful girls begging for money. Beside them was a very ugly looking painting, which they seem to be selling.

"Just wondering what two agents of the church, would be doing, sitting on the side walk begging for money?"

Xenovia got a huge tick in her forehead. "Blame her! She used all our money to buy that ugly painting, the money was suppose to pay for our food and board and instead she used it to buy that! Xenovia finger pointed to the ugly painting, which was standing beside a very subdue Irina.

"I told you I am sorry, the vendor said it was a picture of Saint Peter, and so I had to buy it." Irina bowed her head to avoid contact with her colleague.

Yusei looked at the painting, and titled his head, he was trying to see exactly what was on the canvas, however he couldn't make it out. "I don't see it, but maybe your prayers have been answered. You see at the minute my parents are away on business, and they will be away for a month. I am willing to put you and Irina up, with food and board, on the conditions you accept my proposal."

Xenovia frowned, "Why would we make a deal with someone who associates with devils?"

Yusei turned his back on the two girls and was about to walk away when he heard Irina.

"Wait please, Xenovia, maybe we should hear him out. After all we are in a bit of desperate state, and I don't really want to sleep on these streets. There full of heretics and who knows what might happen to us."

Xenovia frowned again. "Need I not remind you, this is your fault, however what you say does have merit. Very well Yusei, what is it that you want, in exchange for the hospitality offered?

Yusei smiled, and turned back to the girls. "Well you are aware that Kiba, the boy you fought is a survivor of the holy sword project right. Well he is really upset at the minute, the sudden appearance of the holy relics has caused some very old wounds to open up, and has forced him to turn his back on Rias and the rest of the peerage. Everyone is worried that he might go rogue over this, and we don't want that. I believe if Kiba is allowed to destroy just one holy sword, then it might at least help heal some of his wounds. He believes he has to avenge his friends that were lost in the purge. So I am prepared to offer you a place to stay why you conduct your business, I can also tell you Rias and the others would be willing to help you hunt down these swords and punish those who stole them. All I ask is that you let Kiba destroy one of the swords. I mean you can re-forge them right, what is one sword, to inner peace of one individual. Beside I feel the church owes him this."

Xenovia looked up to Yusei, was he being serious? destroy one of the holy swords? Then again she did feel a little bit sorry for Kiba, and what he had been through and what he had lost. Yusei was also right the blades could be re-forged all they needed was the broken pieces. For what Yusei was offering it seemed a small price to pay.

"Very well Yusei, we will agree to your terms. For board and support, we will allow the devil known as Kiba, to destroy one of the holy swords. "

Yusei smiled. "Then we have a deal, now why don't you two, get up off that floor, and follow me. My house is not too far from here.

Irina and Xenovia stood from their spots and gathered up their things. They then both followed Yusei towards his house. It didn't take long and soon both girls had dumped their stuff in the lobby. They just stood in awe of the house.

"Wow you live here! What on earth does your parents do for living?" Both girls walked into the lounge and noticed the huge TV on the wall and the other material good within the room. They could see Yusei in the kitchen as the room was open planned.

"Well my dad works as a Broker, and is always travelling around the world. My mum is his PA so she travels with him." It's not uncommon for me to be left alone for long periods of time."

Xenovia blinked in surprise. "Must get pretty lonely living here on your own all the time. How do you survive? Do you have a job?"

Yusei shook his head. "No my parents transfer money to me each week, and the bills are all paid by direct debit, so I just have to worry about keeping the place clean and tidy. So what would you girls like to eat, we have all sorts in the cupboard, feel free to help yourselves. I have to go contact Rias and let her know about what is going on."

Yusei then left the two girls to help themselves, while he went to his bedroom. He opened the door then shut it. He walked over to his desk and pulled out one of the drawers. He then removed the leaflet Rias had given him, with the Gremory circle on it. Yusei closed his eyes, and chanted what was written on the leaflet, suddenly he noticed a magical circle appear and Rias was standing in it.

"Yusei, you summoned me? What's wrong?"

Yusei smiled. "Oh nothing wrong, I just wanted to tell you that I managed to find Xenovia and Irina, they were in a tight spot, which I used to my advantage. Irina had used all their money so they had no food or a place to stay. I have agreed to put them both up here, and they have agreed to allow you and the others to help. They have also agreed to allow Kiba to destroy one of the holy swords, so that he might find a little peace at least..." Yusei was prevented from saying any more, as he found himself being hugged by Rias. Yusei kept his hands to his side, completely taken by surprise by Rias reaction.

Yusei, you in there?" Yusei heard Xenovia at the door, he noticed Rias walked back to the magical circle and then blew him a kiss of thanks and vanished from the room. Yusei went to the door and opened it to see Xenovia on the other side.

"Sorry was just telling Rias about the deal we made, what's wrong?"

Xenovia sighed. "Oh nothing just wanted to get settled in, can you tell me what room me and Irina are staying in?"

Yusei walked out ontl the landing and then led Xenovia towards the two doors at the end of the landing. He opened one of them to show a room, which was a modest size, it had a desk, and wardrobe, along with a standard single bed. Yusei then walked over to the wardrobe and opened it.

"Quilt, sheets and pillows are in here. Irina can have the room across from this one. Both are guest room, hence why their a little sparse, feel free to do what you want to the room, to make them more comfortable for you, and I will see you down stairs once you're settled in.

Xenovia looked around the room, it was more then she could have hoped for. She had expected to be sharing with Irina, but to find she had her own room, was a bonus. She turned and bowed towards Yusei.

"Thank you Yusei, for taking us both in. I promise we will be good house guest while we are here. I would like you to arrange a meeting so that Irina and myself can talk to Lady Gremory, and form a plan to how we will proceed from here."

Yusei, smiled. "Your welcome, now I will leave you alone." Yusei then closed the door, and walked down the corridor, when he got the whiff of something burning. He then heard a yell from down stairs.

"Yusei!"