CHAPTER 2: A sad day, and a relieved Ise

I, Kiba Yuuto, could not believe my eyes right now. After opening the Dragon-gate everyone expected to see Ise-kun standing in front of us, but Ise-kun is not here...what appeared was just 8 paw pieces..8 crimson paw pieces, but no Ise-kun. The moment I saw the pieces I knew it, something terrible had happened, but before I could think about it Taninim-sama suddenly looked up and gave one mighty roar, more powerful than anything I have ever heard before, and a similar sound came from the jew in Vali sacred gear and Azazel-sensei sacred gear too.

"We need to talk, it looks like the Oppai Dragon attacked again, it is unbelievable the things that brat can do".

Everyone focused on Taninim-sama, no one really understanding what he was talking about, after all, the Oppai Dragon wasn't here, Taninim-sam knows something that we don't? Maybe he knows where Ise-kun is..I can't help but smile a little, there is still hope that my dear friend is okay.

" What do y-you mean by the Oppay Dragon attacked again? d-do you know where Ise is? do you know what happened? tell me..please". Buchou said that, and it is clear that she is extremely sad and is trying to keep herself together.

Taninim-sama looked at buchou eyes and looked as he was having a conflict with his own self before replying."sigh..I am going to tell you about the real purpose of Sacred Gears, why they were originally created and the secret of the boosted gear and divine divider, I ask that you don´t interrupt me...A long time ago, there was a powerful existence in the world, the very first existence, so mighty that nothing could compare to it, that existence was the real beginning of all things the creator of life, the one who separated mortal from immortal, the one who choose who was to be ruler and who was to be ruled, Dragon-God Bahamut."

I can't believe what I am hearing right now, Taninim-sama is telling us about a Dragon so powerful that he basically created both God's, Devil's and human beings? Of course, everyone always wondered where was the real origin of all beings in existence..there where many teories , many tried to understand and came up with their own answer..and there is always the different religions and their own beliefs...Is this just what Taninim-sama believes or is this the real origin? right now, I can't really say.

" Dragon-God Bahamut created all worlds that we know and also made a connection between them, the reason why he created and connected the worlds only he can say. For many years all worlds remained peaceful towards each other, each and every world growing, developing and accepting one another...but...as the worlds began growing, they also started to fear the mighty Dragon, they feared his power and what he would do with said power, so they started to secretely create weapons that they hoped were powerful enough to kill Bahamut if he ever were to use his power against them...thus, the sacred gears were created."

I became wide eyed at this revelation, so sacred gears were originally created to slay the creator of all things...when I think about it, it does make sense, since the 13 longinus have a power that can even kill a God..

" But, Dragon- God Bahamut wasn't a hostile being, he never made any attempt to attack his own creations...unfortunately, there were those who wanted his power for their own selfish reasons and so, Bahamut was attacked...all the attempts were futile since not even the most powerful spear could bring the Dragon-God down, the sacred gears were useless against him...Bahamut became enraged with the actions of his own creations, but he coudn't bring himself to destroy them..so he did the next best thing, creating 7 powerful existences, 5 of them known today as the Dragon-king's and the other 2 being Ophis and Great Red, the Dragon-God sealed himself in a separate dimension where only those with a deep connection with one of his 7 last creations could reach it...but, the connection had to be so strong that only 2 of us were able to attain it...the only one's capable of reaching the Dragon-God are the Sekiryuutei and Hakuryuukou...now, what happens after they reach the Dragon-God I don't really know, but , Bahamut sent us a signal, one that says the he is free from the place where he imprisoned himself...so I imagine that the Chichiryuutei reached the Dragon-God, but I don't really undertsand why Draig sent him there...perhaps you could explain to us, Albion?"

Everyone looked at Vali's sacred gear expectantly, after all if Ise-kun really reached such a powerful being, there is a chance..a chance that he is still alive..

" sigh...Yes, I know why Draig sent that boy there..Hyoudou Ise died and before moving on, Draig judge him as worthy of being in the presence of the Dragon-God..what happened between him and Bahamut I don't know.."

After hearing the answer all my hopes were crushed..my precious friend, Ise-kun, was really dead...

Akeno-san sat on the spot lifelessly. Buchou was in a daze while standing.

Ravel-san hugs onto Koneko-chan who isn't showing any reaction and she starts to shake her head really hard saying "No…." while weeping.

Asia-san is crying and shaking uncontrollably.

Ise-kun said that he would definitely come back, but it looks like the only thing he managed to return was the chess pieces...Tears started to fall down from my cheeks... It really happened again..I lost another precious comrade...

IN HELL

In a deserted place in hell two portals seemed to open, and two person's walked out from the portals. The first was a tall boy wearing what appeared to be a school uniform and the second a young girl with black hair and brown eyes, dressed in a gothic lolita fashion.

Ise looked at his surroundings with interest, after all, this was his first time in Hell and he wasn't really sure of what to expect. Noticing that was dark and the only source of light was a full red moon into the sky, he was just standing in some sort of desert, with nothing really impressive.

"Well, at least there isn't fire all around us with creatures ready to punish us and force us to work for all eternity, that would suck big time". Ise said, in a relieved tone

[ where did you get that from partner? some sort of TV show or something?]. Bahamut voice could be heard coming from Ise chest.

" Well..yeah..I was expecting something like that, because you know I always believed that He-.. OPHISSS". Ise was really surprised to see the Ouroboros dragon right beside him.

The young girl just looked at him with her mouth curled up in a small, almost invisible smile, but her eyes seemed to lit up, showing that she was happy to see him.

" Hello, I am very pleased that I can look at you again..and it is also an honor to stand in your presence once more, Bahamut-sama". Ophis said with her usual emotionless tone.

[hmm it looks like you answered my call, that is good..now we have somethings t...partner, what are you doing?]. Bahamut asked, confused as to why his partner was walking forward, getting closer and closer to Ophis.

When Ise was directly in front of Ophis, he suddenly hugged the girl tightly, while he cried.

" She is real..sniff sniff.. I-I can´t believe I am seeing and feeling a girl after so long in that artificial dimension..sniff sniff...and-and I can feel her Oppai, it is so soft, sniff sniff..owww the wonderful Oppai how I missed them, sniff sniff". Ise said, while crying and if possible, hugged Ophis even tighter.

[ Pull yourself together partner..I know how horrible it is to stay in that place..without any women..after all, I was there for centuries..and,and, and...oww what the heck, It was horrible, I understand you partner..sniff sniff..but we are free now, and we will be able to see many different Oppai..oww I am so happy too, sniff]. Even the mighty Bahamut began crying.

Ophis just stood there, not really understanding the situation but actually enjoying the hug , and she even hugged him back. After a while, Ise calmed down and looked at Ophis apologetically.

" I am sorry about that..I just got a little carried away when I saw you..sorry..so what are you doing here?". Ise asked.

The ouroboros dragon looked at him, slightly disappointed that he wasn't hugging her anymore and confused as to why she was disappointed. "I was summoned here, Bahamut-sama told me to be here".

[ hmm..Yes, that is right, I called you here Ophis because I have something I need you to do...And I expect that you will not disappoint me like last time.] Bahamut said, his voice having a disappointed tone in the end.

Ophis bowed her head and looked down in shame before replying. "Whatever it is you need me for, I will do it..and this time I will not fail you, I guarantee my lord...but..my power is not at its fullest anymore..I am no more the infinite"

[ Your power? humpf, you know very well that the infinite does not belong to you Ophis, do not be arrogant in my presence...and as what I need you for, you will become Hyoudou Ise 'pawn']. Replied the God of Dragons, surprising his partner.

Ise, who was just listening to the two dragons conversation, looked at the gold and black light emanating from his chest with a incredulous expression.

" Just how can she become a mere 'paw', she is like super strong..and..and..well, she is THE Ouroboros Dragon, I mean..shoudn't she be at least a 'Queen'?". Ise asked, not really understanding why Bahamut wanted Ophis to be a 'pawn'.

[ I can understand your confusion partner, but Ophis is not suited to be a 'Queen'..at least not the current Ophis..and any other piece would not be enough to make her your servant, even if all of them are special pieces..actually, if she was at full power not even a queen piece would be enough..that is why Ophis, I will restore your power just after you become my partner servant]. Bahamut explained.

Hearing that she wasn't suited to be a 'Queen' made Ophis look down once again, after all , she knew why Bahamut said that, and it made her extremely sad. " I understand Bahamut-sama...I will do as you order me to, and serve Hyoudou Ise as long as he want's me to."

Ise looked at Ophis, the ouroboros dragon was now looking at him with sad eyes, and tought that she did not wanted to become his servant, and Ise wouldn't force anyone to serve him. " I am sorry partner..but..I can´t do that to her, Ophis is my friend and I won't force her to serve me if she don't want to"

[ Are you sure? she will be a great help in times to come...possibly the strongest servant that you can get you know?]. Bahamut said, trying to make Ise change his mind.

Ise looked at Ophis and gave her a smile before answering. " Yeah, I know that she is really strong and all..but she is my friend and I want her to be happy , I want all my servants to be happy, I want us to trust each other and love each other..I want us to be..just like the Gremory group...so, if you don't wanna be my servant Ophis, I understand ok?".

Ophis became surprised at this. ' Hyoudou Ise don't wanna use my power..don't wanna use me...he only desires happiness, love and trust...maybe..maybe Hyoudou Ise can love me too?..I..really want to see'.

Doing something that she hasn't done in a very long time, Ophis cried tears of happiness. " Hyoudou Ise...I wan't to see, to look at you longer..it would really please if you could make me your 'pawn'...please Hyoudou Ise".

When Ise saw Ophis crying he became desperate, then when she asked to become his pawn he became really confused, sighing, he settled for just smiling at her while he extended his hand in her direction, and 8 black paw pieces suddenly appeared in his palm, he mentally ordered them to fuse with ophis, when the 8 pieces became part of the ourobors dragon, a black light appeared, forming what looked like a dragon tail, after a while, the light simply died down.

[ Well now that this is done, I need you to touch Ophis forehead partner]. Bahamut instructed.

Without saying anything, Ise just walked forward and did as he was told. After a few seconds, his fingers started glowing and some sort of black snakes started to gather all around them, going in Ophis direction and seemengly becoming part of her. This continued for a while, until the last snake came, and Bahamut told Ise that it was done.

The Ouroboros dragon felt completed once more, and she cound't be more happy, her power was back and she would spent a lot of time looking at Hyoudou Ise, as his pawn.

" Well then, I guess that my journey in Hell begins now...let's go Ophis". With that said, both Ise and his first servant started to walk in a random direction, one happy that she was in the company of her new master, the other, determined to get to the world of the living as soon as possible.

' Wait for me Rias, I am definitely going back'.

CHAPTER 2, END