High School DxD: Spartans X Dragons
Chapter 3: Zero-Zero-Zero
"Hey, Oni-chan, wake up!" a voice said. I quickly jumped out of bed and tried to smash the alarm clock again, halting mid-swing. This kid has a weird taste in alarm clocks. I pressed the button on top and went into the bathroom. As I entered, I noticed that Asuka was already there, half asleep by the looks of it. I closed the door and waited for her to finish. After she finished, I was confused for a moment. I couldn't find my preferred toothbrush until I remembered I left it at home, if I can still call it home.
I grabbed my Type-1 Energy Weapon/Sword and slid on my nano-composite suit/jump suit. I check the time, 7:07AM. That's plenty of time to do maintenance on my suit. I grabbed hooked up the Mark XI to a crate-computer. I check all its systems, the temperature regulator, magnetic pads, AI slot, biofoam injectors, fusion power plant, shields and the suits general systems. All systems were cleared as green, I smirked in approval went to pick up Picks. I hung him on my neck as usual and left the room.
I joined in breakfast, quickly eating my share and leaving the table. I wasn't comfortable with my "sister's" company. I grabbed my bag and left the house, only to be greeted by Rias Gremory.
"Good morning Ise."
"Salutations, Ms. Gremory." I replied, in English. "What brings you to my...residence?"
"No need for formalities Ise. I'm just here to walk with you to school, nothing devious." She said with a soft smile. I didn't detect any sort of plot from her. I felt like being a little more cautious around her now since she does want me dead and turned into a slave. I then remembered my sacred gear, [Twice Critical]. It doubles my strength, if my memory serves me correctly.
"I usually don't talk with civilians, madam." I said walking besides her.
"We're friends; you can drop the formal act." She said chuckling softly. That kind of laugh can make any man fall for her.
"I'd prefer not to, Rias-san." I returned to Japanese since we were gaining stares from other students. I was just at the bridge and already I hear rumors spreading.
"Why is HE walking with Rias-sama?"
"Why isn't it us by her side!"
"Darn, I'm so jealous!"
"He'll defile her!"
I would have thrown a comment at them, but decided not to. My reputation is already bad enough as it is. For some reason however, I have an urge to go peak at someone's panties. That was sudden. I shook my head, trying to resist the urges. I tried memorizing weapon schematics and that definitely suppressed my sudden spike of lust. I believe one of my augments was supposed to handle that.
"We'll part ways here, should we meet up again?" Rias asked.
"I'd prefer not to cause another scene." I replied. Rias nodded, seeing my point and left. I noticed someone trying to throw a punch my way. My battle reflexes kicked in. I grabbed the attacker's arm by the wrist and placed a palm at his shoulder. I threw him away from me and side kicked the other person charging at me. I planted my knee on top the person I threw and was going to smash my fist into his face before I realized that this was Motohama, one of my "friends". Another strong urge overwhelmed me and I almost struck him before I grabbed a hold of myself.
"Sorry." I apologized, getting up. Motohama got up, brushing himself, Matsuda as well.
"That's some crazy strength you have there." Motohama said before I grabbed a punch from Matsuda with my hand.
"Wha?"
"I'm musing over if I should kick your asses here and now or leave you be. Either way, you guys are going to get your ass kicked." I smirked. I lost all reasoning there as I was too stressed and tired to give a damn. I dropped low and sweep-kicked Perverted Glasses, doing a hand stand and backing off to baldy. I did a light jab to his stomach and quickly smashing my palm up his chin (the hardest part of the palm). I finished him off by giving him a light shove. Matsuda stumbled down easily. I gave my attention to Motohama, who was on his feet. He seemed to be protecting something. I dashed in quickly and got behind him. I got my arm around him, grabbing him by his right (on his right) armpit the left side of his neck. I pushed him, positioning my feet behind his. I lifted his feet up off the floor and threw him onto the floor, a DVD case skittered across the floor.
It was a porn disk. I only caught a glance at the title, pinky something. Deciding that I've stuck for long enough, I left the scene in a hurry.
Classes passed by like a breeze. I only once and a while paid attention to classes since I've already studied this and more back on the Fortress Planet: Reach. I couldn't fathom why, but throughout class, I had brief and intense sexual urges. I thought my Catalytic Thyroid Implants were supposed to suppress my sexual drive. I had an idea of what was going on, but I never thought that kid's limbo could be so damn strong. If word gets back to the UNSC, I'll be known as the Demon of Lust.
Most of the time, in class, I found myself staring out the window. I watched as the wind blew through the trees and could smell the fresh air from an open window. Back in UNSC territory, I've grown use to not wearing a MJOLNIR Powered Suit. It still feels weird, like I've lost a part of me, but I'm more comfortable now, wearing just plain clothes over my nano-composite suit.
I grabbed my bag and left the room. I took the exit at the end of the room, leaving quietly, not to disturb anyone else. I walked by Rias who nodded at my direction. It's hard for me to see her as a Devil. She seems kinder then what I'd usually picture in my mind. When I think of a devil, I'd usually see a black and red body with silver white hair and red eyes. They'd have a head shaped like a Sangheili, but they're mouths are human-like and they're filled with spiked teeth. The Occult Research club trampled on my image of a devil and I'd like it back.
As I exited the school, I still heard rumors about me. Seriously, how did he ruin his image like this? I bet his parents, or "my" parents are real proud of me. I decided to go meet up with Vic today and I went over to his house. I have to cross the park to get to his house. I then noticed that many things have happened here. I was summoned here, got extra equipment here and I was over here to meet up with Vic a couple days ago. What's next?
And as if the universe was listening to my thoughts, a girl tripped and fell right behind me. She fell, face first and ended up in an...ehem...weird position. I looked away, remembering my common sense. Issei's instincts said otherwise. I ignored them and helped the girl up. She wore a nun's outfit colored in a dark shade of green, otherwise known as hooker's green, named after William Hooker. A veil covered her face. I noticed the sky blue trim and cross on the veil as it was caught by the wind and fluttered away.
"Let me go get that for you, miss." I said, in a respectful tone and ran off towards the veil, grabbing it while it was on the floor.
"Th-thank you sir." She said, nervously, shifting her legs. She said it in an English accent.
"No need to thank me. What is a girl like you doing out here all by herself?" I asked, in English.
"Oh, I was just looking for the church. I've seem to have lost my way since...I don't actually know any Japanese." She said embarrassed, looking down at her shoes. Given her facial looks and current personality, she'd be considered 'cute' by a civilian's standards. She had blonde hair and emerald green eyes. I looked down and saw a huge bag with clothes that spilled out.
I began folding the clothes and placing them inside the bag. She had a lot of clothes. After I finished folding them, I held onto them for her.
"Thank you very much. Let me carry that." She said, reaching for her bag. I shrugged and gave her, her bag.
"Do you know where the church is?" The nun asked.
"I think there's one somewhere around here. I'm not entirely sure though. You can follow me to a friend's house; I'm sure he knows where one is." I replied, leading the way. The nun hurried after me. I slowed my pace to match her stride. I held my bag over my left shoulder. The nun was walking on my right.
"Um...what's that you're wearing on your hand?" She asked, pointing at my gloved right hand.
I paused before I answered. "It's just a glove that's attached to my inner suit."
"Really? I've never seen anything like it." She commented.
"I know and you probably will never see anything like it again."
"Oh..." She sounded hurt. I felt a prick of regret and was about to attempt to cheer her up, probably in a poor fashion, before a child's cry interrupted me. I immediately stopped in my tracks and turned my head towards the source of the sound. A kid scraped his knee. My curiosity was sated and I was about to resume my walk before the nun ran towards the kid.
She knelt down and placed her bag besides her. I felt annoyed and called out to her, "If we stop at every injured child, it'll take us a solar cycle to get to my friend's house."
She turned towards me, cheeks puffed. "Could you be a little more considerate?" She said, before turning back to the child.
"I saved the galaxy twice, saved humanity three times and stopped a man who has had hundreds of thousands of years of hatred towards humanity before making him rethink his actions and this is what I get in return? 'Could you be a little more considerate?'" I murmured. I saw a ring appear on her right ring finger, followed by a green glow that emanated from her hands.
My eyes widened as I realized what I was seeing, magic. It's definitely magic. Ah, who am I kidding, it's probably a Sacred Gear since a ring appeared on her hand. I saw the kid's scrape heal up until it disappeared. The nun, looking satisfied, stood up and returned to me. I saw the mother approach her son. She gave the Nun a frightened stare as the kid told her what happened.
"The lord will always repay you for good deeds." She lectured. I gave her a fake laugh and walked ahead. The nun ran to catch up with me, seeing as we've began moving again.
"What was that?" I asked. I knew that it was a Sacred Gear, but I've decided to play it safe and avoid drawing attention to myself.
"That was a blessing granted to me by god. It is a fantastic power." She said, enthusiastically. Then, her eyes gave off a look of sadness. "Yes...a fantastic power." She said, as if she was trying to convince herself.
"I can see you've used it in an improper way. Let me guess, you've used them for evil?" I asked.
"No! Not like that!" She said quickly, waving her hands at me. "It's just...um."
"It depends on what you used it for. If you used it for charity, for good things, then you're not a bad person. If you used it, knowing that you're doing the wrong thing, then you're a bad person. It depends on what you've used it for and if you've been tricked, well it's not really your fault." I advised.
"So are you a good person?" The nun asked, bending her head to get a better look at my face.
"Heh. I'm far from being a good person..." I murmured.
"Hm?"
We continued our walk in silence. It was getting late and I was in a hurry. A few moments later, the nun perked up, "Ah! There it is!" She said, pointing at the church on the outskirts of the city.
"Thank you so much Mr..."
"You can call me John-sei." I said, mixing my two names together. Heh, John-sei-117, it has a weird ping to it.
"Thank you so much Mr. Johnsei!" I nodded towards her as she ran off towards the church. Seeing as she doesn't need me anymore, I took off into a full sprint, tucking my bag under my arm. I passed the nun quickly. I stopped at Victor's house and pressed the door bell.
"Who is it?" The American shouted.
"It's John."
"Oh, Chief, come in." He said, opening the door.
"So, what's up?"
"Well, I got another crate of Forerunner and Covenant Weaponry. I also got some reinforcements in the form of a Promethean." I summarized.
"Really? Where's that Promethean now?" I pointed to my necklace and Vic seemed to get the gist of it.
"What are you doing?" I asked, turning my attention to his TV screen.
"Oh, just playing some Designation 7 (NOT REAL). It's surprisingly hard, want to play a round?" He asked. I shook me head.
"No thanks, I'm just here to see what's on your side."
"Nothing much, I'm going to visit America for a month and a half soon, that's all. I'll give you a ring once and a while." He said.
"Any rumors?"
"Two are circulating the internet, the rest are just made up fiction." Vic said. "One of them says that a huge 7'1' monster is roaming round the hills. He's wearing black armor and glows orange, occasionally red. There's a picture that's been added as well. I printed the page but the actual thread has been long taken off the internet. The other is about a sighting of a group of eight. Three of them are around 7'1' the others are 6'7' or around that size. There's no proof but many other people claimed to have seen the exact same thing." Victor stated his findings. I'm looking for other Spartans or UNSC members that have been trapped here like me.
"Show me the picture." I asked. Vic, who was now engrossed in his game, pointed to the shelf. I grabbed the folder containing the picture and opened it.
The image wasn't blurred and didn't look like it had been tampered with or edited. The armored person seemed to be wearing, what looked like a Forerunner Combat skin. The user was definitely human or a kind of augmented Human. He wore a helmet that looked like a Promethean Commander's except that it had a horn on it. The armor he was wearing was a mix between the MJOLNIR and the Didact's combat skin, the latter being his chest and most of his leg armor. His shoulder armor was similar to mine, however it was different, having a sharper look to it.
His legs were hidden from view but his left arm had, what seemed to be, a Promethean arm blade. His hand was clawed and had some blood on them. His helmet glowed orange like a Promethean commander. I read the note under it, "Taken after his 'visor' sealed to make a mask." it said. This is definitely a person from my universe. He or she may be a Forerunner though.
"I'll take this home with me." I said, holding up the folder. Victor nodded and I stuffed the folder into my bag.
"When will you leave?"
"Roughly in the next two weeks. I have enough time to relax." He said. I hummed in acknowledgement and left his house. He locked the door behind me. When I looked out, it was already sunset. This is going to be one of those days again. I tucked my bag under my arm once more and began started to run. I jogged for a couple of minutes before reaching the park once again. By then, the sun was almost gone and the sky was a red color. I walked silently into the park, taking in the atmosphere. It didn't last however as I saw that same man in the photo.
He quickly jerked his head towards me, like he was expecting me. I saw his visor, a glowing orange. The lines that ran across his helmet were the exact same ones that ran across a Promethean Commander's. The face slid in, the same as a Promethean's, excluding the teeth. He crushed something in his hand, on closer inspection, it was a heart. I saw a dead person lying on the ground and beside it was a huge decapitated snake that was chopped into many pieces.
"Classified as Humanoid-08, Deceased." I didn't have time to ask Picks what he meant before the Promethe-human broke off into a sprint. I chased after him. He ran extremely fast, I took detours to catch up to him. We sprinted into my neighborhood and then into the city where the Promethe-human ran into an alleyway. He cornered himself.
"Identify yourself!" I shouted. The unknown turned around and flashed into white for a moment. He disappeared. I grunted and looked everywhere. Spotting movement on the roof, I jumped against the nearest wall and jumped off it, landing on a window where I proceeded to continue wall-jumping until I reached the roof. I saw him at the edge of the building. He quickly jerked his head back at me; seeing as I'm still on his tail, he leapt over to another building. I quickly followed him, he was fast.
Soon, he was cornered again. He had nowhere else to jump besides down.
"Human..." He said, turning around. "If you don't leave me be, I'll be required to use deadly force." He said it in an extremely deep voice. It was also filtered to make it sound computer generated.
"Picks, assault mode." I said, pressing my amulet. I tore it off, as usual and chucked it at the unknown. Picks formed from the amulet and his face split. I saw it all in slow motion. The unknown teleported behind Picks and kicked him to the ground.
"I wasn't expecting a Promethean to show up." He commented, flash teleporting towards Picks who disintegrated. Forming behind the unknown and slashing at his neck. However, he quickly reacted and flash teleported in front of him, quickly turning around and activating this arm blades, no two. He had two arm blades, that's a concern.
"For fucks sake, I already have enough Vanguards to fight over at the Dreadnaught." The Unknown commented.
"Query, who are you?" Picks asked.
"Just call me Zero-Zero-Zero, or just Zero." Zero said.
"Unknown tagged as Zero." Pick said before flash teleporting in front of him. Zero blocked Pick's arm blade with both his arms but wasn't quick enough to block the second strike that came from Pick's weapon arm. Zero's shields flared and he was thrown back. He disintegrated and formed behind Picks, stabbing his arm blades into the Promethean, but I had my Energy Sword at his neck.
"Checkmate." I commented. Zero raised his hands up in surrender; Picks regenerated his wound. Zero slowly turned around, my blade was still at his neck.
His arm moved lightning fast and made a claw near my chest. I went into stasis mode, dropping my sword. This was just like with the Didact. He pushed me back and placed a palm on Pick's face. All the glowing orange bits on Pick's body shifted red for a moment before shifting back to orange. He reverted back into an amulet and floated towards me. Zero turned around, pieces of armor floated around his back and I saw, what seemed to be, MJOLNIR booster packs. I was correct as they did the same purpose, boost people. He took off into a full sprint and jumped off the building, activating his boosters at his peak speed and landed on the other side of the road before disappearing with cloak.
"Why Zero-Zero-Zero?" I asked myself, picking up my Energy Sword.
I sluggishly dragged my feet back towards my neighborhood. I unlocked the doors to my house. I took off my shoes and quickly took off my jacket. I headed towards my room, placing Picks on the desk. I took off my shirt and pants and put on my armor instead. I grabbed a Type-25 Directed Energy Pistol, Z-110 Directed Energy Pistol/Exotic, MA5D ICWS and took out the Type-1 Energy Weapon/Sword from the pockets of my uniform. I grabbed Picks and detached the string. I reattached it at the back of my neck, since my helmet is too big, I can't wear the necklace like normal.
I exited the house again, deciding to patrol the city for 'Zero'. I began walking in the dead of night. I didn't find him. Not even my new thermal vision could detect him. I swapped between thermal, Promethean and regular frequently. I was horded by people at the "anime and cosplay" area of the city. Seeing as I couldn't find him, I headed back.
"Picks, did you record the entire battle with 'Zero'?" I asked, pressing the button on the amulet.
"Yes."
"Can you upload it to my suit?" I asked.
"Affirmative." The downloading process began and ended quickly. I walked down my neighborhood. It was peaceful. I didn't really do this much back in UNSC Space since I'm hated everywhere in my neighborhood. People there really hate Spartans, they're one of the few people, on that planet, there're plenty of people on other worlds that believe in a religion. I was an abomination to their religion.
I heard a scream come from a house and quickly ran towards the source. This weak body made me feel like I was dragging my feet across the ground. I made it in time though. I heard a groan come from the house. It would have been inaudible if not for my augmented senses. I didn't need any permission to enter and slowly opened the door.
"P-please aren't you a priest! Don't kill me!" I heard a man beg. I watched the scene take place, from the shadows. The 'Priest' was not Zero. He was nowhere as big. He was turned away from me so I could only see his back. He had a, what looked like a light sword in his right hand and a pistol in his left. He had white hair and was laughing like a maniac.
"Hell yeah I'm a priest! I'm a super priest and I'm going to kill you!" He was about to swing his sword but I stepped in and caught it, just as it was about to make contact with the other man's neck.
"Huh? Are you the Devil? Hah, they don't grow as big as you nowadays!" He laughed. He kicked my grip and was about to shoot his victim but I stepped in the way of his gun and the bullet made contact with my shields. It was as strong as a single shot from the Assault Rifle.
"Energy shields? Hey, that's cheating you shitty Devil!"
"First off, the Covenant calls me a Demon; don't mix me with a Devil. Secondly, this is cheating." I said as I grabbed my MA5D and fired at the priest. Issei's body, however, was not ready for the shock and I was thrown back against the wall, nearly crushing the victim.
"Wow, that did not work as well as I thought it would..." I commented, getting up, but the priest was about to finish off the other guy. I kicked his legs, causing him to trip and summoned my Sacred Gear.
"[Twice Critical]! [Double]!" Just a little more energy exerted and I'll be able to change. I dashed towards the priest and kicked his gun and sword away. I striked at his face but the priest dodged it. He kicked me off. That's a lot of leg power he has there.
"Wow, you're pretty heavy you piece of shit." He said as he ran towards cover.
"No wonder you became a rogue priest with that sultry mouth." I commented.
"Freed Zelzan, at your service and who may you be?" I paused.
"Right now, you can call me John-sei."
"Well then John-"
"John-sei"
"John-sei, it's been nice talking to you but...could you please die?" He smirked and fired his gun at me. I grabbed my Boltshot and fired it twice at him.
"What the fuck is that!"
"A gun."
"I know it's a fucking gun!" I fired off another two rounds to shut him up. I grabbed the Plasma Pistol and aimed it at Freed.
"Well then Freed, I free you from your line of work, permanently." I charged my plasma pistol, placing my Boltshot on my waist. I grabbed the MA5D from my back and fired it at his covering spot, the bullets piercing his cover.
Freed quickly leapt out of his covering spot and I released my Charged Plasma shot but the priest cut it with his sword. The plasma splattered all over the wall behind him. I gritted my teeth and placed the Plasma Pistol on my hoister again. I fired a few more bursts with my MA5D but Freed just kept on dodging the bullets. I couldn't move fast enough to catch up with his speed and he kicked me in the face. The weight of my armor made me fall down. Freed quickly shot the victim in the head, finishing him off.
"Damn it..." I cursed.
"Kyaa!" I heard a piercing shriek come from Freed's general location. I looked up and saw a very familiar sight, the nun from the park.
"Father Freed, what's this?"
"Ah that's right! You're a rookie! This is punishment for humans that align themselves with Devils. I call this, exorcising!" He laughed madly.
"Nun girl?" I croaked. The fall really took a lot out of me. The fall almost crushed my chest.
"J-Johnsei? Wh-what are you-?"
"This is just a goody two-shoes that knows nothing better than to jump into other people's business." He aimed his gun at me, the shields would protect me long enough for me to get up, but the nun girl didn't know that and jumped in front of me.
"Asia, what are you doing?" Freed asked in a more serious tone.
"I won't allow you to harm Johnsei!"
"I kind of regret calling myself that now..." I commented, trying to get up.
"Really? Get out of the way Asia-chan! I'm doing my job and killing this little shit!"
"No! Please, Father Freed, please forgive him for his sins!"
"Does butchering an entire species worth of people count?" I asked rhetorically in a low voice.
"Huh!? Don't talk shit to me!" He shouted, cutting at the Nun girl. He cut her clothes and exposed her body, I think. By the looks of it, yes, because Nun girl is now clutching herself.
"Nun girl!" I tried to get up, but the weight of this armor is too damn high! Freed threw the Nun towards a wall and began molesting her. He groped her and pulled his gun up her skirt.
"An unsullied nun gets raped by a priest, sounds sexy doesn't it?!" Freed shouted. I felt something break in me as I regained all my strength and smashed my fist into Freed's face. I saw him fly across the room and over the couch as a red light appeared from beside him.
"You...You...You bastard..." I said, enraged.
"First you kill an innocent and then you rape a little girl? How low will you go?" I hissed. I felt all my strength return to me as I now towered over the nun.
"J-Johnsei?"
"Just call me John." I said. My eyes were still on the priest.
"Ooh, are you a mage or something?" Freed asked.
"No. I'm a mother fucking space marine." I said. My gauntlet that was over my armor, glowed.
"[DRAGON BOOSTER]!" It shouted.
"Die!" The priest began firing his pistol at me with a seemingly limitless amount of ammo.
"[BOOST]!" I fired my assault rifle at the priest, all my bullets hit him. He was more resilient then I thought as he had his own kind of shielding.
"[BOOST]!" I reloaded my gun, shrugging off all his shots. I continued firing at the priest who now switched to his sword and charged at me.
"HAH!" Freed shouted.
"[BOOST]!" I caught his hands, dropping my gun and slowly bringing them down to chest level.
"John?!" I heard Rias shout.
"I hope you burn under a Covenant Ship's Plasma Beam." I hissed, crushing his hands.
"[EXPLOSION]!" I threw a punch at Freed, launching him outside the house, breaking through a wall. If not for his barrier, I would have crushed his head under the force of my strike. I noticed another large energy spike right above me. I looked up to see a large black portal appearing.
"John, are you alright?" Rias asked.
"Look at his armor, of course he's alright." Akeno laughed.
"How did you...?"
"This was going to be Koneko's employee but we couldn't get to him because a barrier was erected." Rias explained.
"Buchou, there's a nun here, what should I do with her?" Kiba asked.
"Let her go. We need to escape, now." Rias ordered. Kiba returned to the magic circle. It glowed a brighter red as they began to fall into the circle.
"John-san..." The Nun said. "What...are you wearing?"
I didn't reply. I stayed silent and looked at my gauntleted hand. It had scales on it, metallic scales. I felt someone tug at my arm and I looked down.
"John-san, what are you?" It took me a moment to make up my resolve. If she's going to be scared, it's going to settle fear into the hearts of my enemies, again.
"Your name is Asia right?" I asked.
"Yes, Asia Argento. Thank you for helping me." Asia thanked.
"Don't thank me yet. My next words will shock you the most." I let that settle in and felt a large spike of energy come from the portal behind me. I gritted my teeth and knelt down on one knee, activating a hardlight shield to protect me and Asia from Light Spears.
"I am a Soldier from the Year 2564. I've been physically augmented to levels above that of a normal human's and I've killed and maimed and completely obliterated over a thousand hostiles, both Human and Alien. Relay this message to the Fallen Angels," I said, coldly. I stared into her eyes and she stared into my polarized visor. I can see the fear in her eyes and she was shivering. "I'm coming for you and depending on if Issei decides to wake up, I will kill you."
(Remember, this is after the Second Human-Forerunner War)
I detected a barrage of light spears penetrate the ground I was standing on. I have to bolt fast. I took out a Boltshot and fired a few shots at the portal, in an attempt to hit someone before leaving the building. I left Asia on the knees, tears flowing out of her eyes. This wasn't the first time I've seen someone cry. Every time I return with the dogtags of my allies and comrades, there was always a friend or girl/boyfriend that would start weeping.
I felt a ping of distaste at myself. This is getting weirder and weirder by the moment. First, I get a new, stronger sexual drive. Then, I get horny from seeing a little girl's panties. Now, I hate myself. I don't like how these new emotions are getting stronger by the moment. I activated active camo and left the area. I saw black wings come out of the hole I made with Freed and I saw the priest, trying to get up. It almost looked like his jaw was dislocated, lucky bastard.
I entered my house, silently, keeping my active camo on so I don't draw any suspicion to myself as why I was out so late. I walked up into my room and placed Picks a table and took off my MJOLNIR Powered Suit. Checking its systems and performing maintenance once again. All systems were good. After checking it more thoroughly, I realized that this suit could hold more then one armor ability. Currently, I had equipped: Cloak, Hardlight Shield and, built into the suit, Armor Lock and Promethean Vision. I nodded and decided to check more of the Mark XI's new abilities.
It came with five slots for armor abilities, a slipspace storage device, slight EMP resistance, several new visage modes and a stronger fusion power plant, just listing a few things. I was surprised that the new Mark XI came by so fast. Doctor Halsey never fails to impress. I chuckled and went to my bed, I was still a little pale from the body switch but generally, I'm fine. I decided to get some shut eye instead and turned off the lights.
Out of all the dreams I could get, this is the weirdest one. I was standing on the bridge out in front of the school. I wasn't wearing my jump suit so I felt a little fidgety, but I couldn't move and I got a little agitated. It was sunset, I usually don't stay this long at school but for some reason I am still here. I felt the cold wind breeze past my neck. It gave me shivers since I'm not used to feeling the touch of wind. It felt good, I think.
Then, I started talking. Starting off with a very depressed sigh, I said, "What a dark youth I have."
I think I'm reliving Issei's memories. Judging by the fact that I'm not wearing an under suit and my skin isn't as pale, I am reliving his memories.
"I completely agree with you Issei. You definitely, absolutely, have a very dark youth. Hell, even I'd be depressed if I had to run around peaking at girls changing everyday." I cracked a joke.
"At this rate, my exciting 'academy life' won't be in bloom or even bud." He said. I almost felt bad for him until he added, "And it'll end with me unable to touch and tits...Is this really the end?"
"...I...I am at a loss for words. This is what he's worried about?"
He placed his head on his arms, depressed. I don't want to feel sorry for him, but this is pretty pathetic. I heard foot steps approach me or him.
"Um..." She started out, nervously.
"Are you Hyoudou Issei from Kuoh Academy? You are, right?" She asked. Issei looked at the girl, confused.
"Yes?"
"I don't recognize this uniform, what school does she go to?" Issei thought. His thoughts came out like a loud bang in silence, like a flash of light in a dark tunnel. It was loud, and unexpected.
"Cute!"
"Holy shit. This guy is the stupidest person in the world. He judges a book by its cover and right now, I'd be very cautious of this girl." I commented.
"S-seriously, who's saying that?" He shouted at the sky. I froze. He could hear me?
"Sorry?" The girl said.
"S-sorry, do you have something to...say?"
"Hyoudou-kun, are you seeing anyone right now?"
"IT'S A TRAP." I shouted. Issei looked down and shrugged his head in annoyance.
"No, I'm not." He replied.
"What a relief! C-could you go out with me?" The girl asked. Suddenly, I remembered who she was. Coming out of nowhere, I appeared besides the perverted boy.
"You're that slut from the park!" I shouted, pointing at her. I realized then, that I was like an apparition, but visible. I was floating in the air, next to Issei, out of armor. In fact, all I was wearing was just my jump suit.
"Wh-who are you!" Issei shouted, almost falling off the ledge. I reached out towards him, but my hand phased through his. Raynare/Yuma rushed over to grab him.
"Stay away from Issei!" She shouted, standing in front of me.
"I'd recommend you stay away, you Fallen Angel." I warned.
"Fallen Angel? No, I'm Issei's kind, loving, warming girlfriend! And I won't let you harm him!"
"Kind, loving? No, I don't think so. From what I heard, you stabbed him in the gut with a Light Spear!" I shouted. Issei's eyes widened and he looked down. I noticed it as well, a hole in his gut.
"N-no...that was just a dream! That couldn't be real!" He shouted, clutching his head.
"Issei?"
"I broke the kid."
"No, no, no! That can't be real! My perfect life! No!" He shouted, running past me and into the city. Raynare looked at me, her face quickly morphing into a face of disgust as she chased after him. My Sacred Gear immediately appeared on my left arm and shouted, "[Welish Dragon Over Booster], [Boosted Gear Balance Breaker]!"
"Hmph, so you're the intruder that barged into this kid's body?" I heard a voice speak. I looked behind me and saw an enormous red dragon towering over me. The world burst into flames and the Dragon expanded his wings.
"Who are you?" I asked, but I get a feeling I already know who he is.
"I am Ddraig, the Red Dragon Emperor and the being that has been sealed inside the [Boosted Gear]."
"Boosted Gear?" I looked down and found myself inside red armor. It had this medieval feel to it.
"I'll explain on the way, but you should wake up the boy from his illusions and dreams." The Dragon said. I nodded and instantly, I felt a push from my back. I looked behind me and saw that I had jetpacks as well. I turned towards Issei's direction and activated them, green flames burst from the exhaust and I quickly boosted onto a building. I decided to sprint there.
"Isn't the [Boosted Gear] a [Longinus]?" I asked Ddraig. He nodded as he flew next to me.
"It has the ability to double one's power every ten seconds."
"And I have that Gear?"
"Well, yes you do, but since you merged with Issei's body, I've been 'shared' with you, in a way. I am now a sort of bridge that attaches you and Issei together. Also, your soul seems to be different than all the other humans, Devils, Angels and Fallen Angels in the world. I presume that's because you're from an alternate universe." The Dragon explained.
"I see, there he is!" I pointed at the kid; he was in the park with Raynare, wearing a different set of clothes now. I realized there and then that that's where Issei died. I was about to jump and intercept before a barrier stopped me.
"What?"
"This is the boy's dream; he has all the power in this realm. I've been trying to wake him up, but it seems that he's too weak to see or hear me. You, on the other hand, are plenty strong to wake him up. Use my gear and break through the wall!" Ddraig shouted.
I smiled. I've always wondered what an army of Spartan IIs be like. I guess I'm going to find out, all in one.
"BoostBoostBoostBoostBoostBoostBoostBoostBoostBoos tBoost" My gear shouted. Hell, there isn't even a 10 second interval between them. I ignored it as I punched the barrier and broke through instantly. I charged at the kid, breaking through another barrier.
I grabbed the Kid's shoulder and turned him around. Raynare disappeared, leaving only me and him.
"Who are you?" He asked.
"Issei, wake up." I shook the boy, careful that I might break him even more.
"Wake up? Aren't I already awake?" He asked, confused. I stopped shaking him and stared into his eyes. They were blank.
"He's in denial." The Red Dragon Emperor stated.
"Yeah."
"Give him a good jolt. That should wake him up. Don't worry about harming him, this is a dream." Ddraig suggested.
I clenched my fist, The Boosted Gear shouted, "[Explosion]!"
I whirled around, stepping behind Ise and ducking low. I turned my body with my right fist and punched him hard in the abdomen, sending him flying. The world disappeared around me and Issei groaned as he got back up.
"What was that for?" He shouted. Then, he realized that the world became completely black.
"What did you do?" He asked, shivering.
"Nothing, you did it, not me."
"You were the one who punched me!"
"And you were the one who woke up." I grinned deviously under my helmet and began cracking my fingers.
"I think I'm going to pay you back for all the shit you've caused me." I attacked. I imagined a Light Spear impaled him from the back. I then imagined the Augmentation procedures, Ddraig watching it all ensue. Just as I was going to start the augmentation process, I stopped it, seeing as the kid was already traumatized enough.
"What was that?!" He shouted, taking a step back.
"Something I had to go through. I don't think I'd want anyone to go through it again, but I really wanted to let go of some steam." I said. "You've caused me a lot of trouble, Issei."
"In what way?"
"Well, first off, I had to mend relations, fix your grades and go through a whole bunch of chasing. I'm also very annoyed by the fact that almost everyone in your school hates you, not the kind of hate because you're a freak, the kind of hate because you're freaking insane and lack common sense." I paused.
"Is it wrong to dream?" Issei asked. I shook my head.
"Then I dream to become a Harem King!"
"That is just stupid." I commented, slamming my palm against my helmet.
"Actually, it is possible for both of you to get Harems now." Ddraig said, appearing behind me. "You know the saying, 'Bitches love Dragons'."
"Never heard of it." I said.
"Never heard of what?"
"He still can't see me, that fool."
"He is a fool. Wait, what would become of me now since Issei is awake." I asked Ddraig.
"Nothing, seeing as you're mentally stronger than Issei, I presume you'll have control over his body as well. The boy will probably see whatever you're seeing and might be able to talk to you, who knows, I never met a human from another universe until now." The Red Dragon Emperor said.
"I see. Then Issei, can I leave you now?" I asked the boy.
"Sure, but, tell me this, where are we?"
"In your dreams." I said, before Ddraig relieved me of being there.
Author's Notes:
Sorry, this is a shorter one since I've just started working on it...I think today. It's kind of rushed, in a way, since everyone is practically begging for another chapter. I made this one not as long as the other ones and FOR GOD'S SAKE NOT AS LONG AS PARALLEL WORLDS! THAT'S LIKE...21K FOR THE FIRST FUCKING CHAPTER!
I'll have a P.S. bit at the end; it's a request from me. If you don't want to have another long wait for the next chapter, go check my P.S. out. It also explains why I've been sloppy in this chapter, very sloppy.
Now, seeing as the actual chapter is finished, at 7k words, yes, this is a shorter chapter since I've completed it in three days. Technically around 10 hours if you were really counting the time. Woo! Now that's done, I've made two chapter names for you, "Zero-Zero-Zero" which is the more serious chapter name and "following the canon for once" is the other.
I named it that since I am actually FOLLOWING the canon, as you can see, I've introduced Asia into the mix and this was generally episode 3 of DxD Season 1.
Who is Zero-Zero-Zero? A little teaser to IDGPE, that's all. No, he won't be that much of an influential character.
I will be bringing several other Spartans into the mix, because I feel like it. They probably won't play in the ranking games because they'd just DESTROY everyone.
Now, power comparison:
Spartan IVs (W/O armor): Low Ranking Devil
Spartan IIIs (W/O armor): Low-Med Ranking Devil
Spartan IIs (W/O armor): Med Ranking Devil
Spartan IVs (Armor): Med-High Ranking Devil (Depending on equipment)
Spartan IIIs (Armor): High Ranking Devil
Spartan IIs (Armor): High Ranking Devil
Promethean Knights: High Ranking Devil
Promethean Lancers: High Ranking Devil
Promethean Chariot...s? High-Ultimate Devils
Promethean Commanders: Ultimate Class Devil
Average Sangheili: Med-High Ranking Devils (depending on Sangheili)
Thel Vadam/Arbiter: High Ranking Devils
Ur-Didact/The Mother Fucking Didact: Ultimate Class Devil (He is a fucking Devil)
You'd be wondering: Why is John ranked a Med Devil when he's not in armor? Well, that's because Devils are also more enhanced than Humans. So, I'd guess that John is around that level without his armor. I've tried to balance this a lot and this is what I've came up with. Why is the Didact SO OP? Because He's the MOTHER FUCKING DIDACT! He's supposed to be OP.
So, yes, I introduced Issei into the mix. I think this will be more of a JohnXHarem and Issei X Another Harem story. Why I introduced him? Because I just didn't feel like leaving him out of the mix. Plus, there actually might BE some funny moments now, with Issei's lust now reaching the peak.
Please Note: I HAVE NO IDEA HOW TO DO ROMANCE STORIES.
Words: 7,884 (MICROSOFT WORD TOTAL)
Thanks,
Sonicfanx1
P.S. I'm not trying to beg for reviews or anything, but I don't think I really have a choice on this one. I've recently been working on another story, hinted above, known as Parallel Worlds. It's a High School DxD Fan Fiction, not a crossover for once. It's going to be me, doing what I do best: Brutally Murdering people in the most horrible ways possible. The first chapter is surprisingly long: 21k words in Microsoft word. The shear amount of WORDS in that first chapter has contributed to me being slightly more lazy than usual. This chapter has been very sloppy, in my opinion. I just went with the flow. Did I like how it turned out? Actually, yes, I did like how the story went, but I feel like it could have been...better.
The chapter is a level below my standards and ever since Parallel Worlds, I felt like this chapter was extremely short. I might actually start getting into 20k worded chapters, which is crazy. A little support would be nice, could you go check "High School DxD: Parallel Worlds" for me? The beginning is darker and more serious than Spartans X Dragons and does include Spartans and references the Halo universe multiple times. The first Spartan you'll see in it will be Linda-058.