Devils of the Void NEW

Ren, boy reincarnated into the world of Highschool DXD and a Servant to Rias Gremory. however, things are not what they appear to be as more worlds begin to converge and new mysteries unfold.

This is the first chapter undergoing some changes. The world that was causing me problems was always Shakugan no Shana, so thats the one I'm removing. However, since I've added a crapton of new Anime to my repertoire, it will be replaced. Enjoy!

Chapter 6

I sighed as I walked through the halls of the Old School Building towards the Clubroom. it had been a few days since we had helped the Hunters and Mom had been drilling me and Niko on using our new weapons, Niko having gotten one from Grandma to, although hers had the ability to cut anything. Mom had also taught us both some Words of Power, although we weren't sure whether they would work with our status as Devils

"Hey guys, sorry I'm late," I said as I entered the clubroom, "My class ran over packing up..."

I trailed off as I took in the scene before me. Rias and Akeno were sat on one of the couches with the other members of the club standing behind them, while the other couch was occupied by two girls in white cloaks. one had pale brown hair in twin pigtails, while the other had blue hair with a strand of teal. the blue haired girl had a massive object wrapped in bandages leaning against the sofa next to her.

"Did I miss something important?" I asked.

"Not at all," said Rias, "these two were just informing us of their presence here."

"Ren? you're a Devil too?" asked the brown haired girl. I blinked before remembering.

"Oh, hey Irina, long time no see," I said, "You've definitely grown. and yes, I am a Devil."

"We'll show ourselves out," said Xenovia, getting to her feet, "Remember, don't interfere."

"Wouldn't dream of it" said Rias.

The two women moved to the door where Xenovea paused, looking back at us, or more specifically Asia.

"I wasnt sure, but you are the Witch, Asia Argento,correct?" she asked abruptly. Asia let out a startled gasp as I frowned lightly at the title.

"Y-yes," said the Bishop.

"Oh, I remember hearing about you!" exclaimed Irina, "You're the former Saint who healed a Devil!"

Asia seemed to withdraw back into herself.

"Don't worry, I wont tell the higher-ups I saw you here," said Xenovai, "Just answer one question. Do you still believe in God?"

I snorted.

"What's to believe?" I muttered to quietly to be heard, "We all know that Gods exist, heck I'm living proof."

"Dont be ridiculous Xenovia," said Irina, "A Devil believing in God?"

"Its possible to commit treason but still feel guilt," said Xenovia, "Is it not possible for one to become a Devil and still have faith in the Lord?"

"No, I do still believe," said Asia, "I cannot believe after believing in Him my whole life."

"I see," said Xenovia, gripping the hilt of her sword, "In that case you should let us kill you right now. If you truly believe then God will forgive your sins."

"ENOUGH!" I shouted, "I will not sit idly by while you threaten my family!"

"Ren," murmured Asia.

"Not one of you came to save Asia when she begged for Salvation," I growled, "All she ever wanted was to make friends, a basic need for all Humans! I truly admire the fact she can still believe in God after all that."

"Asia was a Saint, they have no need of things like friendship," said Xenovia, freeing her sword from the chain which retreated back into my scarf, "All they need is the love of God."

I snarled.

"I call Bullshit!" I yelled, "You people tailor make your Saints and when they have fulfilled there purpose there cast aside! it is for that reason that my respect for your organisation is nonexistent!"

"God loves us all," said Irina, "If she prayed and nothing happened then her Faith was lacking."

"What is that girl to you?" asked Xenovia.

"Thats easy, shes my comrade," I said, "She is my friend and the person whos put me back together more times than I can count. If need be I will demolish the entire church to keep her safe!"

"Heh, a mere Devil running his mouth," said Xenovia, "Was that a challenge?"

"This is perfect timing," said Kiba, "I will be your opponent."

"and you are?" asked Xenovia.

"Your Sempai, albeit a failure," said Kiba, a dark look on his face.

"And I'll get in on this too," I growled, glaring at the two girls, "Lets see if your faith can stand up against my resolve."

Outside, Kiba and I stood opposite the girls on the sports field.

"Before we begin, I would like to confirm that this is an independent duel and will go no further," said Xenovia.

"Yes," said Rias, although she clearly didn't like it.

"In that case lets begin," said the blue haired girl before Knight and Excalibur wielder clashed.

"Ren Tenno, I was shocked when I saw you were a Devil," said Irina.

I shrugged.

"I ain't gonna apologise," I said, "I happen to like my life as it is now. Still, I'd rather not fight an old friend if I can avoid it."

"Because I had an aptitude for the Holy Sword I went to England," said Irina dramatically, completely ignoring me, "And I thought I would be useful serving as the Lords Representative! I have received such a harsh destiny, seeing my childhood crush being turned into a Devil!"

I blinked, wondering if she was even listening to what she was saying.

"This is also the Lords Trial!" she continued, "But by overcoming this trial I will move one step closer to true faith!"

she drew her Excalibur and pointed it at me.

"Come Ren, I shall judge your sins with my Excalibur! Amen!"

I just deadpanned before reaching for my scarf.

"You done?" I asked, pulling off the snake patterned garment, "Cus now I'm fired up and Orpheda's thirsty. lets see whats stronger, the Holy sword or one forged by the God of Forges."

I gripped my weapon as it glowed and turned into a bronze mirror of Irinas Katana. I grinned at the shocked look on her face, before taking a stance.

"I hope you're as good as you say," I said, "otherwise this will be no fun at all."

With those words, I pushed of, cratering the ground with the force of my leap. Irina swiftly brought up her Excalibur, blocking my strike. our blades sparked against one another as I forced her back, carving twin trenches in the ground as Irina dug in her heels in an attempt to stop. It quickly became clear however that the girl was no match for my strength, so she angled her sword to allow mine to slide off it. I stumbled which Irina took advantage of and brought her sword round, intending to put me down before I could take advantage of my greater strength. before her blade could hit though, it glanced off the shaft of a scythe as Orpheda transformed.

"What the..?" asked Irina, only to be forced back as I spun, bringing the blade of the weapon round to split her in two.

"You need to take full advantage of your weapons abilities," I lectured as I pressed my attack, "Whats the point in having a sword that can change form if you never use it?"

I clashed my weapon with Irinas, forcing her down with my greater height and strength.

"Like this for instance," I said as Orpheda glowed and seemed to break apart.

Irina jumped back, just barely avoiding my strike with the Kusarigama I now held.

"Come on, stop holding back!" I yelled as I charged, my weapon changing again, becoming a huge Claymore, "You must be able to do better than that!"

Irina deflected the blow, only for me to change the Claymore into a shortsword and change the trajectory to take her head off. She responded by morphing her sword into a shield and blocking it.

"Now thats more like it!" I said, grinning, "Come on, use that sword to its maximum potential!"

The fight then dissolved into what can best be described as a full on war, with both of us using entire armouries worth of different weapons to attack and counter. By this time Xenovia had managed to get Kiba, resulting in the Knight receiving a massive cut to the chest that Asia was working on healing as everyone watched the fight between Irina and I. After a few more clashes, we broke apart and stood opposite each other, both panting heavily with grins on our faces.

"This is fun," I said between pants, "You're really good with that thing."

"You're not bad yourself," said Irina, "One more?"

I nodded.

"Yeah, sure thing. but first, I want to try something."

I brought my blade up in a salute.

"I wonder if this will work…"

I stabbed my blade into the air.

"Hephaestus, Prometheus, Apollo, grant my blade the blessing of the suns fire!"

The sunlight momentarily brightened before it seemed to warp around my sword until it was wreathed in golden flames.

"Well now, thats interesting," I muttered, before looking over at Irina who was eyeing my flaming blade wearily, "Ready?"

The swordswoman snapped out of it and nodded, taking a stance. A wind blew through the field before we both pushed off, shooting forwards for the final blow.

"I told you I'm fine!" I wined as struggled against Konekos hold as Asia looked me over to make sure she had healed all my injuries.

it had been about an hour since the fight had ended with both me and Irina being badly hurt, me by her Holy Sword and her by my Flaming Words of Power.

"Lay still," said Koneko, "Or I'll get Akeno to hold you down."

I froze and looked over at the Queen who had a smile on her face that told me that I did not want her to be the one holding her down.

"I'll be good," I whimpered.

"Good boy."

"Whipped," whispered Issei from the other couch, earning himself a boxing glove to the face courtesy of Orpheda.

A few days later, I was wandering around the shopping district after school, intending to check out the new game that was in stores, when I came to a square where I was met with the sight of Irina and Xenovia arguing over a painting, before a loud growling noise echoed around the area. I blinked as the two girls blushed before chuckling and walking up to them.

"Hey, are you girls hungry?" I asked.

Both turned to look at me and opened their mouths to answer. before they could though, there stomachs decided to save them the trouble.

GROWWWWLLL!

I chuckled and beckoned to them.

"Come on, I'll treat you to lunch."

Ten minutes later saw the three of us sitting in a diner with a massive pile of dirty plates on the table as Irina and Xenovia tore into yet another plate of food each and I cried over my newly empty wallet.

"Why did you help us?" asked Xenovia suddenly as she pushed her latest empty plate away, "You made it quite clear you didn't like us back at the Clubroom."

I looked at her.

"Actually, its the Church as an organisation I don't like, not the people within it," I explained, "Besides, I never could leave pretty girls in a bind."

Both blushed at the complement.

"What do you mean when you said you don't like the Church?" asked Xenovia once she had gotten her blush under control.

I sighed and slumped back against my chair.

"Well, lets start with the obvious," I said, "The entire organisation is full of hypocrites. One of the ten Commandments says 'Thou Shalt not Kill' and yet all throughout history the Church has committed countless atrocities against people simply because they believe something different. to make matters worse, they even do it to other Christians because they worship God in a different way."

I held up my hand to forestall arguments.

"No, don't say anything," I said, "Everyone is entitled to their beliefs, but I don't want to hear what paper thin reasons there may be for committing mass murder. Moving on from that, my next issue comes from the fact that you two are here. They sent two of you on a suicide mission armed with Excaliburs to get back the other fragments from a vastly superior opponent. either the upper ranks are stupid or they are extremely corrupt."

I stood and put a pile of money on the table.

"Feel free to eat as much as you want."

I left the restaurant, just missing Issei and Koneko as they entered from the other door.

I was so deep in thought that I wasn't looking where I was going and ended up walking into someone.

"Oh, sorry," I apologised.

"Watch where your going," snapped the girl I'd walked into around the stick of chocolate she had in her mouth.

I paused and stared after her as she walked away, wondering why her aura felt so...wrong. I watched as she disappeared into the crowd, before shrugging. None of my business, its not like it could come back and bite me in the ass...right?

Most of the chapters will likely remain very similar to how they were, unless they have big chunks of Shakugan no Shana, as well as a few moments that I feel I can improve. Anyway, I hope you enjoy this new take on the story. Leave a review!