A/N: Hey guys, I know I said that I update chapters on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays but, I had an essay to write, then I went skating with a friend and I just decided to write this chapter and release it today so.. Yeah. BTW! Thanks for all the reviews and the likes and the follows, it might not seem much but Hey, its a lot to me :D So thank you guys this was another reason why Im writing this today and releasing it today.

Chapter 6: An Unexpected Reunion

Issei had woken up with a head-ache. He looked around the room only to find all of the girls in Rias' peerage sleeping next to him.

'EUUUUUUUUH?! What happened last night?' Issei thought.

[*laugh* Partner, I've seen many of my hosts get many women, but you are a womanizer.]

'Ddraig? What happened? My head hurts so much, I can't remember anything'

*Flashback*

"I'm going to live with Ise-kun from now on!" Ayama stated out loudly.

"WHAAAAAAAAAA?" Issei yelled being dumbfounded.

Rias' aura was glowing even more. She summoned an Orb of Destruction while her eyebrow twitched.

"Ise, you baka!" she said throwing the orb towards Issei.

"Wait! Buchou!" Issei yelled as the orb hits something next to him but Issei was unconcious from it's impact.

"Issei!" Ayama and Rias both yelled with concern.

He was still breathing but he was unconcious. Rias picked up Issei from the floor with the help of Ayama.

"Anybody want to take care of Issei?" Rias asked her group.

"I do!" called out, even Rossweisse said yes.

"Alright, lets get to work!" Rias said with determination.

*End of Flashback*

'Aghh, that explains both the headache and everybody sleeping next to me.'

[Hahaha]

[Anyways, Partner, be careful.]

'Why?'

[I've been sensing the same aura I felt when we first met Thanatos. As if they're always where you're at]

'Thanatos? Ahh, alright will do Ddraig, thanks for the warning'

[We're in this this together partner.]

With those parting words, Issei lied back down on his crowded bed. He suddenly felt something move from under neath the covers. He got startled by it so he lifted up the sheets. He found Ayama sleeping on top of his chest, and the moving came from her.

"Ise-kun.." Ayama whispered in her sleep.

Hearing her sleep talking, he started to blush.

"You're so gorgeous.." Issei said, while stroking her hair.

Ayama suddenly woke up and started to yawn. Issei started to blush even more. He hopes that she didn't hear what he said wanting to say how he feels.

"A-ayama-san!" said Issei.

"Good morning, Ise-kun" she said with a smile. She leaned in and kissed him on his lips.

Issei was shocked by her sudden actions, but it wasn't that he didn't enjoy it as well.

When she pushed away, she found herself being stared by the other members of the group who suddenly woke up.

Issei froze. Hoping that they didn't see him kissing Ayama so early in the morning. He didn't want to fall unconcious again.

"Issei! Thank god you're okay!" Rias said, grabbing his head and putting it on her chest.

Issei hasn't felt Rias' breast in a while, and this was much more better than him being knocked out by the power of destruction once again.

Suddenly, what Ddraig has said finally made sense. A magic circle apperead infront of his bedroom. It was Sirzechs. Seeing this scene Sirzechs couldn't help but chuckle.

"Haha, Issei, you mature more and more everyday." Sirzechs said with a smile.

"Sirzechs! It's uhh.. not what you think.." Issei said as he moved away from everyone.

"Don't worry about it, anyways, I'm here to ask you a favor Issei, and help the Underworld once more."

"What's wrong Sirzechs-sama?" Issei asked.

"The capital of the Underworld is under attack."

"D-did you say that Lilith is under attack?" Issei said in a shocking voice. "Who's invading Lilith?"

"Hades has finally came out of his realm and onto the Underworld, trying to find Ayama. The week that Ayama was gone, she was in the Underworld saying that she would take them on ending it once and for all."

Issei looked at Ayama.

"Is this true?" he asked with a slight depression in his tone.

"Ise, I'm sorry I wanted to end it once and for all, and I know that you hate Hades so I tried to fight him by myself but I didn't expect him to come and try to destroy the Underworld." She confessed.

"It's alright Ayama-san. We didn't expect this to happen 's not your fault" Sirzechs said.

"Yeah, even though you are very powerful, Hades is still a god." Issei added in.

She just smiled.

'They're too generous' she thought.

"Anyways, Ise-kun would you lend us a hand?"

"Yeah, no problem Sirzechs-sama." Issei replied.

"By the way Rias, take your peerage and Ayama-san and go to the hall of the Maou's."

"Why do you want us to go there?" Rias questioned.

"It's because Lilith is only being attacked by three people. They are way too high caliber for someone your level. Even though Ise-kun hasn't surpassed you yet, he would be more of help, having the powers of Great Red and Ophis." He explained.

"Who's the three attackers Sirzechs?" Issei asked.

"We don't know yet, all we know that they are strong. Their powers are equal to my powers, or a little bit stronger."

Just then, another teleportation circle apperead, and it was Grayfia.

"Grayfia? What are you doing here?" Sirzechs questioned her appereance. "I thought I asked you to protect the Maou's hall?"

"I know, I'm sorry but Sirzechs, the attackers have been confirmed."

"Who is it?"

"Pluto, Thanatos, and Hades"

Al of them were shocked from what Grayfia had just said. The top three reapers of Hell, was attack the capital of the Underworld.

Issei was enraged. He didn't want to see another undead bastard barging in his life. He's so tired of Hades as well. He had too much to worry about, and he didn't need the God of Death to be on his list of things to take care of.

"Alright then, Ise-kun, we might have to leave sooner than expected."

"I understand Sirzechs-sama" Issei replied.

"Be careful Ise, these people aren't someone you can take so lightly, remember than when reapers hit you with their scythe, it takes away your life-span." Rias added.

"I know Buchou, thats why I expect to come back!" Issei said with great determination with flashing a smile.

"That's my Ise" Rias cooed.

"Be careful Ise!" Ayama added.

"Everyone, thanks for your support." Issei said as he left his bed, he got changed, and he came back in the room.

" Let's go Ise-kun" Sirzechs said. "I am counting on your help as well Rias."

"I understand Onii-sama, I will do my best" Rias replied.

With that said, Issei stepped into the teleportation circle and he found himself in the Underworld.

'Please, don't die Ise' Ayama thought.

(Issei POV)

I saw a bright light when I stepped into the teleportation circle, and once it faded I couldn't believe my eyes. I saw houses being burned down, smoke flying the air as if it took over the sky completely, devils running away with the look of fear in their eyes.

"This is worse than I thought." I said to Sirzechs who was right next to me.

"We need to find those three quickly and stop this destruction that's going on."

"Yeah, but how will we find them." I asked.

"I could sense their presence."

[Partner, I could sense their presence as well] Ddraig said outloud.

"Let's get a move on Ise-kun" Sirzechs suggested.

"Right."

As we walked by the capital Lilith, the sight became more unbearable to see. People dying, children crying, it was a truly horrible sight. I just kept thinking how hard I wanna kill Hades and his two right men right now. They've cause so much trouble for the Underworld that I can't bare it anymore. I want them to come out and fight!

(Normal POV)

"Speak of the devil.." a familiar voice said.

"Just the people we wanted to see.." another familiar voice said.

When me and Sirzechs turned around, it was who wanted to meet. Hades, Thanatos and Pluto.

"Sirzechs, it's been a while hasn't it? Maybe it's time to settle the score between you and me." Hades said

"You're right Hades, but this time, I'll put you in your place, I'm tired of your shit." Sirzechs stated.

'Woah, theres a side like this to Sirzechs-sama?!' Issei thought.

"Hah," Hades' reaper suddenly appearead right in-front of him. It wasn't a reaper like any other. This was a shadow of a reaper, and that thing looks like it could pierce about twenty school buses. "Let's see you try." He finished.

Sirzechs suddenly summoned his Power of Destruction and threw it at Hades. Hades grabbed his scythe and sliced through the middle of it, causing the orb to go two ways and both exploding on impact.

"Is that all." Hades said with a smirk.

"I'm just getting warmed up." Sirzechs said with a devilish grin.

While the two of them were fighting, Thanatos and Pluto both went up to Issei.

"Hey Sekiryuutei, it's time to continue the battle we last had, and right now seems to be the best time." Thanatos said unleashing his blue flame towards Issei.

Issei wasn't even in Balance Breaker yet and the flame was coming at him with immense speed.

"Balance Break"

[Welsh Dragonic Scale Mail!]

Issei quickly moved to the side, dodging the attack but only to be surprised by Pluto as he turned his scythe the other way around and hit Issei with the hilt of the scythe. Issei flew back and hit has back against a house.

'Shit, that's gonna leave a mark' Issei thought while fighting throught the pain.

Pluto and Thanatos both took the advantage that Issei was up against the wall and Thanatos released the same attack once more and Pluto summoned a fire ball from his hand and threw it at Issei's direction. Issei quickly got off the wall and ducked down, causing the two attacks to blow up a fountain near by.

"Boost!"

[BoostBoostBoostBoostBoostBoostBoostBoost]

Issei was now flowing with energy as he called out his next attack.

"Dragon Shot!"

Thanatos knew this attack so he quickly jumped up off the ground and Pluto followed suit, but what they didn't know that the Dragon Shot could either be a spread fire or a burst fire. So Issei released the Dragon Shot making ten shots spread to the directions of Thanatos and Pluto. Much to their surprise of his move, they both took it head on since they didn't find a way to move out. They both fell to the ground but still standing up, coughing out blood.

"Haven't seen that before" Thanatos said.

Thanatos got enraged so he went on the offensive. He rushed towards Issei with great speed and started slashing on him with his reaper. Issei was very skilled when it comes to close combat because of all the training he had with Kiba, but Thanatos' speed was much more faster than Kiba. There were times when the repear hit his armor and chunks of it came off because of the force impact and there were time where Issei dodged it. After Issei had dodged, he boosted his right arm and delivered a powerful right hook to Thanatos, causing him to fly back, but Thanatos did a tuck and roll backflip and charged towards Issei again, only this time, Issei had let his guard down because of the attack Pluto had just delivered him. Issei once again went flying back only this time he was the one coughing out blood. Issei tried to get up but he got pushed back down by both Thanatos and Pluto.

"So this is it huh?" Thanatos said with a grin on his face.

"This is how you're going to die Sekiryuutei, there's no second chances." Pluto said.

They both put their powers both on their reapers as both of the reapers went in flames. They prepared to strike when suddenly..

[Divide]

The scythes flame was gone causing both Thanatos and Pluto to be dumbfounded. With both of their guards down, a white figure came flying in and punched Pluto in the face. Thanatos looked away at Issei and looked at the white figure.

'Nows my chance!' Issei yelled in his mind.

Issei did a sweep-kick on Thanatos and that created some space between them.

Issei then started a chant;
"I, who is about to awaken Am the Red Dragon Emperor who holds the truth of the king up high Holding the infinite hopes and unbreakable dreams and walking the path of righteousness I will become an Emperor of Crimson Dragon And I will lead you to the Path of Heaven, glowing in deep crimson light!"

[Juggernaut Drive!]

His red armor turned to crimson and a new power was flowing through his veins. This was The Cardinal Crimson Full Drive. Since the original Juggernaut Drive slashed away at Issei's life span, this was a much more safer version of the Juggernaut Drive.

Issei then started boosting up his gear as he prepared another Dragon Shot.

"Boost!"

[BoostBoostBoostBoostBoostBoostBoostBoost]

"Dragon Shot!"
This was the beamed Dragon Shot. It was headed towards Thanatos who was on the ground after Issei's powerful sweep-kick. Thanatos tried to move but it was too late. The Dragon Shot came and devoured him, causing black particles to fly in the air. Issei thought he had defeated Thanatos, but much to his surprise, the black particles suddenly swirled around causing Thanatos to come back out.

"Hahahaha, did you think such a weak attack could kill me?" Thanatos said while laughing.

'No way!' Issei thought.

The white figure has defeated Pluto but the same thing happened. Black particles filled the air, only for it to swirl around and revive the undead.

The white figure took a step back and was now next to Issei.

"Vali, what are you doing here?" Issei asked.

"When I heard from Azazel that Pluto wasn't dead, I decided to drop in and confirm it myself, and now I see him standing here. Im gonna settle this score." Vali said.

'Such a war freak'

"Anyways, thanks for the help back there"

"You can't take these two guys by yourself, you obviously need help." Vali said while smiling.

These two were suppoused to be rivals but over time, they developed an rival/friend friendship.

[Partner, there's no way you and the white one could beat these two, the are truly immortal. With Hades controlling their life span, there is nothing you could do to stop them] Ddraig said outloud.

"Ddraig, I can't just let them destroy Lilith, there has to be a way we could stop them" Issei argued back. He didn't want to see Lilith get destroyed. He had given up on his humanity and just went with being a devil. He had accepted the fact that this was his new life now.

[There is one way you could defeat them]

"How?" Issei asked.

[But Partner, are you sure you want to do it? This attack sends your soul out and fight the soul of your opponent, causing your opponent's soul to perish completely. It is a move that the God of Death fears himself.] Ddraig said out loud.

"How could I do it Ddraig? We don't have much time!"

[Are you willing to die?]

Issei thought about that last thing Ddraig said. He didn't want to die of course but if it meant saving his friends and family then he would die for them. He cared about his friends much more than he did to himself. He would die for his friends and die for something that was worth fighting for. So Issei thought one final time and thought about. He then came to a conclusion.

"Yes."

[Alright, I have to say, it was great knowing you Partner but I hope we get through this and live!] Ddraig said out loud.

Albion suddenly joins in the conversation.

[Sekiryuutei, are you sure about this?] he said out loud.

"If it's something worth dying for then yes." Issei replied.

[I have never seen a host of Ddraig's much more braver than yourself. You truly are fit to be a Sekiryuutei, and you are truly fit to be my rival.] Albion said as his parting words.

"Hyoudou Issei, I can't say I wasn't glad to have met my rival. I hope we meet again some day" Vali added.

With those words in mind Issei took a breath and said"

"Ddraig, lets do this."

A/N: And then a cliffhanger! Lol this chapter was way too long but hey, its worth it. Like I said this chapter was more on the action side than romance but that's a good balance. Also next chapter Kuroka will come out! :) Yes, Yes, Kuroka will finally come out and the name of the story will finally fit. Thanks for all the Reviews, Likes, and Favorites! I hope you guys are having as much fun reading as I am writing this.