Chapter 4: Handling the Devils

Dragons.

They are fearsome creatures that embodies power itself. They stood at the peak of supernatural hierarchy with two of their species being the strongest beings in existence. Their species is feared and awed since ancient times and their legends known throughout the supernatural world.

Dragons fear and bow to no one. Two of them by themselves nearly decimated the whole Biblical faction in their battle, just two dragons, the Heavenly Dragons. It is basic knowledge to never underestimate or anger a dragon or you will regret it.

And now Rias Gremory is not facing just one or two dragons but four dragons.

It's the second day of school and the two Heavenly Dragons were surprised that their partners have already gotten Rias Gremory's attention and so here they are, all four of them gathered in the Occult Research Club clubroom surrounded by devils, although none of them seem to be even the slightest bit on guard.

Kusanagi Vali, as he is known amongst the student, looks bored and is slumped on the sofa without any care that he's among devils. The White Dragon Emperor does not see them as threat after all. Hyoudou Issei, the Red Dragon Emperor, also looks bored and he really look like he wanted to be elsewhere rather than here, preferably on a comfy bed or in the middle of a fight.

Salamandinay, or Misurugi Sara on her official ID, is the most serious of the four, sitting properly while drinking tea like a proper lady, though her action still shows that she's not afraid of them at all.

Shidou Irina though is acting the most different from her companions. She's trying to relax but it is clear that she's not comfortable being in the clubroom and is leaning close to Issei. In fact, she sometimes would glare at the devils as if she wanted to pick a fight.

After all, she will never forget that her birth parents along with Issei's were killed by devils.

With the state of the three other dragons not fit to have a proper talk, it's left in Salamandinay's hand to have a proper, civilized talk with Rias Gremory. Besides, being the most level-headed of the four, it's already her job. If it were left to Vali or Issei, a fight might break out in the end. If it's left to Irina… well, war could happen because they're talking with devils.

"I would like to say that we came with no intention to harm you devils. We only came here to live a normal human life."

Salako started.

"So the four of your poses no threat to us?"

Rias asked.

"It depends. If you attack us then we will defend ourselves. If you leave us alone then we will leave you alone."

That is an acceptable deal. Rias is not very keen on picking a fight with dragons. And as far as she knew and had read about them, dragons are straightforward creatures almost to the point of being incapable of lying. They are proud creatures and sees trickery as something beneath them. Taking Salamandinay's words at face value is fine.

Although one of the four does seem to have a problem with them.

Salako noticed that Rias is looking at Irina who is glaring back at her with hateful eyes. Yes, she would be a problem. Due to her past, Irina has a grudge against the devils and since she became a dragon, her emotions became even more pronounced. Despite being the most cheerful and friendly out of the four of them in normal situation, Irina is also the quickest to get angry, especially when it comes to devils.

"I believe that one of you appear to disagree."

Rias noted. Salako sighs.

"Irina is rather complicated. Her parents were murdered by devils so she has a grudge against your kind. Do NOT try to get close to her if you can help it."

Salako bluntly warned them. Every devil flinched when they heard the small growling of a dragon coming from Irina who is totally not enjoying her stay in the clubroom. Issei try to calm her down by ruffling her hair. It managed to calm Irina down somewhat as her draconic eyes changed back to normal human eyes.

"Aside from Irina, you can speak to us just like with any other students. Again, we just came here to experience a normal school life like ordinary people. Our guardian apparently picked up a school at random without checking and we were already enrolled here before realizing that this is devil territory."

Rias nodded. She would not begrudge them the experience of a normal school life. She knew that feeling of wanting to be normal quite well.

"I understand. Wel-"

Before Rias could finish her sentence though, a black portal suddenly appeared between her and the dragons, causing everyone to become alert. Her peerage all entered their combat stance, prepared to fight whatever it is that came from beyond. Even Irina, Issei and Vali are startled though they still remain seated while Salako facepalmed.

"Kids! I just got back from Italy and I got some nice treats with me! Authentic Italian pasta and Pizza!"

Emerging from the portal is a black haired gothic lolita carrying several bags that contains various type of foods while licking a gelato. Salamandinay had to rub the bridge of her nose to stave off the headache before walking up to said loli. A tick mark appeared on her forehead and she pulled out a harisen from under her uniform's blazer.

"What the hell are you doing you stupid dragon god!

"Ouch!"

Ophis cried out in mock pain, dropping her gelato which was caught by Issei who decided to enjoy the treat himself.

"Umm, Sara-san, who is this… person?"

Rias asked since it appears that the dragon knew who had just suddenly visited the clubroom. Looking thoroughly embarrassed, Salamandinay answered.

"Our legal guardian, Ophis."

"…ehh?"

Rias Gremory watch as Salamandinay drag Ophis out from the school by the collar while the dragon god's various purchases are being carried by Vali and Issei.

"To think that their guardian is Ophis of all thing."

Rias shook her head in dismay. This is a big thing. She has now firmly decided to stay out of the dragons' path. Four unknown but powerful dragons are one thing. The Ouroboros Dragon is another. At least it looks like they have managed to establish a working relationship with the dragons.

"Rias, should we report this to your brother?"

Her Queen, Akeno, asked. It's a valid concern now that they knew that Ophis is the dragons' legal guardian. She tried to deny it when the name was first spoken but the aura coming from the goth loli when they're close to her is unmistakably that of Ophis, the strongest being in existence. Not even all the Maou combined together could defeat something like that.

But Ophis is not hostile, not as long as she doesn't move against the Dragon God's charge. She can see that those five are very close if Ophis allows herself to be dragged in such manner by them. As long as she takes no action against the dragons, she doesn't have to worry about Ophis.

And that includes kicking them out from the school. Now that is not an option they can take or they could possibly offend Ophis who, from what she understood, was the one who actually enroll them to Kuoh. Knowing this for a fact now, Rias sighed.

"There's no need to trouble my brother with this. Just warn everyone to stay away from the dragons unless it is necessary. Tell that to Sona too."

"Hee, so you visited Italy?"

Ophis nodded. She had been allowed to walk by herself after they are outside the school ground. Issei had given the gelato he stole from Ophis to Irina which is improving her mood after the meeting with the devils. Irina obviously refused to speak to them and both Issei and Vali are not interested in anything to do with the devils. They do feel bad for leaving all the work to Salamandinay but that is her job description anyway.

"So you kids made contact with the devils? It's not even half a week yet."

"Well, blame the girls for that. They were seen killing a stray devil by Gremory."

Vali said while pointing at the two girls walking behind Ophis. the dragon god is walking backward while being boxed by her little drakes. The girls would've made a response to Vali's statement if they weren't occupied, Irina by the gelato and Salamandinay by the headache of dealing with Ophis appearing out of nowhere.

Issei is rummaging through Ophis' bags filled with various foods, drinks, and snacks. He found a good potato chip snack and opened it and shares it with Vali.

"What were you doing in Italy anyway?"

Issei asked.

"I was bored and I want to escape Tiamat's nagging so I decided to have a nice trip to Italy. Ohh and I made a new friend there! She's a nun called Asia Argento!"

Ophis talk about her day excitedly like a daughter reporting to her parents about what fun activities she did during the day. Sometimes Vali and Issei can't tell who is really whose guardian because Ophis acts like a child most of the time. They enjoy it though.

"Asia Argento huh. So she's a nun and you befriend her?"

Ophis nodded with a smile. Although it's only a brief meeting, Asia Argento made a good impression with her. Ophis doesn't know if they'll ever meet again but it would be great if they could.

"She's an interesting human. Anyway kids, since I bought so much things from Italy, why don't we have a party today? Just please don't tell Tia."

"I've already called her!"

Salamandinay informed. Ophis' wail of despair sounds much more beautiful than any music that day for the female dragon.

Sorry for the short chapter but it tends to get like this when there are no interesting things happening. It's just a meeting with the devils handled mostly by Salamandinay which went as well as can be expected… until Ophis made a scene that embarrass them.

That will happen quite frequently. After all, this is a fun Ophis who would prank you just for the lolz if she doesn't have anything better to do.

So next chapter will probably begin DxD canon but of course things will go differently since Issei is a dragon and is frequently seen with 3 other dragons. Most of all, Ophis is around and that is a very bad news for Raynare, especially since we know about her plan for Asia. Well, here's to the stupid low-class fallen who would piss off a dragon god. She will get no sympathy from me.

ShivaIssei: We got plenty of halves around here already. Plus screw balance. Chaos is the way to go.

Dragon Rider 66: Well the Asia arc will start next chapter. It won't be fun for Ophis but it certainly will be lethal for Raynare and her group. And when you mention that it's too quick, I can agree. The reason why the encounter happen so early though is because I'm lazy and I just want to get it over with. Thankfully Irina didn't went dragon mode during the meeting although she was very tempted to do so.

Lq840i: Harem still under consideration. Though if there is one, I'd send Kuroka to Vali.

Emiya-excalibur: Well, let's not think too much about the power ranking. It'll shift eventually anyway, especially in this story since I will have Ophis fight enemies that could actually give her trouble and when those appear, Samael will be the least of any dragon's trouble. As for Vali and Issei being whipped, not at all. Although the two tend to agree with their girls, it's mostly because they find it troublesome to argue. When they're serious, even the girls knew not to get in their way.