Disclaimer: Highschool DxD is not my property as it belongs to Ishibumi Ichiei. I only own the plot and the OC within the story
Author's Notes: I should probably start this with an apology for not updating this fic but it was reasonable as i also have other fics that need some updating. Thank you kind people who reviewed, and encouraged me to write this chapter.
Review Responses:
Reishin Amara: You are thinking what was on my mind but it will be hard for me to do that. i will try but no promises.
Double whopper K: I have no idea what Devastanion Pain is but Issei would not be incompetent that only uses his strength to do things and not his mind.
Guest: I will certainly try to not make this story too cliche, i will include less used girls like sona and seekvaira in his harem.
Nintendoes Gamer: Vali would appear early but I am not sure about their relationship.
Guest: Issei would not be anything but a Human for the foreseeable future.
tom: I am still thinking on Ophis and Issei's relationship, it will be positive though like brother sister or mates.
groszekace: As to Rias... I do not know what to do with her.
Chapter 1: Introduction
~ Issei POV ~
Where am I?
It's dark yet bright… I can't explain it with words.
I can't move, I can't even let my eyes wander.
I can't feel anything but I still felt a bit light yet burdening.
Suddenly, a candle was lit up, revealing a western long table used by rich men. And sitting on the chairs beside the table was a group of men, women and children wearing suits and fancy dresses, staring blankly in the space before them.
"!" without warning, they all looked at me, it was very creepy…
"[He is here.]" One of them stated in a creepy, dull and demented voice, as if a he is a combination of multiple people with the same mind or an amalgamation of people mashed together.
"[But he is still not aware]" another added with the same yet dissimilar voice.
"[And us, are still unawake.]" A girl completed.
A chill went down my spine, fear pierced my heart. What are they talking about? Is this a dream, or rather a nightmare? I won't know for sure but somehow, I feel that this is not one.
I continued to stare at them, I was so nervous and afraid that I cannot even blink or breathe. They stared back at me with their soul-piercing eyes, judging me, scrutinizing me while still remaining emotionless.
A big black shadow moved behind the dining table, it caught my attention but not the other's.
Hesitantly, I diverted my eyes from the creepy men to the mass behind them. And there I saw…
…Big red eyes staring back at me, keenly as if I am an interesting specimen or a powerless prey.
Fear gripped my heart, and anger filled me, powerlessness… I hate it…
The space was lit brighter, big, beautiful, red scale entered my sight. I can't help but release the breath I did not know I was holding…
…it's a gigantic Dragon, one with a large intelligent eyes and an intimidating aura… normally seen on movies and works of fiction…
A question then entered my mind, 'Is this a fiction, a figment of my imagination? Or is this and unknown reality?'
But before I could continue to ponder deeper, I suddenly felt sleepy and light. How I could sleep in a supposed dream would have confused me if I wasn't so… well sleepy.
I then fell down to the pitch black space and drifted into nothingness…
~ Third POV ~
Issei's eyes snapped open as he had awoken.
"Hah… hah… huff... huff…" he breathed heavily. 'What was that dream or rather nightmare?'
He was shaking uncontrollably for some unknown reason. He collected myself and controlled my breathing.
'Where am I? What happened?' he though as he looked around. 'The park! Mama and papa! Was that a dream?'
"So, you are awake." A male voice from behind the child stated.
Issei whipped his head to turn to the source of the sudden sound. There, a handsome, aristocratic man with silver hair was standing, seemingly amused.
He took a step to get a closer and looked at Issei directly in the eyes with a serious face.
"You have no idea how long I have waited to say that clichéd phrase. I mean, how many novel writers had used that phrase to start a conversation with a man who had just awoken. I had always desired to say those words creepily while standing behind a recently conscious individual, surprising them. " He said in a serious face.
Issei sweat-dropped. 'Is he serious? To say things like that with a serious face… is he 'special'?'
"Hah… though unfortunately you had been unconscious for three whole days."
He blinked at that information. 'Three whole days sleeping? Wow… wait a second! If he was planning on surprising me since my arrival does that mean that he waited there for three whole days just to state those words?' Issei wondered.
But alas he would never know…
He shook my head, as his mother said, thinking about those things would be detrimental to his health.
"W-who are you anyway?" Issei inquired in a raspy and hoarse voice, his throat still sore from lack of usage.
Since the start of the conversation, he had spoken for the first time… a decision he would whole-heartedly regret.
"Who am I you ask?" he asked in a sparkly expression while gesturing one of his hand to his chest softly. "I am, the ever amazing Rizevim Livan Lucifer am here present! My name shall command those who live in a land of light-less! With my left hand, the world would be engulfed to chaos and darkness and with my right hand, my power shall bring blight to all lands, I AM RIZEVIM LIVAN LUCIFER, THE TRUE LUCIFER!" he practically shouted the last sentence.
Issei just gaped and stared incredulously at the childish man as his sweat grew bigger at the sheer stupidity present in those words. 'I don't think that those words were from the top of his head, did he rehearse that speech?' he thought.
"…"
"…"
A one-sided awkward silence filled the room as Rizevim looked at the child in anticipation, as if he was expecting something from him.
'…Wait, could it be? Is he asking for my criticism? What is this, a talent show? a comedy show?'
"…"
"…"
"…umm…ano… You said your name twice…" Issei pointed out after figuring out that he would not talk unless I do first.
*GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOON!*
An unknown feeling of pressure came down on Issei. He was sweating profusely while staring at Rizevim with no small amounts of fear. He felt as I were about to be crushed by the gravity itself as he felt faint and was about to pass out.
Meanwhile, Lucifer just looked disappointed and amused at the same time.
"Fuhhh~~ to think that 7 months was wasted writing that speech… well that is irrelevant now! Do you know why you are here? Issei-kun~?" he asked as the aura of death dissipated.
Issei just adopted a confused look as he thought about it.
"… y-you kidnapped me?" he answered unsure, still feeling a bit scared of the man in front of him.
"Engk! Wrong." Rizevim put his hand lightly on his forehead, "*Sniff, Sniff*, oh~ woe is me, I just saved a child from death and then I was accused of being pedophiliac kidnapper with a fetish for BDSM."
"…" Issei just stared in silence, tempted to state the he did not accuse the older man of being a Pedo and having a fetish for BDSM… and that he did not even deny being a kidnapper…
"Well~ to simply put it, I saved you and now-" He leaned his face closer to Issei's, "-I am giving you a choice."
Issei looked at him in confusion that if this was an anime then there would be big question marks above his head.
"A choice to stay here, or to go back to the cruel world without anything." Rizevim continued. "If you would choose to stay then we train you to control your abilities."
"A-abilities?" Issei asked in confusion.
"Well~ to simply put it, you have a Sacred Gear~. It all began the Almighty God has bestowed Humans with artifact that grant them useful abilities. The every one of them is unique and the abilities vary. Yours is one of the rarest, it is called the 《Boosted Gear》, a Longinus-class Sacred Gear that is said to be capable of killing God. It contains the sealed soul of the Heavenly Dragon, Ddraig who was defeated during the Biblical Great War of the Three Factions. Now? Do you get it~?" Rizevim explained.
Alas, poor Issei who is just a child could not comprehend those words and can only shake his head in negative.
Rizevim frowned in disappointment. "Well, Eu-chan did say that I was not good in explaining…" he muttered. A massive understatement by a guy who uses complex words and unknown terminologies to a 7 year old who just experienced a traumatic experience of seeing his parents die. "Well, in short, God put a soul of a sad Dragon who was unjustly attacked by the people into an object called Sacred Gears which in turn is embedded into your soul. That object grants you power enough to easily defeat an army if used properly. Understand?"
Issei nodded, he understood it, if barely but he did get the implications. That he could get stronger, that he could never be powerless again, that he could no more lie in the ground helpless as his loved ones are murdered.
"Well then, what is your choice? Would you like to leave this place as forget this ever happened or would you like stay with us?" Rizevim inquired.
"…" Issei was having a dilemma. One one hand, he doesn't know anything about well… almost everything about the man before and on the other hand, he was given a chance to become strong, to avenge his family's death.
"If you choose to go with us, then I will take very good care of you~" Rizevim stated in a creepy tone that sent a shiver down Issei's spine and made him want to refuse hi offer..
Issei gulped. "I-I w-want to-"
~Timeskip 3 Years Later – Issei POV - Protestant Church Institution ~
Sching!
Slash
Clang!
Sounds of metal hitting metal reverberated throughout the training room. Sword met by another sword echoed like thunder.
"Faster, Issei." Sensei instructed me. He was currently sparring me in the training room… though sparring implies a mock battle of people with equal or at least near the same amount of power between the combatants which is the opposite in this situation as I am currently getting my ass kicked by sensei.
"Hai, sensei." I replied as I increased the speed of my attacks, though as expected, I was still not enough for someone of sensei's caliber. Sensei is one of the premiere exorcist of the Church Faction and a veteran of the Great Biblical war centuries ago so it was just fitting that I was getting thrashed around without him breaking a single speck of sweat.
"Watch your feet, and do not be scared of invading your opponent's defense." Sensei chided me as he lightly kicked my shin, making me fall to the ground.
"H-hai." I stuttered as I struggled to get up but was too exhausted from the hours long of ceaseless training.
Sensei glanced at my worn body. "That is quite enough for today, wash yourself, it is already time for lunch." He spoke softly.
"Hai, Thank you Vasco-sensei." I said to sensei who just hummed.
He turned to leave but before he did, "Oh! If I am not mistaken, your girlfriend is waiting for you outside." He said in a teasing tone.
"Sensei! She is not my girlfriend, we aren't even of that age yet!" I denied while blushing but the older exorcist just chuckled as he exited the room and met Xenovia, Irina and Lumire who were just in the hall and outside the room.
""Vasco-sama."" Xenovia and Irina greeted respectfully with a small bow.
"Ojii-sama." Lumire greeted nonchalantly as opposed to the other two's polite words and attitude.
Sensei just gave them a smile. "I will now leave my student to your capable hands." He said as he left.
Xenovia and Lumire entered the room and saw my battered form.
"Oh my! Jii-san sure did a number on you." Lumire said with her hand on her mouth. "You are injured... Why don't you let me take care of you, Issei-chan"
Her name is Lumire Solva, the granddaughter of Vasco-sensei by her mother's line. She has a golden blonde hair tied in a singled braid and wears a modified version of the standard exorcist garb. She was a well-known exorcist who was my father's former student before his exile. Renowned for her natural speed and quick teleportation techniques, she gained the moniker 'Light Speed Lumire' by her enemies. However, she was also a great definition of the word 'Vixen', a fitting description for her playful and shameless attitude.
"Hah? No way!" I refused. Normally, a shameless hormonial pervert would immediately agree but then I was not one, just a 10 year old who haven't even reached puberty yet.
She looked a bit disappointed at my blatant refusal on an offer countless males would sell their souls to devils for.
"Muuu~ then maybe this would change your mind~" She grabbed my arm and hugged it in between her breast. Her chest wasn't particularly big but neither was it small, but still bigger than most girls."
I blushed a bit and tried to yank my hand off her but I was too exhausted. Sometime I wonder why she keeps on doing this, it was not like she likes me in a romantic sense or anything...
"L-lumire-senpai, p-please let go of Issei's hand on y-your b-breast." Irina stuttered as she blushed at Lumire's shameless behavior.
Irina is my childhood friend and the son of a retired exorcist who was the former co-worker of my father. She was sent here shortly after my arrival by her father who thought that Irina should learn how to protect herself, seeing as my family got attacked by vengeful fallen angels. She has a long light brown hair tied in twin tails and has beautiful purple eyes.
Lumire only looked at her questioningly before a glint appeared in her eyes. "Oh~ Irirna-chan, I did not think that you would be jealous." She suddenly appeared behind Irina, letting go of my hand and groped Irina's small and still developing chest. "It is okay, Irina-chan, yours is still developing and after you reached puberty, you can let Issei touch them." She said sensually as she blew a warm air to Irina's ear, making her shiver.
"Xenovia… h-help me." Irina desperately asked.
Ahhh… poor Irina, not even God can save you now…
Xenovia only looked at her wristwatch, ignoring Irina, much to her dismay and Lumire's delight.
Xenovia is a child hailed as a prodigy and is the successor of Vasco-sensei as the next wielder of the Holy Sword 《Durandal》. She has short blue hair with a green fringe on the right side and dark yellow eyes. She is usually quiet and avoids other people except Irina, Lumire and I.
"Hmm… Xenovia?" I asked Xenovia who was watching her watch intently.
"…We are getting late for lunch." She said much to my shock.
I haven't even cleaned myself yet!
I then unceremoniously dragged Xenovia out of the room, leaving Irina to suffer Lumire's teasing.
~ Cafeteria ~
Xenovia and I arrived in the cafeteria full of trainee and apprentices. The cafeteria was a large circular room with marbles and arches as decorations and filled with benches, clothed table and chairs. In other words, Grand and luxurious but also practical.
We approached the table where the food was layed.
Huaah! I knew it!
The best and most delicious food, namely meat, were already taken. If only I wasn't distracted by Lumire and Irina…
Even Xenovia looked disappointed.
Hmmm? The other trainees are looking at us, unsurprisingly, considering my father who was a famous skilled exorcist and my teacher who was without a doubt the strongest exorcist alive and is the natural wielder of 《Durandal》. I was considered as a prodigy together with Xenovia who was a candidate to be the next wielder of 《Durandal》 and Irina who was a genius in swordsmanship unseen in years. Together, we were called the Prodigy Trio!
… The name sucks, I know, but it still conveyed out potential and skill surpassing that of standard exorcists and in time even the high-level ones.
"Isseeeiiiiiii!" A cry of a girl garnered my attention. I turned to the source of the voice.
It was Irina, who was running towards me and with Lumire just following her.
"Irina." I grunted. Still depressed at the lack of delicious and tasty meat.
"Issei, why? Why did you leave me with that, that woman." She pointed at Lumire who was whistling innocently.
"Sometimes, we must make priorities, Irina. Unfortunately for you, you are just second compared to lunch." I said as if I just gave a wise word from Michael, himself.
"Indeed." Xenovia agreed.
Poor Irina looked like she was really going to cry, her eyes were puffed and tears were threatening to fall.
"Though it was for naught as the tasty, juicy meat were already taken…" I said solemnly while Xenovia nodded sympathetically.
Lumire looked the remaining food. "Heh. You would think that saving innocent humans from dangerous monsters and deceitful devil would grant us a luxurious life filled with pleasure."
My eyes twitched. She was in no position to say that as she has her own private quarters unlike most of us who lived in dorms. And the food was made to be nutritious and unfortunately for us nutrition and tastiness doesn't always sync. It was even worse on the field, where we are forced to eat rations that only provide the necessary nutrient to keep our bodies healthy. Though the famous Exorcist, Dulio Gesualdo often deviates from missions just to eat delicious food.
My thoughts however were brushed aside by arrival of a full-fledged exorcist.
"Hyoudou Issei, you are being summoned to the Lord Cardinal's office in haste." The exorcist spoke in a polite tone.
"Hmm? What for." I inquired, curious as to why I am being called by Vasco-sensei.
"I wasn't made aware of the reason." He said curtly as he left.
"What do you think the Cardinal want with you?" Irina asked me, her eyes no longer teary.
"I don't know but it is probably important, I shouldn't keep sensei waiting." I replied. It was true, to be suddenly summoned by the Vasco-sensei was serious business. I began to walk toward the exit.
"Wait! Issei-chan, I will go with you." Lumire said.
I did not even look back and hurried my pace.
Vasco-sensei rarely summons me like that, something bad probably happened. I have a bad feeling about this…
Chapter 1 End
Author's Notes: And done. I do hope that you would be satisfied with this chapter. If you are confused, do not worry as all will be explained later. I pray that the timeskip is not too sudden... I will try not to skip too much in the future...
I hope you like my OC, Lumire. I swear she is not a Akeno like sadistic and teasing character, you would see in the later chapters their difference in both attitude and skill.
I need some OCs, any help would be welcome. please read, review and favorite if you liked it, no flames though. Mos things are still unplanned so reccomendations are welcome.
Would you people like to guess what event would happen in the next chapter? a hint is 'light', winner get virtual cookies.