Chapter 8: Raiser Phenex
OCs are mine
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Again not much to say let's jut finally get the Raiser Arc started.
On with the show!
I fell asleep with Raynare and Kaede in my bed with me, but when I woke up I was standing in what looked like a church. And... Wearing a tux for some reason. If not for the tux I'd assume I was kidnapped by some priests or something. I turned around to see my Uncle Sora crying.
My uncle was also dressed up. He had a scar across his left eye and had gray hair. "It's about damn time you got yourself a woman to put up with you, you lazy runt!" He said with tears on his eyes.
'Wait a minute. Church, tux, crying Sora, a woman willing to put up with me? Oh shit.'
"Don't get cold feet on me now, Mike." A familiar female voice said. I looked to see Rias wearing a beautiful white wedding dress, which confirmed my suspicions.
'I'm marrying Rias!?' I thought to myself. The priest went on with his marital shit while I thought about how I got in this mess. I mean I'm not complaining, but how did this happen? 'Okay think, Mike! You're marrying one of the hottest girls you've ever met, how did this come to be? Either I'm on Punk'd or this is somehow legit.'
"You may kiss the bride." The priest said.
'What happened with the "I do" crap!? Wait hang on, I get to kiss Rias!? Screw it, I'm takin it.' I thought as Rias puckered her lips in front of me. Once our lips were right in front of each other a voice echoed around me.
[This is where your wet dream ends, you little pervert!] It said. It was a deep, bellowing, threatening voice that scared the crap outta me. I was engulfed in flames and when the flames around my body faded I was in my normal street clothes and a giant red dragon was staring me dead in the eye.
"Holy shit." I said in a trance of shock and awe. "Who the heck are you?" I asked the dragon.
[Don't act as if you don't know! You've heard my voice many times!] He answered, annoyed at my question.
I thought about it in my head for a moment before the answer came to me. "You're the dragon sealed in my Boosted Gear, the Red Welsh Dragon!" I shouted.
[That's right. My name is Ddraig.] He introduced.
"I-I'm-"
[I know who you are, Michael Williams. What kind of partner would I be if I didn't know my partner's name?] He asked. He saw the shocked look in my eyes and explained before I could ask [Your father has told me about you. Says your stubborn, thick headed, and fairly dense.]
"Gee, thanks for the compliments." I said sarcastically.
[But he also says you're kind hearted, strong, and willing. As of now I'm not sure how I feel about you being my partner, I'm only giving you my power because I'd like to see how this turns out. And I can't do that if you're dead.]
"How motivating." I said, again sarcastically.
[Quit being such a smartass!]
At Ddraig's last comment I woke up. I couldn't spring outta bed cause I had Eaynare and Kaede pinning me to it. I freed my left hand from Kaede's grasp and just looked at it. "Ddraig, huh?" I whispered to myself.
The next day
I entered the clubroom, but nobody was there, except for Rias who didn't seem to notice I had entered. "Where is everybody?" I asked. Rias seemed to not hear me, she's acting like I do during a teacher's lecture. "Prez?" Still no response. "Rias!?"
"Huh?" That seemed to snap her out of it.
"Where is everyone?" I asked again.
"Oh, didn't I tell you? There's no meeting today. I... decided to give you all the day off." She seemed to hesitate at that, which made me a little curious.
"Rias, is something wrong? You seem... Depressed." I asked.
"Huh? I'm fine, I'm just a little tired." She said. I could tell that it was a lie. For one thing she didn't even sound or look tired. She looked more as if the world was ending for her.
"Rias I may not have known you as long as Akeno, but I've never seen you tired from school. Me: I'm ALWAYS tired from school. Rias, if there's something bothering you you can tell me." I assured.
"Really, it's nothing. But it's sweet that you care." Normally I'd blush at the compliment, and I did, but I was serious too.
"If you say so. When you decide to tell me what's wrong, you know where to find me. Remember Rias, I'm your servant second and your friend first. As your friend I'll do any and everything in my power to keep you happy." Now it was Rias's turn to blush. I bid her farewell and went home.
I entered my house and was greeted by my new familiar, Kaede, who was finally wearing some clothes. I gave Raynare some money do they could get some clothes for her.
Kaede wore blue jeans and a green tank top, which REALLY emphasize how big her breasts were, but I tried not to pay too much attention to that. Now that I think about it it probably wasn't a good idea to let Raynare pick out Kaede's clothes. Well it was better than her having nothing.
"Welcome home, Michael." She greeted with a smile.
"Hey, Kaede. You uh... Look nice." I complemented, unintentionally looking at her breasts.
"Thank you. Raynare picked this outfit out for me."
"Where is Raynare anyway?" I asked finally realizing I wasn't glomped on my way in.
"Her superiors called for her so she left. And Asia is out shopping."
"I see. Well I'm gonna work on my weapons and crash early." I told her.
"Would it be alright if I joined you?" She asked.
"Sorry Kaede, but I'm working on a special project, I want to surprise everyone when I unveil it." I said with a smirk. She understood and I went to my workshop in my basement.
I had been crafting my own special weapon in secret since the incident with Asia. So far I only have the hilt finished. It was fairly light, no more than five to eight pounds, and the hilt was very similar to Red Queen's only the throttle was thinner and smoother and the guard was in the shape of the Avenged Sevenfold Death Bat. In order to get the blade started I needed to find a material similar or stronger than Red Queen's, otherwise when I pull the throttle the intense heat will melt the blade.
But even after an hour of research I came up with nothing. I couldn't even find out what material Red Queen's blade was made of. So I ended up sharpening my swords and adjusting my guns the rest of the night.
On my way up to my room, my dad started talking.
{You've become quite the weapon master.}
'I picked up a few things on weapons over the years. Gotta keep your gear in shape too, ya know?'
When I got into my room I saw that Raynare wasn't in there. I guess her superiors gave her a lot more work than I thought. I just went with it and changed into my pajama bottoms and jumped into bed.
But before I could fall asleep, a magic circle appeared on my floor, which had the Gremory symbol on it. Rias appeared out of the circle so I sat up and said "Finally decide to tell me what's bugging ya?"
Rias pushed me back onto the bed and boldly said "Michael... Please, make love to me."
"..."
{You okay, ki-}
'WHAT DID SHE JUST ASK!?'
"I need you to take my virginity, now!" She begged with a red face.
"W-What!? Rias, I-I don't know if-"
"Am I not good enough for you?" She says while stripping.
"More like the other way around, but that's not the point! Look Rias, if this is about what's bothering you, is this really the best way to relieve yourself of it?" I asked, my face getting redder and redder with each piece of clothing she took off.
"You said you'd do everything you could to make me happy." She repeated my words she got her bra off, freeing her breasts.
"But I didn't think you'd ask me to make love to you. That's an entirely different story." I stated trying not to stare.
"I thought very hard about this, and this is the only method left." She said.
"Only method?" I repeated. Rias lightened up a bit on me so I swiftly got her off my body and had us sit next to each other on my bed. "What do you mean, "the only method left"?"
Another magic circle appeared on my floor, only this one was purple yet it still bore the Gremory clan symbol. Out from this circle came a woman with white hair, dressed in a maid outfit. As a matter of fact, I knew this woman.
"Heheh, it's been awhile since I saw you, Grayfia." I said. After awhile Grayfia, seemed to recognize me.
"Ah, Michael Williams. You seem to have grown in these past six years." She responded.
"And you've hardly aged since I saw you. How's Sirzechs?" I asked, referring to her husband.
"He is as busy as ever."
"Wait, Michael, how do you know my brother's queen? For that matter how do you know my brother?" Rias asked.
"I didn't know Sirzechs was your brother. Though I probably should've guessed from the red hair. Anyway, Sirzechs and Grayfia here were two of the very few devils who didn't give a shit about me being half-human. They saved my life on multiple occasions." I summarized.
"You were just as troublesome as Sirzechs, at times. Anyway, Rias, what exactly do you think you're doing? Even if it's with an old friend, Sirzechs will be disappointed to hear you lost your innocence to a low born devil, no offense, Mike."
"None taken."
"I can give my innocence to whomever I please. And don't think I'll stand for you calling my servant a low born." Rias warned as Grayfia started picking up Rias's clothes.
"I'm merely asking to have some respect for yourself and your family." Grayfia then turned to me and said "We'll get out of your way now, Michael. It was nice seeing you again."
"Likewise Grayfia. Give my regards to Sirzechs." I said. Rias walked back over to me.
"I apologize, Mike. Can we just forget about this?" She requested.
"Done and done." At my agreement Rias surprised me with a kiss on the cheek. After that she and Grayfia left. I rubbed the place where Rias kissed my cheek and just reflected a bit before going to bed.
The next day
I walked to the clubroom with Asia and Kiba after school. While we were going to do our jobs I needed to talk to Rias about what was bothering her, now that I know she's hiding something.
"Hey, Kiba, you've known Rias for awhile, right?" I asked.
"Well longer than you, yes. Why?"
"Do you know what's been up with her lately? She's been kinda spacey and shit."
"If I had to guess, it's probably some troubles with the Gremory family. Though you'd get a better answer out of Akeno than me." Suddenly Kiba stopped and looked serious.
"You okay, dude?"
"I think I may know what's bothering her, but I can't say for sure." He said.
We proceeded to the clubroom and inside were the other girls, and Grayfia along with them.
"What are you doing here, Grayfia?" I asked.
"Wait, you know her?" Kiba asked.
"It's a long story."
"Good, you're all here." Rias said.
"Lady Gremory, if I may speak freely?" Grayfia requested, to which Rias allowed. Before any of us could utter a sound an orange magic circle appeared on the floor with a symbol I didn't recognize. Out of the circle came a sharply dressed blonde haired, blue eyed male, probably twenty-something, in a red suit.
"Raiser has arrived. I've come to see you, my dear Rias." He said. He came to see Rias, but it didn't seem like Rias wanted to see him.
"Who's the dude referring I himself in the third person?" I asked.
"This is Lord Raiser Phenex, a pure blooded devil and third heir for the Phenex clan." Grayfia answered.
{I'm well aware of those of the House of Phenex. They have the healing properties of the legendary firebirds themselves and rely heavily on their fire magic. They're truly a force to be reckoned with.}
"Raiser is also Lady Rias's fiancé." Grayfia added.
"Say again! Did you say her fiancé!?"
"That is correct." Raiser may be Rias's fiancé, but judging from the look on Rias's face she doesn't even want Raiser to exist. I may not know him, but he's giving me a bad feeling.
We all took a seat, with Raiser sitting next to Rias, while Akeno brought us some tea.
"Lovely. The tea made by my Rias's Queen is simply delicious." Raiser said.
"Thank you for the compliment." Akeno said, with an obvious fake smile. I could tell that it pained her to to that.
I didn't like this guy, one bit. And I certainly didn't like the way he was feeling up Rias's legs. It wasn't so much jealousy. I could just tell Rias didn't like it either, which bugged me more.
Rias stood up from her seat and said "Give it a rest, Raiser. I told you I have absolutely zero intention of marrying you." That don't seem to stop Raiser.
"My dear Rias, Raiser sees that your family cannot afford you to be selfish in their desperate times." Just the way he talks to get makes me wanna put a bullet in his head.
"By no means will I disgrace my family, but I will choose my OWN husband, and it most certainly won't be you!"
"You forget that it's imperative that devils remain full blooded due to te number of loses in the last war. Your father and brother have decided that you will be my wife for the future of devils."
"My family chose you because they're in far too great a rush. I'll say it once more you WILL NOT be my husband!" Raiser stood up and got closer to Rias than I preferred.
"And I'll tell YOU once more, Raiser bears the reputation of the House of Phenex. I will not have you soil our good name you little-" I had heard enough of this asshole so I shot a bullet from Ivory in between them. "What!?"
"Take a hint, jizz for brains, she's not interested. Now beat it before I soil you family's name all over the walls!" I threatened.
"Hmph. And exactly who are you to threaten Raiser so boldly and openly?" He asked with a smug smile.
"Michael Williams, son of the Dark Knight Sparda." I said showing him my right arm.
"Huh? You're that pathetic half breed son of his?" Not the reaction I was expecting. Usually everyone who hears that I'm the son of Spada piss their pants. "You thought Raiser would be intimidated by some half breed scumbag? Please I'd burn you to a crisp. Rias will return to the Underworld with me!"
"Wanna see how that'll play out!?" I threatened flashing my eyes red while his had a fire in them.
"There's no need for that." Grayfia exclaimed. "As I am here under Sirzechs orders, there will be no chaos as long as I'm here." She warned.
"Even Raiser is fearful of the Strongest Queen, so he will comply."
"And I've been in your husbands shoes. I'm not stupid enough to piss you off." The pain of Grayfia's punishments came back quicker than the Flash.
"Sirzechs anticipated something like this would occur. As a last resort, if Lady Rias simply refuses to comply with the wishes of her father and brother, she must settle this with a Rating Game with Lord Raiser." Sirzechs seems to be as surprising as ever.
"Please, Raiser has competed in many Rating Games, all of which I've won. As for my Rias, she doesn't even qualify to compete." Raiser said.
"Keep talking out your ass, hot shot, shit'll stop comin out sooner or later." I said.
"Rias, is this little group of yours all you have as your peerage?" Raiser asked.
"So what if they are?" Raiser snapped his fingers and another magic circle with the Phenex symbol appeared. And an entire group of women emerged from it. Was this his peerage?
"As compared to your six mere pieces, Raiser has a full set of servants."
"Big deal, we've got the power of a full set, numbers aren't all that matter!" I said.
"Your servant seems to have some vigor, Raiser is conflicted as to whether he hates or admired him for it." I felt disgusted that he was even conflicted whether or not to admire me.
"My pawn has accomplished some impressive tasks. I've witnessed him punch right through a stray with his strength and willpower." Rias said.
"And I'm more than willing to do the same with a snobbish asshole like you!"
"You've got some nerve, speaking to me with such a tone!" Raiser hissed.
"I look like I even give half a shit about what you think of me!? I only care what my friends think of me, that includes Rias!" I stated, summoning my Boosted Gear and brightening my right arm.
"Screw the Rating Game! I'll crush this snobbish pricks bones right NOW!" I threatened.
"Mira." Raiser called. One if his servants, a short girl with blue hair, emerged from the group and landed in front if me.
"Bring it on!" I beckoned.
She thrust her weapon, which was pretty much a durable stick, at me but I caught it with my left hand. Meanwhile I pushed her back with my spectral hand. I threw her stick back at her. I may not have been THAT strong, but I could still easily defeat ONE pawn.
"Hey what's your problem!?" The blonde girl in the pink dress asked, unhappy with my actions.
"Can it!" I shouted.
"Behind you!" Asia screamed. Raiser appeared behind me, and when I turned around he grabbed my face and hurled me onto the floor. The bastard one shouted me from behind.
"Michael!" Rias screamed. She came to me and held me in her arms. "Are you okay?"
"I'm fine, just a little sore in my face, and chest, maybe everything else." I grunted in pain
"For Raiser to soil his own hands on one so pathetically worthless, I must say I'm ashamed." Oh, how I hate his existence.
"Grayfia." Rias said. "Tell my brother... I agree to the Rating Game."
"I will inform him immediately." Grayfia replied. Raiser walked off with a laugh.
"Raiser! Believe me when I say we will destroy you!" Rias threatened.
"I look forward to it, dear. Raiser will see you at the game." With that Raiser and his peerage literally left in a blaze of glory.
Sparda's POV
{That Raiser fellow... He won't be an easy foe.} I said as my son lost consciousness. It was now clear as day to me why I rarely associated myself with the Phenex Clan, they were far too snobbish for their own good.
[I gotta say I don't like him much myself.]
{Nor I, Ddraig.} I turned around to glare at the dragon. {Tell me Ddraig, why is it now you have decided to reveal yourself to my son?} I asked.
[Truth be told, your son, Sparda, is the most interesting person I've had as my partner.] He responded.
{I recall you saying that you were unsure if he was worthy of your power.}
[That was a lie. He is indeed worthy of my power. I merely said that, to confirm this.]
{Then I expect you to treat him like he's your partner. I expect you to help me train him while him and his friends prepare for their Rating Game.}
[Very well. I'll do what I can. I can't really afford to lie down and let my partner die.]
Finally we got to the Raiser Arc. Goddamn my thumbs are sore from typing so much, even though this chapter is a little shorter than the others.
And again if you want me to add someone to the harem, be it from another anime or your own OC, just send me a message and we'll see what happens. Also feel free to submit a weapon idea for when I eventually run out of ideas.
Next Time: A Few New Tricks