Okay, finally taking a break from Elsword to write this. The first part is going to be a flashback, just letting you know now. Also going to experiment with writing in first-person.

Houki Minami: Meh, predictable. If riser wins, then I'll give points for originality. Otherwise, maybe I'll lose interest in your story. It's no fun to have an already develop character on the lead unless he's charismatic, which is Dakarai's problem. He actually lacks a good personality, and he's just there to trash-talk and make things superficially better.

Am I the only one who likes riser? He's a rating game invicted with a full set harem and kickass abilities. He's no differen from Dakarai in any regard, so they cannot trash-talk each other.

R: Well, seeing as how both his parents and girlfriend are dead, he can't help but desire for some form of revenge. Think of Sasuke after he found out the truth about why the Uchiha Clan was killed and the reason why his brother did what he did. That's how Dakarai is right now.

While it is beneficial to Rias, he's only fighting Riser out of boredom and to test his strength. There are some who like Riser, but in my opinion, he lacks in abilities. All he has is "Immortality", which is really just regeneration that depends on his level of Demonic energy, Flight, and Pyrokinesis. You see, Dakarai has trained under Gods, one of which he is related to. Not to mention being blessed by a Goddess to give him regeneration capabilities, and gaining an technique from another God. That alone places Dakarai above Riser in terms of power. Combine that with the dark power he has, that's a strong combination right there(not counting the Yokai abilities he has). And in my opinion, Riser won the Rating Game because Issei was not strong enough and Rias didn't have a full peerage and lacked experience. It was an easy win.

As for the predictable part, that's something I'd like to avoid. But if you read the last few chapters closely, Dakarai isn't too healthy right now. Something is going to happen to him. That's all I'll say.

Now onto the story.

Disclaimer: I do not own Highschool DxD or Teen Titans.

"Talking."

'Thinking.'

"BOOST!"-power up or high grade magic being used

[Talking...]-Kiris talking

{Talking...}-Ddraig talking

Chapter 10: The Past

Dakarai's POV(8 years old)

I tried running from the scary lady, but she would always somehow find me. I hid myself in the closet, hoping she would give up on finding me. I can't ask for help, either. Big sis went somewhere with Kuroka and isn't going to be back for at least 2 months. I close my eyes and take a deep breath. I hear her enter the room.

"Come on out, sweetheart. I'm not going to hurt you. I just want to give you a gift." The woman said sweetly. My gut was telling me she was faking it. I still held my breath.

"I know you want to get revenge on the person who killed your precious father and mother, right? I can give you the power to do so if you stopped hiding hun." I heard her say. I gasped and I opened my eyes. I covered my mouth after realizing my mistake and shut my eyes tightly. I hear the closet door open. I open my eyes and see her kneeling right in front of me. I tried to back away, but I hit the wall. She comes closer. She does something I didn't expect. She hugged me and leaned into my ear.

"There, there. Everything will be better now." She said. I felt her bite my neck. I pass out.

I slowly opened my eyes. How long have I been in this lab? I'm strapped to the table and the bright light blinds me. I barely hear the voices behind the glass window to my left.

"Experiment log 1040: Subject's power level has stabilized, despite complications during testing. Subject's power level has increased tenfold, thanks the Curse Mark I gave this child. This child may be the key to unleashing the true "Chaos" upon this world." A woman said into an audio recorder. She had platinum blonde hair, red eyes, and wore a white lab coat over some blue jeans and a yellow shirt.

"Lucy, administer stress test 748." The woman said. Lucy nodded her head.

"As you wish, Lady Riza." Lucy said.

'Stress test?' I heard mechanical whirring. Suddenly. I felt electricity hit my body. I screamed in pain as it shocked me. It felt like an eternity before it stopped.

"Subject's body durability has increased drastically thanks to the Curse Mark, but hasn't shown the desired response to a threat. Initiating combat training to study reflexes, speed, and strength." Riza said. I was released from the restraints on my hands and feet. I looked around and saw 10 men surround me. I tried to sit up, but it hurt. The men started walking closer to me. I was scared.

"Riza, stop the experiment now!" I heard a woman yell. I looked at the window and say a woman with black hair with a silver bang. She wore a lab coat over black pants and a purple shirt.

"Why should I, Isabella? The boy could finally start to use the Curse Mark."

"He's scared shitless! You know his big sister, his only guardian, was sent away on a mission you told that bastard that is her master to send her on. You've been experimenting on him for a whole week! He needs a break!" I heard the woman Isabella say. She has a really thick Spanish accent.

"I know you don't approve of this, Isabella, which is why you're not involved in this. But I suppose you're right. You can keep him for the weekend. I could use the time to re-evaluate my approach." She pressed a button and and the 10 black man disappeared. I heard the door open and Isabella ran to me. She picked me started stroking my hair. I started feeling sleepy.

"It's okay now. Just rest up. You don't have to see that woman anymore." She whispered in my ear. I felt as ease in her arms. She carried me out of the lab. I fell asleep.

Dakarai's POV(10 years old)

I was laying down flat on my back, panting. I was exhausted from my training. I heard footsteps. I looked up and saw my teacher looking down at me. He wore a mask. The left side is orange with a single black outlined eyehole, with the right side is a solid black. From what he told me, he lost his right eye. There are four parallel holes, two on each side where his mouth is. He wears an black body suit that covers his entire body except for his lower torso and forearms. For his arms, he has black gauntlets, gray gloves and wears a gray utility belt. He has overlapping armor in certain spots of his body. The first is a gray neck guard that goes to his throat and to his chest, a guard on both shoulders, forearms, over his gauntlets, one for each of his thighs, knees, the top and soles of his feet and finally a gray sash wrapping horizontally around his torso.

"Is that all you have, Dakarai? If you can't handle that much, you'll never get your revenge." He said. I felt a fire burst to life inside of me. I quickly jumped up from my spot on the ground and performed a roundhouse kick. He caught my foot and slammed me into the ground. I recovered and elbowed him in the stomach. He stumbled for a little bit before regaining his posture.

"Good. That's what I want to see. That's enough for today. But there is something I want to tell you." He paused.

"You need to eliminate all of your weakness and fear. Fear leads to you doubting yourself. You can't crush your enemies if you have weaknesses. Eliminate those and strive for power. Do that, and you'll be on your way to getting your revenge." He said before walking out of my sight.

"Thank you, Slade." I said, even though I couldn't see him I'm sure he heard me. He was right though. I failed my mother, father, and Isabella. If I don't get stronger, I'll just keep failing. I have to get stronger and crush anyone who gets in my way! If someone challenges me, I'll destroy them. I clenched my fists and walked to my room in this base.

I wouldn't fail anymore. I don't care what happens to me, I'll will obtain all the power I need to avenge those that died.

Dakarai's POV (15 years old)

I was standing in a cemetery. I didn't care about the rain pouring down on me. I don't care if I catch a cold. My tears flowed freely down my face as I stood over her grave. The one woman that I fell in love with. I failed again. I failed her. I wasn't strong enough to save her. Why couldn't I have died instead of her? Why, God?!

I'm starting to believe that God doesn't exist. If he did, why couldn't he answer my prayers of all the tragedies that happened in my life? But at the same time, I couldn't place the blame on anyone but me. I felt the rain stop. I looked up and saw an umbrella. I felt someone grab my hand. I looked over and I saw my little sister.

"I miss bis sis too. But you shouldn't be out in the rain like this. You could get sick." She looked up at me. I saw her frown. From her view, she probably saw my lifeless eyes and that made her sad. But she started pulling me away from the tombstone.

"I miss big sis too, but I want to see you happy again. I know you loved Nia more than anything, but I feel like she wants you to be happy, even if she isn't here anymore." Amara said. I wasn't sure how to feel about that, but she just wants to see me happy? I stopped myself from being dragged by her. I pulled her closer to me and hugged her tightly.

"I love you." I said to her. I felt her hug me back.

"I love you too, big brother."

This is all who I have left. My only family that didn't leave me. I have to do my absolute best to protect her now. I released her from my hug and we started walking home. I wiped the tears from my face. I looked back one more time.

The feelings I have for you will never go away. You'll always be in my heart.

I'll love you always, Nia...

Present day

I was walking up the mountain where Rias and her peerage would be training. I would be training them for their fight against Riser. Even with 2 weeks, it's still very likely they won't win. I guess it's a good opportunity. I can test my strength against that cocky bird and see how strong I've gotten.

"If you ever want to defeat me boy, obtain all the power you can get and crush all those that get in your way and challenge you. That's the only way you'll become stronger." That man's words echoed in my head as I remember what he told me after he had killed my mother.

And I'll do just that you bastard. You'd better be ready, because I will get stronger. And when the day comes, even if it kills me, I will kill you.

Short, I know. Next one will be longer.