Yay! I got one of these done! Next one will be done soon. This chapter is also short because I'm back in school and I've been really tired lately. I'll try to get 2 chapters out at a time though.

Anyway, let's get this show on the road.

Disclaimer: I do not own Highschool DxD.

"Talking."

'Thinking.'

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

[Talking...]-Kiris talking

{Talking...}-Ddraig talking

Spike's POV

I sat in a tree as the Rating Game had begun. I told the woman with gray hair named Grayfia that I would not be participating, but just observing. Surprisingly, they allowed it. So now, I'm stuck here watching this fight.

Although, it's not a bad thing. Riser has a peerage of beautiful women, and I can see them fight...

I used some of my magic to summon a bag of popcorn. I was going to enjoy myself.

But if things did get out of hand, I have [Titan's Armament] ready. I don't think I'll have to use it, but you never know. And something's been up with Dakarai. I haven't really seen him eat anything lately, and he looks like he's tired and losing strength. I could just be overthinking it though. But, what did my mom mean when she hoped I would meet Dakarai. Did she know his parents?

Dakarai's POV

I wondered to myself if I could beat Riser in my current condition. Wait, what am I thinking? Of course I can. But will there be any drawbacks after I beat him?

[Chances are that there will be drawbacks. Hopefully, you'll just be extremely exhausted. But I also want to remind you of the date.] Kiris said to me. I looked at my phone. It was the 18th. In less than a week, it'd be my mom's birthday. I frowned slightly. It made me think of my own birthday, which I hated.

But I would focus on that another time. I should be out looking for my sister and Kuroka, but I want to watch this match, even though I feel like I already know the outcome. I felt pain in my chest and a slight burning sensation on my neck. I got up from my seat on the couch and walked out of the ORC Clubhouse. I couldn't afford to wait any longer. I opened my hand to prepare a portal. I would start by where I last sensed my sisters presence.

[Remember, overusing my power in your current condition can make you more psychotic. But another question would be why aren't you taking your sister with you?]

I took a deep breath. She's in bed right now, sleeping.

'It's better not to take her with me. I don't want her to worry about me. Now that I think about it, either this mark will have taken over or I'll be psychotic and deranged after I get my revenge.'

[You can't think like that.]

'I'm just looking at things realistically. I would like for it if I didn't go insane, but if I used [Juggernaut Drive] as a last resort, there's no doubt about it. I would lose my mind.'

[If you used it. You and I both know you cannot handle Juggernaut Drive! Similar to the [Sephiroth Graal], when you use [Juggernaut Drive], you would take in too much information about the world. Your mind would break. That's why every single host I've had who used [Juggernaut Drive] has died. Except for one, and that was only because his lover brought him back before it was too late. Afterwards, he was bedridden for most of his life after that.]

'So there's a limit before I go completely insane? Good to know.' I looked back at the screen before opening a portal to where I last sensed my sister's presence. I closed my eyes and put my hand over my left eye. I opened my eyes. The whites of my eyes were now black and my pupils a bright purple. I began to laugh.

"At least I'll be getting a fight soon. It's been far too long." I said as I walked through the portal I had created.

?

I smirked to myself as I sat in my chair, looking over some documents on my laptop. Soon, my plans would be set in motion. I looked at the young woman in front of me sitting on the couch in my office, reading something on her phone. She wore a black jacket over her red tank top. The jacket wasn't zipped all the way, revealing a bit from cleavage form her well-endowed bosom. To complete the outfit, she wore a pair of black cargo pants with matching boots. She had fair skin, hazel eyes, and her hair was a shade of rosy red that reached all the way down to her back. If it wasn't for her hair and eyes, she'd be a clone of me.

Well, she certainly did inherit my sense of style from when I was her age.

"Ayana, if you could come over here for a few minutes, please?" I asked her. She got up and walked to my desk.

"What is it?" She asked.

"I want you to take a look at this." I said as I scrolled to the pages on my laptop. I stopped once I saw a picture. I pointed my finger at the picture.

"This boy is Dakarai, a subject that I experimented with when he was a child. In fact, you were around his age when I started with him. Anyway, I want you to prepare to go retrieve him." I looked away from the screen to look at her, only to see a blush on her face. A smile made its way on my face.

"Oh? Does someone have a crush already?" I teased her.

"N-n-no! Not at all, Mom!" She stuttered out as she turned away.

"But why can't I go get him now?" My daughter asked.

"My, why are you in such a hurry, Ayana? You can't wait to meet him?" I said as I continued to tease my daughter.

"P-please just stop teasing me! Just answer my question, please." My daughter asked. I laughed a little before answering her question.

"Right now, he's too strong to take down and I don't want to risk you being hurt. But, he'll be fighting Riser Phenex soon. After that would be the perfect time to take him and bring him here. Even so, you would still have to be careful. One of the Seraphs, Gabriel, is staying with him."

Before my daughter could open her mouth, one of my underlings appeared in the middle of the office. They bowed down on one knee.

"Lady Riza, we have received word from an informant that one of your former Curse Mark test subjects, Dakarai, has been spotted in Tokyo. Would you like us to bring him in?" He asked.

"See, Mom? He's on the move now, and he's close! Now would be the perfect time instead of risking kidnapping him and fighting one of the Seraph!" My daughter stated. I put a finger to my chin.

"No, leave him be. We'll bring him in soon enough. Just be ready to mobilize your team in a few days."

"Understood, Lady Riza." He said as he nodded his head. He disappeared. I turned to my daughter.

"I know you feel confident in your strength, but this boy is no pushover. I knew his father, and I know for a fact Dakarai inherited his strength. And I'm already weakening him with the Curse Mark. If I push him too far, it could have negative effects. As it is now, he's already considering coming over to me. All you would have to do is some extra convincing." I explained to my daughter.

"I understand. I'll be ready within the next few days." My daughter said as she walked towards the door.

"You know, Ayana, he'll be at the engagement ceremony that Riser Phenex will be holding after he wins this excuse for a Rating Game. You can go there and meet him in person, if you want." I said, smiling. I could practically see the blush on her face. She quickly walked out of my office. As she closed the door, I got up and walked to one of the shelves in my office. I picked up a picture and looked at it. It was a picture of me and Dakarai's father, along with our old team from the Great War.

"If only I wasn't so nervous to talk to him back then, then maybe. Just maybe..." I said, thinking out loud.

Issei's POV

"So how do you know Dakarai, Koneko? You two looked like two friends who haven't seen each other in years." I whispered to her as we snuck into the gym.

"We've known each other since we were kids. But...he's not the same as he was when he was younger."

He wasn't the same as he is now? Actually, picturing him with a happy childhood is kinda hard now that I think about it. Suddenly, I heard voice come to life in my ear.

"Can everyone hear me?"

"Dakarai?" I said in surpised, while keeping my voice low.

"Yes, it's me. I just wanted to give you a heads up. Koneko and Issei, after you clear out that gym, be ready for an ambush. More than likely, Riser placed his pawns, knights, rook, and bishops there and they will be waiting for you. Akeno, take out Riser's queen as quickly as possible by using your lightning. Chances are that she has a Phoenix Tear. If you destroy that or take it from her, your chances of winning increase."

"Got it." I heard Akeno say.

"Hey! Watch where you're going! Prick.." I heard Dakarai say.

"Where are you, exactly?" I heard Akeno ask him, in between giggles.

"Don't worry about where I am. All of you should be focusing on the match. Rias, do you plan on confronting Riser once Kiba, Koneko, and Issei take care of things on their ends?"

"I do. Why?" Rias asked him.

"Just remember to conserve your energy when you fight him. Once Issei makes him waste a good portion of his demonic energy, that would be a good time for you to use some extra power you can spare on him. If he doesn't have any demonic energy, he can't regenerate. He's not invincible. Issei, remember to dodge anything he throws at you. You and I both know you can't tank him."

"Gee, thanks for telling me I can't take a punch..." I said as I scratched my cheek.

"You're welcome." He said. Suddenly, everyone heard him cough loudly.

"Are you okay?" I heard Koneko ask.

"...I'll be fine. Just try to get through the match." I heard him say before I heard the noise in the background go silent. He must've been in a busy place.

As Koneko and I hid behind the curtains on the gym stage, the lights in the gym came on suddenly.

"Come on out! We know you're there!" I heard a woman say. Koneko and I came out of our hiding spot. I summoned my Sacred Gear and looked at Koneko. She had white cat ears on top of her head and she had a white tail.

"You ready, Koneko?" I aksed her. She nodded her head. We charged at our opponents.

Spike's POV

"Dakarai had better pick that rook in the Qipao when he beats the stuffing out of Riser. She is way too good for that douche." I said as I munched on my popcorn, watching the fight in the gym through a pair of binoculars I had summoned using magic.

Yubelluna's POV

"Yubelluna, is everyone in position?"

"Yes, Lord Riser. Xuelan and her team are currently fighting Gremory's [Pawn] and [Rook].

"I see. Before you go fight their [Queen]. Riser wants to know more about this peasant named Dakarai."

"As far as I know, he's the son of the legendary "Lunatic Brawler" that fought in the Great War and the war against the Anti-Satan faction." I answered honestly. I only read about him a few times in the library the Phenex household has.

"Is that so? Ha! Riser thinks he doesn't even come close to that level of strength."

I decided to not say anything back and nod my head. When I saw him take out Mira and Isabella with ease, I could easily tell he was holding back. To be honest, I have grown tired of Riser. I would enjoy it if someone could put him in his place. I started walking way from him.

"I'm off to go fight the "Priestess of Thunder". I'll take care of the others while I'm at it."

"Very well then."

Soon, I would get to see if Dakarai did live up to the legend of his father. Is he as strong as his father, or close to it? They do say the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. Maybe he can put Riser in his place.

"Maybe, just maybe if I got in contact with him, I would be free from Riser..."

Issei's POV

'How? We were so close to winning...' I thought as Riser beat me senselessly. He grabbed me and pointed his hand at my face. I used my remaining strength to punch him the face, releasing me from his hold.

"No way am I giving up. Not yet!" I said as I tried to boost a few more times, even though I knew I was all tapped out. I felt Riser punch me in the stomach and lift me up by my neck. He held his hand over my stomach.

"I have to admit, Riser is impressed you hit him. Now it's time to die!" I smiled. Looks like this was it. I started to slowly close my eyes.

"Issei!" Rias screamed.

"TITAN'S ARMAMAMENT!" I heard Spike yell. A gold light surrounded his body. He now wore golden armor and a red scarf. Before I could close my eyes, I heard this weird, distorted sound and Dakarai's voice.

"-CIRCLE!" I hear Dakarai shout. I looked over and his eyes were black while his pupils were a bright purple. Lightning was dancing round his body.

"This fight is over Riser. Unless, you want to start our match now?" I heard Dakarai say as I felt his power grow. I closed my eyes as I fell unconscious.

Dakarai's POV

I waited for Riser's response. I didn't mind getting physical with this birdbrain if I had to.

"Tch!" I heard him say as he dropped Issei to the ground. Rias ran to Issei's side.

"Issei! Wake up!" She said as she cried. I walked over to her and put my hand on her shoulder. She looked up at me.

"Don't worry. He's still alive, just unconscious and injured. Me and Spike will take it from here." I said to to her. Spike picked up Issei and carried him on his shoulder. I opened up a portal. Spike walked through it. Before I could go through, I felt Rias grab my hand.

"Please, just make sure he'll be okay. You don't have to come and fight for my freedom. I just want Issei safe." I nodded my head. I looked back at Riser. I narrowed my eyes.

'You're just going to let this slide? Ha! Teach this dumbass a lesson for me, will ya?' I heard a voice in my head say. I smiled on the inside. I certainly did inherit my father's fighting spirit.

"Prepare yourself, Phenex. I was going to go easy on you, but now, I won't hold back." I said through gritted teeth. I walked through the portal and closed it.

Issei's POV

"He's what?!" I said in shock.

"Dakarai will be fighting against Riser in the Underworld for Lady Rias's freedom and his own personal reasons. But if you want to have another shot at him, here's an invitation that will take you straight there." Grayfia said as she handed me a small sheet of paper with a magic circle on it.

'Despite his current medical condition.' Grayfia thought to herself.

'Well, if Dakarai's going to be there, I at least want one more shot at the bastard. Hopefully he won't mind if I take a shot at him.' I thought to myself.

This chapter whill be subjected to heavy editing. I forgot most of the Rating Game so I am RE-WATCHING the episode. After that, I'll make the necessary edits.

Preview of next chap:

"And at the end of this, you're going to be crying, like a little..." I paused, looking at Riser.

"Bitch." I finished as I narrowed my eyes.