"Issei."= When characters are talking to each other.
'Lucas'= When characters are thinking to themselves or when Issei and Vali are talking to their partners through their mental link.
[Ddraig]= When a dragon speaks out.
{Ddraig}= When a dragon speaks to their host through their mental link.
Chapter Fourteen:
Surprised by all this, Rias knew she had to play this right, or she was one for.
"What are you talking about, sir?", Rias questioned. "By our people's ways, I've done nothing wrong in how I've run things when it comes to my peerage."
"That was before you were all awakened as Dragon-Kin.", a Wyvern Dragon-Kin elder said. "Things are different now. We've looked through and dealt with plenty of other Wyvern Dragon-Kin that have done things that are quite... Disturbing."
"That's putting it mildly.", Sona said under her breath.
"May I ask why I along with Le Fay Pendragon, Sona Sitri, and Tsubaki Shinra are here?", Lucas asked even though he had a pretty good idea why they were there.
"You four are here a witnesses for this trial.", Serafall said.
"I see.", Lucas said.
"Now let us begin.", Yung said. "To begin, let us go to how you recruited you peerage members. When it comes to Yuuto Kiba and Koneko Toujou, there isn't much we can say.", he said which Rias began to smirk. "It's the rest of your peerage we have a problem with.", he said with a stern look causing Rias' smirk to fade.
"Excuse me, sir. But If it wasn't for Rias making me part of her peerage, I would be dead.", Asia said. "She saved my life!"
"Thank you, Asia.", Rias said with a smile that Asia returned.
"That she did.", Yung said. "But what if I told you that if she had acted sooner, the one known as Dohnaseek wouldn't have taken your Sacred Gear which almost cost you your life.", he said surprising everyone there."
"I'm sorry, but what proof do you have of this?", Sona asked.
"Why not ask, young Asia's rescuer.", Yung said. "Issei Hyoudou. The night, you went to save young Asia, who went with you?"
"Kiba and Koneko.", Issei said. "We went into the church, fought Freed only for Kiba and Koneko to keep him busy while I went on to save Asia."
"Now Miss Koneko. How long did it take for you and Mr. Kiba to deal with Freed?", Yung asked.
"Not long at all.", Koneko said. "He was small potatoes."
"What did you do afterwards?", Yung asked.
"Nothing. Rias ordered us... to wait.", Koneko said as she realized that what Yung was right about what happened to Asia.
"Did you want to go help, Issei?", Yung asked.
"Y-Yes, but Rias ordered us not to.", Koneko said as some tears ran down her face. "I'm sorry, Asia.", she said sadly as she looked at the Bishop of the peerage.
Saying nothing, Asia went up to Koneko and hugged her in comfort while stroking her hair a the Nekomata let out a few sobs.
"As sad as this is, we must continue.", Yung said. "Next up is, Mr. Hyoudou."
"Me?!", Issei questioned. "What did Rias do to me?"
"To be honest, nothing wrong. She actually came up to you and recruited you into her peerage.", Yung said. "But, she only did that after, her Queen pleaded with her to do so instead of doing what she originally had planned.", he said which got Rias nervous.
And everyone saw this from the look on her face.
"I'm afraid to ask, but what was her original plan?", Issei asked.
"I'm sorry to say this, Issei, but Rias' was going to let the Fallen seduce you and try to kill you.", Sirzechs said sadly.
"That wouldn't have happened seeing as Raynare is a friend.", Lucas said.
"Thankfully, Miss Himejima was able to talk Rias into talking to Issei.", Sirzechs said.
"That may be, but she only agreed to do this after she learned that the Fallen didn't kill Issei.", Yung said.
"So you were going to let me die and then turn me when I was near death.", Issei said before shooting Rias a glare that sent a shiver down her spine.
"Next, we have how she recruited Akeno Himejima into her peerage.", Yung said getting Akeno's attention.
"What is he talking about, Rias?", Akeno asked her friend.
"I mean that she was there the day you and you mother were attacked.", Yung said. "The same attack in which, your mother, Shuri Himejima was murdered!", he said shocking Akeno.
"No!", Akeno said sadly learning that Rias was there, yet did nothing..
"Akeno. I..."
Rias was out off as Akeno slapped Rias across the face as she gave her a glare that stopped her from saying anything.
"You watched and did nothing?!", Akeno shouted as tears ran down her face. "You could have came and teleported us to safety, but you did nothing but watch! How could you?!", she questioned before she broke down and cried.
Seeing this, Issei walked up to Akeno and held her in comfort as she cried on his shoulder.
"It's okay, Akeno.", Issei said as he stroked her hair. "Let is out. Just let it all out."
"How do you know all of this?!", Kiba demanded to know.
"It was me who helped Master Yung.", Le Fay confessed as she stepped forward.
"What are you talking about, Le Fay?", Lucas asked. "Wait! Was this last week when Master Yung asked you to help him with something?"
"Yes. Master Yung had me use Chain of Memories, in secret, to learn the truth.", Le Fay said timidly. "I wanted to tell you, but Master Yung told to say nothing.", she said as her eyes began to water. "I wanted to tell you so badly, but I couldn't!", the mage said before Lucas took her into a hug letting her know that it was okay.
"So in other words, you spied on us!", Kiba snapped as he glared at Le Fay which didn't make her feel any better about what she did. "You claim to be our friend, yet you did all this!"
"Back off, Kiba! She was only doing as Master Yung asked of her.", Lucas said defending Le Fay.
"Indeed she was.", Yung said. "We needed to know the truth. And I felt that this was the only way to get said truth. If you have any problems with it, then feel free to take it up with me, young man."
Knowing he was well out matched, Kiba said nothing else knowing that he wouldn't get anywhere.
"Are we done here?!", Rias asked wanting to get it all over with.
"No we are not.", Serafall said. "Now let's talk about how you tried to use me to get back at Sone Sitri!"
"Ah yes. The open house incident", Yung said. "You, Rias Gremory, contacted Serafall Leviathan and told her that Lucas Stone was taking advantage of her sister and her peerage. Thankfully, Serafall knew Lucas and got the full story. Had she went and attacked Mr. Stone, who is the descendant of Zeus & Hera, the Greek Pantheon would of been out for blood because of you actions, Rias Gremory!"
"Is this true, Miss Sitir?", Ajuka asked.
"Sadly, yes.", Sona said. "It was a miracle that Lady Leviathan didn't attack Mr. Stone."
"I see.", Ajuka said.
"Can we get to the point of all this?", Falbium asked with a yawn. "Some of us have other things to take care of.
"Very well.", Sirzechs said. "Rias Gremory. With all that you have done, along with how you have ran things in Kuoh, it hs been decided that you shall no longer be in charge of the territory you have in Kuoh. You shall be aloud to live in Kuoh and attend school there as well. Once you graduate, you shall be aloud to attend college, if you wish to do so. If not, you shall return to the Wyvern Realm where you and your peerage shall be put in charge of one of the Gremory Family's businesses until we feel that you have paid for your mistakes."
"But that's not..."
"Do you understand these terms?", Sirzechs asked with a look that said he was not playing around with her.
"Yes. I do, Lord Sirzechs.", Rias said with gritted teeth knowing that she was done for.
"Actually, I do believe that her current peerage should not have to pay for what Rias has done.", Yung said.
"What do you mean, Master Yung?", Serafall questioned.
"With Dragon-Kin when a Master or King does wrong and is punished we give their peerage the choice of staying with their leader or leaving said peerage.", Yung explained.
"So in other words, why have the peerage pay for what their master did when they can leave and join another peerage.", Serafall said understanding what Master Yung was saying.
"Exactly.", Yung said.
"You can't do this!", Rias said. "You can not take my peerage from me!"
"Is that so?", Sirzechs questioned. "You forget your place, Rias Gremory. This is the result of your actions. Had you done things differently, you would not be here right now.", he said earning a glare from Rias that he ignored. "Now as you were saying Master Yung."
"Well, normally we would allow the peerage members the choice to either stay in said peerage or be traded.", Yung said.
"That is a good idea, but there aren't many peerages in the Human Realm.", Serafall said.
"Very true.", Yung said. "So how about we fix that."
"And how do you propose we do that, master Yung?", Ajuka asked.
"That depends on the Red Dragon Emperor.", Yung said as he looked at Issei.
"Me?!", Issei questioned.
"Yes, Mr. Hyoudou. You.", Yung said. "You have more than proven you power in the battle with Kokabiel and against the Khaos Brigade. So if the four alphas are in agreement, I say we make Issei Hyoudou, the Red Dragon Emperor a king and give him Rias Gremory's territory.", he suggested surprising everyone there.
"Hmmmmm... There are those that question why the Red Dragon Emperor is a meer Pawn.", Ajuka said. "If we were to make him a King, it would show that we are making great strides of improvement."
"Indeed.", Sirzechs said thinking it over. "What say you, Issei? Will you take up the mantle of King and form a peerage and become one of Kuoh's protectors?"
"When I first awoken the Boosted Gear, I became one of Kuoh's protectors.", Issei said. "But to make it official, among the supernatural, may be a good thing."
{Like you would say no to a chance like this.} Ddriag grinned through their mental link.
'Well I have to play the part.', Issei said. 'Might as well go all out.'
"Issei, please! Don't do this to me!", Rias pleaded.
"Tell me something, Rias. And be honest.", Issei said. "Had I turned down your offer to join your peerage, what would you have done?"
"What do you mean?", Rias asked.
"Would you of let me be and moved on, or would you have taken a more drastic step to make me a part of your peerage?" Issei asked to which Rias said nothing.
"Well, Rias. What would you have done?", Serafall asked.
"I would have found a way to get you to join my peerage.", Rias said.
"And we both know how you would have done it.", Issei said as he looked at Kiba. "With his speed, Kiba could have made a fatal blow to me whih would have given you your chance to make me your Pawn. And no one would of been the wiser as to who attacked me.", Issei said to which Rias said nothing for she knew that is what she would of done to get Issei in her peerage had he turned her first offer down.
"It seems that is what you would have done, Rias.", Sirzechs said as he saw the look on Rias' face.
"Which is why I shall take you up on that offer, Sirzechs.", Issei said. "Make me a King so I can form my peerage and better protect Kuoh."
"Very well.", Sirzechs said. "First, we will have to remove your Pawn pieces."
"A simple task.", Ajuka said. "It will take a few moments. Come with me, Red Dragon."
"Issei, please! Don't do this! Don't leave me!", Rias pleaded as she ran up to him and grabbed his arm.
"I'm sorry, Rias, but after all you've done do you really think this peerage will ever be the same again?", Issei asked.
Rias then looked at her peerage and saw how Akeno, Koneko, and Asia looked at her with hurt and distrust. It was then that she knew she had lost them to her actions. Actions that would have remained secret if things were to go her way. But alas, they didn't. And now she was paying for it.
"Are you ready, Red Dragon?", Ajuka asked.
"Yes.", Issei said as he followed Ajuka out of the room.
"I can't believe this is happening!", Rias said.
"Seriously?!", Lucas questioned. "Did you really think that your brother was going to bail you out of this mess?"
"Back off, Stone!", Kiba snapped. "This wouldn't have happened had it not been for your mage!", he said as he glared at Le Fay who stood her ground.
"You really don't want to test me, Kiba.", Le Fay said as she narrowed her eyes at the Knight.
"Calm down, all of you.", Sona said. "Now is not the time to be fighting."
"Sona's right", Lucas said. "What's done is done. There's no turning back now."
"Easy for you to say! You're not the one losing members of your peerage!", Rias said.
"You only have yourself to blame for this, Rias.", Sirzechs said as he walked up to the teens. "These are the consequences of your actions. Learn from this and do better next time.", he said to which Rias said nothing as she went and sat down as they all waited for Issei to return.
"So what will happen now, Sona?", Tsubaki asked.
"Well, once his pieces are removed, Issei will be made a King and given his pieces to form his peerage.", Sona explained.
"I meant with Miss Rias.", Tsubaki said.
"A good question.", Sona said. "From the looks of it, Kiba may be the only one to stay with Rias. The rest may end up joining Issei so they can stay in Kuoh."
"Do you think she will be able to get more members for her peerage?", Tsubaki asked.
"I don't think so.", Sona said. "It's finding the right ones that will be the problem."
"I think you're right.", Lucas said as Master Yung came up to him. "Master Yung.", he said with a bow.
"I wish to apologize for not informing you about Le Fay and what I had her doing for me.", Yung said.
"It's alright, sir.", Lucas said. "You were conducting an investigation and needed to keep it under wraps. It's all good."
"Thank you for understanding.", Yung said. "I only wish things had turned out differently.", he said as he looked over at Rias.
"We all do, sir.", Sona said sadly. "We all do."
Sometime later, Issei and Ajuka returned and Issei was carrying a small wooden box with him.
"So how does it feel?", Lucas asked. "Being a King, I mean."
"I feel the same, yet different.", Issei said with a smile.
"And now we get down to business.", Sirzechs said. "Akeno Himejima, Yuuto Kiba, Asia Argento, and Konako Toujou. With all that you have learned, today, do you wish to remain a part of Rias Geemory's peerage or do you wish to be traded to another peerage?", he asked to which Kiba stepped forward.
"I, Yuuto Kiba, shall remain with the Gremory Peerage.", Kiba said not surprising everyone with how he reacted earlier. "I vowed to stand by her side and I intend on keeping that vow."
"Thank you Kiba.", Rias said with a smile as Kiba went to stand by Rias.
"What say the rest of you?", Sirzechs asked Akeno, Koneko, and Asia.
"I always said I would join Issei when he had a peerage.", Asia said with a small smile. "So I'd like to go with Issei, please."
'Why am I not surprised?', Rias thought to herself as she rolled her eyes.
"Very well.", Sirzechs said with a kind smile. "What of you, Koneko?"
"I wish to join Issei's peerage.", Koneko said without hesitation surprising Rias and Kiba.
"After all we've been through, Koneko, you're going to leave me?!", Rias questioned. "I took you in, when you could have been exacuted!"
"That's enough, Rias!", Sirzechs said in a demanding tone.
"Bad form, Rias.", Serafall said. "Bad form indeed."
"Why do you want to go to Issei's peerage, Koneko?", Ajuka asked the Nekomata.
"That's what I'd like to know.", Kiba said as he narrowed his eyes at Koneko.
"You really want to know, Kiba?", Koneko asked. "I overheard you and Rias talking about trading me to Sona for her spare Rook piece a few days ago.", she said surprising everyone. "Something about getting two powerful Rooks in the future. So now you can go get your two new Rooks, cause I'm out!", she said as she stood next to Issei.
"Seems like some things are coming to light.", Falbium said as he was watching everything unfold.
"Indeed.", Yung said. "Now what of you, Akeno Himejima?"
"Akeno, please. I know what I did was wrong, but we've been through to much for it to end like this.", Rias said. "So please, don't go.", she pleaded.
"You could have saved me and my mother, Rias." Akeno said. "You could have came and teleported us to safety which could have formed a strong friendship between us. But instead, you did nothing as my mother was murdered. Then you waited until I was in a life or death situation and came to make me your Queen! And now after knowing the truth, you stand there and beg me to stay in your peerage?! I'm sorry but no. I can't and will not do that.", she said as sh turned to face Issei. "Issei, if you would have me, I'd like to join your peerage."
"It would be an honor to have you, Akeno.", Issei said with a smile that Akeno returned.
"Then it is settled.", Sirzechs said. "Akeno Himejima, Asia Argento, and Konako Toujou will leave the Gremory Peerage and shall go over to the... What will you be naming your peerage, Issei?"
"The Red Dragon Peerage.", Issei said proudly.
[I'm honored, partner.] Ddriag said touched by it all. [Thank you.]
"You're welcome, bud.", Issei said as Sirzechs formed a large magic circle where Issei was on one side while a not happy Rias stood on the other side while Akeno, Asia, and Koneko stood in the center.
"Your pieces, Issei.", Sirzechs said.
"Right.", Issei said as he opened his wooden box that contained his piece, which were small silver orbs, like Lucas had.
Only these orbs had red chess symbols on them. Knowing which to get, Issei grabbed the Queen piece along with one of the Bishop and Rook pieces.
"Now you three need to decide what kind of jewelry you wish for the orb to take the form of.", Yung said to he three girls.
"A bracelet, please.", Akeno said.
"A necklace for me.", Asia said.
"A hair clip.", Koneko said.
"Works for me.", Issei said as the piece took the form of what the girls wanted.
Once they did this, Isse placed the bracelet on Akeno's right wrist, the necklace on Asia, and the hairclip that looked like a cat with a Rook symbol on the forehead on Koneko. Once he did this their old pieces came out of them and floated over to Rias who sadly took them. As for Akeno, Asia, and Koneko the suddenly felt a surge of power flow through them. It was them that Akeno felt her black wings sprout out from her back while a black and yellow dragon tail sprout out of the small of her back. As for Asia, a set of white wings sprouted from her back while a white dragon tail sprouted fro the small of her back. As for Koneko, a set of white dragon wings sprouted from her back while her cat ears and tail came out as well. Only now her cait tail was a bit thicker.
"What happened to my wings and tail?!", Asia questioned as she saw how her wings had changed from black Wyvern wings to white Ryu Dragon wings along with her black dragon tail now being a white dragon tail.
"It seems that you were a Ryu Dragon-Kin all along, young one.", Yung said. "Joining Issei's peerage simply brought it out.", he said with a kind smile makin Asia smile even more being happy about being in Issei's peerage.
"Welcome to the Red Dragon Peerage, ladies.", Issei said as the magic circle faded.
"If we're done here, I'd like to return to Kuoh", Rias said. "I do have a peerage to rebuild."
"Veru well.", Sirzechs said as he formed a teleportation circle under them all and teleported back to Kuoh leaving Mastetr Yung, Ajuka, and Falbium behind.
"This Summer promises to be quite interesting.", Ajuka said with a grin.
"Quite interesting, indeed.", Yung said with a smile.
Now back in Kuoh, Sirzechs had teleorted himself along with Seradfall, Rias, Kiba, Issei, Koneko, Asia, Koneko, Lucas, Le Fay, Sona, and Tsubaki back to the ORC.
"Now if you all would please leave my club, so Kiba and I can get to work rebuilding my peerage.", Rias said as she sat behind her desk.
"Not so fast, Rias. There's more things that need to be takwen care of.", Sirzechs said.
"What are you talking about?", Rias asked as Sirzechs turned towards Sona and Tsubaki.
"Sona Sitri. Due to budget issues, the ORC is to be shutdown.", Sirzechs said surprising all but Serafall.
"You can't do that!", Rias said as she jumped up from her chair
"I can and I did.", Sirzechs said giving Rias a stern look shutting her up. "Everyone leave us. I need to have a word with Rias Gremory."
Saying nothing, everyone but Kiba left Sirzechs and Rias alone.
"Very well.", Sirzechs said knowing that Kiba was loyal to Rias. "Now, Rias. There's a reason all of this has happened to you."
"How could you let this happen to me?!", Rias questioned as she glared at her brother.
"Because, Rias. You haven't been doing what needed to be done to help your peerage.", Sirzechs said.
"What are you talking about?", Rias asked. "I may have gone about gathering them in some messed up ways, but I've treated my peerage like they were family!"
"First, there's Koneko.", Sirzechs said. "You could have helped her embrace her Nekomata side and helped her move forward and become stronger than what she is now. You could have even found someone who could have helped her harness her skills better. But instead, you did nothing. Then there's Kiba, here."
"With all due respect, sir, I am fine.", Kiba said. "I have served Rias with honor and pride. And I plan remaining by her side for a long time.", he said getting a smile from Rias.
"That may be, Kiba, but your feeling towards the church when it comes to Excalibur could have cost us dearly.", Sirzechs said causing Kiba to twitch a bit. "You were even about to attack the Pendragon siblings out of anger!", he said before turning his attention to Rias. "As his King, you should have helped Kiba move forward and find some sort of peace from all that happened during the Holy Sword Project.", he said to which Rias said nothing knowing that her brother was right. "And then there's Akeno."
"I know I messed up with Akeno.", Rias said.
"Messed up is an understatement, Rias!", Sirzechs said with narrowed eyes. "You stood back and did nothing to help as he mother was being murdered only to show up during her lowest point and offer her a place to stay in exchange for her being a part of your peerage. Did you not think she wouldn't find out the truth someday?!"
"But I..."
"Next there's how you did things with Asia Argento.", Sirzechs said. "You could of had Kiba and Koneko go help Issei as soon as they were done with that Freed boy. But didn't which resulted in the poor girl being near death. Allowing you to turn her into one of your servants. Just as you would hae done to Issei had Akeno not convinced you to just simply talking to him. Something I'm glad she did just as she contacted me about Kokabiel and his plans when it should have been you who should have done so!"
"I'm sorry, Sirzechs.", Rias said knowing that she had messed up. "But to take the ORC from me is a bit much."
"It was either that or have you automatically come back to the Wyvern Realm during the Summer.", Sirzechs said surprising Rias and Kiba. "But instead, the ORC gets shut down allowing for you to stay here and complete your schooling. That being said, you are to move out from here and into the apartment building were Kiba lives. As for Gasper, I shall take him into Grayfia's peerage and help train him not only in his powers but in his social skills. Issei and Lucas have done well in how they've helped him, but now I believe he needs the help from those who have more experience. So he shall be coming to the Wyvern Realm with me. I do wish you well, Rias. For you shall need it for what's to come."
"What are you talking about?", Rias asked.
"You will have to wait and see.", Sirzechs said. "But right now, you have to go pack and move into your new home. While I have to go and collect young Gasper.", he said before teleporting away.
"Well I'm going to be honest.", Kiba said. "I did not see any of this coming."
"Nor did I, but here we are.", Rias said as she sat behind her desk for the last time. "All we can do now is move forward and rebuild. Not to mention making those who left sorry for turning on me!", she said with venom in her voice.
"And pay they shall.", Kiba said in agreement as he sat in one of the lounge chairs. "But we need to form a new peerage first."
"That will not be a problem.", Rias said. "We'll have a new peerage in no time.", she said as she opened of the draws of the desk ans saw a red ruby. "What's this doing here?", she said as she picked up the ruby.
As she held the gem, a flash of red light went off from the gem. It was then that a surge of memories went off in both Rias and Kiba's minds. It was then that a smirk grew on the faces of Rias and Kiba as they remembered why the ruby was there.
(Flashback)
"A trial?!", Kiba questioned.
"Yes. A trial.", Rias said in a bitter tone. "From what one of my brother's servants told me, in a private message, I'm to be brought to the Wyvern Realm to be judged on my actions or lack of. They took a big risk in telling me this seeing as my brother doesn't know they've done this."
"What's the worse that can happen?", Kiba asked.
"I could lose my peerage.", Rias said. "Or be made to go back home. Or both!"
"That's not good.", Kiba said.
"It gets worse.", Rias said. "That Master Yung guy is going to have a powerful mage read our thoughts before the judgement goes down."
"If they find out about Dulocke...!", Kiba began to say.
"I know.", Rias said. "I'll be done for. We need a way to hide all of this. But how?"
"Why not go ask our future Rook.", Kiba suggested.
"Couldn't hurt to ask.", Rias said as they teleported to the mountain villa Dulocke was hiding at.
Once there, they explained what was going on to Dulocke.
"I see.", Dulocke said. "It is a good thing you suggested that we wait until you make me a part of your peerage, Miss Gremory. Now as for the mage that will be reading your thoughts, I have a way around that.", he said as he made a small ruby appear. "I can use my powers to wipe you and Kiba's memories of me and all that you planned when it comes to me and your plans for the Pendragon siblings and alter them to something more acceptable."
"And the ruby has the power to restore our memories, when all is said and done.", Kiba figured.
"Correct.", Dulocke said. "Just say the word and I can cast it now and have it activate in an hour after you teleport back to town.", he said as he handed Rias the ruby. "Just put this ruby somewhere safe. It will not activate until after your minds are read."
"Very well, Dulocke. Procced with your mind wipe.", Rias said.
"As you wish, Lady Gremory.", Dulocke said with a bow before he began to cast his spell.
(End Flashback)
"Nicely done, Dulocke.", Rias said with a smirk as she held the ruby.
"Looks like his plan worked.", Kiba said.
"Indeed.", Rias said as she stood up from her desk. "I do believe it's time for me to pack my things and move out from here. We'll then go to the villa and inform Dulocke on how well his plan worked."
"Then the real work will begin.", Kiba said.
"Yes. Rebuilding my peerage.", Rias said. "Only we'll make it stronger then it was and show our former friends how wrong they were for betraying us!"
It didn't take Rias long to pack her things seeing as she used her powers to teleport her things to the apartment where she would be staying. Once she did this, she and Kiba teleported to the villa where Dulocke was staying only to find that Dohnaseek was there as well.
"Stay you hand, my friends.", Dulocke said. "Dohnaseek wishes to join your peerage."
"Is that so?", Rias questioned with a raised eyebrow.
"Indeed.", Dohnaseek said with a bow. "Kokabiel didn't give a crap about what happened to me. I can't go back to the Grigorie for Azazel will take me to Cocytus. Something I don't wish to happen."
"So we're your last resort.", Kiba said with narrowed eyes.
"I know it may seem that way, but if you take me in, I shall serve you well.", Dohnaseek said. "My power will be yours to wield."
"What do you think, Kiba?", Rias asked.
"His powers will be very useful in future battles.", Kiba said. "And he would be a powerful trump card in the Rating Games. It is a risk, but what's life without a few risk?"
"What of you, Dulocke?", Rias asked.
"He is strong. And can only get stronger from here.", Dulocke said. "I say make him a member and have a powerful Fallen on our side."
"Agreed.", Rias said as she took out a Rook piece. "Do you still wish to be my Rook, Dulocke? I can make you a Bishop now."
"I already have plenty of power as a mage.", Dulocke said. "With the Rook's power, I'll have the strength needed to match my power in combat."
"Very well.", Rias said as she also took out a Pawn piece. "Dohnaseek, you shall be one of my first Pawns. With the power of promotion, you will be able use the powers of the Rook, Bishop, Knight, or Queen in battle."
"Very well.", Dohnaseek said as Rias began to make him and Dulocke a part of her peerage.
Elsewhere, Issei hd called up Kalawarna, Murayama, Kiyome, Matsuda, Katase, Motohama, and Akia and had them meet him in the forest where they did their training for something important. But when they got there, they were surprised to see Akeno, Asia, and Koneko there as well.
"So our Red Dragon Emperor was working on his own peerage for a while now.", Akeno said with a grin.
"What's going on, Issei?!", Murayama questioned.
"Well...", Issei said as he told them about what happened. "And that's basically it. I have a peerage and Akeno, Koneko, and Asia are my first three members."
"I see.", Kiyome said. "Makes sense after all you told us."
"So who's going to be what when it comes to the rest of us?", Akia asked. "Akeno is your Queen, Asia is one of your Bishops, and Koneko is one of your Rooks. So that leaves two Knights, a Bishop, a Rook, and eight Pawns pieces left."
"When it comes to my second Rook, I pick Matsuda.", Issei said. "His speed along with his Sacred Gear will make a good combo."
"If you don't min me asking, what is your Sacred Gear?", Akeno asked Matsuda.
"It's called Warrior's Guard.", Matsuda said as he made a bronze round shield appear on his left arm.
"From the books, Rias has, I learned that Matsuda can form powerful barriers around himself and others depending on how strong he gets.", Issei explained.
"So far, I can protect at least four people in my strongest barrier.", Matsuda said as Issei took out a small silver orb that had the Rook symbol on it.
"So what type of jewelry do you want, man?", Issei asked.
"I'll go with a pendant.", Matsuda said as the orb morphed into a silver pendant that Issei gave to Matsuda who put it on.
"Welcome to the Red Dragon Peerage.", Issei said as a surge of power went through Matsuda along with a green dragon tail sprouting out from the small of his back.
"Sweet!", Matsuda said impressed with his new appendage. "But where are my wings?"
[It seems that you are a Drake Dragon-Kin.] Ddriag said.
"Which mean...?", Matsuda began to question.
"No wings, Bro.", Issei said.
"Awwww, man!", Matsuda moaned with his head down only for Katase to lift his head and give him a kiss.
"You're still my guy.", Katase said with a smile making Matsuda smile back.
"Now as for you, Kalawarna, I want you to be one of my Knights.", Issei said as he took out a silver orb that had a Knights' symbol on it.
"I shall serve you well.", Kalawarna said with a smile. "And I want a ring."
"Done.", Isseu said as the orb morphed into a silver ring that Issei placed on Kalawarna's right ring finger. "Welcome to the Red Dragon Peerage.", he said as she felt a surge of power flow through her yet nothing else happened seeing as she was already a Dragon-Kin.
"So if she's one of your Knights, which of us is going to be your other one? Me or Katase?", Murayama asked.
"Neither of you.", Issei said surprising both girls. "I'm making you two Pawns along with Kiyome, Motohama, and Akia."
"WHAT?!", the kendo duo questioned.
"Smart move.", Motohama said.
"How is that a smart move?", Katase questioned.
"Which you skills as sword mages, the Pawn is a smart piece for you two to be.", Motohama said. "Now, when needed, Issei can have yout two promote to either Knight for speed, Bishop for power, Rook for strength, or Queen for a mix of the other three.'
"And for the future battles to come, I'll need you all at your best.", Issei said. "I made Kalawarna my Knight because she hs plenty of strength and power. Some extra speed will make her a powerhouse! Plus, she has a lot of experience in combat.", he explained to the understanding kendo girls as he took out the silver orbs that had the Pawn symbol on them. "Now pick the jewelry you all wish to have."
"I'll go with a pendant.", Motohama said.
"Same here.", Akia said.
"Bracelet for me.", Kiyome said.
"Earrings.", Murayama said.
"Me too.", Katase said.
"Welcome to the Red Dragon Peerage.", Issei said as he gave each one there jewelry.
Now when it cane to Murayama, Katase, and Kiyome, they quickly got their Dragon wings and tail. Kiyome's was white, Murayama's was yellow and white, and Katase's was pink. It was Motohama and Akia who needed an extra Pawn piece each. They both picked rings. Once all was said and done, they got their wings and tails. Both were silver.
"So what's next, Issei?", Matsuda asked.
"We work on you guys learning how to fly.", Issei said. "Thankfully, we have myself along with Akeno, Koneko, and Asia to help teach you guys.", he said as the other three in questioned smiled ready to help. "Now let's get to work!"
Now as for Lucas, he and Le Fay had returned to his place where Le Fay still felt a bit guilty about not telling Lucas about what Master Yung had her do. Seeing this, Lucas knew that he had to put her mind at ease.
"You shouldn't feel so guilty, Le Fay.", Lucas said as he sat next to her on th couch. "If it wasn't for you and what you did, then Rias would still be getting away with what she did. You did a good thing."
"If you say so.", Le Fay said.
"I know so.", Lucas said. "Rias is the one who messed up. Not you. Thanks to you Akeno, Asia and Koneko are part of a that has a leader who will do them right. That's something to be proud of.", he said as he wrapped an arm around Le Fay's shoulders and pulls her closer. "Okay?"
"Okay.", Le Fay said with a slight blush and smile as she leaned in more on Lucas enjoying the moment.
Saying nothing, Lucas and Le Fay relax together enjoying the peace. Later that evening, Rias was in the bedroom of her new apartment relaxing after all that had happened that day. She now had a powerful Rook in Dulocke, while she needed to use two of her Pawn pieces on Dohnaseek which actually impressed her. So right now she had a Knight, Rook, and Pawn in her new peerage.
"So far so good.", Rias said to herself as she drank some of her tea. "But I still need more for my peerage.", she said as she looked over a few files she had on some possible members for her peerage. "I have to be careful about who I pick and how I approach them. I think I'll start with this one.", she said as she looked at a picture of a teenage girl that went to Kuoh who had brown hair and blue eyes. "According to the files, she is a pretty good mage that can use Magi-Tech. Hmmmm... Let's see if you have what it takes, Miss Sohee.", she said as she went over more of the girl's files.
Now time passed and things were going pretty good. But now it was almost time for the Kuoh peerages to head for the Wyvern Realm. But first, came the comic convention. Which meant that Serafall and Aphrodite were going to settle things in the costume contest. Of course Lucas was there to see it all go down. He decided to dress as Luke Cage dressed in a pair of blue jeans with black boots a chair belt, yellow shirt, and white headband with metal bracers. As he was walking around the convention center, he saw all those that were there having a great time. The many costumes the people wore were quite impressive from what Lucas could see. But soon it was time for the costume contest and Lucas was more than ready to see who Aphrodite and Serafall were going to be dressed as. Now backstage, at the costume contest, there are plenty of guys and girls in costumes ready to show them off for the contest. Of course Serafall and Aphrodite were there as well in their costumes of choice.
"Ready to lose, SeraFALL?", Aphrodite asked with a smirk as she stood tall.
"Not a chance, Miss Dite.", Serafall said with a smirk as she stood up to the Olympian.
"Okay everyone! The contest will begin in five minutes.", the host of the contest said to everyone. "Please line up according to the number you were given."
Taking one last look at each other, Serafall and Aphrodite got in line according to their number. But what they didn't kow was that there were some other familiar faces there as well. Now five minutes later, Lucas was standing at the front waiting to see the many costumes when...
"Nice costume, man!", a familiar voice said getting his attention.
Lucas turned to see Issei dressed as Sora from Kingdom Hearts II along with Koneko who, was dressed in a pair of black shorts and a whithe tank-top with a black vest and black boots.
"Same to you, man.", Lucas said. "So where's the rest of your peerage?"
"Believe it or not, they're in the contest.", Issei said. "They teamed up with some of Sona's peerage for some costumes."
"Wait! Is Sona in costume?!", Lucas asked only for Koneko to point behind Lucas who turned around to see Sona standing there with a deep blush dressed in the same Milky Spiral costume Serafall normally wears except that it was blue instead of pink. "Okay. Wow!", he said as he saw how it showed off her figure quite well while Reya, Tomoe, Akia, and Kiyome were with her dressed as Soul Reapers. "How did Serafall get you to wear that?"
"She promised to teach me a new attack if I were to wear this today.", Sona said.
"Well, it does look good on you.", Lucas said with a smile that Sona returned as she stood with him. "So who's dressed as who?"
"You'll have to wait and see.", Sona said with a smirk just as the host came out on stage.
"Okay everyone! It's time for the costume contest to begin!", the host said getting cheers from everyone there. "Now remember to cheer your loudest, folks. For they will be registered on our device here.", he said pointing at the machine in question. "Whoever gets the loudest cheers will win the contest!m So give it your all!", he said getting cheers from the audience.
"This should be good.", Issei said.
"Real good.", Lucas said as the first contestants were called out.
After a few of the contestants came and went...
"Next up we have the one and only Black Canary!", the host said in which Aphrodite came out dressed as the DC Comics hero.
"Whoa!", Lucas and Issei said as the Olympian of Love and Beauty walked out on stage getting many cheers from the males an she did a few fighting moves followed by striking a pose as she winked at Lucas.
"You know her?!", Issei asked.
"She's Aphrodite.", Lucas said.
"As in, THE Aphrodite?!", Issei questioned getting a nod from Lucas. "But why is she here of all places?!"
"To be Serafall in this contest.", Sona said.
"Seriously?!", Issei questioned.
"They have some history when it comes to proving who is the most attractive.", Lucas said.
"And this is how they're settling it.", Issei figured. "Wow! Didn't see that coming.", he said.
"Next up we have some Sailor Scouts!", the host said s the group in question came out.
"No way!", Lucas said as he saw who the Scouts were.
"Way.", Issei said with a laugh.
As for said Sailor Scouts, Mittelt was dressed as Sailor Moon, Tsubasa was dressed as Salior Mercury, a blushing Asia was dressed as Sailor Venus, Raynare was dressed as Salior Mars with a wig, Murayama was dressed as Sailor Jupiter, Saji was dressed as Sailor Uranus, Kalawarna was dressed as Sailor Neptune, and Tsubaki was dressed as Sailor Pluto. Needless to say that they got plenty of cheers for their costumes.
"Next up, we have Aska and Rei from Neon Genesis Evangelion!", the host said as Irina came out dressed as Aska while Xenovia came out dressed as Rei.
"Well dang!", Lucas said impressed with their costumes.
"Next up we have Psylocke!", the host said as Serafall came out dressed as said X-Man.
"Whoa!", Issei said.
"Oh snap!", Lucas said as he watched Serafall bust out some fighting moves followed by striking a pose as she winked at Lucas.
"So glad im came here today!", Issei said.
"Next up we have Inuyasha and Kikyo!", the host said as Momo came out dressed as Inuyasha along with Akeno who was dressed as Kikyo.
"Got to admit, that's pretty cool.", Lucas said.
"Totally agree.", Issei said as he got a wink from Akeno.
"And finally, we have the lovely Emma Frost!", the host said.
It was then that Le Fay Pendragon came out dressed as the character in question. From the white corset and short shorts that showed off a good amount of her rear, to the white boots and cape. And with her figure, she made it looking good as she got some loud cheers from the audience.
"Ummm... Wow!", Lucas said amazed as well as impressed by Le Fay's boldness as she did her pose as she winked at him before walking off stage.
"And now we're going to measure the votes and be back with your winner!", the host said before heading backstage.
"Looks like you may have your work cut out for you.", Sona teased as she grabbed onto Lucas's arm.
"If we leave now, we can avoid all the drama that's about to unfold.", Lucas said getting a small laugh out of Sona.
Now backstage, we have the contestant waiting to see which of them won the contest. Of course, two of them already thought they had won the whole thing.
"Now I wonder where Lucas and I will go for night out together?", Aphrodite pondered. "Maybe Italy? Or England? Oh! I know! Paris! The city of love!"
"Counting those chickens before they hatch, huh Dite?", Serafall questioned with a smirk. "Not wise move, but then again you're not the Olympian of Wisdom."
"Say what you want, Serafall, I shall be having my night with Lucas.", Aphrodite said.
"We'll see.", Serafall said just as the host walked out on stage.
"Okay, folks! Let's get down to it!", the host said. "In Third place, we have... Black Canary!"
"What?!", Aphrodite questioned in shock getting a laugh from Serafall. "B-B-B-But how?!"
"Serves you right!", Serafall laughed as an upset Aphrodite walked out on stage to get her trophy.
"Coming in Second, we have... Psylocke!", the host said surprising Serafall.
"Aw man!", Serafall whined as she walked out on stage to get her trophy and stand next to a smirking Aphrodite.
"Well if I can't get Lucas, at least you don't get him either.", Aphrodite said.
"I may not have won the contest, but I at least beat you.", Serafall said with a smile earning a glare from Aphrodite.
"And now our first place winner is... Emma Frost!", the host said in which Le Fay came out on stage to get her first place trophy with a beaming smile. "Let's give it up for all of our contestants, everyone!", he said getting cheers from everyone.
After the contest, La Fay went up to Lucas who was waiting for her along with the others.
"Congrats on the win, Le Fay!", Lucas said before Le Fay jumped into his arms giving him a hug that he returned.
"It was so fun!", Le Fay said happily as they ended their hug. "But I never thought I'd beat Serafall and Aphrodite!"
"Nether did we.", Serafall said as she and Aphrodite came walking up to them along with the other members of the Sitri, Stone, and Red Dragon Peerages that were in the contest.
"I have to admit, it is quite impressive that you bested me.", Aphrodite said. "But next time shall be different!"
"Oh brother.", Lucas said as he rolled his eyes.
"Until next time.", Aphrodite said before she gave Lucas a kiss on the cheek.
As she was walking off, she looked at Issei for a few seconds before giving him a smile and wink before leaving.
"What was that all about?", Issei asked.
"Let's just say that I'm not the only guy Aphrodite will be visiting here in Kuoh.", Lucas said.
{I remember how Aphrodite was a lover of my Greek host.} Ddriag said to Issei. {She can be quite... interesting.}
'All I needed to here.', Issei replied through their mental link.
"So, I know that I didn't win, but I did beat Aphrodite.", Serafall said. "That has to count for something."
"Really, Serafall?", Sona questioned as she rubbed her forehead.
"Well I did!", Serafall said.
"How about this, Serafall.", Lucas said. "I'll do something for you during the Summer so long as you keep you teach Sona two attacks. Deal?"
"Deal!", Serafall said with a smile as she hooked her arm with Sona's "And I know just the two attacks to teach you!", she said. "But first, I have to take you somewhere private to check on something for mother."
"Now?!", Sona questioned getting a nod from Serafall.
"She wants me to give her a report on how much of it has faded before she can move forward with your training.", Serafall said.
"Wait. Whta kind of training?", Sona asked.
"Sorry. Mother told me to say nothing about it.", Serafall said. "But trust me when I say that in the end, it will pay off for you."
"Fine.", Sona said giving in. "Let's go back to my place. The rest of you go have fun and stay out of trouble.", she said to her peerage before she left with her sister.
"As for you, seeing as you won the contest, what do you want to do?", Lucas asked Le Fay who simply grabbed his left arm and held in in between her chest with a smile.
"You and me for the rest of the day.", she said. "And night, my King.", she whispered in her ear.
"As you wish, my Bishop.", Lucas said as she walked off to enjoy themselves at the convention.
And enjoy themselves they did. Granted, they did get some attention from a lot of people at the convention. If it wasn't the guys who wanted to take pictures with Le Fay it was the ladies who wanted to take pictures with Lucas. But all in all, they had a good time together. Soon the day was over with and Lucas and Le Fay were now in Lucas' bedroom. Knowing what he wanted, Lucas was first to take off the his costume leaving him in his boxers. He then went up to Le Fay and began to take the cape off of her followed by her corset exposing her chest to him leaving her in just in her shorts causing her to blush before he slowly pulled her shorts down along with her underwear leaving her nude and at his mercy. Lucas the walked Le Fay over to his bed and laid her down on it giving her a smile that she returned before they shared a kiss. He was ready to go further when...
"I'm sorry, but I can't!", Le Fay said as she brought her hands up to her face to hide her blush. "I wish I could, but I can't! At least not yet."
"I see.", Lucas said as he laid next to Le Fay.
"I'm sorry.", Le Fay said as she laid on her side to face Lucas. "I thought I'd be ready for this, but I guess that I wasn't."
"It's okay, Le Fay.", Lucas said. "If you're not ready, then you're not ready. I can wait until you are. Until then, we can take things slowly.", he said earning a kiss from Le Fay.
"Thank you.", she said with a smile. "Is it okay if I stay the night with you? I think i can handle that at least."
"Sure thing.", Lucas said as he pulled the covers over them as Le Fay got comfortable as she cuddled up to Lucas before letting out a yawn.
No words were needed as they simply relaxed and let sleep overcome the both of them. The next morning, Le Fay woke up to find that she was in bed cuddled up with Lucas, who was waking up to a smiling Le Fay.
"Good morning.", Lucas said to Le Fay.
"Morning.", Le Fay said before they shared a kiss. "Thanks for being so understanding."
"Don't worry about it. I wouldn't want to force you to do anything you weren't ready for, Le Fay.", Lucas said earning him a kiss from Le Fay.
"So what's the plan for today?", Le Fay asked.
"How about we go out tonight.", Lucas said. "We can go to a nice restaurant have a good dinner where they have good music and dancing."
"Okay!", Le Fay said with a smile wanting to go on said date. "We can go to the movies after dinner!"
"Fine with me. So I'll be over your place to pick you up at around 5:00 P.M.", Lucas said.
"Sounds good.", Le Fay said. "But for now, let's just enjoy the calm quite morning."
"Now that I can do.", Lucas said as he and Le Fay laid in his bed together comfortably.
Later that day, Rias was in her apartment packing some of her luggage for her trip back home when she decided it was time to put part of her plan to get the Pendragon siblings into her peerage into action. So she activated a mini magic circle to contact Dulocke and...
"Is everything alright, Lady Gremory?", Dulocke asked.
"Yes.", Rias said. "I just think that it's time to put our plan into action.", Rias said.
"Excellent.", Dulocke said. "You actually picked the right time to act."
"Did I now?", Rias questioned.
"Indeed.", Dulocke said as he was holding his cane and looking at the small crystal orb on it. "You see, when I lifted Le Fay's curse, I left a bit of my power within her allowing me to spy on her from time to time. And I just discovered that she intends to have a lovely evening with one Lucas Stone."
"I see.", Rias said. "Well we can't go and let that happen now can we?"
"No we can not.", Dulocke said. "Also, I've been spying on that Sitri girl and I may have found a new Rook for you. He's a young man who's father is a werewolf and his mother is a mage."
"Is that so?", Rias questioned. "What's his name?"
"Loup Garou."
Later that day, we have Le Fay who is home in the house that she shares with her brother, trying on some dress in her bedroom for her date with Lucas. It was then that the door bell rang getting her attention.
"I wonder who that could be.", Le Fay said as she put her robe on and headed downstairs to answer the door.
As she answers the door, she sees a brown haired man with a thing of flowers.
"Delivery for Le Fay.", the man said.
"Now who would send me flowers at this time of day?", Le Fay questioned when she looked at the different flowers that were put together.
"All I know that I was told to bring these flowers here and to give them to a girl named Le Fay along with this message.", the delivery man said.
"Well I'm Le Fay. What's the message?", Le Fay asked.
"Looking forward to tonight. Love Lucas.", the man said putting a smile on Le Fay's face as she took the flowers and took a huge whiff of them. "Thank you for the flowers and message.
"You're welcome. Have a good day.", Le Fay said as the delivery man leaves.
'To bad you won't.[', the man said as he was walking away from the house.
Once far enough away, the man heads down n ally and teleports away. The man ends up in the mountain villa where Vernon Dulocke is sitting in one of the bedrooms in front of full body mirror waiting.
"It is done, Dohnaseek?", Dulocke asked the man.
"It is done.", Dohnaseek said as he removes a ring that drops the illusion showing his true form. "The glamour ring you gave me worked well. It was able to hide my aura and everything.
"Good. Now comes the fun part.", Dulocke said as he bean to focus his mind and power.
Now as for Le Fay, she took said flowers and put them in a vase and headed upstairs and set them in her bedroom before going back to going through the dresses she had before she picked the dress she was going to wear for her night out with Lucas. It fitted her form yet wasn't tight on her as it was comfortable on her as she looked at herself in the full body mirror she had.
"Tonight will be a night to remember!", Le Fay said as she smiled at herself.
"Hello, my little Le Fay.", came a voice Le Fay never thought she'd hear again.
"Dulocke?!", Le Fay questioned when the image of Dulocke sitting in a chair appeared in her mirror.
"It's been a while, Le Fay.", Dulocke said with a smirk. "Did you miss me?"
End of Chapter Fourteen
A/N: What a chapter, huh?! Rias is exposed for the things she did and loses four of her peerage members along with Issei being made a King and forming his own peerage. And now Le Fay is facing Dulocke alone! How will it turn out? Find out in the next chapter!
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