"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 Four:

The next morning, Issei woke up to a smiling Kiyome who waited until he woke up to give him a good morning kiss before leaving for home via magic circle. Once she was gone, Issei went to take a shower and get some breakfast and hopefully talk to his sister and apologize.

About an hour and a half earlier, in the Stone residence, Lucas woke with Xenovia on his left as he remembered, yet now there was Irina on his right snuggled up to him.

'When did she get in here?!', Lucas thought to himself as he slowly lifted the covers to see that Irina was wearing a pair of pink sleeping shorts with a yellow mid-drift tank-top. 'Honestly, I'd figured she'd be naked.', he thought as he lowered the covers back down on the three of them, while relaxing with the girls snuggled up to him sleeping.

Well, Irina was sleeping.

"Thank you for letting me sleep here last night.", Xenovia said getting Lucas' attention.

"After what happened, yesterday, how cooed I not?", Lucas questioned with a kind smile that Xenovia returned. "Want to talk about it?"

Knowing that she had to get it off her chest, Xenovia decided to tell Lucas all about her time when one Freed Sellzen was an exorcist.

"It all started about two years ago.", Xenovia began as she thought back to those days. "I was one of the top five strongest swords weilders, of our branch of exorcist, and pretty proud of it. But then one day, he challenged me to a sparring match.", she said as she narrowed her eyes.

"Freed?", Lucas questioned getting nod from Xenovia.

"In the past, I could take him without any problems.", Xenovia said. "But that day he proved to be the better warrior. I was gaining the upper hand, at first, but before you know it, he showed his true power and was incredibly fast. It was then that I realized that all those other times that I beat him, he was just playing weak! He just wanted to build me up only to knock me down and knock me down hard! And he did!"

"By using hs blade to strip you naked in front of everyone.", Lucas figured.

"It happened so fast that I just froze there not knowing what to think.", Xenovia said. "Thankfully, Irina was there to cover me up with a cloak while most of the other exorcist laughed at me along with Freed. That was the start of my humiliating time with Freed.", she said as a few tears ran down her face.

"If he tries that again, I'll kick his butt and make him regret even thinking about doing that to you again.", Lucas said as he wiped her tears making Xenovia smile.

"Thank you.", Xenovia said before giving Lucas a kiss.

"I hope you liked that, Irina.", Lucas said causing Irina to twitch a bit knowing the jig was up as she opened her eyes with a small smile and blush.

"Even I knew you were awake.", Xenovi deadpanned.

"Sorry, but I didn't want to interrupt you.", Irina said. "You needed to get all that of your chest and I'm glad you did."

"Well what now?", Xenovia asked.

"Well, I got a good hour and twenty minutes before I have to get ready for school.", Lucas said. "So let's just relax and enjoy the moment together before I have to go."

"Okay!", Irina said as she and Xenovia snuggled up to Lucas.

"Agreed.", Xenovia said enjoying the peace and calm. "You know, you really do need a bigger bed, Lucas."

"I got one being brought here today.", Lucas said. "And I'll need you two to be here when it comes this afternoon and make sure it goes in the master bedroom."

"Okay!", Xenovia said.

"And tonight we'll give it a good test run!", Irina said with a smile.

"Agreed.", Xenovia said. as the three of them relaxed together.

"Maybe.", Lucas said. "If nothing comes up.", he said to the two pouting girls getting a laugh from him.

Later that morning, at Kouh Academy, Issei, was able to talk to a still upset Nozomi and apologized to her. Not wanting to hold a grudge, she accepted his apology, so long as he promised not to use his Dress Break on anybody other than enemies again. Which he agreed to making her a bit happy. Now later that day, during lunch, Lucas went to the Student Council Office to have lunch with Sona again. As well as let her know about what happened yesterday with Xenovia and Issei.

"So she's a Quadra-Olympian?!", Sona questioned after hearing what Lucas told her.

"I'm still surprised by it all.", Lucas replied. "I never saw it coming."

"You do know that Hyoudou may try to take credit for awakening that part of her.", Sona said.

"That thought has crossed my mind.", Lucas said. "He may also try to get her to join Gremory's peerage. Something, I'm not a fan of."

"But what if she decided to join her peerage?", Sona asked.

"Then it'll be her choice.", Lucas said.

"And if she were to want to join my peerage?", Sona questioned.

"If that is what she wants, then so be it.", Lucas said. "Now with that settled, can we talk about something else?"

"Well, I do have something else in mind instead of talking.", Sona said with a sly smile.

"Do you now?", Lucas questioned knowing what Sona wanted.

"And we have just enough time to do it.", Sona said as she got up and went over to Lucas and sat sideways in his lap before they shared a passionate kiss.

After school, in the ORC, it's members had gathered together with Sona, Lucas, Irina, and Xenovia at Rias' request to settle things. Of course, Irina and Xenovia wanted to keep there distance from Issei after the stunt he pulled, but Rias said that he wanted to apologize for his actions. So they came yet kept their distance form the Red Dragon Emperor. So after Akeno served everyone some tea, Rias got everyone's attention hoping to settle things.

"Now before we move forward in our hunt of our enemies, I think we need to clear the air and settle things.", Rias said as she looked at Issei who turned to face Xenovia and Irina who were standing with Lucas.

"I wish to apologize for my actions yesterday.", Issei said. "I was wrong and it won't happen again."

"We'll hold you to that.", Irina said.

"Now that is settled, we have to find Valper and Freed.", Rias said. "For when we find them, we'll find Kokabiel."

"I don't think we're going to find them, Rias.", Sona said.

"What do you mean, Sona?", Rias asked.

"Simply put, Valper and Freed were discovered by us much sooner than they wanted to be.", Issei explained. "So if I'm right, they'll stay in hiding until Kokabiel is ready to act"

"I may be still be a bit ticked at him, but Issei's right.", Lucas agreed with Issei. "Kokabiel is no fool. He'll wait until it's almost time for his plans to come to light and come brag a bit about what he's going to do and dare us to come stop him."

"How can you be so sure?", Xenovia asked.

"With all that power, he sees us as a minor issue that he can wipe out in a matter of minutes.", Lucas said.

"Which begs the question why do all of this when Kokabiel has enough power to wipe out Kuoh all by himself?", Sona questioned thinking things over.

"It's like he has some bigger plan cooked up that involves the Excalibur swords.", Irina said.

"What if the blades were just bait?", Issei questioned.

"What are you talking about?", Kiba asked.

"Hear me out.", Issei said. "Lucas said it best. Kokabiel could have wiped out Kuoh, with his own power, the day he came here. He doesn't need the Excalibur blades at all. Valper is the only one who does."

"So what does a warmonger, like Kokabiel, really have planned?", Rias questioned.

At first, no one had any idea of what Kokabiel had planned. That is until Issei and Lucas looked over at Rias and Sona, who noticed.

"What?", Rias questioned.

"Aw, crap!", Lucas and Issei said.

"You figured it out, too, huh?", Issei asked Lucas.

"Yeah.", Lucas said knowing that they were in trouble as he looked over at Sona and Rias and saw the look on Sona's face and saw that she figured it out as well. "Figured it out, didn't you?", he askdd Sona who nodded.

"What is it?!", Akeno asked.

"Kokabiel is going to try and start another war!", Lucas said earning a gasp from everyone bu Issei and Sona who was thinking the same thing.

"But how?!", Irina asked. "The three factions have a cease fire. It'll take more than Kokabiel to start a war.", she said when it hit her. "Unless... Oh crap! He wouldn't!"

"He would.", Lucas and Issei said.

"What would Kokabiel do?", Asia asked.

"First, he has some Fallen along wth some mages steal three of the seven Excalibur blades and then comes here to Kuoh, where there's not one younger sister of a Underworld leader, but two of them."

"Not liking where this is going.", Koneko said.

"It's Sona and me isn't it?", Rias questioned. "He plans on killing us to get our older siblings enraged enough to go to war with the Fallen."

"And possibly drag the church along with the angels into it as well!", Irina added.

"He's just waiting for the right time to strike!", Sona figured.

"Hmmmmmm... Sounds like you all figured ot all out.", came a voice surprising everyone when suddenly they all felt a massive surge of power that made then all stiffen up from the pressure of power.

"Who was that?!", Irina questioned still stunned from the aura of power.

"One guess.", Issei said.

"Didn't think he'd come to us this soon.", Lucas said.

"And yet here I am. And do not worry, I have a barrier up so we can talk in private."

[What do you want, Kokabeil?!] Ddraig questioned in a demanding tone.

"Ah! Hello, Ddraig.", Kokabiel said. "I've just decided to come and informm both Gremory and Sitri that I'll be completing my plans this Saturday at midnight.", Kokabiel answered with again. "For that will be when I come for the younger sisters of Sirzechs and Serafall. Thus starting another great war!"

"You know that we won't just standby and do nothing, Kokabiel!", Rias shouted.

"Oh! I'd love to see you brats try! It'll make it more fun for me!", Kokabiel grinned. "Until this Saturday, little ones! HAHAHAHAHA!", he laughed as the pressure from Kokabiel's aura began to fade putting everyoe at ease.

Well as much at ease as they could be knowing what was coming the next day.

"So now we have at least one day until we have to face Kokabiel.", Rias said. "We need to come up with some kind of battle plan and fast!"

"Well me and my Peerage can form a barrier around the school and it's grounds to keep damage to a minimum.", Sona said.

"That'll leave the fighting to the rest of us.", Lucas said.

"We're going to need help.", Issei said.

"So wish the church sent some more exorcist with us now.", Irina said.

"You and me both.", Lucas said.

"I doubt they would have seeing as it's Kokabiel we're up against.", Xenovia said thinking things over. "They sent us on a suicide mission and knew it!", she said as she came to a realization about everything.

"Xenovia.", Irina said feeling for her friend as Lucas walked up to her.

"I need you here with me, Novi.", Lucas said as he placed his hands on her shoulders causing her to look at him. "We can deal with how the church big wigs did you and Irina dirty when this is all over with. Okay?"

"Okay.", Xenovia said with a small nod before kissing him on the cheek.

Seeing this, Sona kept her cool yet wished she could be closer to Lucas without having to hide it, but with her sister, she couldn't take that chance.

"I think you two need to call your older siblings, for help.", Issei said to Ris and Sona.

"No way!", Rias said.

"Not going to happen!", Sona said.

"Seriously?!", Irina questioned. "We're going to need all the help we can get here!"

"If we call our them for help, others will think that we're not capable of protecting Kuoh and just may have us replaced by someone who can.", Rias explained. "And that someone may not be okay with two exorcist and a Demi-Olympian in Kuoh."

"Plus, if we do call them, we'll be doing what Kokabiel wants.", Sona said. "And if our older siblings and Kokabiel clash, there will not be a Kuoh the next day."

"Okay. So, for now, that idea is out the window.", Lucas said. "I think I can call on Zeus along with some other people to come and help. But if I know Zeus, he and Hera already know what's going on, thanks to the Grey Sisters, and is waiting for the right time to act.", he said when Hermes suddenly appeared from out of no where. surprising everyone there.

"And you'd be right, Lucas.", Hermes said with a smirk. "The big guy was told about this by the Grey Sister and he's ready to act when the time is right. All you have to do is call on him for his aid. Along with embracing all of who you are.", he said with a smirk.

"Oh brother.", Lucas said as he rolled his eyes.

"Also, he wants you and the Red Dragon Emperor to go to this address today and for you two to go alone.", Hermes said as he handed Lucas a piece of paper with an address written on it. "Everything will be explained once you get there. He also said to call on the two ladies that you have a thing with from that Nochizuri Prep place. They'll help you out as well. Especially the red head.", he said with a smirk. "Later, kids!", the Olympian said before teleporting away.

"So who's at the address?", Irina asked.

"I think I know.", Lucas said. "And no, you can't come."

"Awwww! Come on!", Irina said. "Pleeeeeeeease?!"

"Sorry, but Hermes said that Issei and I are the only ones who can go.", Lucas said getting a pout from Irina.

"So you know two girls from Angel Academy.", Issei sid with a smirk.

"Actually, I knew them before they started going there.", Lucas said. "The three of us used to train together growing up. When puberty hit, things happened."

"Hmmmmm... Makes sense.", Xenovia understood.

"Well, we better get going to this place.", Lucas said as he and Issei got ready to leave. "And just to make sure that we're not followed...", he said as he placed a hand on Issei's shoulder and teleported away.

"Dang! He figured me out!", Irina said.

"I think he figured most of us out.", Rias said hoping to follow Issei and Lucas.

'How many girls does he have?', Sona thought to herself knowing that she was going to have a few questioned for Lucas the next time she was alone with him.

As for Lucas and Issei, Lucas had teleported Issei and himself to the address. For he had been here enough times yet kept it to himself. And from the look on Issei's face, he's been here as well.

"I take it that you've been here before.", Lucas said.

"Yep. Plenty of times.", Issei said. "You?"

"The same.", Lucas said as he knocked on the door.

Soon the door opened to show a very attractive woman with long long blue hair that went down to her rear with a long bang that obscured her right eye dressed in a pair of yellow shorts that hugged her waist and showed off a bit of her rear and a gray mid-drift tank-top that showed off her cleavage very well.

"Issei?! Lucas?!", the woman questioned in surprise to see both boys at the same time.

"Hey, Kalawarna.", Issei said before givnig the woman a kiss that she returned. "Is Zaz here?"

"Y-Yeah! Come on in.", Kalawarna said letting both boys in before giving Lucas a kis as well. "He said that you two were coming here today. Yet he didn't say it would be at the same time."

"So, you're seeing Kalawarna, too?", Lucas questioned Issei as they sat on the couch.

"Also Raynre and Mittelt.", Issei replied.

"Same here.", Lucas said as they both looked at Kalawarna.

"What?! The girls and I never said the we were exclusive to just one guy.", Kalawarna said as another woman walked into the room.

"Hey, Kala, did you put my red tank-top in the washer?", she asked. "I'm going to wear it for when... Lucas... comes over.", she said as she stopped in her tracks when she saw Lucas and Issei sitting on the couch. "Awkward."

"Hello Raynare.", Lucas said.

"Hi.", Raynare said with a nervous smile.

Raynare, like Kalawarna, was a very attractive woman with long black hair with spiral bangs with violet eyes and was dressed in a pair of black shorts that showed off her butt and a pink mid-drift tank-top that showed off her cleavage.

"So... Ummmmm... What brings you two here?", Raynare asked. "At the same time."

"Remember what your old man told us this morning?", Kalawarna said.

"Aw crap!", Raynare said as a man who looked to be in his twenties, with came into the room dressed in a brown yukata.

He was of average build with violet eyes with black hair and golden bangs and a black goatee. Both Issei and Lucas knew this man well. For he was Azazel, leader of the Grigori.

"I told you two to be prepare to see them.", Azazel said with a grin.

"But you didn't say that they'd be coming here at the same time.", Raynare said. "Geez, dad! Give a girl a little warning!", she said as she sat in between the boys and giving them both a kiss.

"Where's the fun in that?", Azazel questioned with a smirk. "Anyway, I'm glad you boys are here. And I already know about Kokabiel. I take it Hermes told you what to do?", he said to Lucas.

"Yeah.", Lucas said. "Were you able to reach him?"

"Yeah. I sent Mittelt to tell him. He then sent me a message through a magic circle letting me know they'll be here later tonight.", Azazel said. "They'll meet you at your place tomorrow around Noon."

"Good thing tomorrow's a Saturday.", Lucas said.

"I still can't believe I have to work with him.", Issei said.

"We need the help, man.", Lucas said.

"I know. I know.", Issei said.

"I wish I could step in and stop Kokabiel, but if I do, way to many questions will be asked.", Azazel said. "The best I can do is give you as much help as possible."

"We'll take all the help we can get.", Issei said. "Even from my rival. Way to much is at stake to be picky.", he said as Kalawarna went and sat in Issei's lap while Raynare got up and sat in Lucas' lap.

[I agree, partner. There comes a time when one must put aside their differences for the greater good.] Ddraig said.

"Well said, Ddraig.", Azazel said. "Besides. If I'm right, there's more to this that meets the eye."

"What do you mean?", Lucas asked.

"Put it to you like this, if I'm right, there's somebody stronger than Kokabiel pulling the strings here.", Azazel said while pouring himself a thing of wine.

"That's not good.", Raynare said as Lucas gently rubbed her rear.

"Do you have any idea who it might be?", Kalawarna asked as Issei was rubbing her rear gently.

"I have my suspicions but no solid proof yet.", Azazel said. "So, for now, keep this to yourselves.", he said to Issei and Lucas who nodded in agreement.

"So now what do we do?", Issei questioned. "Cause I'm not in the mood to be heading back to the others."

"Nether do I.", Lucas said getting smiles from Raynare and Kalawarna.

"That's good to hear.", Kalawarna said as she ran her fingers through Issei's hair getting a smile from Issei. "Cause I can think of a few things I'd like to do.", she said with a sultry smile

"So can I.", Raynare said as before kissing Lucas.

"I got plenty of time.", Lucas said

"So do I.", Issei said as he and Lucas stood up with thr girls in their arms before slinging them over their shoulders and walking into another room.

"Have fun, kids.", Azazel said with a grin as he drank some wine.

As for the Lucas and Issei, they carried the girls into a room that had two large beds in it and flopped the girls on them getting a giggle out of them. For they knew they were going to have an interesting time.

"Let the fun begin, my Olympian Warrior.", Raynare said before Lucas got on the bed, she was on, and gave her a kiss that she returned.

"Let's do this, Dragon-Boy!", Kalawarna said with a playful smirk as Issei crawled onto the bed, she was on, and gave her a kiss that she returned.

About a good two hours later, both couples were laying under the covers of the beds they just got busy in happy to gotten any pent up stress out of their systems. Raynare was snuggled up to Lucas in their bed while Kalawarna was snuggled up to Issei in their bed. Both ladies got what they wanted yet they needed to have a discussion with the two boys about something important.

"We need to talk guys.", Kalawarna said.

"About what?", Issei asked.

"Okay. Here's the thing.", Raynare said. "First, Mittelt is with Vali now."

"We know.", Issei said as he was rubbing Kalawarna's butt. "Azazel told us this earlier."

"No, Issei. We mean that she's with Vali.", Kalawarna said. "As in she's now one of his mates."

"Oooooh!", Issei and Lucas said in understanding.

"So when did this happen?", Issei asked.

"Last week when we went with her to deliver a message from Azazel.", Raynare said. "It seems that he's been wanting to make her his mate for a while now."

"Gave her the mark and everything.", Kalawarna said.

"Wow! Looks like Vali is serious about wanting Mittelt.", Issei said.

"So why just Mittelt and not all three of you?", Lucas asked.

"Apparently, she has a cuter butt out of all three of us.", Raynare said with a scowl from both her and Kalawarna.

[Ha! He's Albion's host alright!] Ddraig said. [They both love a good butt!]

"Well, I think you have a great butt.", Issei said before giving Kalawarna's rear a gentle squeeze causing her to blush with a small smile.

Saying nothing, Lucas let his actions do the talking as he kissed Raynare while gently rubbing her rear getting a happy sigh from her as she deepened the kiss.

"So what else did you want to talk about?", Issei asked.

"Well, if you two were to pick one of us for a mate, who would it be?", Kalawarna asked.

"Really?", Issei and Lucas questioned.

"Yes!", Raynare and Kalawarna said.

"Wow! To be honest, I was going to ask if you two along with Mittelt would want to be my mates.", Issei said surprising the two women.

"Funny, I was going to ask the three of them to be mine as well.", Lucas confessed surprising both women as well.

"Then you boys can have one of us.", Raynare said.

"Then I pick Kalawarna.", Issei said to a happy Kalawarna.

"Good choice.", Kalawarna said before she gave Issei a kiss that he returned.

"Then I guess you're stuck with me, huh?", Raynare said with a small smile hoping Lucas would be happy to have her.

"You say stuck, I say lucky.", Lucas said with a smile that Raynare returned before they shared a kiss.

About a hour later, Lucas and Issei left Azazel's penthouse apartment and were about to head for their homes when...

"We need to have a chat, Hyoudou.", Lucas said. "And in a more private setting. Follow me.", he said as he led the way.

{Don't worry, partner I don't sense any ill will from him.} Ddraig said to Issei through their mental link.

'I hope you're right.', Issei said as he followed Lucas.

About a half hour later, they were at a restaurant where there some customers eating their meals enjoying themselves.

"Nice place.", Issei said as they walked up to the hostess.

"It gets better.", Lucas said as they stood before the hostess who had strawberry blonde hair with blue eyes dressed in a red skirt with a white blouse and black vest with matching shoes.

"Welcome to The Pantheon restaurant.", the hostess said with a smile. "I'm Olivia. How may I help you?", she asked as Lucas took out his wallet and pulled out a silver card that had a golden image of a mountain with clouds around the top.

"Table for two please.", Lucas said as he showed Olivia the card.

"Of course, sir.", Olivia said recognizing the card. "Follow...", she began to say when she looked at Issei. "Excuse me, sir, but your guest is a..."

"I know.", Lucas said. "But he's also part dragon.", he said in a whisper.

"Very well. Follow me.", Olivia said as she led Lucas and Issei towards a set of stairs that led up to the upper floors of the restaurant where there were tables that were close to large windows giving those that ate there a nice view. "Your table, gentlemen."

"Thank you, Olivia.", Lucas said as he gave the hostess a nice tip.

"Thank you, sir.", Olivia said as she left and a female server came up to the table.

"What will you have, gentlemen?", the server asked.

"Three mild ambrosia please.", Lucas said.

"They'll be here in a few, sir.", the server said as she turned to go get said drinks.

[You have ambrosia here?!] Ddraig questioned as the red gauntlet appeared on Issei's left arm.

"Yep.", Lucas said. "Straight from Olympus!"

"I've read about that stuff.", Issei said. "It's known as the nectar of the Olympians."

"You'd be correct.", Lucas said. "I'd figured that we could have some while we talk."

[It's been a long time since that wonderful drink has touched my tongue.] Ddraig said thinking about his past. [You are truly in for a treat, partner!]

"When did you taste the stuff, Ddraig?", Issei asked.

[Two of my past host were Demi-Olympians.] Ddraih said. [We would enjoy a thing of ambrosia after a long quest. Never have I tasted a drink as amazing as that nectar. At first, I would absorb the drink through the green gem, on your gauntlet. But once my host was strong enough to help me form a body for me to walk around in, I was able to drink ambrosia. Those were some fun times.] he said thinking back to his past host.

"Which is why I ordered three drinks.", Lucas as the server came back with said drinks that were in glass mugs. "It's a weaker version than the original, but just as good."

"Here are your drinks.", the server said as she placed the drinks on the table. "Enjoy!"

"Thank you.", Lucas and Issei said as the server walked off.

"So how do I give this to you, Ddraig?", Issei asked just as a the green gem, the gauntlet began to glow.

[Just pour it on the gem.] Ddraig said to which did.

As he poured the ambrosia onto the gem, Issei and Lucas watched as the liquid went into the gem surprising them both.

"That's new!", Issei said as he poured the last of the drink into the gem.

[Aaaaaaaah! That hit the spot!] Ddraig said with a happy sigh. [This brings back some good memories.]

"Well he's happy.", Issei said before taking his mug and drinking some of the ambrosia. "Whoa! That is good!"

"One of the best things to come from the Greek Pantheon.", Lucas said before drinking some of his ambrosia. "On the plus side, it can rejuvenate you if you're tired."

"I do feel my strength returning from my romp with Kalawarna.", Issei said feeling rejuvenated. "But why do I get the feeling that only a select few are allowed up here."

"The card I showed the hostess grants me special access up here.", Lucas explained. "Regular Humans have to pay extra to get up here."

"And my kind?", Issei questioned.

"Anyone of the three great factions are not allowed up here unless they are with someone from one of the great patheons or are given special permission.", Lucas said.

"Now that's very exclusive.", Issei said before drinking more ambrosia. "So what did you want to talk about?"

"Nozomi.", Lucas said getting Issei's attention. "Or simply put, her future when it comes to the supernatural.", he said to with Issei let out a sigh.

"As much as I want to keep her from it all, I know that sooner or later, she's going to get involved.", Issei said. "I know you sensed her Sacred Gear."

"Yeah. And it's close to awakening.", Lucas said. "How and when it'll happen is beyond me."

"For all we know it could have awakened and she's hiding it.", Issei said.

"Which is why, I wanted to come here to talk.", Lucas said. "We need to bury the hatchet. If anything, for Nozomi's sake."

"Go on.", Issei said.

"Let's be honest with ourselves. You're her brother and no matter how much she has complained about you, she loves you.", Lucas said. "But do you really think she'll want to be a part of Gremory's peerage?"

"Sadly, no she won't.", Issei said. "No matter how much I beg her. So you think I should let her join up with Sitri seeing as she and Saji are friends."

"That would be up to her.", Lucas said. "Don't you agree?"

"What Nozomi decides to do, is up to her.", Issei said. "If I know her, she'll go to Saji if her Sacred Gear awakens. Which in turn, they both will either go to you or Sitri."

"If Nozomi comes to me, I'll try to convince her to talk to you as well.", Lucas said.

"I appreciate that.", Issei said with a smile that Lucas returned. "So any idea if Irina has seen Nozomi yet?"

"I have no idea.", Lucas said. "She said that she wants to avoid seeing her because of this mission and how she and Xenovia will have to leave when it's over. So she's been doing her best to avoid being seen by Nozomi when she on the school grounds heading to the ORC."

"I don't see the problem.", Issei said. "Nozomi knows about the supernatural. I just want to keep her from it's dangers for as long as I can. If Irina wants to see her, I have no problem with it. Also, if Nozomi wants to get with you, I have no problem with that either."

"Man, all she has been doing is talking to me.", Lucas said. "Nothing more."

"That may be, but she does have a thing for you.", Issei said.

"And you know this how?", Lucas asked.

"She talks in her sleep.", Issei said with a smirk before finishing his ambrosia.

"Well dang!", Lucas said before finishing off his ambrosia. "First Saji, now Nozomi. Speaking of Saji, you do know that you have to..."

"I know. I know.", Issei said. "I'll apologize to her tomorrow."

[It's good to see that you're maturing, partner.] Ddraig said with pride. [I'm proud of you.]

"We all have to start growing up sometime.", Issei said as Lucas paid the bill before they left.

"Tomorrow is going to be one heck of a day.", Lucas said.

"Yeah! Think we can pull off a "W"?", Issei asked.

"Honestly? We'll need one heck of a battle plan to win.", Lucas said before they said their goodbye and split up heading for their homes hoping for the best.

It was then that Lucas took out his cell phone and decided to call his two friends from Nochizuri Prep.

"Hey! It's me! Listen, I know that I was to meet up with you two this Saturday, for a bit of fun and loving, but I'm going to need you're help with... Oh really? Hermes already told you two about it all.", Lucas said talking to the one of the girls. "So can you help? Sweet! You have no idea how much this means to me! I'll see you at Kuoh Academy around Noon tomorrow. Okay. See you tomorrow!", he said after hanging up his cell phone. "Well that was a lot easier than I thought it would be. I'll have to thank Hermes the next time I see him.

It was then that Lucas' cell phone rang and he checked it to see that it was a text message from Sona telling him to come to her place ASAP!

"Kind of saw this coming.", Lucas said as he went and texted Irina and Xenovia letting them know that something came up and that he would be home late unless something came up before heading down an alley and teleporting over to Sona's apartment.

Once there, Lucas saw that he was in the living room where Sona was sitting on her couch waiting for him dressed in a silk robe that went down to her knees.

"Before you ask, I can't tell you who Issei and I went to see this afternoon.", Lucas said. "But I can tell you that we'll have some help for tomorow."

"Some of this help wouldn't happen to be from Nochizuri Prep, would it?", Sona asked with a raised eyebrow.

"Yes. Yes it will be.", Lucas said as he sat down next to Sona who let out a sigh. "I know I should have told about those two, but I rarely see them. They're both good friends who I grew up and trained with. We have a kind of Friends With Benefits thing between us."

"Is there anybody else? Besides Irina and Xenovia.", Sona asked. "And possibly Nozomi."

"There are... two.", Lucas said. "And you might meet them both tomorrow. Maybe."

"Maybe?", Sona questioned with a raised eyebrow.

"It's a toss up, right now.", Lucas said. "But right now, I wish to spend time with you and you only. My lovely Water Nymph.", he said making Sona smile with a blush as he kissed her.

"Sweet talker.", Sona said as they made their way to her bedroom.

(Lucas' POV)

The next morning, I woke up in Sona's bed with Sona snuggled up to me, on my left side sleeping peacefully. I watch as her lips are slightly parted as she breaths calmly in her sleep. As I laid there, I began to think about my relationship with Sona and how far we've come. She could have easily became my enemy when she found out about who I was yet she didn't. Instead we went on a few dates and then became a couple. And now she's allowing me to get with her peerage! Something I did not see coming! But I'm not complaining. If only this were to of happened a month of two earlier. That way I could really enjoyed those girls before Kokabiel and his cronies came along. Oh well. No use crying over it all. We'll just have to fight and fight hard to win. But I have a feeling that we're going to need some extra help.

(Normal POV)

Looking at Sona as she slept, Lucas kissed her on the forehead waking her up as she fluttered her eyes open to see a smiling Lucas.

"Sorry. Didn't mean to wake you.", Lucas said.

"Good morning.", Sona said before giving him a kiss.

"Morning.", Lucas said before yawning as they laid in the bed. "You worried?"

"About tonight? Yes.", Sona said. "We're taking on Kokabiel. One of the leaders of the Grigori. One of the strongest Fallen, next to Azazel. We are seriously outclassed here. It'll take a miracle to survive let alone beat him!"

"Then we'll just to work together and beat the jerk.", Lucas said.

"You make it sound so easy.", Sona said.

"That's because I have something worth fighting for.", Lucas said with a smile as he cupped Sona's face making her smile before she frowned. "You okay?"

"Why me?", Sona asked.

"Come again?", Lucas asked.

"Why me of all people?!", Sona questioned as she sat up so Lucas could see her upper body. "I'm nowhere near as big as Rias, Akeno, or Tsubaki! Heck! Every girl in my peerage is bigger than me. I'm a average B-Cup at best! Even Argento has me beat! I love being with you, but why are you with me when you could have been with any of the others?!", she asked questioning Lucas' feelings for her. "I know it's not for power or you'd be with Rias. So why did you want to be with me?"

Seeing how Sona felt, Lucas simple cupped Sona's face causing her to blush a bit before giving her a kiss causing her blush to deepen.

"Lucas?", Sona questioned.

"When we got together I revealed everything about me, to you.", Lucas said with a smile. "And you still accepted me for who I was. Just like I accept you for you. You, Sona, have brains and beauty. I was taught to see one for their inner beauty. And you have both inner and outer beauty. A nice rack is nice, on a girl, but it doesn't mean squat if said girl has a bad attitude. I like you for you, Sona Sitri. Even with any flaws you may have. You are my number one! Never forget that.", he said before Sona gave him a kiss that he returned.

"Thank you.", Sona said with as smile that Lucas returned before they laid back down for a bit longer before they had to go and meet up with the others.

Sometime later, Lucas had to go and get ready for Vali and his group when they came to his place. So after sharing a goodbye kiss with Sona, Lucas teleported back to his place where he found Irina and Xenovia asleep in his bed wearing the same thing they wore the other night.

'Did they really wait for me come back last night?', he thought to himself before he headed for the bathroom to take a shower.

Once in the bathroom, he stripped out of his clothes and got in the shower that had two types of shower heads. The first, was the kind that came out the wall with the head that you could take and move around to get a better shower, while the other one came out from the ceiling to get a rain like shower. Both were controlled by a water proof panel that was in the shower. Seeing as he was by himself, Lucas decided to use the regular shower head. Now as Lucas was taking his shower, he sensed Irina and Xenovia come into the bathroom. Knowing what they were up to, he said nothing as he went and switched to the overhead shower which would of rained down water on all three of them.

"Come on in, ladies. The water's fine.", Lucas said as he turned to face the two exorcist who were more than happy to join Lucas for a triple shower.

After their shower, they got dressed and had breakfast. Lucas was dressed in a pair of blue jeans with a gray shirt, while Irina was dressed in a pair of black shorts with a pink shirt, and Xenovia was dressed in a pair of brown shorts with a black tank-top. During breakfast, Lucas told them about the extra help that was coming and that they would be showing up around Noon. After breakfast, Irina decided to go for a little walk before their guest showed up. As she was taking her walk, she thought about visiting Nozomi after her mission was over with. She would have went to see her earlier, but she wanted to get her mission over with first. Plus, the fact that she wasn't to fond Nozom's brother and parents after what happened years ago, also stopped her from visiting the Hyoudou home. She could have called Nozomi, but again, she wanted to finish her mission first.

But there are times that fate decides to step in and change things.

(Irina's POV)

I wonder how Nozomi's doing now a days? It's been a while since I last talked to her over the phone. We sometimes have a video chat, but mostly we just talk over he phone. I miss hanging with my childhood friend. I remember the times when we would go to the park and have all kinds of fun. Who knew that while I was playing with Nozomi, my father was helping Issei train with his powers as the Red Dragon Emperor. And how did he and Mr. & Mrs. Hyoudou repay my father for all the work he put in to train Issei? They went and joined up with the devils! When my father told me this, a year ago, I was furious! He could have done so much more with that power he has! But he goes and joins up with the devils! Now I'm not saying he had to join the church. I wouldn't force that on him. It's his life, and he's free to do with it as he pleases. But to join up with the devils?! For future riches?! REALLY?!

I just don't get it.

As I walk around town, I think back to how much I truly miss this place. If I had a choice, I'd love to come back here after my mission is over with and Xenovia and I return the Excalibur blades to England. I can hang out with Nozomi and be with Lucas. I'd even try to bring Xenovia along! But I don't see that happening anytime soon. Oh wow! This is the park I used to play with Nozomi in when were little! This brings back memories.

"Oh my gosh! I-I-Irina?!", I hear a familiar voice of someone that I really didn't need to se right now.

Sure eneough, as I turn around, I see that it's my childhood friend dressed in blue shirt with a brown skirt and the same kind of white sneakers I was wearing.

"Hey, Nozomi.", I said with a friendly smile.

Crap!

"I can't believe it!", Nozomi said happy to see me as she runs up to me and gives me a hug that I of course return happy to see her in person as well. "When did you get back?!"

"A few days ago.", I answer knowing that she may get a bit upset.

And I was right.

"And you didn't call me?!", Nozomi questioned getting upset.

"I'm sorry, Nozomi, but I'm here on a mission for the church, with my partner.", I replied. "I was going to call you to meet up when I completed it."

"Hmmmmmm...", Nozomi said looking at me to see if I was telling her the truth to which I gave her a nervous smile hoping she wouldn't be to mad at me. "Fine.", she said with a sigh. "I believe you.", she said to which I exhaled glad she wasn't mad at me. "So you're a exorcist, like your dad?"

"Yeah!", I said with a smile. "It was a lot of hard work and training to become one. But I made it!"

"So, do you know about my brother?", Nozomi asked sadly.

"Being the Red Dragon Emperor? Yeah.", I said. "My father told me about it a year ago. Still find it hard to believe that a guy like him is the Red Dragon Emperor."

"Yeah. Wait a minute! What do you mean a guy like him?", Nozomi questioned looking at me. "Did you already see him?!"

Aw, man! Me and my big mouth!

"Well, Nozomi, you see my partner and I had to meet up with the local devils in charge here to inform them about our mission and find ut if they were involved.", I explained without revealing to much about my mission.

"And that's when you found out about Issei being a devil.", Nozomi said figuring the rest out.

"Yeah.", I said. "I was pretty surprised to see him there, but I guess it can't be helped, from what my father told me about what happened years ago, before we left for England."

"What do you mean?", Nozomi asked. "What happened?"

"Sorry, Nozomi, but that's not my story to tell.", I said. "How about we hang out for a while? I don't have to be doing anything for a while so, I'm free to relax."

"Okay!", Nozomi said as we left the park. "By the way, where are you and your partner staying while you're in Kuoh?"

"With a friend of ours.", I said knowing that it was going to bring up a few questions. "Lucas Stone."

"What?!", Nozomi questioned in surprise. "You know Lucas?!"

"We met a while back and became good friends.", I explained. "So when we came to Kuoh, he put us up in his home. Now enough about Lucas. Let's go have some fun!", I said just as my cell phone went off. "It's a text from my partner."

Allies are here. Meet us at the ORC now!

Seeing the message, I knew that I had to go back to work, but with all that's happened, who knows if I'll be able to see Nozomi again. So I decided to hang with my childhood friend for a while. So after texting Xenovia back, I left the park with Nozomi for some fun. I hope this doesn't come back to bite me in the butt later.

(Normal POV)

Moments earlier, at Lucas's house, he along with Xenovia were relaxing while waiting for Vali and his group to show up. And by relax, I mean the two of them laying on the couch together dozing off. About an hour later, they were woken up to the sound of someone knocking on the door. Answering the door, Lucas saw the it was Raynare, in her Yuuma form, along with a teenage Kalawarna Vali and his team along with Mittelt, who stood with Vali. Altering his barrier, Lucas let everyone inside. Raynare, in her Yuuma form, had long black hair with spiral bangs and violet eyes while Kalawarna's teen form she named Yuuki, had hazel eyes with long blue hair that went down to her rear with a long bang that obscured her right eye. Raynare was dressed in a pair of black form fitting jeans with a white sneakers and a pink mid-drift shirt while Kalawarna was dressed in a pair of brown pants with white sandals and a blue mid-drift sleeveless shirt.

"Were you sleeping or what?", Raynare asked before she gave him a kiss.

"Actually, yes I was.", Lucas said as the other walked inside.

First there was Vali L. Albion, as he calls himself now. He was what most ladies would consider quite handsome with his light silver hair and hazel eyes dressed in a dark green V-neck shirt with a high collared black leather jacket with burgundy jeans with a silver chain drooping down ove them and black leather chaps with three bands encircling his right calf and black shoes that had black buckles. Walking with him was was Mittelt who had blue eyes and blonde hair in twin-tails dressed in a black leather mini-skirt with black leather boots, a white mid-drift shirt and a black leather jacket. Next was Kuroka who was a beautiful young female Nekomata Youkai with a voluptuous figure. She had long black hair with split bangs, and hazel-gold eyes that had cat-like pupils. Her attire was that of a black kimono with a yellow obi, a set of golden beads, and a headband that was ornately detailed. Her kimono was opened at the shoulders showing the red interior as well as showing off her cleavage. But the thing that stood out the most about this woman was the fact that once she entered the house, she had a pair of black cat ears sticking out of the top of her head and two black cat tails that came out from the small of her back like her race has. Then ther was Arthur Pendragon and his younger sister Le Fay Pendragon. Arthur was a bespectacled young man with blue eyes and blond hair with a strand of his hair across his face. He was dressed in a black business suit. His sister, Le Fay, who looked like a thirteen year old girl with a slim body with blue eyes and shoulder-length blond hair and was dressed in a grey blazer with blue plaid accents over a white dress shirt and black tie along with a black skirt and shoes. Next was Bikou who had brown eyes and black hair dressed in a pair of black jeans and shoes with a white tank-top.

"Arthur?! Le Fay?!", Xenovia questioned seeing the two Pendragon siblings.

"Hello, Xenovia. It's been a while.", Arthur said with a friendly smile. "I can sense that you've gotten stronger."

"Thank you.", Xenovia said returning the smile before Le Fay ran up to her and gave her a hug.

"It's good to see you again. Xenovia!", Le Fay said.

"Like wise, Le Fay.", Xenovia said smiling as she returned the hug. "So is this everyone?", she asked as she looked at everyone that was there..

"Of Vali's group, yes.", Lucas said. "My two friends, from Nochizuri, are going to meet me at Kuoh Academy some time after 12:00 P.M.", he said as he checked his watch. "Which gives us five minutes to get there. Mind doing a quick group teleport, Kuroka? The others should be there right now."

"Not a problem!", the Nekomata said with a wink. "Just have someone there raise their aura enough for me to sense them."

"Not a problem.", Lucas said as he took out his cell phone and texted Saji what they needed to do. "Xenovia can yo text Irina and tell her to get to the ORC."

"Okay,", Xenovia said as she texted Irina.

As she did this, everyone there suddenly sensed a powerful aura coming from Kuoh Academy.

"Seems that my rival has gotten stronger.", Vali said with a smirk.

"Not bad.", Bikou said with a smirk of his own. "I wouldn't mind going a couple of rounds with him."

"Irina texted me back saying that she ran into her old friend, Nozomi, and that she'll be spending the day with her.", Xenovia explained. "She said that she'll meet up with us this evening ready to go."

"It was only a matter of time before they would run into each other.", Lucas said understanding why Irina was doing what she was doing. "Let's go, Kuroka."

"Wait! What about your sister?", Le Fay asked Kuroka.

"Sister?", Lucas asked. "You mean, Shirone?"

"Yes. She's part of Gremory's peerage.", Kuroka said. "From what I've leaved, her name is Koneko now."

"Don't sweat it, Kuroka.", Bikou said. "We got the evidance to clear your name."

"Once they see that, your name will be cleareed.", Lucas said remembering the story he was told about Kuroka and her sister along with the files he read and the photos he was shown.

"Besides. They'll be more focused on kicking our butts.", Kalawarna joked about heself along with Mittelt and Raynare.

"Let's just go and see what happens.", Vali said as Kuroka teleport everyone to the ORC.

At the ORC, Rias was there with her peerage along with Sona, Tsubaki, and Saji while the rest of her peerage was home resting up for the upcoming battle.

"Shouldn't they be here by now?", Rias questioned.

"They'll be here, Rias. Relax.", Issei said just as a large magic circle appeared in the center of the room. "See.", he said as Lucas appeared with the rest of the group.

"What the heck?!", Rias questioned once she spotted Kuroka. "What in the world is SHE doing here?!", she questioned as she got ready to attack.

"Sister?!", Koneko questioned surprised to see her sister after all this time.

"Hello, Shirone.", Kuroka said with a happy yet sad smile.

"For your crimes, I place you under..."

"Stand doen, Rias!", Issei said cutting Rias off. "There's more to the story than you know."

"What are you talking about, Issei?!", Akeno questioned.

"She's a SS-Class! One of the most wanted criminals in he Underworld!", Ris said.

"Read this, before you pass judgement, Gremory.", Vali said as he formed a small magic circle and summoned a folder and handed it to Rias. "This will show that the reason Kuroka did what she did was to protect her sister.", he said surprising Rias, Koneko, Akeno, Kiba, Asia, Sona, Tsubaki, and Saji.

Taking the files, Rias skimmed through it and gasped at what she read along with the photos that were there.

"Let me see it, Rias?", Sona said to which she handed the folder to her for her to read. "No!", Sona said as she read the highlighted parts file along with the photos that were there.

"I'll make sure my brother sees this.", Rias said. "Once he does, your name will be cleared."

"I make sure my sister sees them as well.", Sona said. "What happened to you should not have happened."

"We can take care of that later.", Kuroka said. "Right now we have to deal with Kokabiel and his cronies."

"Kuroka is right.", Arthur said in agreement. "Kokabiel is a threat that must be dealt with along with Valper Galilei and Freed Sellzen"

"On that we both agree.", Kiba said in a tone that Arthur could tell that there was some history between them.

"Speaking of Kokabiel, what are three Fallen doing here?", Akeno asked as she narrowed her eyes at Raynare, Kalawarna, and Mittelt.

"They're with me.", Vali said. "Is that a problem?", he asked as he stood with Mittelt while narrowing his eyes at Akeno.

"They're Fallen!", Akeno said. "They can't be trusted!"

"There are those that say the same about devils.", Xenovia countered. "And yet here we are all working together to stop Kokabiel."

"She's got a point.", Saji said.

"I still don't trust them.", Akeno said.

"This coming from one who is Half-Fallen.", Lucas said earning a surprised look from Akeno. "Don't look to surprised. I sensed it the first day I came to school."

"Talk about being a hypocrite.", Raynare said earning a glare from Akeno.

"Let's agree to disagree and focus on taking down Kokabiel.", Sona said trying to calm everyone down.

"Agreed.", Lucas said to which everyone else agreed.

"So where's Irina?", Issei asked.

"She went for a walk only to run into your sister.", Lucas said.

"And now she's stuck with her for a while.", Issei figured getting a nod from Lucas followed by a sigh from Issei. "Of all the days for this to happen."

"Do not worry about Irina.", Xenovia said. "She will be ready for tonight. Whatever we plan out, she will be okay with."

"Very well then.", Rias said. "Let's get started with some introductions. For I feel that they are in order."

Issei and Lucas looked at each other knowing that things were about to get interesting before any real planning got started.

End of Chapter Four

A/N: Well this was all interesting! Lucas and Issei come to terms and start to become friends. Then Vali and his team join the fray against Kokabiel. Hopefully everyone willl try to get along. The next chapter is where things start to get interesting. Stay tuned!

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