"Sona's Chance"
A Highschool DxD fanfiction written by Christopher'Zazel
Chapter 2 "Beware the Jabberwocky "
Scene (Kuoh Academy, Track and Field Yard, Behind the School)
A pair of large doors fly open, revealing a very agitated looking Issei Hyoudou. With both hands in his pockets, his head was lowered in such a way that his eyes were not easily seen. This was of course because he was crying and didn't want to be caught doing so. As the lunch hour was nearly complete, the back area of the school looked to be deserted. This was what Issei was hoping for. He needed to be alone and process the recent moments without distraction. Raising his head just a bit, as to look where he was going, Issei stopped at a set of benches while proceeding to sit down in a slumped position. Placing his face in both of his open hands, Issei began to weep.
"So, it's true then. I am just a pawn to her. Damn, I feel so stupid. I should've said nothing. Why the hell did I open my fucking mouth? Now things are going to be shitty and awkward. This is what happens the moment I start to think, to think…"
"PARTNER!"
Startled at first, Issei then relaxes back in his slumped position. "Oh, you're awake, D'draig?"
"FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE WE'VE BEEN SPEAKING, I CAN HONESTLY SAY THAT I AM PROUD OF YOU."
Sniffling a bit, Issei mentally replies. "For what? Being a fucking simp?"
"FOR CONFESSING YOUR FEELINGS, FOR EXPOSING YOUR HEART, THESE ACTIONS ALONE MAKE ME VERY PROUD OF YOU."
As his eyes begin to water up once again, Issei begins to use his shirt to wipe his tears away. "Thanks for saying that, Partner. But in the end, it doesn't really matter now, does it?"
"SHE IS A YOUNG DEVIL, PARTNER. I WOULD GIVE HER TIME. PERHAPS A BIT OF DISTANCE MIGHT DO THE TWO OF YOU SOME GOOD. THOUGH, I AM A DRAGON, SO I MIGHT NOT BE THE BEST PERSON TO SPEAK WITH INVOLVING ROMANCE. HOWEVER, I AM PROUD OF YOU, NONETHELESS."
Issei decides to lay completely down on his bench while looking up at the sky. Outloud, (as a few stray tears make it down his cheeks), Issei speaks to D'draig. "Thank you, Partner."
Scene (ORC)
"I don't see how it's any of your business as to who I am going to spend the rest of my life with! I just got out of a forced marriage! What makes you think I want to just jump into another!?" Rias looked absolutely cross as both of her hands were holding her waist.
Meanwhile, Akeno looked just as angry and immediately argued back. "It becomes my business when you continuously and intentionally confuse our precious kohai! Grow up, Rias!"
Rias's eyes went wide with rage. "How dare you! I am far more mature than you are! At least I don't have daddy issues!"
*SLAP*
Rias now has a hand over her cheek as Akeno has her hand retracted.
Akeno then spoke very softly and matter of factly. "Don't you ever talk about my father. I don't care who you think you are. The next time it's brought up, I will punish the ever-living hell out of you. Do you understand me, Rias Gremory?"
Before Rias could respond, Akeno walked out of the room, leaving just Asia, Koneko and Kiba. All of whom looked very worried. Rias then began to softly weep as she sank down into her chair.
Scene (Student Council Office)
"President, I spotted Hyoudou out in the back courtyard laying on some bleachers. He looks to be really upset about something." A blue haired and full figured Tsubasa Yura was breathing heavily.
Sitting at her desk, Sona nods. "Thank you for keeping an eye on him. Great job."
Tsubasa bows while smiling brightly. "Not a problem, President. I do have a question though."
Sona lifts an eyebrow. "Of course, what is it?"
Blushing a bit, Tsubasa speaks up. "Well, is it really true? You know, about Hyoudou?"
Sona looks at Tsubaki who simply returns a vacant nod. As if on cue, Tsubaki speaks up. "Yes, Tsubasa. And everyone else who is listening. It's true."
Instantly, the rest of Sona's peerage members, (who were sitting around in furniture across the room while pretending to be busy doing homework), all turned their attention to their queen.
Adjusting her glasses while straightening her blazer, Tsubaki continues. "It goes without saying that what I am about to relay does not leave this room. With that, President Sitri has indeed developed feelings for Hyoudou Issei. As it stands, things might not be going very well involving Hyoudou and President Gremory. Let's just say that I may or may not have overheard some negative interactions between the red dragon emperor and his master." Tsubaki then pulls a hand sized version of Mirror Alice from behind her back. At the same time, we hear a squeaking sound coming from near Tsubaki's feet. Panning downward, we notice an unremarkable and quite ugly looking sewer rat.
Instantly, everyone on the far corner, (which included Momo Hinakai, (a wavy white haired girl with short bangs), Tomoe Meguri, (the auburn-headed girl with golden eyes), Reya Kusaka, (who had warm and brown hair along with a very warm and motherly look to her matching eyes), and then finally, Genshirou Saji, (an ash-blonde haired boy with very blue eyes), moved from their locations and lined up in front of Sona's desk.
Once everyone was at attention, Tsubaki looked down at this rat-looking creature. "Dormouse, begin playback from twenty minutes ago." Everyone in the room got very quiet as Sona began to sit back in her chair while taking a stressed yet very deep breath.
Scene (Bleachers, Behind Kuoh Academy)
Issei was started by the noise of the school bell which let students know they needed to return to their classes. Sitting upward, the teen blinked a few times while remembering his conversation with his best friend, D'draig. Smiling sadly, Issei stood up while stretching. Deciding that skipping class might cause some issues with his parents, the overwhelmed teen took a large and dry gulp while proceeding with the rest of his school day.
He did this while keeping to himself and not speaking to anyone unless he absolutely had to. This in itself gathered a great deal of attention as rumors of a depressed Issei flew around the school like wildfire. "The pervert has gone emo now because he got kicked out of the Occult Research Club." "No, I heard he got his nuts removed by the Kendo club and he hasn't been the same since!" "Well, that suits him just fine, call it divine justice!" "Haha, yeah, Karma right?"
Meanwhile, the ORC were also avoiding contact with Issei as nobody knew what to say or do about the awkward situation involving the pawn's confession for Rias. So, things were left unsaid. Even the usual walk home was odd as the teen intentionally stayed behind after school, to ensure he didn't have to quietly walk with them, though they probably didn't want to, Issei thought. So, for now, Issei stepped foot into a place he never thought he would. The Kuoh Academy Library.
Scene (Streets of Kouh enroute to the Hyoudou Residence)
Akeno, Kiba, Koneko and Asia were all walking together while Rias was walking a few feet behind them. The overwhelming aura of doom was so intense that other people would avoid the group as they passed by. If one had Senjutsu, they would be able to actually see the dark cloud floating above the group. Nobody was talking as they all maintained a steady and brisk pace. Rias looked to be extremely downtrodden as her body posture was very sluggish.
Scene (Library)
Sitting at a desk, Issei was just staring off into nowhere. He wasn't reading a book or doing homework, rather, he was just there. As time went by, the teen could see the sun setting from the large windows that overhang into fixed bookshelves. Deciding that he had spent enough time to avoid the peerage, Issei slowly picked up his things and began to make his way toward the exit. To his surprise however, none other than Sona Sitri and Tsubaki Shinra, (both of whom were blocking the door as they stood side by side), were both looking directly back into his eyes. Seeing those two with their usual stoic attitudes, both of them blocking his way out, Issei was at a loss.
Placing both of his hands above his head in a sarcastic fashion, Issei smiled nervously and spoke up. "Oh, hello President Shitori and Vice President Shinra. What did I do this time?"
Sona looked at Tsubaki as Tsubaki looked back at Sona. Together they nodded. Now, the two looked back at Issei and each produced an odd and unearthly smile. Issei took a step back while feeling a slight hint of terror.
Sona, (while maintaining her forced "friendly" smile), spoke softly. "Hyoudou, would you please come with us back up to the Student Council Office. Don't worry, you aren't in trouble if that's what you're thinking."
Nodding, Tsubaki then spoke up. "It's perfectly fine Hyoudou, nothing to worry about. We honestly just wanted to have a one on one with you, that's all. It is the job of the student council to not only maintain discipline, but to also look after the welfare of each and every student."
Issei looked at both girls while lowering his tired arms to his sides. Then, after blinking a few times, Issei nodded. "Alright, sure, I guess I can come with you guys. But you aren't messing with me right? I'm not really in trouble and you are just trying to get me to come along quietly for some punishment?"
Sona's smile now turns into her usual stoic attitude. "Hyoudou!"
Issei jumped at Sona's outburst. "Yes!"
Sona adjusts her glasses and continues. "Stop wasting time and please, just follow us, alright?" As she finished her sentence, the smile returned, except this one looked like a real smile. For some reason, Issei couldn't argue with that smile. Gripping his backpack, Issei made his way along with Sona and Tsubaki down the halls and up to the student council office. The walk was silent however the air didn't seem so thick as it usually would've been for Issei during his past encounters with Sona.
Scene (Student Council Office)
As the doors opened, Issei noticed that the room was occupied by the other members of the student council. He was familiar with the boy known as Saji, (who was currently waving back at him with a strange smile on his face). Next to Saji were the female majority of the council. He wasn't personally friends with any of them, rather he hardly knew them, aside from Saji. As far as the only male member of this club, Saji was more of a soft-rival to Issei as the two would compete from time to time. Interestingly enough though, the other females were also smiling and waving at him. Their smiles were a bit worrying as they looked to be forced. Almost as if they had been sad earlier. Ignoring his feelings for now, Issei simply smiled and waved back.
As Sona moved toward her desk, Tsubaki placed a hand lightly on Issei's shoulder as she directed him toward a pair of chairs in front of Sona's desk. Complying, the nervous teen sat down where he was instructed to while proceeding to take a deep breath. After sitting, the rest of the council also sat down in their respective chairs and couches.
Sona then folds her fingers together on her desk while looking deeply into Issei's eyes. She has a very serious focus on her demeanor as her stoic features seem to intensify. "Hyoudou Issei, I have an important question to ask you. I expect nothing short of the truth. Do you understand me?"
Issei took a large gulp as his nervousness practically doubled. "Erm, I thought you said I wasn't in trouble?"
Sona shakes her head slowly from right to left. Then she focuses back while looking deeply once again. "You are not in trouble, not from me. But I need your honesty. Alright?"
Issei nods. "Alright, President."
Nodding back, Sona takes a small breath in and out. "Issei, are you happy?"
Alright, here it is. I hope there aren't that many mistakes as I had a few of my buddies from Discord check it over. I think I had a hair color wrong and forgot Asia at one point hahaha. All fixed though for your pleasure. OverlordSturm, WargameSama, all of my other discordies, thanks dudes/dudettes. Like what I do and want more? Join my Discord! /wsJpYmqd
