"Sona's Chance"

A Highschool DxD fanfiction written by Christopher'Zazel

Chapter 10 "Cry Little Sister"

Scene (Kuoh Academy, School Roof)

Looking down and at a quiet and still Issei, (who was resting quietly on her lap), Sona couldn't help but worry deeply about the teens reaction to simply hearing the name of his murderer, let alone come to terms with the rest of it all. She needed help and knew that her big sister, (as annoying as she can be), would actually take something like Issei's trauma and proceed to treat the situation very seriously. Nodding to herself, Sona was then drawn out of her thoughts when she felt a hand touching behind her shoulder. Turning the angle of her head as to not move her body, (which might stir Issei), Sona was not surprised to see the person she was just thinking about.

Serafall had a very calm and collected demeanor, (which was unusual considering she was usually quite bubbly and outgoing). Smiling, Sona's sister spoke in a quiet tone while glancing back at Issei. "How is he doing, So chan?"

Sona still had her frown from earlier as she slowly shook her head from right to left. Then, also quietly, (with some emotion behind it), Sona replies. "Sera Oni chan, it's bad. And I am not talking about Rias either. It's something else."

Seeing her sister's watery eyes, the Mao knew something was seriously wrong. Walking in front of both Sona and a sleeping Issei, Serafall then lowered herself a bit to be at eye level. Sona proceeded to brush Issei's hair with her fingers once again, almost on impulse. Noticing this, Serafall smiled and looked back up at her sister.

"So-chan, what's wrong, you can tell me." Serafall now places a hand on Sona's cheek. "Go on, tell your big sis."

After a quick breath, Sona does the best she can to explain the story of Issei's first death, (without completely breaking down), as the story was just such a sad one. Slowly, throughout the conversation, we are able to notice Serafall's smile, as it slowly vanishes the longer Sona speaks. After a bit of time goes by, the younger sister of the Sitri's inevitably breaks down once she is finished with her recollection.

Hearing what sounds like girls crying, Issei begins to open his eyes only to flinch at where he was laying. Before he was able to move or investigate where the crying was coming from, Issei then felt pressure against the back of his head which pushed his face against and eventually, in between Sona's uniform-skirt. As we pan out from the scene, Sona and Serafall are now hugging each other as they cry together, meanwhile, Issei's head is stuck in between the two devils as his body squirms on the bench. Red alert, red alert, Issei thought. Knowing full well of his dire situation, (regardless of how much he was enjoying it), the teen knew he'd better find a way out, before the obviously crying President came to her senses and found him down 'there'.

Then an idea came to him. Concentrating deeply, Issei thinks "boost". Instantly Issei feels a rush of power throughout his entire body. Using this opportunity, Issei was able to carefully lift whatever was pushing him into Sona's lap while proceeding to inch his way out from underneath. This plan was working, Issei was almost at the home stretch, that was until he heard a giggle.

"Issei, oh my, please, warn me next time you grab me there!" It was Serafall's voice. Issei then moved his hands while noticing something warm and rather bouncy and squishy. Then one word came to mind, "Oppai". Issei's eyes widened in shock as he looked upward. At this angle, Issei was on his knees as he used the ground to help move his body out from under Sona. At the same time, he was using one of his hands to lift Serafall off of him as he moved. The problem lies in where Issei had his hand on Serafall. As Issei was looking up, both girls were looking down. Serafall had a very happy smile with a small blush. Sona however, had a very confused look which quickly changed into one of anger.

Issei, who looked terrified now, attempted to pull back his arm and crawl back, however he was stopped the moment Serafall put her own hand over Issei's, holding it to her breast. Sona now turned her angry glare toward the Mao as Issei's terrified glance turned into one of now, pure and unadulterated horror.

Serafall then blushes deeply and begins to speak. "Sona Tan, I think this is the perfect opportunity to tell you something that's been on my mind, since I came to the human world last night. And since you are also here, Hyoudou, the opportunity itself couldn't be more perfect in the manner of timing."

Issei and Sona now both tilt their heads questioningly. Serafall continues at seeing their individual responses. "Issei kun, I think I am in love with you. So chan, I think I am in love with Issei kun. Mind sharing?" Issei uses what's left of his boost to force his hand from Serafall as he scoots all the way back from the bench. Sona kept turning her head from Issei to Serafall while her jaw went completely agape.

Serafall then placed her hands on both of her cheeks while smiling intensely. "Where do you think you're going, Issei Kun?" As Issei continues to scoot back on his behind, he glances back over toward a livid looking Sona.

Issei then takes a large gulp as he slowly rises from off of the ground. "Um, you know what? It's pretty late and all, I really should be getting back home now. So, ahh, yeah, I think I'll just…" Issei was now inching his way toward the storm-door at the roof-top exit. Serafall lifts an eyebrow and then her smile turns into a grin.

(BLAST!) Instantly, the exit leading from the roof way, was now covered in a thick sheet of ice. Issei then stopped moving. Serafall lowered her arm and pointed at the empty spot next to Sona.

"You aren't going anywhere, Issei Kun. As it stands, you are under my care. Well, mine and my sisters to be precise. Oh, speaking of!" Serafall began to dig around in her uniform pockets while looking for something.

While Serafall frantically searched her pockets while mumbling to herself, Issei made his way reluctantly back to the stone bench; he did this while doing his best to avoid eye contact with a clearly pissed off Sona Sitri. Once he sat down, to his surprise, Sona reached for his hand and pulled it toward her side. She then gripped very tightly. Afraid to look directly at the Sona, Issei simply sat still and didn't move. Unknown to Issei, Sona had a blush on her face along with a small smile under that scowl of hers.

She then spoke quickly and toward the point. "You need to stop running off when you're told to stay put, Hyoudou. Now look at what I have to do, hold your hand as if you are a baby or something." Sona's blush deepens. "It's pathetic, really."

Unable to process Sona's words, Issei only had two things going through his mind. Firstly, to his great astonishment, there was a serious possibility that Sona Sitri might actually have feelings for him. That in itself seemed nearly unquantifiable. Then there was the fact that Serafall Leviathan, a Mao of the Underworld, (someone who was capable of great destruction and power), had just declared her love to the boy. So maybe all high class devils weren't the same? There were those who didn't seem to care about status or lineage, was it possible? Was Issei more than just a reincarnated devil to the Sitri's?

Then Serafall made a loud and exaggerated yawn as she finally found what she was looking for. "So-chan, I got this little thing for you to wear when we go to Kyoto tomorrow."

Both Sona and Issei look back at Serafall with confusion. Sona then replies to her sister hesitantly. "Kyoto, what are you talking about now?"

Serafall takes hold of Sona's free hand and slips the golden ring on her finger. Serafall then explains. "I want you and Issei, along with your peerage, to come along with me for a week's vacation in Kyoto for Golden Week!"

Sona looks at the ring while tilting her head. "Alright, but why this ring?" Issei also takes a look at the piece of jewelry while scratching the back of his head.

Serafall extends her index finger into the air as she explains. "This vacation I have planned is also going to involve a mission. Issei will be joining your peerage on this mission. With that ring, Ajuka assured me that you, my sister, would be able to promote Issei as if he was one of your own peerage members! Isn't that cool!?"

Sona looks confused as does Issei. Sona then replies. "What about Rias?"

Issei then frowns while now turning his gaze toward the ground. Sona notices this but gets distracted by Serafall's answer.

"Rias, for all intents and purposes, is grounded for the remainder of Golden Week. There is more but I am not at liberty to discuss anything more at this time. So, how about we get you two back home, after all, the train leaves at 7am sharp tomorrow morning, you both will need your rest."

Raising his head and looking back at Serafall, Issei spoke up. "So, once I'm packed up, do you want me to meet you guys at the train station then?"

Serafall grins. "Oh, you won't be going back to 'that' home. I meant my So tans little abode, you know, your other home, Issei."

Issei was about to speak up, that was until Sona tightened her grip on his hand. Deciding to simply give in, Issei chose to nod and keep quiet for now. Nodding her head, Serafall then began to twirl her magical-girl scepter while a large and sky-blue teleportation circle manifested below the three devils.

(BLUE FLASH)

Scene (Underworld, Gremory Mansion)

"Don't you think this may be going a bit overboard, Grayfia?" Sirzechs looked to have a few sweat drops dripping from his forehead as he was clearly nervous.

Grayfia, (who was sitting on one of the large and crimson Sofa's), now crosses her legs as she gives her husband a stern look. "You dote on your sister far too much sometimes. You really don't take the extent of what she has done that seriously, do you?"

Sirzechs nods overly enthusiastically while trying to turn his nervous smile into a serious frown. "Of course I am taking all of this extremely seriously. But I also know that Rias is still a child and she is still learning the ropes of being a high-class devil. She's seventeen years old, Grayfia."

Grayfia now crosses her other leg while closing her eyes frustratingly. "Sirzechs. Your sister asked that we arrange a marriage between her and Hyoudou. She then proceeds to alienate the boy. Then, when he ends up finding solitude within the Sitri clan, Rias jumps the gun. She assumes the worst and punishes the already confused kid. She threatened to remove him from her life, someone she allegedly loves, as if he was a disposable camera. I don't care if she didn't mean any of it, regardless, it was a nasty thing she did. I call that blatant manipulation toward the highest degree. Unacceptable behavior. If she were my sister, why I'd spank each and every ounce of that spoiled-rotten-behavior right out of her!"

Sirzechs relents and sits down next to Grayfia while trying not to laugh at her ridiculous sounding statement. Placing an arm around her, he then nods slowly in agreement. "Maybe you're right. I suppose I have been too easy on her." Sirzechs then looks over in the corner and cringes. "But, you really want to use 'that'? Surely there are others that could do the job. I hear that one has quite the reputation." Grayfia lays back and into her husband while grinning.

Reaching for her husband's face, Grayfia was about to kiss the worried and smiling Mao, but spoke quietly before doing so. "Don't you worry about a single thing, darling. As far as Rias is concerned, this was all my idea. So, relax. You..are..off..the…hook". (Kissu)

Another Chapter, another day. So, how are you liking it so far? Well, don't you worry yourselves because chapter 11 should be ready for you by tomorrow. No promises though. Also, had all of my Discordies look over the draft and come up with ideas as well. Overlord, thanks dude. Also, welcome to all of my new discordies, (been getting a good deal of them lately, neat). Also, yeah, Discord, so, wanna join? Link: /pJNvbPHx