"Sona's Chance"
A Highschool DxD fanfiction written by Christopher'Zazel
Chapter 20 "Mother Figure?"
Scene (Kuoh Academy)
As we can hear what seems to be splashing sounds, we focus toward the main level girls bathrooms. Inside one of the stalls, we can see Rias, (wearing her olive-green jumpsuit), as she is relentlessly plunging a blockage out from the toilet. She looks to be perspiring quite a lot as sweat drops continue to fall from the wet forehead of the crimson-haired switch princess.
Rias stops her plunging the moment she hears a deep and unearthly whisper, coming from behind her.
"Riiiiaaaaasssss….. Oh…. Riiiiaaaasssss…."
Jumping from her position and looking behind her with absolute fright in her blue eyes, Rias found, (to her utter surprise), that nothing was there. Walking out of the stall, while holding her plunger as if it were a brandished weapon, Rias takes a quick glance to her left and then to her right.
Indeed, the bathroom was empty. Was Rias just hearing things? It's absolutely possible considering the past and recent events. Yeah, that's it, she was just having some kind of internal fit, that's what Rias was thinking as she took a deep breath.
Jumping all of the sudden, Rias heard each and every sink faucet begin to spray water while each and everything toilet was flushed at the same time. Deciding that she was not having a panic attack, Rias darted from the bathroom while screaming.
"GRAYFIA! HELP ME! EEEEK!"
Scene (Yasaka Castle)
As everyone was drinking their respective drinks, which were either coffee, tea or milk, the table was silent. Sona was still blushing from Issei's incredible complement, however she was able to maintain her stoicism to an efficiency of about eighty percent. Meanwhile, Yasaka and Kunou continued to give each other questionable glances. It looked as though Kunou was trying to silently get her mother to do something with a mixture of eyebrow and lip movements. Meanwhile, Yasaka would simply smile nervously and shake her head. As this continued on, Serafall was staring, (dreamily), at a nervously smiling Issei as he was drinking his coffee.
Serafall then turns her gaze toward her childhood friend. Seeing the strange and obvious dynamics between Yasaka and her little daughter and more so, knowing what kind of person Yasaka was, the Mao began to smirk. Now turning her attention back onto Issei, she noticed he looked to be in a better state of mind. His determination regarding his random contract was proof enough of that. Did Sona and him? No, not possible. Wait, of course. Yasaka is a fox youkai. Kitsune are known for their spiritual powers. Did she pick up on Issei's trauma?
Serafall then takes another sip of her glass of milk before speaking up while smiling vigorously toward Issei. "So, how have those nightmares been treating you, Issei Kun?"
Spitting his mouthful of hot coffee back into his mug, Issei coughs for a moment. After clearing his throat, he looks back at Serafall with a look of pure shock and confusion. "Well, um, to be honest, last night, it wasn't so bad, rather, it was a really good dream. Wait, how do you know about that?"
Before Sona could speak up, Serafall interrupts. "Issei, Issei, Issei, come now, you are talking to your Milky Chan, of course I know! Besides, that's not important right now. What is important is the fact that you had a good night's sleep." Serafall then turns her toward a very aware and nervous looking Yasaka. The Mao then winks at the fox queen with a smirk. "It's good Issei got a good night's sleep, isn't that right, Yasaka Chan?"
Sona's nervousness turned instantly into pure suspicion. She was now studying at the very flustered looking and giggling Yasaka of Kyoto. The queen now had a sleeve over her mouth as she continued to nervously laugh. Sona knew something was up and she didn't like it, not one bit. The Sitri heiress caught her eyes wandering downward and focussing on Yasaka's massive mammaries. Instantly, this made Sona even angrier.
Issei was very curious as to Serafall's comment toward Yasaka. Why would she say something like that? Issei then turned his attention to a very grumpy looking Sona. She looked to be grinding her teeth as she was staring intensely toward Yasaka's open chest. Steam would blow from each of Sona's ears if that were possible. Then, as if on cue, Yasaka notices Sona's stare as begins to smirk a bit. Still, with her hand over her mouth, Yasaka proceeds to use a few of her tails to slowly pull Issei's chair closer to her.
Issei is unable to notice this however Sona does. She wants to stand up and point at this cougar for attempting to use her mature assets as a means to steal her boyfriend! However she took a moment to think deeply. Firstly, Yasaka was her sister's friend. Secondly, Sona knew she was no match against someone as powerful as this nine tail. Lastly, Sona was not going to start some war between the youkai and devil factions because of her own internal struggles with how she perceives her own body. No, Sona was better than this. She was going to remain an example for her peerage and maintain her strict image. At least until she was able to get some alone time with that old bitch. Shaking her head clear of these thoughts, Sona chose to look at Issei's contract again.
"Hyoudou, let me see your pamphlet." Sona reached over the table.
Smiling, Issei folded his contract into a paper airplane and tossed it toward the Sitri Heiress. Catching it, Sona rolled her eyes at the immaturity of the act. Though, it was very "Issei" to do something like that. So, Sona thought it was a rather cute gesture. Unfolding it, Sona began to scrupulously scan the contract as Tsubaki joined in.
Watching the two girls from across the table, Issei found Sona's determination, (when it came to things like this), extremely adorable. Seeing that calculating look in her eyes now, then remembering how warm she felt in the futon last night…
Issei was drawn from his thoughts when he could feel a warm breath next to his ear. Turning suddenly, Issei was greeted by a pair of golden eyes. Yasaka was looking directly at him, only inches from his face. At this range, Issei couldn't help but melt like putty. She was so beautiful. Along with her crescent shaped smile, the woman looked like she wanted to say something. Then, Issei heard her speak, however, her lips did not move.
"Calm yourself, little one, all is well. Ara ara, relax, don't make a scene now."
Issei, (now very physically flustered), attempts to reach for D'draig. "D'draig, partner, are you hearing this?"
"DO AS THE NINE-TAIL TELLS YOU, PARTNER. SHE HAS NO MALICIOUS INTENT."
"Ara ara, why hello Red Dragon kun. Yes, Issei, I am not going to hurt you."
Issei continues to stare deeply into Yasaka's eyes. "Alright then, what's up, Yasaka san?"
"I know that we've just met, but would it be possible to ask you a few questions, out of the earshot of others?"
Issei physically nods.
"Thank you, Issei. My first question involves what I've seen inside of your very soul. It was something that I was able to notice the moment you brought my Kunou back to me. Issei, who is Raynare and why does she hurt you so?"
After a moment, Issei thinks about it and decides that Yasaka is one of Serafall's good friends, not to mention D'draig told him to trust her. So, inwardly, Issei tells Yasaka everything. He goes into as much detail as he remembers. So much so that he brings up a subject that surprises even himself, as he never thought about it before until now.
"When I woke up, after being turned into a devil, I was alone. Nobody knew what I was talking about when I brought up my past date with Yuma. I didn't know what was happening to me. I was sensitive to daylight and my night vision improved. My reflexes and body strength increased. But again, nobody explained anything to me. So, for the whole day, damn it, why did she do that?"
Issei could feel this overwhelming warmth that made his entire body tingle. This strange feeling gave him clarity and allowed him to continue without emotionally breaking down.
"So I was alone. That was until another one of those black winged bastards showed up. Again, more pain from those stupid light spears. It was as if I was in my own version of hell. Only then, did Rias show up, with that dumb smile on her face. Acting all heroic and shit. Why did I just realize that fact? Was I somehow holding it back?"
"Calm yourself little one. It's alright, shhh."
Sona and Tsubaki stop with their scrutinizing of Issei's contract and look toward his direction at the table. Everyone, (aside from Serafall), had their jaws agape. Yasaka was now embracing the sobbing mess that was Issei Hyoudou. Issei wasn't able to notice the entire room staring in his direction as his face was enveloped by the thing's that Sona feared the worst. Issei, on his part, has his arms wrapped tightly around Yasaka's waist as the two hunch from each of their chairs. The fox queen had both of her long sleeved arms, wrapped around the teens neck. What prevented Sona from screaming that very moment was the fact that Yasaka was also crying along with a weeping Issei. What in all of the seven hells was going on?
Serafall then stood up while smiling. "Well, it looks like my Yasaka chan is helping our Issei kun, So tan. So, while she does her work, how about the rest of us clean up the dishes and prepare for an afternoon outing. Personally, I want to check out the gift stores while we are here. Not to mention the street food!"
Sona looks back and up at her older sister with a very confused gaze. "Wait, you planned this? Also, what do you mean by Yasaka helping Issei, what does that even mean?"
Serafall throws her index finger into the air as her bubbly demeanor remains the same. "Sona, I love how concerned you are for Issei. Maybe now would be a good time?"
Sona blushes even more intensely as her entire peerage is looking toward her with perplexed faces. Flustered, Sona blurts out a few words. "Shut up, Serafall, I don't have the foggiest of what you are trying to imply!"
The Mao makes a childish yet sarcastic surprised-expression. "Oh, boo, So tan, you aren't ready after all. Oh well, you are still a growing girl I suppose."
Sona points toward her older sister as her eyebrow raises. "Quiet, you!"
As Sona continued to inwardly protest, (while watching the interaction between the crying couple), the entire peerage, (including Serafall and Kunou), all clear the table and make their ways into the kitchen. Issei wasn't aware of any of this as he continued to sob. The two were now alone.
Scene (Kitchen)
"Serafall, you'd better explain yourself, right now!" Sona had both of her arms folded as her body language suggested sheer anger.
Serafall then changed her facial expression to that of someone who was very serious. She then placed both of her arms to her waist and proceeded to scowl back at her younger sister. "Sona, listen to me very carefully."
Seeing this reaction, Sona looked to retract just a bit. "Alright, I'm listening."
"You told me about Issei's dreams. Interestingly enough, it happened at the point where I was already going to volunteer your peerage for this mission. However, after you told me, I then remembered what my childhood friend is capable of. Sona, Issei loves you, I promise you that. He loves both of us." Serafall now relaxes her body a bit while softening her stern look. "So, stop getting jealous. Yasaka has the best of intentions for our Issei."
Aside from Tsubaki, the entire peerage gasps. Sona turned her nervous head from Serafall to now each and every member, as they look back with widened eyes. Shit, no getting out of this now.
Serafall then sarcastically places a hand over her own mouth. "Ooopsies…"
Sona then facepalms as Tsubaki places a hand on her king's shoulder in support. Looking back up at Tsubaki, she nods with a small smile. Nodding back at her queen, Sona takes a deep breath.
"Alright, fine, you heard right. Hyoudou, erm, Issei, is my boyfriend." Sona now looks incredibly embarrassed.
"Oh, me too, me too! I'm also Issei' kun's girlfriend!" Serafall was now jumping into the air with a very deep and warm smile.
Sona facepalms again.
Scene (Dining Room)
Issei then got a hold of himself and came to his senses. Realizing where he was, rather, where his face was, the teen immediately backed away while almost falling off of his own chair.
Looking back at Yasaka's confused expression, Issei spoke out nervously. "Oh no, I am so sorry, Yasaka Sama! I didn't mean to…"
As the teen wanted to continue his apology, Issei once again found his face being smothered by Yasaka's very large assets. "Mppphhhhffff!"
Holding Issei's head to her chest with both of her arms, the fox queen spoke as she was looking down at the teen's warm and brown hair. "Ara ara, no need to be shy now. I thought we talked about formalities and honorifics earlier? So, stop pretending that this bothers you and just rest. After all, you can think of this as a form of medicine for your ailments."
Issei's arms stop flying wildly and relax at his sides.
After another fifteen minutes or so, Yasaka slowly releases the teen. She then looks at his blushing smile. "See? That wasn't so bad now, was it? You'd be surprised what a simple hug can do for one's soul. After all, I can see yours. And just as your sweet face implies, along with your physical body, you now feel entirely at peace. Consider this act as a form of my adoration towards you, Issei."
Issei then scratches the back of his head nervously. Still smiling, Issei replies. "You really are a nice person, Yasaka. It's really awesome that I got to meet someone as kind as you. To be honest, when we were drinking hot cocoa last night, I don't know, it just made me feel like a kid again, hahaha."
Now patting Issei's head with her hand, Yasaka replies while smiling brightly. "Ara, Issei, are you trying to imply that you are getting mommy-vibes from me? Oh, you are…I see. What's this I hear from deep within? I may not have the pronunciation correct but I think you're inwardly calling me a "Dommy Mommy?" Do I have this correct, Issei kun?"
Flinching at this, Issei replied instantly while shaking his head in either direction. "No, no, that's not true, nope, nuh uh, no way!"
Yasaka closes one eye while keeping the other focused on Issei's own two eyes. She then visibly grins, (which further startles the teen). "Ara ara, Issei kun, you are most definitely lying to me. You know, my daughter knows better than to lie to me. Perhaps you will need a correction later, Ara ara…"
Issei stood from his chair the moment Yasaka did. She then winks toward the teen as she gracefully leaves the room. Before closing the door behind her, Yasaka looks back at Issei, (who is just standing nervously with a mixture of paranoia and delight). "Issei, you have my attention. Keep that in mind."
Okay, I know I said that this chapter would have some action, but dammit, I wrote too much, so you will have to wait until the next chapter. Aside from that, are you guys liking this fic? I know that we have almost 20k views and the follows and the favs are growing, but I haven't heard anything for a while in the reviews. Maybe share some love? Idea's? Things you enjoyed? Well, aside from my whiny request, I am really happy you are all continuing to read this love story of mine. Thank you to my discordies such as Overlord Sturm, WarGame Sama and Devin along with everyone else in the channel. Wanna join? Cool, here's the link: /m4wSKq4F
