"Sona's Chance"

A Highschool DxD fanfiction written by Christopher'Zazel

Chapter 36 "Anime Convention"

Scene (Kyoto Square, Office District)

"You know, I have to ask. First off, why did you "hug" me like that earlier, Kalawarner chan? Secondly, what did that no-good Azazel say while I was "hugged"? Even in that situation…" Issei took a large gulp. "I was still able to hear muffled noises. So I know you guys were saying something!" Issei then shakes his head from left to right while showing a look of panic. "And third, why are the two of you holding my hands!?"

Walking along a crowded sidewalk, we can see our main protagonist as he looks around the street while noticing strange glances from those around him. Feeling incredibly nervous, Issei then looked at the two women, (who both had hold of each of his arms). Meanwhile, both girls simply looked forward and simply nodded without saying a word. Kalawarner had a half smile while being somewhat hidden by a large strand of blue hair. She was wearing a black leather jacket along with a yellow sundress underneath. She was also wearing matching heels as the dress cut off near her thighs.

Her partner in crime, Mittelt, was wearing a fictional school girl uniform. This specific one was a cosplay of the fictional school from the Milky Spiral series. It was a white uniform that ended in a purple skirt along with a navy-style purple sash. As usual, the smaller fallen had her blond hair set up in twin tails. Mittelt had a bright and warm smile as she gripped Issei's arm tightly.

Finally having enough of their enigmatic responses, Issei stopped walking which prompted the two girls to stop as well. As Mittelt now looked up and toward Issei, while Kalawarner had to actually look down at him, the teen's eyebrow twitched.

"Seriously, what did he tell you? I ain't moving another step until you tell me." Issei now showed a sudden look of determination as he showed the slightest of grins.

As Mittelt was deep in thought, Kalawarner came up with an idea that could change the subject.

Kalawarner smirks while showing a blush. "Issei kun, well, if you insist on the matter. Very well. I was ordered to show you a good time in the red light district of Kyoto. Ahem, Azazel sama wants us to be very, how should I say? Oh yes, "accommodating". So, would you like to get on with it now? Or after this stupid gathering thing?" The blue haired angel ended there with a wink.

Issei's jaw went agape while Mittelt looked very confused. Kalawarner then turned her head back in front and began to pull Issei forward. Without a word, the three continued on as Kalawarner smirked victoriously.

A large crowd of people were gathered outside of a massive casino building. A great deal of these individuals were either wearing costumes or anime-series t-shirts. Instantly, forty to fifty percent of the entire crowd now turned their attention toward Issei, (who had two very beautiful ladies on each of his arms). All of the sudden, a few random folks ran up toward the three and asked for photos with them. Kalawarner sneered as Mittelt smiled nervously. Issei on the other hand, he wanted nothing to do with any of this, so he pulled the two along and marched toward the entrance with a look of sheer determination.

There was about four different lines as guards were checking for tickets. Issei then looked at each of the girls.

"Um, Mittelt Chan, Kalawarner Chan, do either of you happen to have tickets to this thing?" Issei shrugged his shoulders while now looking quite nervous as some of those same people began to creep up with their phones and cameras.

Kalawarner could see the stress in the kid's features and decided to do something about it. Turning her head while getting one of her eyes to focus on the small group of people, the tall woman showed a terrifying scowl as she made her declaration, very loudly.

"Oi! If you know what's good for ya, you'll scram, NOW!" Kalawarner's voice was deep and very authoritative.

This threat, warning, whatever you want to call it, well, it worked as the hardcore otaku fan's scurried off. Meanwhile, Mittelt took her one finger out from her ear while smiling. Issei could hear a slight ringing in his ears however he couldn't argue the fact that Kalawarner had quite the commanding presence.

"Issei kun!"

Hearing a familiar voice coming from behind him, Issei felt both of his arms get released. Looking from right to left, Kalawarner and Mittelt were now gone. Before Issei could make sense of what had just happened, he felt a bone crushing hug toward his midsection. Instantly, flashes from cameras and phones began to relentlessly blind the teen as the sounds of "ooooh" and "aaaahhh" were filling the air.

"Issei kun, what took you so long? Boo, that Azazel baka, I sure hope he was a nice angel to you. He was, right?"

As the teen continued to endure this hug, it all became clear that this person was none other than his girlfriend, Serafall. But what was up with all the flash photography? As the boy's eyes adjusted, he noticed the Mao looking back up at him with a very warm smile. She was wearing a different version of her Milky Chan costume. Issei wanted to ask if this was perhaps her new outfit for the upcoming season however he was currently distracted by all of the fans.

"Hey! What kind of spell did you cast on Milky Chan? How dare you! What's your name?"

"Wow, so it turns out that Milky has a boyfriend kun? Oh, the scandal!"

"Wait a minute... idols can have boyfriends now, right?"

"Can I get one with you holding Milky in a bridal embrace?"

"Shut up, you damned simp!"

Issei then smiled and proceeded to move his mouth closer to Serafall's ear as the noise was almost deafening. "I wanted to come sooner, but some things happened, also, I don't have tickets."

Serafall then pulls Issei closer with her right hand against the back of his head. Smirking, she shows a hint of lust behind those large and beautiful blue eyes. "Cleary, my number one fan has forgotten who I am. Tickets you say? Follow your Milky Chan, she will get you in through the door. Also…" (Kissu) Right there, in front of the crowd, Serafall proceeded to kiss Issei on the mouth. It was only a peck but it was enough to cause a bit of uproar.

As Issei was now speechless, Serafall then pointed at the discombobulated teen. Smiling proudly, Serafall then pointed at all of the onlookers. "Hello everyone! I am so glad that you've all shown up to this fun event! Yay! Well, I have an official announcement!"

Finally free of Serafall, Issei thought it best to try and scoot out from eyesight, however the Mao reached from behind her while gripping the boy's shirt and pulling him back and beside her.

"Ahem, as I was saying, this goofy kun right here, well, his name is Issei and he is my boyfriend! I know that will break a lot of your hearts out there, boo, I am so sorry. But know that Milky loves each and every one of you! And to prove how much I love all of you, I am going to do a special signing event toward the late afternoon and they will all be free of charge!"

As the small crowd cheered, others were shouting out questions involving Milky Chan's relationship with this random teen. Ignoring the questions, Serafall simply waved while pulling Issei along toward the entrance way. Walking past the lines of people, the two guards moved a few separation cones to allow the couple access.

Once inside, Issei took a good look around. It was a large place, full of booths and different memorabilia. Life-size poster cutouts of different characters from an assortment of manga and anime littered the hallways. Then, Issei felt a sudden pain toward his shoulder.

As Issei was looking around, he failed to notice none other than Vali. He was carrying a pair of plastic bags in each of his arms as he looked to have purposely ran his own shoulder into Issei's as he walked past him and toward the exit.

Looking behind him, Issei shouted at the smirking white haired teen. "Hey, Smash Loser, that freaking hurt, you ass!"

Vali said nothing and continued on his way. Sticking his tongue out, Issei then turned his attention toward Serafall while rubbing the sore spot on his shoulder.

Serafall tilts her head. "Oh, that was the rude boy that Yasaka almost annihilated earlier. Well, he'd best be careful. If you get a bruise there, well, let's just say that my good friend and your wife, she has a bit of a temper. Boo, well, can't be helped I suppose."

Issei gave Serafall a very serious look. "Yasaka? I can't see her having a mean bone in her body. She's really nice and gentle."

Serafall smirks as she now pats Issei's on his head cutely. "You are such a good boy, Issei kun. But I assure you, nine-tailed foxes are something you do not want to cross. They can be very, well, protective. At the same time, they can be ruthless to those who they deem to be a threat to either themselves or their family."

Issei nods while maintaining his serious features. "Well, let's just not bring up this whole Vali thing to Yasaka then, alright?"

Serafall tilts her head the other way. "Okies. Well then, let's go find everyone. But, before we do, I wanted to tell you something."

Issei shows a worried smile. "Sure, what's up?"

Nodding Serafall shows a slight smirk along with a growing blush. "Tonight, well, would you mind spending the night with me in my room? Before you answer, don't worry about Sona! I've already cleared it with her and she is fine with it."

Placing his index finger toward his chin, Issei slowly nods. "Well, if you and Sona are okay with it, I won't refuse." Issei begins to blush heavily.

"Oh yay, you're willing! I don't have to use any restraining devices, I guess I can send them back for a refund." Serafall was happily replying and didn't catch herself in that last sentence as she places both of her hands over her own mouth.

Issei was quiet for a moment as he wasn't quite sure he heard what he heard correctly. "Milky? Did you just say something about "restraining devices?" or was that just a joke?"

Serafall nods very overenthusiastically. "Oh, yup, it was totally a joke, funny right? Hahahaha…" The Moa then showed a guilty looking blush.

Issei scratches the back of his head while squinting at Serafall's body language. "Right… Okay then. Well, just in case, let me say that I am more than willing to have a sleepover in your room tonight." The teen ended his sentence with a very nervous smile.

Serafall's face then contorted into that of a grumpy child as her cheeks began to puff out. "I am not into Domination, if that's what you're thinking!"

This gathered the attention of several individuals within the vicinity of about four kiosks worth. As Issei looked around at the other people staring at him and Milky Chan, he stopped at a specific set of golden colored eyes. The teen assumed these had to be contacts as the pupils had cat-like slits. Not only that, this woman was dressed as a nekomusume, a cat girl. Curiously, her costume must've cost quite the pretty penny as her black ears and twin black tails, both were moving in random increments. She was wearing a loosely fit kimono, black with red inlay. Wearing a yellow sash, she had a pair of thick shinto prayer beads attached to one side. She was very pretty as Issei locked eyes with the woman, (who was now smirking).

Then, the teen saw it, her pupils, those slits, they became round. Those were not eye contacts, which meant she wasn't human. But then, Issei thought, "So what? Who cares if a neko chick is here? I mean, Yasaka and little Kunou are around here somewhere, so why should I give a shit about that, erm, really hot and big chested kitty chick? Heh, heh, I wonder if she plays with balls of yarn?"

As Issei was dreamily staring off into the crowd, Serafall was getting tired from the lack of attention from her boyfriend. Reaching behind her and out of eyeshot, the Mao materialized her signature heart-shaped scepter while then using it to bonk the day-dreaming Issei on his head.

(BONK)

Issei was now rubbing his head while looking at a disgruntled Serafall. Smiling nervously, Issei continued to massage his sore head while looking back toward where the cat girl was. She had all but vanished. Taking a quick glance around the room, the teen then laid his eyes back toward the ever so grumpy, Mao Serafall Leviathan.

"No need to be so forceful, Milky. That hurt. Also, you have my attention. So what's up?" Issei smiled nervously.

Still with her cheeks puffed out, Serafall replies as she subconsciously spins her scepter around in one hand. "Well, you just seemed preoccupied is all. I saw you staring at that neko woman and it made me oh so very jealous!"

Issei crouches down a bit while looking into Serafall's large and blue eyes. As her eyes widen at this sudden action, Issei speaks up in a soft tone. "There is absolutely no need to be jealous, Milky Chan. After all, I am your number one fan, right?"

As Serafall blushes, she takes a quick glance around the room with her eyes and begins to smirk. "If that's true, kiss me, right now."

Issei now grows a blush and his nervousness intensifies three fold. Also taking a quick glance around the room, the teen could see excited looks from the onlookers. "Shit, why now? In front of all these people, I don't think I can…"

Serafall then grows impatient as she uses her free hand to grip Issei's collar and pull him in. Instantly, (Kissu). With their lips locked together, flashes from phones and cameras began to go off in rapid succession.

Scene (Kuoh Academy)

"Stupid Grayfia. I swear, that bitch is a taskmaster from hell. Oh wait, well shit."

We now see Rias Gremory, wearing her usual olive green jumpsuit. She had a large mop in hand as she looked to be swabbing a nearly drained swimming pool.

As she was wringing out the mob head into a large metal bucket, the Gremory heiress continued to talk to herself while maintaining a constant scowl.

"Well, at least this week of hell is almost done and over with. After this, I can then be with my Issei. Speaking of, I need to come up with something to help patch things over." Rias then jumped back into the almost-drained pool and began to swab once again. "What does he like? You know, I don't think I've ever asked him what he likes. I mean, I know he is a pervert, so that part is easy, but what else… Wait a minute, pervert, that's it, Eureka!"

Unknown to Rias, there was a reflection in the small layer of still water within the pool. A skeletonized version of what seemed to be a camel, looked to be watching Rias from under feet.

"He really likes that one familiar! That's it! I'll get him one of those things!" Rias then nodded victoriously as her scowl turned into a hopeful smile.

"Riiiiaaaaasssss…. Riiiiiiaaaaaasssss?..."

The Gremory heiress now froze in place. Hearing the voice coming from under her, Rias slowly looked down as her eyes widened in horror.

"Ca, ca, CAMEL!? NOO!" Rias's hair immediately stood on its own. She then felt something tickling her bare feet which made her do a strange dance within the puddles of water. Looking down again, Rias saw the phantom camel, attempting to lick at Rias's own feet. "Nooooo!" Jumping from out of the pool, Rias Gremory ran toward the school building while screaming loudly. "CAMEL! CAMEL! NOOOOOO!"

Scene (Unknown Location)

In a darkly lit and large room, we see old oil paintings of different men and women, all with silver hair, all in different scenes. Some scenes showed these individuals slaying dragons, demons or other monstrous things. Other scenes were that of daily life either in or outdoors. Meanwhile, three people were standing in this dimly lit room. Vali was standing next to the neko woman that was recently seen back at the convention in Kyoto. They were both standing in front of a large and cushioned chair. Sitting on the chair was a girl. She looked to be in the age category of about eight or nine years of age. She had long black hair as well as vacant gray colored eyes. Wearing a black lolita style dress, the girl sits motionless while staring directly at Vali and Kuroka.

"It's done. I've placed the tracker on him. So, enjoy the show, Ophis." Vali nodded while showing off a grin.

"Nya! I must say, he is quite cute. Ara ara!" Kuroka was smiling with a mildly wicked grin as she adjusted her Kimono.

The little girl now known as Ophis, tilts her head without changing her vacant expression. "I fail to understand the concept of attraction. It means nothing. All that matters is silence. I will observe this child and make my decision. You will leave."

Vali nods as he leaves the room all while maintaining a grin. Kuroka followed behind while seemingly day-dreaming about something.

Vali then internally spoke with his dragon, Albeon.

"Think it was a good idea to tell her about Azazel's information regarding the red dragon emperor?"

"I THINK YOU SHOULD SETTLE YOUR OWN PETTY SQUABBLES IN A MORE HONORABLE WAY. REGARDLESS, THE OUTCOME REMAINS THE SAME, ASSUMING YOUR PLAN ACTUALLY WORKS."

"Really? I find it quite amusing actually. Going to the Infinite Dragon God and telling her that your enemy has the ability to transfer his boosts to others, oh Albeon, I find it hilarious."

"AND THE OUTCOME OF YOUR PLAN INVOLVES D'DRAIG BEING CONSUMED BY THE OUROBOROS DRAGON? VALI, THAT'S A BIT… HOW DO YOU SAY? "FUCKED UP?" YEAH, THAT'S IT. I THINK THIS FATE THAT YOU HAVE PLANNED FOR BOTH MY RIVAL AND HIS HOST IS INDEED, FUCKED UP."

"We can agree to disagree. But I will get my revenge on that edge-guarding cheating bastard!"

Vali continues to walk down a large and dark hallway with a proud smirk. Kuroka notices this and tilts her head.

"You really don't like that kid, nya?" Kuroka continued her head tilt and then placed one of her arms into the air while making a neko-paw gesture while winking cutely.

Ignoring her, Vali continues on while making a scoffing sound.

Kuroka felt offended by Vali's action and proceeded to stick her tongue out while pulling one of her eyelids downward, making a goofy face.

Scene (Convention Hotel, Kyoto)

"What took you so long, Hyoudou?" Sona was standing along with her peerage, (all of whom were carrying multiple plastic bags full of memorabilia. She had her usual hardened features as she looked toward Serafall and Issei walking in from the hotel lobby.

As one of his hands was holding one of Serafall's, Issei used his free hand to nervously rub the back of his hair. "President, it's good to see you too."

Sona froze for a moment while lifting an eyebrow. "Yes, well, greetings aside, did you and the governor have a good talk?"

Nodding, Issei smiled. "Yeah, he's an alright sort of guy, aside from his tricky bullshit."

Serafall and Sona both speak in unison. "Tricky?"

Shrugging, Issei replies. "Ehh, don't worry about it." Issei thought about both Kalawarner and Mittelt. He figured it was probably a better idea not to mention them considering they made it a point to disappear before he was tackled by Serafall at the entrance.

Serafall then places an index finger to her chin while showing a look of deep thought. "Oh, that's right, Issei kun, I forgot to tell you!" Serafall then reaches into her magical girl themed backpack while pulling out a few shirts. "I got these for you, add them to your collection!"

Issei takes the clothing from Serafall while unfolding them. Widening his eyes while smiling nervously, the teen was holding onto some Milky Spiral themed shirts, both t and long sleeve. What made Issei nervous was the fact that Serafall signed each one of these. Similar to his other shirts, (that were put in his spare room closet back at Yasaka castle), these shirts were all signed as follows.

"To my Number One Fan, I love you! XOXOXO. Issei Hyoudou, property of Milky Chan." Issei held in a cringe.

Serafall smiles brightly. "I know you like to wear those red shirts under your school uniform, so I thought, how about you wear these instead?"

Sona protests. "It's bad enough that Issei refuses to follow school code when it comes to buttoning up his overshirt and wearing a tie. But to wear lewd things such as that? That's going too far and I will not turn a blind eye this time!"

Issei looks back at Sona with a surprised expression. "Wait, are you telling me that you're the reason I never got bitched at regarding my slacker-ways?"

Sona blushed and got quiet all of the sudden.

Issei thought that there might be a chance the vice president might shed some light on all of this. Turning his head a bit, to meet the eyes of Tsubaki, Issei silently shrugged his shoulders and she noticed.

As Sona was looking at her feet nervously, Tsubaki looked back toward Issei and quickly nodded.

Nodding back, Issei mouths, "thank you", with his lips.

Tsubaki maintains her stoic attitude however a blush still grows on her cheeks.

Scene (Unknown Location)

Sitting on a black framed bed with pink colored blankets was the aforementioned Ophis. She was laying back against a set of pillows that were pushed against the headboard. While doing this, she was staring at a floating orb that was glowing in waves of purple and black. As she was watching, her vacant and stoic expression slowly changed into a look of intrigue.

"Hyoudou Issei. Sekiryuutei. Red Dragon Emperor of Domination. Will you help me, willingly? Or, will you force my hand? Either way, you will help me." Ophis showed the slightest of smirks as she continued on with her observation.

Meanwhile, through this purple and black colored orb, we are able to see what looked to be a video broadcast of none other than Issei.

Ophis's smirk now changes into an all out grin.

So, you got another mega-chapter. Yay… I hope you liked everything so far… It's gonna get crazy. Discordies, thanks Overlord, Wargame and everyone else who helped with the beta. Wanna join? Discord Link:/HfFFB5f7 Thanks for the favs and the follows! How about some more reviews if possible? That would be cool. Alright, I'm tired now, this is Christopher'Zazel, out.