"Sona's Chance"
A Highschool DxD fanfiction written by Christopher'Zazel
Chapter 54 "Stuff and Things"
Scene (Hyoudou Home, Kitchen)
"Ahhh, that tickles, Yasaka!" A giggling Issei was doing his best not to make a mess as his hands were currently full.
Meanwhile, Yasaka calmed down and simply continued her hug from behind Issei's back while blushing. "So, I am guessing things went down smoothly, after I suggested you take a bath before heading off to her apartment? Ara ara?"
Issei stopped for a moment while thinking and then smiled warmly. "You bet. But do you think it's possible to talk her into moving in? I mean, she is so proud about living with challenges. She could easily afford a mansion of her own, but she insists on living the dorm life. I can't help but admire her, Yasaka."
Rias takes a deep puff while showing a grumpy look. "Pfft, Sona just likes the attention."
Kunou looks back toward Rias and places an index finger over the little redhead's mouth. "It's that attitude that got you into your current situation, Ria tan." Kunou looks abnormally stern.
Issei and Yasaka both tilt their heads in surprise and shock.
"Oh, um, Issei kun, do you have any coffee by any chance?" Irina, (still sitting in the dining room), raised her voice a bit to be heard.
Yasaka then clears her throat. "Ahem, please be patient, dear. Issei has his hands full at the moment." Showing her usual crescent shaped smile, Yasaka then looks back and whispers into Issei's ear. "That is your childhood friend, correct?"
Issei nods.
"She's very pretty. Well, she seems innocent enough, though misguided. As far as her friend is concerned, I believe she is holding a grudge against you. I could sense the animosity the moment I stepped into the room." Yasaka then giggled quietly. "You broke her sword, one that she is responsible for. Oh and what's this? D'draig kun, what are you up to? Issei, I don't think this girl is going to be very happy about what you've done, ara ara."
Issei shrugs his shoulders as he finishes helping Kunou with her part of breakfast. "Well, it's not like I did anything, not really. Technically, this is all D'draig's fault, so, I'll just blame his lazy ass."
"LAZY ASS!?" Issei's arm began to glow in colors of red and green.
Both Rias and Kunou jumped a bit.
"Well, speak of the devil, or rather, dragon, I guess." Issei snickered.
"FIRSTLY, WHAT I DID WAS MAKE US EVEN STRONGER, YOU IDIOT OF A PARTNER! SECOND, YOU NOW HAVE A HOLY BLADE AT YOUR DISPOSAL! YOU'RE WELCOME! AND THIRD, I AM NOT LAZY!" Issei's arm stopped glowing.
"Holy what? Um, Ima devil, dude, I'm not supposed to be able to mess with those things. Have you gone off your rocker?" Issei was gaining a tick mark.
"Ara ara, is that so? How interesting. Very well. Issei, this is wonderful news. Now you will learn the art of the sword. Asuma Hayasaka kun would be proud!" Yasaka's hug tightens as she smiles brightly with her eyes closed.
"What's this I hear about that devil, being able to use a holy sword? Really now? And what specific holy sword would that be?" The blue haired Xenovia was now standing in the kitchen walkway with her hands on her hips.
Irina was standing behind her with a nervous smile. "Um, Xenovia, how about we sit back down?"
Turning around, Issei was now facing the two with a nervous smile of his own. "Thank you for announcing my sword thing to the entire world, D'draig!"
Sarcastically, Issei's arm responded with a quick flash of crimson and emerald. "ANYTIME, PARTNER!"
Xenovia now points in Issei's direction. "So, what did you do with it? The broken blade of my sword, where is it?"
Issei waved his arms out in a panicking manner. "It's not my fault! It was that glutinous no-good dragon, D'draig!"
Xenovia looks as if she is about to power up, however a very loud and gurgling sound came thundering from the blue-haired woman's empty stomach. "Ohhhh…" Xenovia fell to one knee as both hands cradled her own belly.
Yasaka and Issei both look at each other and then nod.
"Tell you what, Xenovia, how about you chill out in the dining room and I'll have a huge plate of food, cooked just for you?" Issei was nodding enthusiastically while making a motion toward the dining room with his arm.
"Pfft, fine! But this conversation isn't over, devil." Xenovia, (with the help of a nervously smiling Irina), got to her feet as the two walked back into the dining room.
"Ara ara, I told you she wasn't going to be happy." Yasaka was quietly laughing into her sleeve. "Fufufufufu.."
Kunou was also laughing with both of her little hands over her own mouth.
Rias was going to laugh, that was until her own stomach began to growl. "Ohhhhh…" Rias was now holding onto her empty tummy with both hands.
Scene (Unknown Location)
"Are you absolutely sure of this plan of yours, neko? I don't understand why I need to have such a story?" Ophis was wearing a pink and black sundress as she stared blankly toward Kuroka.
"Nya, because you will be in the human world. Infinite dragon god or not, you look like a kid. Questions will be asked because humans love asking questions. So it's better to have a good story prepared." Kuroka, (who was wearing a very casual blue-jeans and white tank-top getup), was nodding at her own comment.
Ophis tilts her head. "I find this all so tedious."
Kuroka raises her finger into the air. "Okay, once more, with feeling this time."
Ophis tilts her head the other way and then pauses for a moment. "Line?"
Kuroka facepalms.
Scene (Hyoudou Home, Dining Room)
Xenovia and Irina were eating as if they had been starving. Rias wasn't much better when it came to manners. Both Hyoudou parents, Yasaka, Kunou and Issei were also sitting at the table, while pretending not to notice the barbaric behavior of the other three. Asia was quietly eating while making glances at Issei.
"So, Irina chan, it's so nice to see you. I must ask though, do your parents not feed you dear?" Mrs. Hyoudou kept both of her eyes closed as she took a sip of tea.
Irina smiles and swallows her mouthful of food. "Oh, well, I've been kind of doing my own things as of late so I don't live at home anymore."
Issei interrupts. "Yeah, so, why are you guys here, again?" Issei is showing a slightly annoyed look.
Xenovia grinds her teeth a bit but then calms down and speaks up. "We are here on orders from the church. We were originally going to tell the two devil "leaders" to stay out of our way. But now…"
Irina stands up and bows suddenly. "Issei Hyoudou, I apologize for my harsh words from the last time we met. There was no excuse aside from sheer ignorance on my part. I've just been with the church for so long, but no, no that's not an excuse either."
Issei folds her his arms while showing a slight scowl toward Irina. Yasaka sees this and places one of her hands softly on Issei's shoulder.
"Yeah, well, I'm just a filthy devil, so don't you worry for one second. I can't speak for Sona, but I can promise you this, I won't have a single thing to do with the lot of you. Want me out of your way? Is that right? Well, how about you start by staying out of mine." Issei then angrily took a bite of his eggs on toast.
Both Mrs. Hyoudou and Yasaka spoke in unison. "Issei! That was rude!" Right afterwards, both women looked at one another and giggled in tandem.
Irina sat back down and went quiet as her expression was solemn.
Xenovia looked back at her compatriot and showed a look of concern.
Standing up, Xenovia proceeded to bow. "Irina is right. We messed up. I am a strong woman who can admit when she is outclassed and outmatched. Never could I have imagined anyone, (not just a devil), but anyone, breaking an excalibur with their own hand. I submit to your strength, Issei Hyoudou. For my words and actions, even from earlier, please, allow me to apologize. You may use my body as you please, as penance."
Everyone at the dining table had looks of shock.
"Xenovia!?" Irina was doing a double take on Xenovia and then Issei.
Asia Argento did not like where this was going as her expression showed a bit of anger behind her pursed lips.
The blue haired woman rises from her bow and shows a look of all out seriousness. "I do have only one request, Red Dragon Emperor."
Issei, (who is in his own state of shock), nods with his jaw agape.
"Your pedigree would provide me with wonderful offspring. Issei, give me children!" Xenovia made this declaration with absolute fervor.
Each and every person around the dinner table had a reaction. Kunou and Rias both made very loud "ooooh" noises. Asia was uncharacteristically grinding her teeth. Yasaka was blushing madly as her grip on Issei's shoulder tightened ever so slightly. Mr. Hyoudou was giving Issei the thumbs up while showing his lecherous smile. Mrs. Hyoudou was imagining more grandchildren.
Scene (Unknown Location)
"Whaaaaat!? Nya! That woman is far too forward!" Kuroka looked to have fallen off of the large bed and onto the floor.
"This is unquantifiable." Ophis tilts her head while showing a slightly irritated look.
Scene (Hyoudou Home, Dining Room)
Shaking his head back and forth rapidly, Issei couldn't believe what he was hearing. "Are you insane!?"
Xenovia tilts her head. "Is my body not attractive enough?"
"That's not the point!" Issei looked both flustered and annoyed.
"I KNOW MY PARTNER, I'M PRETTY SURE HE DOESN'T MIND YOUR BODY."
"Shut up, D'draig!"
Yasaka proceeds to remove her hand from Issei's shoulder as she grows her trademark smile. She then claps her hands together one time, gaining everyone's attention.
"Please, everyone, calm down for a moment." Yasaka turns her attention to both Irina and Xenovia as smile turns into a serious expression. "I would like the both of you to explain to me why you are actually here. What is your mission?"
Irina and Xenovia both look at each other and then shake both of their heads simultaneously.
"Really now? Ara ara, I see. Very well." Yasaka shows a very slight smirk in her expression as the fox queen begins to close her golden eyes.
The dining room was very quiet. Mr. and Mrs. Hyoudou looked at one another with puzzling glances. Rias wanted to say something, however Kunou kept one of her hands over the little redhead's mouth. Asia was once again staring in Issei's direction with an unreadable expression.
"Ara ara, so, how many pieces are there then? Seems like a lot of trouble and effort, for something so trifle. Fufufufufu!" Yasaka now had both eyes open as she giggled into her sleeve.
Issei tilted his head while staring at his wife. "What's so funny?"
Nodding, Yasaka leaned over and whispered into Issei's ear. "They are looking for more of those excalibur fragments, the very same kind that you, well, ingested."
Pulling away, Yasaka began to giggle once more. Issei scratched the back of his head while looking back at Xenovia.
"Alright then, so you are looking for more of those 'things', right? Why are they so important? Is the church planning a war with the devils? I mean, those things hurt like hell to us, so, I can't think of another reason as to why you need them?" Issei was waiting for a reply.
Rias broke away from Kunou's vice grip on her mouth. "What "things" are you talking about, Issei?"
Both Xenovia and Irina both had expressions of shock and worry.
Issei looks back at Rias while smiling warmly. "Excalibur".
(KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK)
Kunou immediately jumped off of her chair and ran for the front door. "I'll get it!"
Issei decided to get up as well, (to keep an eye on his daughter). "Yeah, wait up, kiddo, I'm coming too."
Yasaka immediately blushes at Issei's actions as does Mrs. Hyoudou.
Kunou opened the door only for both Sona and Tsubaki to be standing outside.
Sona looked down at Kunou and waved. Kunou waved back while smiling. Tsubaki followed along with the pleasantries. Issei had Kunou and Tsubaki walk through the door before taking hold of Sona's hips and pulling her into a sudden kiss. Still showing her usual stoic features, Sona produced a blush that could rival Rias's hair color.
After breaking away, Sona adjusted her glasses. "Well, good morning to you as well, Hyoudou."
Issei tilted his head for a moment while showing a sarcastic expression. "Hyoudou? Okay, you've asked for it."
Going in for a second smooch, Issei made this one last a bit longer.
Breaking away for a second time, Sona readjusted her glasses once more. "Good morning, Issei." Sona was now visually smiling.
Well, that was a fun one. Hope you liked it. It's gonna get interesting as we are getting close to a specific spot in canon that will be a bit different considering the circumstances. Thank you for reading! Thanks again to my discordies for all of your help! Overlord, Yuki, BB, Wargame, Bahamat and Bryan. Also, thanks to my Balance Breaker Premium member, Moexdestroyer, appreciate the support! This is Christopher'Zazel, signing out.
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