"Sona's Chance"

A Highschool DxD fanfiction written by Christopher'Zazel

Chapter 67 "Things, Stuff and More"

Scene (Underworld, Phenex Mansion)

"Okay, now that's a big house." Issei was pointing at the large structure in front of him.

Sona, Serafall, Yasaka and Tsubaki were accompanying Issei as the group made their way closer toward the golden gates of the estate. Issei's hand was instantly pulled back down and placed back into Serafall's hand.

"Size isn't everything. Anyway, hold my hand, boyfriend kun!" Serafall was giggling as she pulled the nervous brown haired teen along.

Sona was internally facepalming as she held Issei's other hand tightly. "The Phenex's aren't the types to use subtlety, rather, they enjoy flaunting their power."

"Ara ara, I think it's a beautiful home. Lots of room for little ones, Fu Fu Fu!" The smiling Yasaka was walking along next to Tsubaki. "Besides, I find it endearing that the little devil's parents want to thank you for saving her. You should think if this act as a form of respect toward you."

Tsubaki couldn't help but agree with Yasaka's logic as she nodded. "Indeed. Yasaka sama is correct. There are those in the underworld, from high class families, many of which would never offer any gesture of recognition, mainly the old Mao families."

Sona nods in agreement with her queen. "It's something that needs to be done away with. I can't stand the arrogance of aristocracy." The Sitri heiress caught herself speaking her mind out loud and quickly stopped speaking with a hint of embarrassment in her face.

"Fu Fu Fu! Sona, darling, you are such a kind hearted girl. In fact, you probably have the largest heart out of all of us. I suppose I should give some credit to your older sister for raising you properly." Yasaka giggles into her Kimono sleeve.

Instantly blushing, Sona looks toward her own feet. "I, I, I, well, I don't know what to…"

"You aren't wrong, Yasaka. Sona is totally a bleeding heart. I wouldn't have it any other way." Issei slightly squeezes the Sitri heiress's hand within his own.

"Yay, I raised my little So-tan to have a big heart! Magical girl powers are real, I told you, Sona! For the power of love was victorious once again!" Serafall releases Issei's hand temporarily in order for her to twirl around in celebration. "Milky Chan always saves the day! Milky Chan is here to stay! Milky…! EEEEK!" The Mao finally notices a pair of blue eyes staring back at her from the now opened front door entrance of the Phenex home.

Ravel Phenex, (who was wearing a sky blue colored dress which hugged the well developed short-stack's rather voluptuous body perfectly), was quiet at first, that was until her eyes met with Issei.

A large and almost nervous smile took hold of the younger Phenex heiress's face. "Oh, um, welcome, Issei Hyoudou!" She then turns her attention to the other four ladies accompanying him. "Oh. You brought company along with you?" Then her eyes moved downward and toward Issei's hands. "Um, okay? Well, uh, please come in." That almost nervous smile of Ravel's was now very nervous.

Walking into the large home, Ravel quietly led the way down an impressive set of decorated hallways, (all which seemed to be embroidered in gold leaf).

"Hyoudou. You actually came." A familiar voice from behind the group caused the majority of the party to turn, all aside from a smirking Yasaka.

Issei couldn't help but smirk once he heard the voice, however, when he met eyes with Riser Phenex, that smirk turned into a toothy grin. "Of course. After all, someone's gotta shut you up, for a second time."

Riser returns the grin. "After dinner, punk."

"After dinner, name the place, I'll be there." Issei nods.

Scene (Familiar Forest)

"So, you three took over the familiar master's job? I wasn't told anything of the sort." Sirzechs had a look of suspicion.

Nodding, the one named Jess explains. "Team Knock-It is a new and more efficient way of collecting familiars. The old ways of the familiar master are done and over with. In fact, we have it on good authority that the person you refer to as, "Ash Ketchum on drugs", is now in rehab as we speak."

Jamey speaks next while throwing an index finger into the air. "Unlike the old addict, we are sober and so much more fun to be around! I mean, look at our amazing outfits! We've practiced and practiced our choreography, we've even trained this stupid Dog-Mon how to talk! So, give us a chance, that's all we ask!"

The now known, Dog-Mon, reacts. "Bark'th, that's right!"

Grayfia, Sirzechs and little Rias all tilt their heads.

"Sounds reasonable, I suppose." The silver haired maid agreed.

Both Gremory siblings look back at Grayfia with shocked expressions.

"Really, you actually buy that story?" Sirzechs asks in amazement.

Little Rias nods in agreement with her older brother.

Brushing a stray leaf from her blouse, Grayfia replies while showing a serious expression. "It really doesn't matter who runs this forsaken place, as long as the end results remain the same."

Not finding a reason to argue against his wife's logic, Sirzechs simply shrugs his shoulders. Little Rias turns the flashlight off on her yellow hardhat while folding her map.

"So, team knock-it, I need to find a very specific familiar. Can you help?" Placing the map back into her pocket, the little redhead then pulls out a polaroid picture and presents it to the three.

Studying the picture, Jess, Jamey and Dog-Mon all smile.

Jess immediately points in a specific direction. "Those are very common here, we saw a few of them back down that path about half a kilometer."

Jamey shows a slight quiver in her body language. "I don't know why you would want to have anything to do with those things."

Scene (Phenex Mansion, Dining Room)

"Ah, there he is and oh my, does he look absolutely dashing?" Lady Phenex stood from her chair while smiling warmly toward Issei as he walked into the room.

Lord Phenex remained sitting as he took a sip from his wine glass. "Yes, good. Mmm hmm."

The lady and lord of the house were dressed up in fine attire. Lady Phenex was wearing a golden colored dress along with a plethora of matching golden jewelry. Her blond drills were also decorated with golden hair pieces which made her look very important. The lord was wearing a white dinner jacket along with a golden bowtie as he took another sip from his wine glass.

The two also noticed Issei's entourage. Serafall Leviathan was a well known high class devil within the underworld and this brought up a considerable amount of questions regarding her relationship with Ravel's hopeful fiancee. Both Lord and Lady looked back at one another while each raised a single eyebrow.

"Fu Fu Fu, my oh my, this is quite the extravagant home, Lady and Lord Phenex." Giggling into her Kimono, Yasaka proceeded to make a simple yet polite bow.

"Is that?" Lord Phenex stood from his seat finally as his blue eyes widened in shock.

Lady Phenex snapped at her husband while nudging him with her shoulder. "Don't gawk dear, it's rude." She then looked back toward the blond fox woman while smiling politely. "Ahh, yes, you must be the great Yasaka of Kyoto, it truly is an honor to have you in our home."

Both Yasaka and Lady Phenex now stare at one another, (each with plastic smiles). Then suddenly, both women begin to laugh.

"Fu Fu Fu Fu Fu!" "Fu Fu Fu Fu Fu!"

Lord Phenex now grows a nervous tick mark as he sits back down. "Oh no…"

As Lady Phenex and Yasaka continue their formal laughing match, Sona speaks up.

"Greetings, from house Sitri, Lord and Lady Phenex. I am Sona Sitri, it's a pleasure." Adjusting her glasses, Sona attempts not to cringe at the continued laughing from the two blonde women.

Lord Phenex, (who now has a defeated expression), simply nods as gestures for everyone to sit down.

Ravel then takes a quick glance around the room. "Where is brother?"

"Calm yourselves, everyone, Riser is here. Ha ha ha. Looks like mother is having fun." The blonde haired and maroon suit wearing Riser Phenex walked casually into the dining room. "So, you didn't bring "tiny-mode Rias" along ehh?" The Phenex heir was now scowling toward Issei.

Deciding to ignore the consistent laughing from his wife and Lady Phenex, Issei replies back with a forced grin. "She didn't want to ruin her appetite while seeing your ugly mug."

Both Yasaka and Lady Phenex stop laughing and turn their attention onto Issei.

Riser is taken back however he continues his scowl. "After dinner, backyard, don't be late." The maroon clad Phenex then walks out of the room. "Seems like I lost my appetite, I'll be training instead, Riser out!"

The room went silent for a moment, that was until Lady Phenex clapped her hands together. "Well then, how about we all sit down and have a nice meal together? Doesn't that sound delightful?"

Scene (Hyoudou Home)

(Knock Knock Knock)

Mister and Misses Hyoudou turned their attention toward the front door as they were sitting in their living room and watching a movie together.

(Knock Knock Knock)

"I'll get the door, Miki." Mister Hyoudou stood from the couch and made his way to the front door.

After answering the door, two females were standing at the entrance. Gorou Hyoudou was pretty sure he was staring at a mother and daughter as both ladies had pitch black hair and pale skin. The older one was wearing a black Kimono with a yellow sash and prayer beads at her side. The younger one was wearing a plain and black dress. At further glance, the little girl was also barefoot. Gorou was at a loss for words however he managed to pick himself back up and ask the question that was on his mind.

"Um, hello, are you two here for my son, Issei?" Mister Hyoudou was smiling nervously.

Both women looked back at one another and then back at Mr. Hyoudou. As the two girls nodded, Mister Hyoudou shrugs and gestures for them to come inside.

Gorou then shouts toward his wife in the living room. "Miki, can you start up some tea?! I have a feeling it's going to be another long night!"

"Hmm, what now?" Misses Hyoudou walked into the hallway as her eyes widened. "Oh my! Wait, wait, don't tell me. Let me guess." Miki points toward the older woman in the Kimono while smiling excitedly. "You must be another of my son's wives, right?" Before the baffled looking black haired woman could reply, Misses Hyoudou then points toward the little girl. "And you must be his other daughter?"

The smaller girl tilted her head while showing little emotion. "I am not a daughter, I am Ophis."

The older of the two starts to giggle. "Hehehehe, Nya, I'm not Issei's wife, hehehe!"

Both Miki and Gorou are now the ones tilting their heads in confusion.

Scene (Phenex Home)

At the very long and decorative table, everyone was quietly eating their meal which consisted of traditional Japanese cuisine such as fish, rice and a plethora of delicacies such as Yakitori, Tsukemono pickles, Kaiseki, Udon, Soba and many other amazing foods.

Breaking the silence, Lady Phenex clears her throat after a sip of wine. "Well, then, Mr. Hyoudou, please, tell us all a little about yourself. Do you have plans for the future? What would you like to achieve after you graduate from highschool?"

Issei, (feeling on the spot), takes a large gulp of water. "Um, well, that's a great question, Lady Phenex ma'am. To be honest, I really don't know. So many things have happened so very quickly that I can hardly get a grip on what I'm doing right this very instant, let alone thinking ahead into the future."

Nodding, Lady Phenex looks back at her husband, (who nods back at her). "I see, well, I wanted to tell you something, regarding my daughter, Ravel."

The said Ravel Phenex, (who was sitting across from Issei), blushed slightly while attempting to hide her eyes as she stared at her plate of food.

Issei smiles. "Sure, what did you wanna talk about?"

Lord Phenex spoke up instead of his wife. "Ravel is no longer a part of Riser's peerage. She is a free bishop now. Do you understand, Issei Hyoudou?" The older Phenex was now staring seriously back toward the teen.

Lady Phenex nods and giggles slightly. "Fu Fu.. Yes, indeed, my sweet little Ravel is a free bird as they say."

Issei slowly nods while not understanding the meaning. "Oh, well, that's good?" Issei looks toward Sona, Serafall and then Yasaka. "That's good, right?"

Sona facepalms. Serafall smiles childishly and squirms in her chair. Yasaka closes her eyes while showing her infamous crescent shaped smile.

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