Previously:
The group of Issei, Erza and Moka, along with Umimaru, concluded their discussion with Tiamat, with Leviathan proposing Tiamat aid them if they could retrieve her treasure. Erza and Moka returned to the home of Leviathan, before Katerea and Leviathan left to find the Old Satan faction. Leviathan would make contact with Rizevim, with the two deciding to work together on an old forgotten projection known as "God Slayer". Afterwards, Leviathan would order the leaders of the Old Satan faction to prepare for reintegration to devil society, with Leviathan seeking assistance from Sirzechs and Serafall to do so. Internally, Issei continued to explore his mind, with Ddraig trying to help him find a focus outside of his most recent impulsive desires, before suggesting he meet with the being in his mind, despite her disposition to him. Lastly, Leviathan would stumble across a charred landscape whereupon he found a single survivor, a being known only as Rider.
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'Talking'
"Thinking"
'Ddraig talking and Sacred Gear sounds'
"Ddraig thinking"
*expression*
Flashback
Chapter 10 – Action
Issei had wandered his way back to the centre of his memories and stood face-to-face with Raynare again. Considering how their last conversation had ended, Raynare was surprised to see Issei back.
'You know you had the upper hand when you left last time, it can only get worse from here?' Pointed out Raynare, acknowledging that Issei had gotten the last laugh in their prior conversation.
Issei pursed his lips, looking as though he was chewing on something distasteful, before speaking.
'Why did you approach me the way you did? Why go through all that trouble instead of just killing me straight away?' Asked Issei.
'Maybe because that would be stupid.' Retorted Raynare, causing Issei to snort.
'And the rest of what you did was smart?' Questioned Issei, causing the fallen to narrow her eyes.
'From a practical point of view, yes. I did achieve my goals. I killed you and took Asia's sacred gear, however brief that lasted.' Said Raynare, to which Issei did nod in reluctant acceptance.
'I guess you did… why did you want to do that?' Asked Issei.
'It was my mission.' Said Raynare simply.
'No it wasn't. I mustered up the nerve to ask Azazel about it a while ago and you were just supposed to watch me and there was nothing to do with Asia in your mission. You went rogue.' Countered Issei.
'Not really. I was told to "watch over a potential Sacred Gear user and gather information", the way I see it, I did just that. I watched you die and gathered information about extracting a Sacred Gear which I field-tested.' Said Raynare.
'But enough about me. I know you didn't come because you were feeling nostalgic about our relationship.' Said Raynare mockingly.
'I just need to know if you'll be honest, or twist things is all.' Said Issei.
'Then you should already know I will twist things. It is what I do.' Said Raynare, to which Issei nodded.
'I know, I just need to understand how you would twist things before asking my real questions.' Explained Issei.
'Well, you have a captive audience.' Said Raynare, resting her face on her fist, arm against her throne.
'Why did you approach me like a girlfriend? Wouldn't it have just been easier to seduce me and kill me in a few hours? Why go to all that effort?' Asked Issei.
'For one thing, it would never have worked. If I just walked up to you and said, "let's fuck", I doubt you would have jumped on board.' Snorted Raynare.
'What makes you say that? Maybe it would have worked, you don't know me.' Retorted Issei defensively, although he was confused as to why he felt defensive.
'Look, you may act like you just want some tits, but the truth is even simpler.' Said Raynare.
'Really? What?' Asked Issei suspiciously.
'You just want some. Not necessarily tits, you just want some.' Said Raynare.
'Some what?' Asked Issei.
'Someone, something, some-anything. Do you even get why you want a harem? You lust isn't that much greater than the average teenage boy and it is nowhere near the level of lust of most fallen angels.' Said Raynare.
'So what are you saying?' Asked Issei.
'I'm saying, if we had sent anyone else, boy or girl, you still would have fallen for everything the exact same way.' Said Raynare.
'I'm not into boys.' Said Issei.
'From what I've seen in here, you and your sword buddy are just a little away from playing with each other's swords. I didn't mean sexually though for the record.' Said Raynare.
'What did you mean then?' Asked Issei.
'It isn't that hard to piece together. You. Were. Lonely. You wanted anyone. Anyone, even a stranger.' Said Raynare.
'That's not true. I had Matsuda and Motohama.' Said Issei.
'A friendship of necessity. No one else, boy or girl, would have been friends with your three, so you united. You still don't get it, do you? If there was something of a non-sexual nature you were proud of, or happy with, would you have mentioned it to them, would they have cared? Of course not. You could go to your family, but family has to put up with family. Why do you think Azazel didn't outright kill Kokabiel for his betrayal, or your friend Vali?' Explained Raynare.
'So what, you're saying because I was lonely, I made myself a target?' Asked Issei.
'You still are. Just look at what you are doing right now. You are trying to get more friends before you lose another. You are terrified of being alone. I knew you for hours, but I bet your entire life has been about being afraid of losing someone, actually losing someone, or trying to befriend others. If a motorcycle gang had approached you, you be riding a motorbike and wearing a leather jacket. If the Yakuza approached you, you'd be covered in tattoos and wearing suits. Face it, you just wanted to belong.' Said Raynare.
'So all I want is to belong? That's it?' Asked Issei.
'Tell me otherwise. Even if we consider you wanted a harem, wouldn't you still be happy with one girl? Answer, you would, because that is what you had with me.' Said Raynare.
'That's really it huh… I just don't want to be alone.' Said Issei thoughtfully, before turning around and leaving.
'What? That's it?' Asked Raynare confused.
'Yeah. Thanks.' Said Issei, before disappearing from view, leaving behind a confused fallen.
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'Hey Ddraig?' Said Issei aloud, before his companion dragon materialised and flew beside him.
'Thanks for always having my back. I know I haven't been the easiest host to deal with.' Said Issei.
'True, you have not been the easiest, but you have also not been the worst. I trust you have an answer now?' Asked Ddraig.
'Yeah, but I have nothing to worry about now. You are with me forever after all. I will die long before you do.' Said Issei.
'Perhaps. Don't forget, there are things out there which could kill us both… but until such a thing does happen, yes, I will be with you.' Said Ddraig.
'Thanks Ddraig.' Said Issei.
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'Where are we going?' Asked Rider.
'To a large enough site to transport hundreds of devils.' Said Leviathan, as the duo trekked away from the site of disaster.
The duo walked a short distance away, seeking higher ground. Surveying the landscape, Leviathan noted there was a large area of cleared land and a crumbling building nearby.
'It was a school.' Said Rider, causing Leviathan to hum.
'Arguably the best place to bring a bunch of rowdy, unruly devils, who are yet to fully mature.' Said Leviathan.
Leviathan created two magic circles in front of him.
'Supposed Leviathans, do you hear me?' Asked Leviathan.
'Roger.' Said Katerea.
'Yep, you even got Katerea for a three-way call.' Said Serafall.
Leviathan could practically hear Katerea grinding her teeth through the magic circle and spoke up before she could say anything.
'I have a location for the transfer. Katerea, gather all the devils and have them stand reasonably close together. Open a transportation circle with no destination and I will use this communication circle to guide you here. Serafall, you can just transport to my position, but it is probably best you wait five minutes so I can make sure no one misbehaves.' Said Leviathan.
'You got it.' Said Serafall, before her communication circle fizzled out.
'Now you are even making me speak with her?' Growled Katerea.
'No, the two of you spoke to me. I doubt a productive conversation would result from the two of you speaking with each other. Are the devils ready?' Asked Leviathan.
'Yes.' Replied Katerea.
'Then create your magic circle.' Said Leviathan.
'It's ready.' Said Katerea.
'Now.' Said Leviathan, as the circle broke down to dust and floated away from him.
The dust started to spread out, before touching the ground, cause a faint magic circle to appear on the surface, before being replaced with a much more stable magic circle, from which numerous devils emerged.
'Now then, those of you still wanting to fight pointlessly against the current Satans, please raise your hands.' Said Leviathan.
After a pause, about a third of the devils raised their hands, causing Katerea down in the crowd to sigh and cradle her head.
'I see.' Said Leviathan, before pressing his presence down on them as his wings emerged.
'Now then, does anyone still want to pointlessly fight against the current Satans? Be honest now.' Said Leviathan.
Not a single hand remained raised, and Leviathan withdrew his wings.
'Good. A representative of the current Satans will be along shortly to help guide you to appropriate dwellings. Since it seems a large portion of devil strongholds have been commandeered by fallen angels… I expect you to be accommodating.' Said Leviathan.
Nervous and discontented mutterings start to weave their way through the crowd, but no one spoke up to Leviathan.
'I cannot believe we are simply rolling over and allowing this to happen.' Hissed Shalba Beelzebub.
'I don't think you should be speaking, given you couldn't even break through one of his barriers.' Said Katerea.
'It was multiple barriers.' Protested Shalba, but didn't speak further.
It was no less than a minute later that Serafall appeared, along with two administrative looking people who seemed a tad nervous.
'Never fear, Serafall is here.' Said Serafall, more for the sake of her two accomplices than Leviathan or those below.
'So, I can trust there won't be any issues, right?' Asked Serafall of Leviathan.
'No, there won't be any issues.' Said Leviathan loud enough that all those below heard him.
'Wonderful, then the two of you can get started and I will keep a watchful eye from here.' Said Serafall.
Leviathan watched as the two devils hopped down below and approached the devils. Predictably, the descendants of Beelzebub and Asmodeus were first to approach, with Katerea trailing behind with a sigh. The two devils Serafall had brought with her with quite professional, although there didn't seem to be much difficulty, considering the territories of the original Beelzebub were unoccupied and while the current Asmodeus had moved into the territory of the original Asmodeus, it was right next to the land of the Glasya-Labolas clan, meaning most of the space was left unoccupied. Following Issei's recent excursion to the Underworld, the land of the original Leviathan was also unoccupied, but it would possibly remain so if Leviathan didn't bother to return to the land. Given his increasingly short time remaining, the decision would largely fall to Katerea, and remaining hidden from Serafall seemed to be her higher priority.
'Well then, it would seem my presence is not needed here if those three have behaved themselves.' Said Leviathan, as the three descendants moved away and allowed a new pair of devils to approach the administrative devils.
'You could always stay and spend time with me.' Said Serafall.
'Tempting offer, really, but I do have some business to take care of. Next time.' Said Leviathan, causing Serafall to pout before winking.
'See you then.' Said Serafall.
Leviathan and Rider made their way down to Katerea.
'Katerea, do you want to return with us or remain here?' Asked Leviathan.
'I'd rather remain here. I don't fully trust this isn't some sort of set-up.' Said Katerea, to which Leviathan nodded.
'Fair enough. If something does go south, alert me and I will return.' Said Leviathan before a magic circle appeared under him and Rider.
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'Where are we now?' Asked Rider.
'Consider it home base.' Said Leviathan, before entering the building.
Rider followed after and quickly felt the change in atmosphere. If Rider had to match it to something, it felt like being in a home stronghold. A sense of unitedness oozed through the walls.
'So you've returned.' Commented Moka, leaning against a doorframe.
'With another harem member no doubt.' Added Erza, walking up to the pair.
'Perhaps a tad presumptuous, Erza.' Said Moka.
'Nonsense.' Defended Erza.
'Shouldn't you at least fight him once to determine if you are in the harem or not? It doesn't sound like the two of you have fought from what you told me.' Suggested Moka.
'Hmm, that is quite a good idea actually.' Said Erza, before looking to Leviathan.
'Well, would you honour me in a battle for a position in the harem?' Asked Erza.
'Very well, follow me. Moka, please acquaint Rider with the building.' Said Leviathan, before he and Erza left.
'You smell like blood.' Said Moka.
'So do you.' Countered Rider.
'I'm a vampire, I need blood for strength.' Said Moka.
'Hmm, what a coincidence.' Said Rider, but did not elaborate further.
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'Now, Erza, I think you need to fight Issei properly.' Said Leviathan.
'I had every intention of doing so. Should I win, I could always set the term that I, as the winner, am allowed to enter the harem myself.' Said Erza.
'I think that sets a dangerous precedent. Issei shouldn't be babysat, and he will need to become strong. I don't mind you using a challenge other than direct combat to test him however.' Advised Leviathan.
'I understand.' Said Erza, with a nod.
'Very well, I will speak with you later.' Said Leviathan, before his postured shifted.
'Huh, Erza? What's going on?' Asked Issei, indicating Leviathan had not explained the situation to Issei.
'I wish to officially challenge you for a position in the harem.' Declared Erza.
'What do you mean? I thought I had to beat people to convince them to join. If you already want to join what is the point?' Asked Issei.
'I had entertained the thought, but we must all follow the same rules. There should not be preferential treatment within the harem.' Said Erza.
'I mean, I guess it would be good to spar and see how the two of us fight for team battles, but what are the rules?' Asked Issei.
'Let's just make the first battle one that can only end when the other yields, this way, it can continue for as long or short as needed.' Suggested Erza.
'I guess that might work… although my non-lethal skillset isn't great.' Admitted Issei.
'Let's just start with some hand-to-hand combat, we can work up to swords and magic after.' Proposed Erza.
'Ok then, I'm ready I guess.' Said Issei, weakly putting up his fists, only for Erza to run at him and throw a straight right at him, causing him to block.
Issei felt his left-hand tingle from the impact.
'I forgot how strong you are.' Commented Issei.
'We are just warming up now though.' Said Erza, throwing a left, which caused to jump back.
'This is a warm-up?' Asked Issei.
'Not for much longer.' Said Erza, before swinging her right leg into Issei's side, kicking him away.
'How do you have this much strength?' Asked Issei.
'What do you mean, this is my baseline, I just needed to get some rest after all.' Explained Erza.
What followed next was what Issei could only liken to training with Umimaru. Erza was by no means as fast as Umimaru, but her manoeuvrability given her size, coupled with her sheer brute strength, caused Issei to backpedal like he did when first facing Umimaru. To Issei's credit, he didn't take another strike after that first kick, but he also didn't land any either.
'You can't win this fight by dodging only. I'm quite sure I have more stamina than you, so waiting for me to tire isn't going to work.' Commented Erza.
'I'm trying to think of a non-lethal attack here!' Said Issei.
Unfortunately for Issei, his only non-lethal attack was dress break and given Erza's attitude, it wouldn't have had the same effect as it would on his previous enemies, Moka aside.
'In that case, let's raise the ante.' Said Erza, creating a sword.
Erza held the sword aloft, awaiting Issei's Ascalon. A moment later the holy sword of legend was sticking out of Issei's gauntlet and Erza lunged. Given their sword fight had less to do with raw strength and more to do with technique, Issei actually managed to hold his own. While Erza was obviously more skilled, Issei's wiliness saved him from many devastating attacks and with the power aspect momentarily shelfed, the two were reasonably even.
'Is there any reason you have not yet used your gauntlet for offense?' Asked Erza.
'I thought it was a spar?' Asked Issei.
'Exactly and I'm getting bored of the constant warming up.' Said Erza, causing Issei to look at her in disbelief.
'This is still a warm-up to you?' Asked Issei.
'Like I said, not for much longer. A warmup is no shorter than one minute and no longer than five. It has been three now which means we are at the very latest, more than halfway done.
'Boost.' Echoed the gauntlet.
'Very well then, the warmup has now concluded.' Declared Erza, before starting to strike out at Issei in earnest with both blades and blows of a physical nature.
Issei continued to boost while evading Erza, occasionally trying to capitalise on an opening here and there, but mostly focusing on the long game. Erza, seemed to know this and decided to allow Issei time, but did not let up the pressure.
'Explosion.'
With that declaration, Erza renewed her fight with new vigour. The explosion indicated that the two should have been around equal in strength at the moment, but Erza's refined swordsmanship easily showed the difference in skill. Deciding to try and change tactics, Issei slashed out with his sword, making contact with Erza's, before withdrawing his sword into the gauntlet, momentarily throwing Erza off balance and allowing him to punch Erza in the shoulder, causing her sword to fly out of her hand. The battle would then become a battle of counterattacks, with both absorbing a blow from the other, before returning one in kind. The fight was evenly matched until the dreaded sound of the word "reset" was heard, followed by Erza slamming a kick to Issei's solar plexus, winding him. Issei then felt a sword against his shoulder and raised his hand.
'I yield.' Said Issei, before coughing.
'I won… that's disappointing.' Said Erza, sitting down in front of Issei.
'What do you mean?' Asked Issei, having caught his breath.
'Leviathan said that I needed to fight you properly. That I couldn't just join the harem as that would set a dangerous precedent… although he did say I didn't need to challenge you in direct combat… Issei, I challenge you to a competition of disrobing, the first one to disrobe loses.' Said Erza.
'Huh?' Asked Issei, looking up, only to see a nude Erza standing over him.
'I guess I lost, this means I am part of the harem now since you have bested me.' Said Erza.
'Doesn't this mean we are tied technically…' Said Issei, before trailing off as he took in Erza's form.
'I see, then perhaps best two out of three will have to suffice.' Said Erza, before pushing Issei and straddling him.
Issei's pants were soon gone, and he gave a soft groan shortly after.
'That was quicker than I was expecting. I'm not sure if I should take this as a compliment.' Said Erza.
'I-it's not my fault, I haven't had a chance for days now. Best three out of five!' Said Issei.
'Acceptable terms.' Agreed Erza.
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Leviathan roamed Issei's mind slowly, working his way through the mirrors once again. It was with a small smile that Leviathan noted that the cracked mirrors with burnt edges were now almost non-existent. The main troublemaker remained, but it had faded from a pitch black to a dark grey. A promising sign to be sure. It was as Leviathan neared the centre that he started to hear the faintest sound of grunting.
'Useless pervert. Watched all that porn and hentai and he's done three straight rounds of cowgirl, mix it up already.' Said a voice sounding quite frustrated.
Making his way towards the centre of Issei's mind, Leviathan was amused at the scene he came upon. Raynare in a state of sudden disrobe had slipped her hands through her leather attire and was watching Issei's current actions in the real world.
'What exactly are you doing?' Asked Leviathan curiously.
'Leave me alone, I have needs. Fallen angels need some TLC every now and again.' Grunted Raynare, never taking her eyes off the screen or stopping in her actions.
'Well, you do not have needs and are not a fallen angel. You are a soul fragment, and I really don't think you need this to function.' Said Leviathan, causing the screen to start shrinking.
'Wait! I'm so frigging close, even with all this boring cowgirl vanilla nonsense.' Protested Raynare.
'Like I said, you don't need it.' Said Leviathan, as the screen disappeared completely, before he started walking away.
'Damn you, you limp-dicked devil! Just because you could never satisfy a woman!' Shouted Raynare.
'I think you forget that I am a Leviathan and control all water.' Said Leviathan, as he continued to walk away.
'That doesn't mean shit in the bedroom.' Said Raynare.
'That's why you're the dumb one.' Said Leviathan.
'What does that mean?' Asked Raynare.
'You better sit down.' Said Leviathan, adjusting his fingers into a position that would allow him to snap his right hand.
'What do you me-oh shit!' Said Raynare, her tone changing in an instant with the snap of Leviathan's fingers.
'Consider that a gift, since it seems you did help Issei a little after all.' Said Leviathan, leaving a panting Raynare in a puddle of fluids.
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'So it seems we will be heading to the Underworld for some training in the coming days.' Said Rias to her club members.
'That's right, I've organised a special program for each of you. You all said you wanted to get stronger, well this will be the way.' Said Azazel, parroting the point Rias had made from the chair of the club president.
'I've also heard that there are going to be some recent changes to the make-up of the Underworld in the next few days, so it'll be good for all of you to get to experience things as they are currently.' Said Azazel.
'What new changes?' Asked Rias suspiciously.
'I'm sure your family will update you on the situation as they see fit. In the meantime, I expect all of you to train hard for the next time you meet with Issei. I'll be having a word with him myself, so I may be able to pass on a message if you'd like.' Said Azazel teasingly.
'Why are you going to be seeing Issei?' Asked Rias.
'Just wanted to discuss some points with him. Busy work is all.' Said Azazel dismissively.
'Then tell him when he has time, he should come by to the Gremory Estate, we will be there for a month.' Said Rias firmly, causing Azazel to nod.
'Fair enough. I'll also pop by to see how things are later on. I do wish to have entered the Underworld through the devil route for the first time, but it will have to wait. The rest of you should head off now.' Said Azazel, before getting up and exiting the room.
Given it was a weekend, the school was currently empty, giving Azazel free reign to walk through the building and take in the features with as much or as little detail as he wanted. The school itself was both special and not. Many of the buildings were quite common to schools, but there were also oddities here and there. Azazel did not visit the school often, given the Occult Research Club's base was in a completely different building, but today he was on his way to see those who made the main building their base. As Azazel neared his destination, the playful voice of a certain Leviathan was heard. Knocking on the door, there was a brief moment of silence, before the sound of quick footsteps was heard, followed by the door opening.
'Good of you to make it, Azazel. I was just giving my dear Sona some last-minute encouragement and advice.' Said Serafall happily.
'Ah, perhaps I should have arrived earlier then. If you've spent this time getting them on track, I'd hate to be the one to distract them.' Said Azazel.
'What is the issue?' Asked Sona, happy for the distraction.
'I was just wondering how Issei's absence had been explained.' Said Azazel.
'We said he was studying abroad in an international program, why?' Answered Sona.
'No reason, I was just wondering if it would be difficult to arrange for his "return" so to speak.' Said Azazel, causing Sona's eyes to narrow.
'That is a coincidence, considering Serafall has just made a similar inquiry.' Said Sona.
'Ah, I see, in that case, am I correct to assume there shouldn't be any difficulties? If one of the Satans is onboard, surely there shouldn't be any issue?' Questioned Azazel.
'Indeed, it won't be difficult. However, I do wonder why there is such certainty of Leviathan's return.' Said Sona.
'Because I made him promise me.' Winked Serafall, causing Azazel to raise an eyebrow.
'I suppose if you made the request then he is sure to return.' Joked Azazel.
'Of course, no one can refuse the greatest Satan!' Said Serafall.
'In any case, to put both of your minds at ease, I will make the arrangements now so the school's affairs will be sorted for the coming month. If there is nothing else to be discussed, I will ask you to leave now.' Said Sona.
'Fine, I didn't want to intrude anyway, Serafall, would you mind accompanying me? I plan to speak with Issei shortly and would appreciate a diplomatic opinion.' Said Azazel.
'Of course. Until next time Sona.' Winked Serafall, as the two beings of immense power left.
As they walked through the school, the pair made their way back to the old school building which was now vacated. The duo made their way into the club room, with Serafall sitting on the sofa while Azazel sat behind the desk.
'So I guess you already know that Leviathan is not who he says he is.' Said Azazel, attempting to start a conversation.
'Why would I not believe Leviathan, I'm Leviathan and I believe myself.' Said Serafall cheekily.
'I see how it is. You always were the shrewdest politician of your era.' Said Azazel.
'Flattery won't get you anything from me.' Said Serafall.
A small silence settled on the pair as they waited for their third party to arrive. They were not waiting long as a few moments later, Leviathan teleported into the room and sat down on the couch opposite Serafall.
'So, what did the two of you need to speak with me together about?' Asked Leviathan.
'I just wanted to confirm for myself that Issei was still in there. I know he is, considering his use of dress break on two of my subordinates.' Said Azazel, causing Leviathan to sigh and rest his hand against his forehead.
'A truly terrifying technique, but one which can backfire splendidly depending on who the target is.' Said Leviathan.
'Oh? So you claim that you used the technique yourself? I didn't know Leviathan was such a perverted beast.' Goaded Azazel.
'Fallen leader, you continue to forget that I am not Lucifer and that pride means nothing to me.' Said Leviathan.
'Besides, I'm not a perverted beast anyway.' Added Serafall with a smile.
'Fine, I guess I shouldn't beat around the bush. I can help Issei get stronger. While I don't doubt you can train him in all other aspects, I specialise in the use of Sacred Gears. For instance, I can help you attain Balance Breaker.' Started Azazel, before Leviathan's gauntlet gave a cry of "Balance Breaker" and covered him, leaving his head free.
'You mean this?' Asked Leviathan, causing Azazel to look gobsmacked and Serafall to squeal.
'You have to wear this in a cameo for my show! It looks like it would make a great Tokusatsu villain armour.' Said Serafall.
'Why do I have to be a villain?' Asked Leviathan.
'Because I'm the hero, Miracle Levia-tan!' Said Serafall.
'Wait a minute, how did you achieve Balance Breaker so soon?' Asked Azazel.
'I'm sure you know, but all Sacred Gears just need the right trigger. I've simply found it.' Said Leviathan.
'Fine. I guess you don't need my immediate help, but if something does go wrong or you need assistance, I would be happy to provide it no strings attached.' Said Azazel wistfully.
'Don't pout, you don't have the features to pull it off. I do appreciate the gesture though. Is that all you wanted?' Asked Leviathan.
'Well, the topic of conversation hasn't gone the way I thought it would and it seems like Serafall has already convinced you to return to school, so I will simply pass on a message from the kids, they have invited you to the Gremory territory to catch up with them. If I knew my role here was pointless, I would have just left with them ten minutes ago.' Grumbled Azazel.
'Have fun then, I'm going to take our friend for a walk around the town then.' Said Serafall, hopping up to her feet, with Leviathan slowly standing up afterwards.
'Fine, go and have fun you brats.' Sulked Azazel.
'Thanks, we will grumpy old man.' Said Serafall, before the pair left, leaving the fallen behind.
'I was sure I had him.' Muttered Azazel, before deciding to head back to the drawing board to learn if Issei was still inside Leviathan somewhere.
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'So you achieved Balance Breaker?' Asked Serafall curiously.
'Actually Issei did.' Said Leviathan.
'Really? How?' Asked Serafall.
'Complete accident.' Said Leviathan, causing Serafall to laugh.
'That would have really messed up little Azazel. So, how'd it happen?' Asked Serafall.
'Issei had sex.' Said Leviathan, causing the normally unflappable Serafall to stop for a moment, before breaking into a fit of giggles.
'That's it?' Asked Serafall.
'Surprisingly yes. Issei was quite strong to begin with, especially since he survived my training, he just needed a push to get past his own wall, a spark.' Explained Leviathan.
'Well, as much as I want to hear that story some time, I wanted to invite you to a little party in the underworld. It was supposed to be a gathering of the major families of the underworld, but I thought it would be a perfect opportunity to get the old and new devils to socialise a bit.' Said Serafall.
'So you want me to be a chaperone?' Asked Leviathan.
'Of course not, I want you to be my date. The chaperone role is just reluctantly being forced on you simply by being there.' Said Serafall.
'Hmm, maybe I should bring Issei into this. I'm not sure what a date entails.' Said Leviathan.
'Oh it is nothing serious, but after a few of them, some other things can happen. Things like sex for instance, but it doesn't happen straight away.' Said Serafall.
'I think Issei would be disappointed by that, especially since he was so spoiled with his first.' Said Leviathan.
'I thought you said I was already yours though?' Asked Serafall.
'I have clarified with Issei that he can only have sex with those he can best in some battle of sorts. Combat is the first that comes to mind, but it seems there are other avenues available.' Said Leviathan.
'In that case, you definitely have to be part of my show. Whoever has the greatest reviews wins!' Said Serafall.
'I never agreed to be part of a show.' Said Leviathan.
'Don't worry, it doesn't have to be you, you can use Issei.' Said Serafall.
'That would be an interesting way for me to get some rest. Very well, I agree.' Said Leviathan, causing Serafall to beam.
'Two dates already set up, you are working fast, aren't you?' Teased Serafall.
'Fast does seem to be the theme of recent events.' Admitted Leviathan.
'Then it is all settled, you can come by to the studio this Wednesday for a rehearsal. Miracle Levia-tan and the Red Leviathan!' Cheered Serafall.
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Now, I didn't put in the scene with Issei and Erza, but I can always flashback to it given what it set off. In all honesty, it would be a bit comical for a lemon, especially with the part I added with Raynare, so I'm more inclined not to include it, as I can't really see it being a proper lemon. I could always do another one with Issei and Erza down the track, but it felt a bit… premature… to do it now.
SSJ3 Kyuubi Gohan.