"Speaking"
"Speaking" (Internal)
"Speaking" (Ddraig)
"Speaking" (Albion)
"Speaking" (Tiamat)
"Speaking" (Yamata)
"Speaking" (Tannin)

Thanks for all the views and reviews on the last chapter. I was very surprised when a few people reviewed the chapter almost immediately after I released it. I thoroughly enjoyed the enthusiasm and the amount of positive responses that I received regarding the chapter and how people liked how it focused on the relationship building side (Mainly Rias and Issei) of story rather than pushing the plot itself along with either a battle, something else such as training or meetings with other factions/devil households.

The direction of this chapter and the direction where it will be going is very similar to what chapter 4 was like. As it will mainly focus on the training and growth of characters in this aspect of the story, but at a much higher rate than what we have seen the characters do in the past up until this point. This chapter will also see the interactions between the two peerages and people outside of Rias and Issei's control and how the young kings deal with the criticisms and challenges of the life of a young and upcoming devil in this time of change.

So without further a due let's begin chapter 23.

As he dragged his hands throughout his light brown hair, the force of his hands making their way through his hair pushed all of the remaining water that was safely secure in the locks on his head out. As he continued to play with his hair Issei soon felt the warm sensation of the water running down his neck and muscular back. Hopping out of the shower in the ensuite that connected to Rias' room, Issei placed one of the white towels around his lower half before leaving the room. Re-entering Rias' bedroom Issei was pleased to see his future wife still asleep in the bed that he had left about ten minutes before tightly hugging the pillow that Issei replaced himself with during his escape from her iron grip that he had come accustomed to.

Walking over to where his suitcase was, Issei who was still wrapped in his towel began to search through his suit case looking for a fresh pair of underwear to wear. As he continued to search he began to think of all the possible training sessions the Azazel would put the young devils through.

Finding what he was looking for Issei pulled his black underwear out of the suitcase before putting them on. Closing his suit case and looking back at Rias, Issei was surprised when he noticed that something was resting on the floor next to where his suitcase was.

Kneeling down on the ground Issei looked at the object as he smiled, looking at the object for a couple of seconds Issei soon outstretched his right hand picking up the object off the floor. Picking the item up Issei was surprised that it was still in his suit case after his year travelling around training, that he still must not of unpacked completely. Looking down at the object in his hand, Issei remember when he had received the necklace from Rias as a congratulation for receiving his evil pieces. Smiling as he remembered what the necklace was made of Issei remember the time of how he gave the small dragon scale to Rias after he successfully knocked off one of Tannin's scales for the first time when he was about seven years old.

Of course Issei just thought that Rias would put it in her box where all her special thing were placed, little did he know she worked on it for years to make it into the tooth shaped object that it is today. Issei remembered when Rias told him that she was wanting to return it on his eleventh birthday as a sign of his first triumph on his road to greatness.

Placing the necklace on, Issei proceeded to walk over to his still sleeping future wife, Issei smiled as he loved how she could sleep so peacefully and childish made Issei happy as just knowing she was with him and not someone like Riser who would only see her as a trophy, gave Issei a massive sense of comfort. Gently shaking Rias as he sat on the edge of the bed waiting for the crimson teen to wake from her slumber.

"Rias, Rias my dear, it's time to wake up" Issei said as Rias began to stir.

"No, Ise just five more minutes I wanna stay with you a bit longer Rias said as she hugged onto his waist pulling him closer to her.

"I know so do I, but we have to get up, I can smell breakfast and I think your parents will want us there before we leave" Issei said as Rias shot out of bed.

"Shit, we can't be late mum and dad will be waiting" Rias said as she gave Issei a kiss before going for a shower completely ignoring that said the same things seconds beforehand.

Ten minutes later.

As Issei and the now dressed Rias made there way from Rias' room towards the main dining hall the two were pleasantly surprised when they ran into Millicas when he was walking towards the dining hall as well.

"Good morning Millicas" Rias said happily as she looked at her nephew smiling continuing to hold onto Issei.

"Good morning big sister Rias, big brother Issei" Millicas said as he began to run towards the pair.

Stopping in front of the pair as he looked up Millicas looked into the eyes of the future heads of the house happily. As the three young devils looked at each other, Millicas soon spoke up looking at his future uncle.

"Hey Issei" Millicas said as the trio continued walking.

"Yeah, what's up" Issei replied as he looked at the young boy curious on what the son of the strongest known devil and the ultimate queen would say next.

"When are you and big sister Rias going to get married, Obaasan said that after you two get married I might have some cousins to play with" Millicas said causing the couple to blush and laugh at the same time.

"Well it will be after Rias graduates from university (Collage) cause that's what she always has wanted but apart from that I don't know" Issei said as Rias hugged his arm as she happily smiled thinking of her wedding day and the day she would give birth to Issei's children.

Arriving at the dining room Issei, Rias and Millicas were all greeted with the sight of the heads of house as well as the two peerages who were happily eating.

"Sorry we're late" Rias said as she bowed before taking her seat at the table next to Issei who sat down a couple of seconds after the crimson king.

"Its no problem, I hope you to sleep well" Lord Gremory said as he continued to eat.

"We sure did" Rias said as she started to eat.

As the group continued to eat, Issei began to notice that Koneko had not touched her food again causing Issei to wonder what was going on in the young girls mind.

"So Rias did you and Issei enjoy your night" Venelana said as she looked at the young couple slyly covering her smile.

"Yeah, I enjoyed my night" Issei said calmly as he looked at his future mother in law who knew Issei was playing along in her little game with teasing her daughter.

As Issei calmly answered the question, Rias on the other hand was as red as her hair, although that her mother constantly teased the two about their relationship and especially the sexual side of their relationship she had never learnt to deal with the embarrassment.

"Yes mother….I did enjoy last night" Rias said as she placed her hand on Issei's thigh.

"Thats good, so do i have anymore grandchildren on the way" Venelana said both Issei and Rias blushed, Akeno and Vali looked on jealousy and Millicas looked on in confusion.

"Not that I know of, Rias is everything ok" Issei said teasing his future wife as she continued to redden.

"Yes, Issei everything is ok at the moment and mother you're not expecting any more grandchildren yet" Rias said as she looked at her parents who smiled.

"Ok I was just wondering considering how loud you were last night" Venelana said causing both teens too blush.

"Rias, I told you were too loud" Issei whispered in Rias' ear so no one else heard it.

"You know that I couldn't help it Issei, you just know all of my weak spots" Rias whispered back to her future husband causing him to laugh.

As the very eventful breakfast came to an end with the arrival of Azazel, the group of teenagers with their new mentor began to make their way outside of the mansion. Arriving outside of the mansion the two peerages stood waiting for instructions from the leader of the fallen angels.

"Ok, devils I've created a twenty human day training program that will whip your sorry ass' into shape" Azazel said as he pulled out a couple of pieces of paper.

"Oh yay this is going to be fun" Vali said sarcastically as she looked at her king.

"Yeah I know remember the last time he trained us," Issei said as Vali laughed thinking of the amount of time that they almost died.

"Yeah you should have been watching what you were doing" Vali said imitating Azazel as she remember the time that Vali and Issei flew into a tree trying to get away from a light spear that the former angel threw at the two.

"Hahahaha, yeah I know, you wanted to punch him but you couldn't seeing he broke one of your legs, after you tried to kick him" Issei said as he laughed remembering the time a few months after the two had met each other.

As the two dragons continued their memories of the fallen angel and his hellish training sessions. The fallen angel in question began to talk over the top of the young devils in question.

"Ok, first up is Murayama" Azazel said as Tannin landed behind him towering over the governor general.

"Um why is Tannin sama here" Murayama said as she looked at the two.

"He's going to be your teacher for the next couple of weeks so have fun" Azazel said as Tannin looked at the young girl.

"This will be the the first time I'll train an evil dragon, I'll let you know now its not going to be easy" Tannin said as he picked up Murayama before turning to being to fly towards the dragon mountains before he was stopped by the sound of Tannin's old student.

"I wouldn't accept anything else from you uncle…..Murayama don't think that training is going to be easy, use Tannins training as a stepping stone towards your goal" Issei said as Murayama looked down at her king.

"I will Issei thank you, Ok old man give me the best you got" Murayama said as Tannin flew off towards the dragon mountains to begin her training.
"Now, next is Kiba and Xenovia you will go to the Gremory forest and wait for your mentor there" Azazel said and the two nights looked at each other.

"Mentor, can I ask who it is" Xenovia said appearing still not to trust fallen angel which is probably due to her upbringing in the church.

"You'll find out soon Xenovia" Azazel said dismissing the young knight.

"Yes sir" They both said as they bowed before leaving the group by magic circle.

As the group continued to get smaller and smaller with Gasper being sent to one of the various cities in the Gremory controlled underworld, Asia being sent to a cave waiting for her mentor who was going to met her there, Koneko being sent to one of the gyms within the Gremory mansion. With the younger members of the Gremory and Buer peerages gone. The remaining two kings and queens awaited for their instructions.

"And why are we left Azazel" Akeno spat out at the fallen angel leader crossing her arms beneath her impressive bust.

"Well I wanted to speak to the four of you" Azazel said as he looked at the group who intern looked back at the fallen angel eagerly.

"What for, may I ask" Rias asked quite childish as she doesn't like being kept in the dark by any one especially someone that she doesn't completely trust.

"Well your training is going to be a bit different then the others, seeing that you're both the strongest four of the group as well as the leaders of your groups. Both Sirzech and I believe that your training should be of a different level than the others of your group " Azazel said looking at the four leaders of the group who looked on confused.

"How so old man" Issei said spoke up.

"Well, that's a good question Issei" Azazel said before he continued.

"Your training is going to push you further than before for some of you it will be both emotionally seeing that two of you will be faced with something from your past and for the other two you will be pushed both intellectually and physically" Azazel said as he looked at the group.

"Ok, so who's first" Vali asked looking at her father.

"You are my dear daughter, your teacher for the next couple of weeks is Grayfia" Azazel said smiling as Vali felt sweet run down her spine thinking of training with the ultimate queen.

Although Vali had become very cocky with herself after her training with Issei and Azazel the young queen began to call herself the ultimate queen believing that she with the power of the Vanishing dragon and her connection to the original Lucifer made her almost untouchable.

Unfortunately for Vali, Issei informed her that his future sister inlaw Grayfia the wife and queen to Sirzech possessed so much strength that the last time Issei tried to fight her she beat Issei before he could even move. This statement cause Vali to automatically fear the other silver haired queen due to her beating Issei who she can't beat.

This fear was further cemented when Vali had her usual talked with Akeno and Rias about Grayfia further cementing her strength as both a woman and a warrior.

"Are you ready Valane" Grayfia said formally as she appeared behind the group in the armour that she wore during the devil civil war.

"Yes…yes Lady Grayfia I'm in your care" Vali said as the two teleported away.

"Have fun with the real ultimate queen Vali….hahaha" Issei said teasing his silver haired queen as she stuck the rude finger at Issei as she walked away to her fate.

As Issei turned to face the rest of the group Issei was surprised when Azazel had began to move on without worrying about the bickering between the king and queen.

"Next Akeno I want you to travel to the highest peak in the Gremory domain and wait for your instructor there" Azazel said as Akeno flew away without acknowledging the fallen angel thinking of what the fallen angel had install for her.

"Ok Azazel who's next" Rias said as she was tapped on the shoulder by her mother who smiled at the her daughter.

Before Azazel could respond the sound of a familiar voice filled the outside of the Gremory mansion. Turning around Rias was surprised to see her mother standing there with Millicas who was smiling happily by her side.

"Mother what are you doing here" Rias said in confusion.

"Well dear I'm her to assist in your training, don't worry I did the same with your brother and look how he turned out" Venelana said as she looked at her daughter who returned the a look of terror.

"Ok but what about Issei" Rias said as she looked at Issei who stood there confused.

"He'll be ok dear you don't have to worry about him, you're the one you should be worried about. Come on dear, we have a lot to do" Venelana said as Rias began to kiss Issei as she would not see him for a while.

Grabbing her daughter away from her future husband, Venelana began to pull Rias back towards the house as Millicas began to talk to his aunt and grandmother about Rias' training.

As Issei and Azazel laughed about Rias' reaction and her mood for leaving Issei, the two continued watch the Gremories walking into the house as the mother and daughter pair continued to discuss Rias' training while Millicas just watched happily. When the doors closed behind them Issei turned back towards Azazel.

"So who's going to take my training" Issei said as he watched the fallen angel.

"Myself and Sirzech" Azazel said as Issei looked on intrigued.

"Ok, So i'm guessing that you're going to have something to do with the Boosted Gear and Sirzech with help with my devil power" Issei said as a red magical circle appeared revealing the devil king himself.

"Thats correct Issei both Azazel and I want to know a few things before we begin" Sirzech said as the to entered the large gym that was connected to the Gremory swimming pool.

Issei's training.

As the three men entered the gym, Issei took the time to transform his clothes into one that would be suitable for his training. Finishing his transformation Issei a waited instruction from the two leaders.

"Ok before we begin we want to know a couple of things Issei" Azazel said as he looked at the young heir with his violet coloured eyes.

"Yeah like what" Issei answered calmly.

"Its about the Phenex fight" Sirzech replied as he created a screen of demonic energy that showed Issei after he was stabbed with the light sword.

"What about it" Issei replied as he gritted his teeth remembering what happened leading up to the event.

"We want to know about that form" Azazel said as he pointed to the screen showing Issei covered in darkness with lines of light coming out of his eyes that fluctuated around his body.

"Well I don't know what it is, seeing as I don't remember going into it" Issei said as a green gem manifested itself on Issei's left hand.

"I can help with that" Ddraig said as the three looked towards Issei's hand.

"Ok care to explain Ddraig" Azazel said wanting answers from the Heavenly Dragon.

"So as you know Issei's father sealed me before the game just encase anything like what happened caused Issei to go into the balance breaker or something worse" Ddraig said as the three nodded.

"Yes so what does this have to do with Issei's body" Sirzech said as he thought.

"Well as you would know dragons are famous for having a massive temper, and that if you piss off any dragon of any class no matter who they are you're in trouble. However due to Issei's link to me being sealed something within him changed, most of his demonic energy was released at once causing that form to be created" Ddraig said as Sirzech looked on in shock.

"So you're saying that Issei is strong enough to create a true form similar to mine" Sirzech replied as the ancient dragon hummed.

"No but yes at the same time. No he is not strong enough yet to create a complete true form as he has only just started to work on the more complex forms of demonic energy and doesn't have either enough stamina or self control to contain the form for long at the moment, plus something is blocking him from using light as an attack" Ddraig said as Azazel spoke up.

"What do you mean by yes then" Azazel said as he began to write things down.

"The reason I said yes was because in the future he may reach the level of super devil with his demonic power alone, but we need to learn what the block on his light power is first for him to reach that rank. But with the boosted gear he may surpass beings like Indra (Ranked fourth on the top ten beings) and Shiva (ranked third) in the future, considering that Albion and I could compete with the two without using our finishing move." Ddraig said shocking the two devils and the fallen angel.

"Wow, that is a big thing to say Ddraig, but considering how powerful and smart you are you may have a point. Sirzech said shocked rubbing his chin.

"Yes it is, this generations Heavenly Dragons will be the strongest to ever exist past, present and future" Azazel said as he looked at Issei happily.

"Yes, well then Issei I think the thing we have to work on is your stamina then" Sirzech said as he placed the gravity bracelets on Issei's arms before telling the young heir to swim some laps.

Diving into the pool with the gravity bracelets on, Issei could feel the amount of down force that the bracelets had on the young devils body.

Every stroke and kick caused him to push harder and harder to get to the end of the pool. Lap after lap Issei was wondering if the his two instructors were going to tell him that's enough or wait till the young heir ether pasted out or died.

After about an hour Issei heard a whistle signifying the end of his swimming. Floating to the surface and sliding out of the pool, Issei could see both Azazel and Sirzech looking at the young boy as they nodded and noted down his progress. Looking at the two Issei could see that his training had just began cause its not everyday that you're told you could become one of the most powerful begins to ever exist.

Breathing heavily on the edge of the pool, Issei watched as Sirzech walked closer towards the boy, removing the gravity bracelets Issei could feel his muscles relax as he began to get up. Getting up Issei was surprised when he was sent flying through the connecting wall arriving in one of the battle rooms.

"What was that for" Issei said as he was punched in the face by Sirzech.

"You have to be ready for anything" Sirzech replied as Issei blocked his punch.

Sending a punch towards Sirzech, Issei who was already tried began to focus on his anger from getting blindsided from the crimson satan.

As the two continued to fight Issei noticed that he like normal was only creating spears of darkness to fight the devil king off. Spear after spear was shattered by Sirzech. Getting anger and anger Issei charged towards the devil king only to be punched away as Sirzech coated his hand in destruction. Digging his hands in the ground as he slid back, Issei began to look at the devil king who stood there un-impressed.

"Come on Issei you're stronger than that" Sirzech said as he blasted issei with another attack.

"I need more defence" Issei said as he was sent flying.

As the smoke cleared from where Issei was standing Sirzech noticed two emerald gems looking at him.

"Welsh Dragon balance breaker" Ddraig said as Issei charged towards him.

Charging towards him at a reasonable speed, Issei suddenly came to a stop as his body from the neck down continued to move as head stopped. Looking up Issei could only see Sirzech's fingers and his blue eyes, realising what had happened Issei was surprised on how easily Sirzech had grabbed Issei's head while he was in his balance breaker.

"No balance breaker" Sirzech said as he crushed the helmet with ease in his bare hands reliving a bloodied Issei behind it.

"Ok" Sirzech continued as he punched Issei in the chest destroying the armour and sending the young heir back into the wall.

Hitting the wall as peaces of his balance breaker landed on the ground around him Issei was surprised and shocked at how easily Sirzech had beat him. Angry the outline of Issei's body began to darken as the anger within the boy deepened, yes this boy was a devil but his temper was one of a dragon and to anger him would be stupid at the very lest however Sirzech just smiled.

Charging towards Sirzech, Issei sent kick after kick towards the crimson satan who in return blocked or returned with a stronger kick. After about five minutes, Issei collapsed on the ground breathing heavily.

"Ok, I think that will do it for today" Sirzech said as he walked to Azazel who smiled at the devil king with Issei quivered on the ground after getting utterly destroyed by the strongest devil to ever exist.

Vali's Training.

As Vali and Grayfia entered one of the sparring arena's on the Gremory estate, Vali was surprised when Grayfia transformed into her uniform that she wore during the devil civil war, looking on at the ultimate queen Vali began to notice the slight changes that Grayfia had made to her armour in the time since the war ended.

The pro original devil rulers colours were replaced with Gremory and Lucifuge magic circles combined to make a mix between the two. This surprised the teen as she had always seen the professional side to Grayfia rather than the personal side of her life, plus considering that Sirzech and Grayfia were only in the teens when the civil war broke out Vali began to see the Romeo and Juliet story between the two that Akeno had told her about.

As Vali continued to look at Grayfia, Vali began to notice that Grayfia was as in love with Sirzech as she was will Issei and considering that the only thing that differed between the two was Sirzech knew that she loved him and Millicas was the perfect example of their love. Looking at Grayfia, Vali heard Grayfia speak up.

"Ok Valane, let's begin" Grayfia said as she fired huge amounts of ice at Vali causing her to dodge the attacks.

Jumping out of the way of the ice attack Vali role over towards the wall before creating a defensive shield to block Grayfia's attack. Vanishing and appearing before Grayfia, Vali sent a punch towards the queens face only for her to be kicked in the guts before sending her fist reached grayfia's face. Sliding towards the wall again Vali stood up as Albion's voice echoed throughout the room.

"Vanishing Dragon Balance Breaker" Albion said as Vali was covered in a white armour that encased her body.

Encased in her amour Vali began using the skills that she had learnt trying to level the playing field between the two. Disappearing twice as fast as she did before Vali began firing a mixture of magical and physical attacks towards Grayfia.

Disappearing and punching Vali in the face causing a crack to revel Vali's right eye. Continuing to push the young queen to her limit Grayfia wasn't surprised when she felt her power diminish when she heard Albion.

"Divide, Divide" Albion said as the wings on Vali's armour lite up.

Using the power that she got from Grayfia, Vali charged towards the other queen, getting closer and closer towards her Vali was surprised when she noticed that Grayfia wasn't moving. Placing her left foot onto the ground Vali was surprised when a grey magic circle appeared beneath her foot, Exploding the magic circle set of a chain reaction within the room sending Vali towards the wall confused.

"You forget Valane I was battle hardened in the civil war" Grayfia said as Vali vision faded to black.

Murayama's training.

As Murayama continued to be carried towards the dragons mountains by Tannin, the young girl was both excited and scared and what the dragon had install for her. She knew that her training with Issei, Tiamat and Yamata was hard by human standards but due to her begin a devil now she knew Tannin was going to be even rougher with her.

The young girl often teased her king for not going all out during their training sessions however, she was quickly shut down when Tiamat told her that Yamata was the only one that could go all out with her in the human world as she was in her mind so she couldn't kill her and Issei and Tiamat had to be careful not to reveal the supernatural to the human, but they were in the underworld now and Tannin could train her as hard as he wants.

This was the thing that scared the girl, Tia and Issei cared for the girl personally but Tannin didn't so it was going to get hard for her. As they continued to fly for a while Murayama soon gained the courage to speak to the man who saved her life, mentor.

"Um Tannin sama, how long till we arrive at these mountains" Murayama said as she looked up at the purple dragon.

"Look up were here now" Tannin said as he pointed towards nine massive mountains.

"Wow they are huge" Murayama said happily and excited to see more dragons.

Landing in the mountains Murayama was surprised at the size and scale of the mountains as a whole. Looking around Murayama began to notice the amounts of different types of dragons, full of questions the young girl began to spit out question after question at the former dragon king.

"Tannin sama what's that type of dragon" Murayama said as she pointed towards a blue coloured dragon.

"Thats a blizzard dragon they breath ice instead of fire" Tannin said as the two continued to walked through the centre of the dragon community.

As the two continued the share information about dragons, the sher size difference between the two was astounding, not only did the small girl only reach the top of Tannin's heel, she confidently spoke to the dragon without fear or hesitation as she had learnt to talk to Tiamat who mainly taught her in her dragon form which was slightly larger than Tannin. Arriving at the forest that surrounded the main dragon camp Murayama was surprised to see Tiamat siting on a rock with a small blue dragon in her lap who was playing with the dragons hair.

Walking over to the dragon king, Murayama respectfully sat on the ground before the rock as Tannin stood behind her. Looking up towards the girl as the young dragon flew off back towards its mother Tiamat smiled as she looked at the host of her younger sister.

"Hello Mury"Tiamat said as she smiled towards the girl.

"Hey Tia how have you been, I haven't see you since before the peace meeting is this where you have been staying" Murayama said as she looked up at the dragon who was still siting on the rock.

"Yes Tiamat has been helping me with a lot of the females who had trouble giving birth this year"Tannin said as he looked down at the two female dragons.

"Yeah plus seeing all these hatchlings make me happy, anyway Murayama while your here Tannin and I will train you in the ways of the dragon the same way that Issei was" Tiamat said as the girl looked at her.

"Well lets get started" Murayama said as she smiled at her mentors.

Continuing to sit with her legs crossed, Murayama began to listen to the words that Tiamat spoke to the young dragon as she sat with her eyes closed, Murayama could feel that Tiamat was walking around her like a dragon stalking her prey.

"Ok, Mury because you have two dragon king class beings here to train you Tannin and I have agreed to to spilt your training with me teaching you what it is to be a female dragon and Tannin teaching you to be a dragon warrior"Tiamat said as she nodded to Tannin.

"A female dragon" Murayama said as she looked up.

"Yes, female dragons are trained differently due to their maternal nature, so I'll see you tomorrow then" Tannin said as he flew off leaving the two females alone.

"Ok, Murayama as you know male dragons can become very aggressive towards females when they are in heat so I'm going to teach you to protect yourself and children that you may have, plus what it is to be a female dragon with a large amount of respect amount her species"Tiamat said as Murayama blushed at the mention of children.

Rias' training.

Sitting down in the Gremory Library Rias was surprised that her training would begin her rather than the battle field. Looking at her mother who sat on the other side of the table from the young heir.

"Um mother why are we here" Rias said as her mother glared at her.

"Well Rias begin a king isn't all about power you have to be able to think on your feat and worry about her own troops before anybody else's" Venelana said as she looked deep into her daughters eyes.

"What do you mean by that mother" Rias said defensively.

"Its about Issei, you need to be able to fight without worrying about him, one day you may face him in a rating game and what are you going to when that happens, role over and submit, that's not the goal that you have Rias. You're a smart girl Rias if not smarter than Issei, so use that to be seen as your own person other than Issei's future wife" Venelana said as she looked at her daughter.

"I know mum, its just Issei seems so much stronger then me, its not that I'm scared of fighting him its just he has told me that we have the same demonic potential and only exceeded by Vali and Sirzech who exceeds her, but how who I get on his level" Rias said as she looked down frustrated.

"You need more confidence in your ability, look at Grayfia although Sirzech is stronger than her she can fight and beat him having the respect for her power. So what are you going to do about it" Venelana said as she looked at Rias.

"Well there's only one thing for it, train" Rias said as her devilish smile came out when she was either determined or cocky about something.

As the mother and daughter pair began smashing through books about the power of destruction, the Gremory's skill at demonic power and the various powers that the 72 pillars possessed learning there strengths, weakness's and combinations that work well. As Rias was learning the skills to surpass her husbands intellect, on a far away mountain a lighting storm was beginning to form.

Akeno's training.

As Akeno arrived at the highest peak in the Gremory territory like she was instructed to do by Azazel, Akeno wondered what her training was going to entail she had an idea but she wished she was wrong.

As she waited it wasn't long until most of her questions were answered. Arriving only a few metres away from the young queen a yellow magic circle appear revealing a man that on the surface she never wanted to see again however deep down missed very much. Her Father.

Stepping out of the magic circle came a man with a very rough cut beard and very thin eyes. His hair was a very Saturn black that was darker then Akeno's and was kept to medium length. Looking closer at the man Akeno noticed that the man was wearing the tradition fallen angel armour that he kept in the house while she was a child. Looking on at the man in disgust, the tension in the air could make even a human feel that their relationship was strained at best.

"What are you doing here" Akeno spat out at her father totally against his every existence as storm clouds began to form in the sky above them.

"The governor general of the fallen angels gave me a mission to train my daughter, so here I am" Baraqiel said looking at his daughter.

"So all I am is a mission to you" Akeno said looking at her father in complete hated.

"No you know that's not true Akeno, you are my child and the heir to my holy lighting…. It's time you come to terms with that plus it also gives me a reason to see the daughter that I have dreamt about seeing since we lost your mother" Baraqiel said as Akeno began to glow changing into her shine madden clothes.

"I want you not to use my name" Akeno said as the light died down before she continued.. "Do you know why I wear these clothes….Its because it shows my resentment of you and your kind" Akeno said as she pointed to the clothes she was know wearing.

Standing there shocked Baraqiel couldn't blame his daughter for the way she felt towards him….hell he even to this day he blamed himself for the death of his wife, looking at how his daughter looked in her shrine madden clothes, the normally tough fallen angel felt a single tear run down his face.

"Shuri" Baraqiel thought as he looked at his daughter.

The resemblance between the two was remarkable, from the facial features to the stance, everything he was scared that Akeno would lose after losing her mother she continued to improve upon over the years under the care of the Gremory family.

Finally after staring at his daughter for a couple of minutes the fallen angle cadre finally spoke up " Thats not the reason why you wear them" Baraqiel said shocking Akeno who began to anger.

"And why do you think I wear them" Akeno said angrily as she looked at her father shocked that he would say such a thing.

"Its because you want to be close to Shuri, to your mother… like me" Baraqiel said as he pulled a purple ribbon similar to the yellow one Akeno wears in her hair from around his neck.

"That ribbon, its mums" Akeno said as her lips began to quiver as she began to walk towards her father.

"Yes its your mothers, she used to wear it every day, the same way that you wear yours, after you ran way from me I buried your mother in one of the forests near the house that we used to play in together under that Japanese maple that she always used to sit under… however this was the one thing I couldn't let go off" Baraqiel said as tears began to stream down the two fallen's faces.

"S…so that was you who buried mum" Akeno said as she hugged her father for the first time in years.

"Its the least I could do after failing you and Shuri" Baraqiel said as he hugged his daughter back.

"Hey dad….no daddy can you please help me train so I can help Rias and Issei when we have to protect ourselves" Akeno said shocking Baraqiel.

"Issei…like Issei Hyoudou you know that brat" Baraqiel said shocking Akeno as he stopped crying.

"You know Issei, how" Akeno said shocked.

After about ten minutes of Baraqiel explaining how he once had to deliver Azazel a message from Grigori while Azazel was training with Issei. After watching the boy for a while he was surprised when he heard Akeno's name fearing that he had hurt or done anything naughty to his daughter Baraqiel went to attack the young devil only to be stopped by Azazel who told him he'll explain everything later. Wear he learnt that it was the Gremories that protected Akeno and how Issei was engaged to Rias.

Hearing the story of how her father almost attacked the love of her live Akeno began to sparkle and crack with bolts of lighting. Failing to realise his daughter Baraqiel began to speak to his daughter.

"So Akeno he didn't do anything to you did he" Baraqiel said as he looked up finally realising the look on his daughters face.

"Not at that point in time but that's irrelevant for now you tried to hurt my Ise" Akeno said licking her fingers as her father was struct by lighting.

As he continued to get attacked by his daughter Baraqiel smiled as he thought of his late wife's sadistic nature. "She's just like you isn't she, Shuri" Baraqiel thought as he began his daughters training.

Kiba and Xenovia's training.

Deep within the forest of the Gremory domain, the two knights of Rias Gremory could be seen standing in one of the fast moving rivers that travelled through the forest. Moving in sinc with each other as they both had their swords out and ready the two knights took the opportunity to sharpen up on their technical side of being a knight.

Continuing to train the two knights began slicing the water mimicking how a blade would feel and respond when it strikes an opponent or something else.

As the two continued the two were begin watched by man that Japanese man that appeared to be in his late twenties wearing a traditional Shinsengumi uniform who was standing on the bank pleased with the pairs work.

"Thats very good Yuuto, I can see that you are constantly training" the man said as he scared Xenovia.

Turning around Xenovia charged at the man ignoring the warning that Kiba had given her about attacking the young man. Arriving right in front of the man with her knight speed Xenovia was shocked when the man disappeared faster than she could she before she felt a massive smack hit the back of her hand causing her to drop Durandal.

"And you must be Xenovia, I would have hoped Griselda would have taught you to control your anger a little better" The man said to the shocked knight.

"How, did you move so fast" Xenovia said as she looked up at the man.

"Thats because this is Sirzech's knight Souji Okita, the ultimate knight. it's a pleasure to see you again" Kiba said shocking Xenovia further as he bowed.

"So I guess you're our mentor then" Xenovia said looking at Souji.

"Yes and no and I can see were you both need help" Souji said and Souji tell them that the second teacher will only show up if they get to the point the second teacher thinks they're ready as the three began to train.

Asia's training.

As Asia gradually walked her way into the deep cave that Azazel had sent to her to practice her healing ability. A her blonde hair bobbed and moved with every step she took Asia began to wonder if this was the right cave that she was supposed to be in or another one, beginning to worry the blonde bishop called Rassei to her side for both protection and comfort. Looking up at the small blue dragon flying circles around her head guarding the young woman.

Walking deeper and deeper into the cave, Rassei landed onto of his masters head before opening his mouth creating a bit of light for the young bishop to see assisting her in her navigation of the cave. Arriving in the centre of the cave Asia was surprised when she noticed the cave had opened up to what appeared to be an ancient demonic altar, sporting demonic symbols and glyphs that she wasn't to familiar with. Continuing looking around the room and alter it wasn't long until Asia noticed a man with a creepy aura that surrounded him standing behind the alter causing Rassei to be on guard to protect his master if need be.

"Oh so you have arrived" The man said looking at Asia.

"Um who are you" Asia said as Rassei stood in front of Asia like a loyal dog ready to protect her.

As the man began to walk closer towards the young girl and the tiny dragon who was doing his best to protect the young girl by firing bolts of lighting towards the man who blocked the attacks. Asia began to notice that the man had black and blonde hair with long slits for eyes. Getting closer to the pair the mans crimson robe began more apparent as it covered most of his body.

"Forgive me for not introducing myself my name is Samuel Liddell MacGregor, but you can call me MacGregor Mathers for short, I am Sirzech Lucifers bishop its a pleasure to meet you Asia Argento" The man now know as MacGregor said as he outstretched his arm out towards Asia.

Accepting the arm, Asia returned his handshake before looking at the young man. Noticing her looks MacGregor soon spoke looking at the young bishop.

"Is everything ok Miss Argento" MacGregor said smiling.

"Oh yeah, um what are you going to teach me" Asia said nervously.

"Theres no need to be nervous Asia, I am here to help you with your training in anyway so I won't hurt you. Well regarding your training the Governor said that you possess the sacred gear Twilight Healing as well as having a strong source of magical power" MacGregor said as he looked at the girl.

"Yes that is correct" Asia said as she sat down with Rassei on her lap.

"Well then I will teach you some of the defensive moves from a variety of different forms of magical attacks" MacGregor said as he looked at the girl.

"Different forms" Asia said confused.

"There is more in the world than just demonic and Angelic magics, there is Norse, Black, White, Summoning and Fairy magic just to name a few. It will take you years to master them all but it will assist you and your friends in the near future" MacGregor said as he smiled at Asia.

"How do I do that" Asia replied nervously.

"Well I want to think of somebody you care about and focus on healing them at a distance rather than within the twenty metre radius that you can do know, that is where we will begin" MacGregor said as he began the girls training.

Koneko's training

As the sounds of grunting and smacks filled the room that Koneko was training in, the small rook could be seen in front of a punching bag beating it rapidly.

Smashing another of the boxing bags of the chain that held it to the roof the rapidly sweating rook proceeded to go and pick another bag of the floor before placing it back on its hook before beating it again only harder.

As she continued to beat it the young rook could feel the amount of sweet that was running down her back. Thinking back at the training scheduled that Azazel had given her and thinking of how she looked at it she could still fell the anger that she thought when she noticed that it was body exercise.

"Does he know what I am, maybe Akeno was right you can't trust fallen" Koneko thought as she continued to beat the shit out of the bags.

Continuing to go threw her exercises, Koneko deliberately added an extra 50 exercises to the ones that Azazel had already given her. As the young rook continued her exercise she could feel the growing pain inside of her caused by the blocking of her natural abilities with some of her demonic power.

Continuing to train harder and harder the young rook continued to speak out aloud to herself.

"I can't be the weakest, I can't be the weakest" Koneko said as she continued to train.

Three weeks later.

Arriving back at the Gremory estate after there three week of hard training, the two peerages began to mingle telling each other about their training and how some of them nearly died and others enjoyed almost every minute of it.

Arriving last Rias and Issei were both surprised to see how everyone was doing after their training sessions from hell. Standing in front of the two peerages both Rias and Issei began to speak to their servants.

"Hello everyone I hope everyone is doing ok" Rias said as she smiled at the group.

Stepping forward Issei noticed how Murayama was holding her ribs probably after getting dragon handled by Tannin for being a smart ass, smiling and ignoring his injured knight Issei began to speak to the group who's attention was solely focused on him.

"Well its good to see you, before we leave does anybody have any questions" Issei said as he smiled.

"Yeah is it true that Koneko collapsed" Asia said as she looked at Issei.

"Yes, but let's talk about that inside" Issei said as the group walked inside.

A/N: Alright I'm going to leave it there a massive chapter, in character development, introduction of new people and an explanation on Issei's potential by our friendly heavenly dragon. This chapter is a very important chapter to me as it was the one of the chapters in mind that I had when first thinking this story up in October last year so getting to this stage in the story is a massive thing for a first time writer like me who didn't think that the story would even reach this far into the cannon timeline. This chapter took me a while to write as I wanted to get it right as this was one of the chapters that I based the story around, so I wanted it to be good.

Until next like feel free to review.

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