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Riser opened his hand and a tall, thin stream of fire ignited from his palm. When the fires died down, they left in their place a sword with a long, thin, silver blade, and a handguard and handle filled with many rubies and gems, with the pummel having a large ruby in it.
"Much like those swords of yours, Sparda, this blade has been passed down the Phoenix family," he explained as he looked down at. "It was forged by our ancestors down in the Inferno, the birthplace of the House of Phoenix." Riser looked up at Drake with an arrogant smirk. "And now it will be the sword to destroy you!" He opened his wings and launched himself into the air. "Now fight me!"
Drake just smirked before he whipped out Ebony and fired off a single shot, which struck Riser in the chest, causing him to grunt and descend a little. Drake ran, holstering the gun as he did, then leaped into the air before stabbing Riser through the chest. The momentum and force of which had the half-Devil tackle the Phenex heir out of the air and sent them slamming into the ground before Drake jumped off and landed on his feet. He opened his hand and Rebellion was ripped from Riser's chest as it flew into Drake's hand.
"How's that?" Drake asked mockingly as Riser started getting to his feet. The two glared at one another before letting our war cries as they charged at one another, then their swords clashed in a mix of sparks and flaming embers. They broke the sword lock and swung their weapons at each other relentlessly, ducking or dodging each other's attacks, then Drake managed to get slash across Riser's chest again, causing him to stumble back but his wound regenerated. "Huh... nice regeneration. Not as good as mine."
"We shall see." Riser sneered before he spun the sword around a few times, then sent a crescent wave of fire at the son of Sparda who charged straight at it, then leaped into the air, channeled his demonic power into rebellion, causing the blade to glow red, then he send beams of red demonic energy at Riser who was quick to dodge but they exploded on impact with the ground, one of them sending the Phenex Devil off his feet and rolling but he got to his feet as Drake landed on his.
Drake stabbed Rebellion into the ground, then whipped out Ebony & Ivory before firing relentlessly at Riser while running towards him. Riser grunted as his body was struck with multiple bullets, Drake pulling the triggers with quick speed. The half-Devil got close and holstered his guns before punching Riser in the face, spun and elbowed him right int he nose which made him stumble back a step, then Drake cocked his fist back and drove it straight into Riser's chest, digging into it and crushing Riser's heart before the force of the blow sent him flying back in a spiral manner. Drake looked at the blood covering his fist and had a blank expression, before he smirked as he silently looked at the twitching body of his opponent, a burst of flames erupting from his chest.
Raiser had managed to get back to his feet quickly before looking up at Drake. "Was that all you..." He blinked when he didn't see the half-Devil standing there. "Where did you go?"
"Boo." He heard behind him and whirled around only for Drake to punch Riser in the chest with a metal gauntlet of sorts. In fact he had a metallic contraption over his mouth, wore gauntlets and metal boots of sorts. Riser lurched forward as Drake's fist was buried in his stomach, then Drake jumped, spun and kicked the Devil with enough force to send him off his feet and flying, landing on his back harshly. Riser coughed several times and summoned his sword again while getting to his feet, before seeing Drake giving him the 'come at me' gesture, showing off his new weapon.
It was an armor-like weapon made of a devilish metal which absorbs organic material and transforms it to steel, and its techniques can be powered up by engaging the thrusters on the gauntlets and greaves. The gauntlets have small drills on each arm capable of extending during some attacks, while the greaves have small saws that allow Drake to cut through enemies with kicks. The mask is there to act as a facemask, and there was also back armour, which resembles a pair of small metallic wings.
"Like it? It's something called a Devil Arm that I got after defeating a powerful demon. I actually have several now after hunting several powerful demons causing trouble, so let me introduce you to one of them." Drake said casually as he checked his gauntlets out. "This Devil Arm is called Gilgamesh."
Riser growled and yelled as he spread his wings and flew right at Drake, who smirked and charged as well. Drake jumped and the two swung their weapons at each other as they passed, Drake landing on the floor and sliding to a halt before he whirled around and came right back at Riser, throwing slow, yet powerful punches into Riser's stomach that made the Devil's body shake and rattle, and even tore chunks of his flesh out from the impact points but rhwy quickly regenerated. Drake then spun, lifted his leg up and began rapidly kicking Riser in the face until it was practically destroyed... then Drake jumped, spun in the air and hit a spinning heel kick to riser's chest, sending him flying back and crashing into one of the large chessboard pieces.
"That's gotta hurt." Drake commented as Gilgamesh switched to Rebellion in a bright flash of white light. Riser got to his feet, his wounds regenerating and an evil sneer on his face.
The son of Sparda sent a wave of demonic energy from Rebellion, with Riser quickly sending a huge fireball to meet it, resulting in a clash followed by an explosion. Drake ran and jumped through the smoke, coming out the other side and blindsided Riser with a kick to the face, knocking him out of the air.
"C'mon dude, is that all you've got?" Drake asked, repeating Riser's words and sending them back at him.
"I REFUSE TO LOSE TO THE LIKES OF YOU!" Riser shouted in anger as he threw a flame-covered fist forward at Drake, who simply raised his hand and caught the fist with ease, much to Riser's surprise. The flames erupted from Riser's fist and divided in two directions on either side of Drake, but the half-Devil himself and the area directly behind him was completely unharmed.
Drake stared at Riser with cool eyes, "… Is this the limit of your power, Riser Phenex? I was really hoping there would have been more to it than this, but I guess that's to be expected… from Devils like you."
"What was that?! And just what do you mean by that!" Riser shouted as he tried to remove his fist from Drake's grip, but his opponent had a firm hold on him.
"Tell me, how many times did you actually train to get stronger?" Drake asked, making the flame user blink in confusion. "… I'm guessing you've only been taking things for granted by using the power and abilities you were born with, but even then you'd rather use the power of your Peerage first. You take advantage of your name and hierarchy as a High-class Devil from the Phenex household to get everything you want, and treating those who are lower than you in rank like trash and seeing them as weak scum, such as three of your servants who you would willingly allow to die and cast aside because you deem them weak and lower than you… The ones who act like that are the real scum, and the ones who are the real weaklings." Drake released his grip on Riser's hand before sending a high kick at Riser's chin, the force of the blow sent Riser into the air.
Riser quickly managed to regain his bearings with his fire wings spread out, his body shaking in rage as he glared down at Drake. "How dare you… How dare you… HOW DARE YOU SPEAK TO ME LIKE THAT!?" The Phenex Devil's flames began to grow at an alarming rate, causing some of the viewers from the House of Phenex and Raiser's Peerage to look on in surprise as Raiser raised his hands above his head, binding his fire into a giant orb, it was glowing as bright as the sun. "LET'S SEE YOU CALL THIS WEAK, SPARDA! PHOENIX HELLFIRE!" Swinging his hands down, the giant fireball was sent flying towards Drake, its shape shifting as it turned into a phoenix.
"A phoenix-based attack, huh?" Drake noted, his expression still calm as the attack drew closer.
The firebird screeched as it dived down at Drake, crashing into him and the ground surrounding him. The son of Sparda's form was hidden from view as a pillar of flames covered him and the area surrounding him. Riser panted a little as he descended to the ground and landed several meters away from the still going pillar before he started to laugh, "Not so powerful now, are you? It's too bad I won't be able to see the look on your face when I make Rias mine, but I suppose the looks on their faces will be enough… This match is over, Drake Sparda, I win." A smirk grew on Raiser's face as he began to turn around and walk away, but came to a stop when he heard the sound of something being sliced.
"Over?" A demonic voice spoke up from the pillar of flames, which started slowly breaking apart to reveal Drake standing there, unharmed, his eyes glowing a demonic red... and he had the Yamato in hand. "Who said it was over?" Drake then fully transformed into his Devil Trigger, wings spread in intimidation and the Yamato clutched in his right hand, the scabbard in his left.
"Just how could you have survived that? And what the hell is that form?!" Riser questioned with a slightly fearful tone, that move had been his strongest attack and this guy had brushed it off… not to mention the power that was coming off him too
"This? This is what I call... my Devil Trigger, my Devil form." Drake said.
"Devil… Trigger?" Riser repeated, before taking a step back as the energy around Drake started to build… before Drake took a step forward. "S-Stay back!"
"Now, you and all of the Underworld, and everyone watching beyond, shall know this Devil's power... the power of a son of Sparda." Drake declared before he reached for Yamato, then suddenly vanished in a dark red blur, causing Riser to flinch and look around warily. Then Drake appeared right in front of him and delibvered an uppercut that sent Riser into the air, then with a flap of his wings, Drake flew up and then brought Yamato down in a downward slash, slicing Riser's body in half before the half-Devil landed on his feet, his back turned as Riser regengerated his wounds.
"Y-You can't beat-" Riser was cut off when the Devil form of Drake whirled around and punched him so hard that his teeth shattered, his jaw dislocated and broke, then Drake grabbed him by the ankle as he started to fly back. The son of Sparda then slammed Riser into the ground by his ankle repeatedly, then tossed him into the air before flying up and slashed him with Yamato two times before dropping back to the ground while Riser's body crashed behind him.
Riser groaned as his body started to heal the wounds sustained. Drake walked over, narrowing his demonic eyes, before he dispelled Yamato and grabbed Riser, throwing him into the air then flew after him. He cocked his fist back and let out a demonic roar as he charged the fist with his demonic power before driving it directly into Riser's chest, which actually tore a large hole through Riser's body and continued until it slammed into the wall a distance behind Riser. Cracking sounds could be heard coming from the walls started to fall apart.
Landing on the ground, Drake returned to his human form and merely looked to the right as Riser's body impacted the ground behind him. "Your regenerative powers are incredible, but the fact remains that I am a Devil whose power is greater. While your wounds heal, you can still feel the pain when they are inflicted. And no matter how much you brag or boast... even you cannot keep simply healing and getting back up. I will keep slashing you apart until you decide to give up. This fight... is over."
With that, Drake walked away while Riser's body started to heal itself.
"W-Why?" Riser's pained voice caused him to stop but he didn't look back. "Why... interfere in all of this? This... marriage... is for the sake of... all pureblood Devils! A half-breed like you wouldn't understand! So why?!"
Drake turned and regarded him coldly. "You made the most special girl in my life cry. I would face Heaven and Hell to protect her, to keep her safe... because I love her as Rias, not the Gremory Heiress of the Gremory House." With that, he continued walking while Riser fell back with a pained groan, conceding defeat.
"Raiser Phenex retires. The winner of the duel is Drake Redgrave Sparda." Grayfia's voice was heard within the dimension.
Suddenly the arena rumbled, startling Drake as Riser disappeared, just before the dimension disappeared as well, giving way to a sky that was purple.
"Oh CRAP!" Drake yelled as he started to fall from the sky. However, Koneko was suddenly below him, and caught him bridle style. Realizing he was safe, he sighed and smile at the girl. "Nice catch."
"Way to rock the house!" Akeno congratulated him when she flew up to their level of altitude. Kiba, Issei and Asia soon joined them in the air.
"You totally nailed it!" He cheered for him.
"That was awesome!" Issei fist pumped the air.
"Amazing!" Asia added. Drake smiled gratefully at them, but started to panic when Koneko raised him up a bit, as if she was going to throw him.
"… Yep." She then tossed him down. "… See you later."
"SHIIIIIIIT!" Drake yelled out as he resumed his rapid descent.
However, he was saved when Rias suddenly appeared from below him and caught him in her arms. With him in her hold, the beautiful redhead hugged him, which he returned. "Drake," she whispered with joy as they descended to the ground. "You just saved my life." Their feet soon touched the ground, but the two didn't let the other go. "Thank you."
"I always will." Drake said with a smile as he hugged her close.
A moment later, Drake decided it was time to return to the human world. With them already in the courtyard, he took out the magic-circle Grayfia gave him. Drake turned it on its other side.
Shine!
The circle glowed and appearing from it and in front of him, Rias, her peerage, and Sona was a large griffin. The majestic beast lets out a shrieking roar that echoed all around, before resting on its stomach.
"So, you're going already?" Asked a familiar voice, they turned around to see Xuelan, Karlamine and Yubelluna. "You saved the day and got the girl," Xuelan said, with her left hand on her hip. "Why not relax for a change?
Drake smiled at them. "Sorry, but I ain't interested in people trying to kiss my ass for favours because of my bloodline, and I've got to get her back home," he replied, grabbing Rias' hand, which made her smile at him. "I've had enough for one day." He then remembered the bets and looked at them seriously. "You don't have to come with me, you know. I'm not forcing you into doing something you don't want."
"As a knight, I must honor the conditions of the match," Karlamine said, placing her hands behind her head. She wanted to sound displeased, but that smile on her lips said otherwise. "Besides, it'll be great to get away from Riser."
"And we're not leaving with you just yet." Yubelluna said with her own smile. "There's still some Phoenix clan drama that needs to be dealt before we can go with you. We still need to pack our things and say goodbye."
Drake nodded. "I'll see you around then." He said before turning around and walking to Rias and the griffin. He stopped and offered his hand to Rias. She graciously accepted it, and the pair climbed onto the back of the beast. After they settle down on it, the griffin stood up and took to the air, crossing the skies of the Underworld.
"Beautiful, isn't it?" Sirzechs asked his wife, as the two of them watched from a balcony. Watching the griffin fly away from the mansion. "I had that griffin ready in case they needed to make a last minute escape."
"Thank goodness it didn't come to that," Sylvia said. "We would have had quite a mess to clean up."
"I wouldn't worry too much. My father and Sir Phoenix came to a common ground. Such a shame though, for an engagement to fall apart like this."
Sylvia turned her head to him with a smile. "Yes, you're right. Very sad. You look devastated." She commented on the glad expression he had on. "He's very much like his father."
Sirzechs nodded with a chuckle. "Sparda would go to the same lengths to keep Eva safe. In a way, the romance between Drake and Rias almost reminds me of theirs. I'm sure they would be proud of him."
"They would be/" Grayfia's voice said as she came to join them. "I'm certain of it."
Sylvia then grinned as she turned to Grayfia. "Oh 'Fia, you do know what this all means, don't you?"
Grayfia gave her sister an annoyed look before sighing. "Yes, I do. I know our traditions, and that I owe Sparda a life debt. You're asking me to serve that debt by staying with Drake, aren't you?"
"Maybe a little more than stay with him~" Sylvia giggled, getting a narrowed-eyed glare in response. "Oh come on! You need to get a guy, sister. And Drake's quite handsome, that I think he's going to have multiple women after him, not just Rias."
"..." Grayfia just turned away, choosing to not say anything less her sister uses that to tease her any further.
Sylvia giggled again before seeing the expression on her husband's face as he stared at the wall. "What is it, dear?"
"The reveal of the son of Sparda... and the appearance of the Welsh Dragon, who is my sister's Pawn. It's almost as if it's a sign that something big is going to happen soon." Sirzechs commented as he wrapped an arm around his wife's waist.
In the skies, Drake watched the purple sky all around him and Rias. It was beautiful, with bright stars clustered together.
He was broke from his trance when he felt a hand touch his cheek. Turning his head to face forward, he saw it was Rias, who was seated in front of him. She smiled at him with a relieved expression.
"You came for me." She said softly.
"I always will." Drake said with a smile. "No matter what, whether it's Heaven or Hell, I'll always protect you and save you. I meant what I said, Rias, I am so in love with you."
Rias' eyes glistened with tears. "I love you too." With that, she leaned in and kissed him on the lips. Sharing their first, true kiss as a couple. Although they haven't established that yet, they knew they loved the other and had confessed. And they had no intentions on simply being friends after this.
Soon enough, they pulled away.
"… You may have broken this engagement, Drake, but I promise you that there'll be a new engagement that'll be brought up, believe me. If you keep on doing this…" She stopped when Drake's right hand cupped her left cheek, making her look at him with wide eyes.
"Then I'll fight them as well." He told her with conviction in his words. "Nobody is taking you from me, Rias. If they try, then they shall know this Devil's power."
Rias just smiled and pulled him into another kiss as they flew back home.
And thus ends the Riser arc... as well as the season 1 section of this story. Now we'll move onto the Holy Sword/Kokabiel arc. I'm still thinking up ideas for a story intro, since most DxD stories seem to have them for some reason. I did it with The Living Dead, which was done in The Walking Dead style, so I should probably think up something for this one.
Harem: Rias Gremory (Alpha and main girl), Akeno Himejima, Raynare, Kalawarner, Xenovia Quarta, Kuroka, Yasaka, Yubelluna, Xuelan, Karlamine, Serafall Leviathan, Grayfia Lucifuge, Gabriel, Kiyome Abe and Rossweisse.
Issei's harem: Asia Argento, Koneko Toujou, Ravel Phenex and Irina Shidou.