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"So, the Excalibur Swords have been stolen by Kokabiel, who intends to restart the Great War as well as open the gate to Mundus' prison." Grayfia stated after Drake was done telling her everything that had happened the last couple of days. The son of Sparda sat in his chair at his desk in Devil May Cry, feet propped up until Grayfia smacked them off and told him to sit properly. The maid herself was standing in front of the desk while Raynare and kalawarner sat on the sofa, watching the game of pool between Xuelan and Karlamine with the winner taking on Yubelluna.
"Yes." Drake nodded, leaning forward to rest his elbows on the desk.
"And you heard this from the mouth of Azazel." Grayfia said, narrowing her eyes slightly at the mention of the Fallen Angel Govenor.
"Hey, he's alright... bit of a dick, and he helped me out." Drake said in defence of the man. "Knew who I was the moment he laid eyes on me, since he said I looked like my father for him to not instantly make the connection. "Azazel's laid out some pretty good jobs involving demon extermination."
"And now he's tasked you with investigating the matter of Kokabiel." Grayfia said with a small sigh, feeling signs of a headache beginning with all the news she's been told.
Drake watched her with concern. "You should take a day off. Go take a bath, 'Fia. The world's not going to end because you had a little time off."
"I will take my break when I quite feel like it." Grayfia said in a slightly defensive tone before it softened, knowing he was concerned for her... which made her blush slightly. "But thank you, for your concern, Drake."
Drake nodded with a small smile. In truth, Grayfia was more like a confidant/adviser for him to go too, since she had many years of experience in matters he may not know about. He had to admit, if he had a Peerage like Rias and Sona, though he would be very much against it since he despised slavery of any kind, he'd make Grayfia his Queen. But he doubted h'd ever get a Peerage, the act of having servants, slaves... he felt like it would make him too much like Mundus and he didn't want to be like that. Even if he treated his servants fairly and like family.
'Hmm, that's actually making me think now.' Drake thought, glancing at the other women living in Devil May Cry with him. Since he was entertaining the thought of if he had a Peerage, he might as well entertain the thought of who would be which piece.
Yubelluna would be a Bishop, since her potential in magic would make up for not being chosen as Queen which would be filled by Grayfia. Xuelan would be Rook, as Karlamine would be a Knight. As for Raynare and Kalawarner, they would either be Pawns, or one would be a Pawn while the other is a Knight or Rook.
Shaking his head, Drake focused on the present and looked at Grayfia. "Things are going to get chaotic, and I want to ensure you and everyone here is safe and unharmed."
"We can take care of ourselves, Drake." Grayfia said with slightly narrowed eyes. "I did fight in the civil war, you know? And many say I rival my sister in terms of our power and strength."
"Yeah, I don't doubt that." Drake chuckled, rubbing his shoulder. Earlier, he had made the unfortunate mistake of annoying Grayfia when trying to get her to take a break before she decided when her break was due, and as a result... she got him in the shoulder with a punch that sent him flying out the open door of his home.
Also, was it a little weird he found her being annoyed a little attractive?
'I swear, living with several gorgeous women... should've expected something was going to happen with me.' Drake thought, shaking his head. Yeah, he was with Rias, and may have feelings for Akeno... and then there was his attraction towards Raynare, Kalawarner and his maids. Heck, there was even something towards Kuoka and he only met her once, but that was small compared to the others.
When did his life become an anime?
'Some things are better left unanswered, I suppose.' Drake sighed before shaking the matter from his head, getting back to thinking on what to do next in his search for Kokabiel and how to stop him before he can go through with his plan.
(The next day)
"What do we do Xenovia? We sold our souls to Devils!?" Irina said in a dramatic fashion as she moved her hands into a praying motion.
"I know what you mean…" Xenovia nodded her head in agreement as she held her head down, "It may have been to help us, but accepting their help makes it feel like the world is ending!"
"ALL I DID WAS TREAT YOU GUYS TO A MEAL!" Issei shouted in anger, making many heads in the family restaurant turn to look at the group. Koneko looked up from her drink and let out a sigh before tugging on the brunette's shirt, silently signaling him to calm down. "Yeah, I know Koneko. We can't afford to have things go so sour so soo-" Issei was cut off as he, Koneko and Saji, who had been forcibly recruited to help them, suddenly held their heads in pain.
"Please show mercy to these three good-hearted Devils." Irina prayed while moving her hand from above her head to her chest before moving across to the sides.
"That is one blessing we don't need!" Issei whined as the Devils continued to hold their heads with Saji gritting his teeth and Koneko nodded her head in agreement, her body twitching as she also had her hands on her head.
"Oh I'm sorry, I just felt like doing it."
Xenovia interrupted the conversation by placing her now empty glass onto the table, giving the three a hard stare as she spoke in an even tone. "Now how about you tell us why you've come to us."
"We would like to help you destroy Excalibur." Issei said in a serious tone as he placed his hands on the table.
"Jackpot."
BANG! BANG!
The demon died with a scream of defiance before it's body melted away, while Drake lowered Ebony which had smoke emanating from the barrel. He holstered the gun and turned, leaving the warehouse he had hunted the demon to. Someone had reported a strange creature roaming around the warehouse at the docks, so Drake investigated and lo and behold... it was a demon. Drake wasted no time in taking it out and was now on his way back home, hoping Raynare and Kalawarner had some news for him as he had sent them out to search for anything out of place that could lead them to Kokabiel.
"Not bad, Drake." The son of Sparda heard and stopped, turning his head to the nearby pier where he saw Azazel sitting in a chair, a fishing rod in hand with the hook currently in the water. The Fallen Angel turned and smirked at him before gesturing to the chair next to him. "Want to join?"
"No thanks." Drake said as he walked over, his boots thumping on the wooden pier. "What are you doing here, Azazel? Thought you couldn't get involved because the other factions might take it the wrong way given the current situation."
"Meh, I stayed here before that was happening so..." Azazel shrugged dissmively. Drake sighed and took a seat in the second chair, but didn't pick up the rod. "So, how's the investigation going?"
"Not well. Two Holy Sword users are in town and think they can take down Kokabiel." Drake said, rolling his eyes. "Humans and their arrogance because they think they have God on their side."
"They've always been that way, so I'm not really surprised." Azazel said with a chuckle. "But don't underestimate them, Drake. They were trained to wield Holy Swords, to kill Devils and Fallen Angels."
"But Kokabiel any't a typical Fallen Angel." Drake countered. "He fought in the Great War and, from what you've told me, has enough power to potentially wipe Kuoh off the face of Japan."
"If there was anyone Kokabiel feared in the Great War... it was your father's power, Drake." Azazel said with a smirk. "Sparda's blood and power flows through you, and you're already on your way to equalling if not surpassing him. "And, that boy, Issei, he's alright in his power."
Drake shot him a confused look. "How do you know Issei?"
"I'm one of his clients." Azazel chuckled. "Of course, he doesn't know that I'm a Fallen Angel." Drake grunted in response, before his phone suddenly rang. Taking it out, he saw it was Rias and answered.
"Rias?" He said.
"Drake, we've got a problem." His redheaded girlfriend said with a sigh. "It appears Issei, Kiba, Koneko and Sona' Pawn, Saji, are with the Holy Sword users. Find them quickly, we'll join you soon."
"Understood." Drake nodded then hung up and pocketed his phone. He turned to leave but frowned as he sensed something. He turned around and looked up, narrowing his eyes upon seeing a silver-haired man, and on the man's back were a pair of blue wings, which to Drake had a similar look to the Dragons he had seen in his studies.
Turning around again, Drake had made it several more feet towards the end of the dock when Azazel called out to him one last time. "Hey kid! Is there any chance you will let my men take care of Kokabiel? He does fall under my responsibility and as the Leader of the Grigori I have to deliver his punishment."
Drake stopped and didn't look back as he replied. "I'll only say this once, Azazel. If he harms my friends... he forfeits his life." With that, Drake summoned Yamato, unsheathed the katana and sliced the air twice. A portal opened and he stepped through, the portal closing soon after.
Azazel chuckled. "I wouldn't expect anything less from you. So, Vali, what do you think of him?" He had turn his head back to see that Vali had landed and had already dismissed the wings on his back, all that was left of it were several blue particles of light floating around him before they faded away.
"I didn't think he would actually detect my presence, I actually want to fight him even more now." Vali replied with a smirk. "The White Dragon Emperor vs the Son of Sparda..."
"A fight to be seen, but not today." Azazel said with a smirk. "You already have a rival."
"Who is weak." Vali scoffed. "Redgrave would be more of a challenge. I look forward to our fight."
Azazel sighed at his usual antics and just continued to fish.
"I'm about to mess you all up!" Freed Sellzen shouted as he dove at Koneko with a glowing Excalibur Rapidly in his hands.
The Devil group had managed to find Freed at an abandoned building and immediately started to fight him while Koneko had sent a message to Irina and Xenovia on their location. It was in the middle of their battle that an older man wearing a priest outfit appeared and assisted Freed with how to fight with his sword. This man turned out to be Valper Galilei, the one that had been in charge of the Holy Sword Project and the one responsible for the deaths of Kiba's friends. Xenovia and Irina had soon showed up and just before Kiba and Xenovia could strike Freed down, he leaped off the pillar he was on and used Excalibur Rapidly to increase his speed as he flew at Koneko.
"Koneko!" That was all Issei could shout as he moved in front of her with his Boosted Gear held out in front of him to block the blow. Sure enough he managed to block the first strike but Freed quickly reached behind him and pulled out his gun before pointing it at Issei and Koneko.
"Issei-kun, get out of the way!" Irina shouted as she started to run in their direction.
"Damn, I'm not going to make it." Kiba gritted his teeth as he leaped as far as he could to save his comrades.
Just as Freed was about to take the shot, a blue portal split open in the space between Issei and Freed before a red blur shot out, slammed into Freed which sent him crashing into a wall with a grunt as the attacker landed on it's feet and portal closed.
"What the hell?!" Freed looked down to see who got in his way and his eyes widened when he recognized the figure, "It's you… SHITTY DEVIL BOY!"
"And it's the big mouthed moron." Drake rolled his eyes as he dispelled Yamato and unsheathed Rebellion, leaning it on his right shoulder.
"Drake!" Issei cried out in surprise.
"Nice job protecting Koneko Issei, I'm proud of you." Drake flashed the brunette a smile, to which Issei rubbed the back of his head with a sheepish look. That all came to an end however with what Drake said next, "But don't think that gets you or the others out of your punishments."
"Wha-But Drake!"
"Amazing, truly amazing!" Valper shouted, making many heads turn to look at him. "You are Drake Redgrave! The son of Sparda himself!"
"Who the fuck are you?" Drake asked with a raised eyebrow.
"That is Valper Galilei, he is also known as the Genocide Archbishop and the one behind the Holy Sword Project, resulting in the deaths of many children." Xenovia explained from where she stood. "But you were excommunicated. How you were able to get back into the Church?"
"A new face and a simple name change, my dear," Valper explained. "It really wasn't that hard after all, especially since I had help, from the servants of an old enemy of yours, son of Sparda. Well, old enemy of your father I should say. Tell me, does the name Mundus ring a bell?"
Drake's eyes widened at the mention of the Demon Emperor. "Mundus! You're working for Mundus?!"
"No way!" Kiba exclaimed, equally surprised to hear this news.
Freed laughed hysterically. "I don't know what the fuck's going on, but I'm really starting to like it!"
Drake's eyes narrowed into a sharp glare. "Why? Why would you work with the demons? With Mundus?"
"Who else can help bring about a new age?" Valper retorted. "A new age for everyone. All that's left to do is bring the Demon King himself through to the Human World from the realm your father sealed him and most of his legions into."
"And that's when we started killing priests with the Excaliburs!" Freed shouted in murderous glee, before laughing again.
Drake growled almost demonically in anger. These people. Kokabiel, Valper, Freed, whoever was aligned with them... they were trying to undo all his father's hard work, all his sacrifices, to bring Mundus through and cast an age of darkness over the world. Never before had he felt such a desire to kill a couple of humans until tonight.
"Alright... someone's getting an ass kicking." Drake threatened, brandishing Rebellion.
"Fuck you asshole! With this sword I will kill you, but first I'm going to make you pay for that cheap shot you hit me with back then!" Freed shouted before holding up his glowing sword in front of him, "It doesn't matter how strong you are, a Devil doesn't stand any chances against Excalibur."
"Good luck with that." Drake scoffed before he raised Rebellion in order to block Freed's attack. "Getting slow there, aren't you?"
"Fuck you!" Freed spat, before Drake kicked him in the chest hard, causing the insane man to yell out in pain as he was sent to the ground, landing next to Valper.
Freed growled as he got on his hands and knees, holding his stomach with one arm. He glared up at the son of Sparda in fury. "You fucker!" Koneko, Saji, Xenovia, and Irina surrounded the two excommunicated priests, not allowing them a chance to escape.
Freed stood up again, getting ready to fight. "You're done," Valper told him, puzzling the boy priest. The old man looked at him with a smile. "All you have to do was get rid of the vermin from the Church we had tricked to come here. Easy." Valper looked at where Drake and Kiba were. "But you're outnumbered, and I wasn't expecting the arrival of the son of Sparda. You're outmatched against him, time to pull back."
"Aww, so soon," Freed asked, before pulling out a small ball. "That's all! SEE YA!" He threw it down, which turned out to be a flashbang.
Kiba and Xenovia jumped at them in an attempt to stop them, but it was too late.
When then the ball hits the ground, it caused a large bright light that covered the whole area and blinded everyone's eyes! By the time they regained their sight, and Kiba and Xenovia landed where the two former priests used to be, Freed and Valper were gone.
Everyone was silent for a moment to take in what had happened. "Damn." Drake sighed and placed Rebellion across his back again. "They're gone."
"they couldn't have gotten far! Come Irina!" Xenovia shouted as she ran off with her partner.
"I'm going after them too!" Kiba said, and ran after the Exorcists. "I won't let you escape, Valper Galilei!"
"Kiba wait!" Issei called out.
"Issei!" Drake barked, stopping the Pawn. "Let him go. He's blinded by his anger and hate. We'll find him again. Besides, you three have bigger concerns at the moment."
"What do you mean?" Saji blinked.
"That would be us." A familiar stern voice said, causing them to turn as Rias and Akeno arrived from a red magic circle, with Sona and Tusbaki doing the same from a blue one.
"Now, I believe an explanation is due." Rias said with a furrowed stern look as she crossed her arms underneath her breasts. "Right, Issei? Koneko?"
Sona's glasses had a small glint to them as she stared at her Pawn, "I am waiting for a very good explanation as well, Saji."
"President!?" Issei and Saji shouted at the same time, nervous looks on both of their faces when they saw the looks their Kings were sending them.
"I can't… feel anything... besides the pain." Saji whimpered as tears fell down his face. Sona's Pawn was currently lying on the ground with his butt in the air and steam coming off it, while Sona stood behind him with her arms crossed.
"Good, that means you will think before acting next time." The short-haired King said with a firm tone before she glanced to the side where Rias was also disciplining Issei with magical spankings, "The next time you try something like this I will raise the spankings to ten thousand."
"T-There's no way I wouldn't survive that."
"…Destroying the Excalibur. You two…" Unhappy would not be the exact term to describe Rias as she finished up with Issei's punishment. She wasn't pleased of what her servants had done behind her back. She had put her hand on her forehead whilst she sat on top of a table with her legs crossed and Akeno stood next to her while Drake stood off to the side, leaning against the wall with his arms crossed. Drake had explained of what had happened when he arrived, but had yet to tell her of the Mundus' involvement, especially of Valper's allegiance to the Demon King. "I know we said we wouldn't intervene, but I would at least want to know what's going on. Therefore, Akeno and Tsubaki will be keeping an eye on them."
The brunette let out one last yelp before releasing the strength he had in his arms and fell to the ground, "Waaaaahh, I think my ass is dead now."
"Let that be a lesson on making me worry so much," Rias shook her head with a smile before leaning down and patted Issei on the head. "I know your heart was in the right place but Kiba is on a path filled revenge, he won't be thinking rationally when it comes to Excalibur."
"We also have another problem." Drake said as he pushed off the wall and approached his girlfriend.
"And what would that be?" Rias raised a brow, concerned for the serious look on her boyfriend's face.
"Valper is working for Mundus." Drake revealed.
This brought out gasps of shock and horror from Rias, Akeno, Sona, and Tsubaki.
Rias quickly stood up. "Are you sure?" she asked, concerned for her boyfriend.
"He told me himself." Drake said with a sigh. "Even while trapped in his prison with his legions, Mundus is still able to somehow influence those willing to follow and listen to him. Valper must be one of his servants, like Kokabiel."
"But that doesn't make any sense." Akeno said with a serious look. "I've done research on him. Kokabiel is a warmonger who strongly believes that the Fallen Angels are the strongest race and strives to prove it. Why would he work with Mundus and his demons? They were enemies in the Great War after all? Mundus even attempted to conquer everything, including Heaven, and wanted Devils, Fallen Angels and Angels enslaved."
"Guess he figured that if you can't beat them, join them." Drake said bitterly. "He frees Mundus, he gets a war that'll make the Great War look like child's play."
"We won't let that happen, sweetheart." Rias said in a soft, yet serious tone as she placed a hand on her boyfriend's cheek. "Your enemies are just as much as ours, and we won't allow your father's work to be undone by power-hungry idiots."
Drake stared at her before smiling and then gave her a small peck on the lips. "Have I ever told you how sexy you look when you're serious?"
"No, but I'd like to hear more." Rias giggled.
"Oh Drake~" Akeno wrapped her arms around Drake's neck from behind and pressed her buxom figure into his back. "What about me? Do I look sexy when serious?"
"Akeno" Rias glared at her Queen.
"What?" The raven-haired girl smiled innocently at her King.
Drake sighed and shook his head. "It's been a long day and stressful night. We should wait until tomorrow for either Kiba or the Church girls to get in contact with us." Rias nodded and raised her hand to summon a large teleportation circle a few feet away from the group, to which Sona summoned her own in response. Drake turn towards Issei and Koneko and walked to them, stopping when he was a foot away from them. He reached and surprised them both he patted them on the shoulders, "Despite how reckless the two of you were, it's great to see that you wanted to help Kiba so much… But remember this, even if he gets his revenge that doesn't mean he will be at peace." Dismissing the confused look he was getting from Issei, the half-Devil glanced over at Rias. "Tomorrow, we will come up with a plan if something goes wrong."
"That would be the best move." Rias replied with a nod, "It looks like all of us are involved in this now thanks to our Peerages meddling in."
Sona closed her eyes for a few seconds before opening them to stare at the couple, "I would rather stay out of this, but if either of you require any assistance just let me know."
"Will do." Rias nodded.
Soon, Drake and Rias' peerage were standing in the red teleportation circle while Sona, Tsubaki and Saji stood within the Sitri's. The inside of the building was covered in red and blue lights as the two groups were transported away
"What a stressful night." Drake sighed as he and Rias walked towards Devil May Cry. It was almost midnight and the moon was full and high in the sky. They parted ways with Issei and Koneko not too long ago, and Akeno had gone home as well for the night.
Rias shot her boyfriend a smirk. "I can take care of that~"
"How so?" Drake looked at her with confusion.
"You. Me. In bed." Rias whispered seductively, pressing herself against him. "I can give you a massage... and maybe more."
"You're a little temptress, you know that?" Drake smirked, making her giggle before they shared a loving kiss. Approaching the door of Devil May Cry, Drake pushed it open and the two walked into the house. "We're home!"
"Welcome home!, you two/master!" Raynare, Kalawarner, Xuelan, and Karlamine greeted them from upstairs in the joined kitchen/living room.
After entering walking upstairs to the main living area, Drake and Rias stopped and gaped at what they were seeing. "…Holy crap…" the white-haired teen said in awe, as the four girls were wearing ONLY white aprons. They didn't have any other clothing underneath. No underwear. The outfits looked like they were barely able to cover their breasts, and their hips were shown too. Yubelluna remained in her maid outfit.
"You must be exhausted after working so late," Raynare said with a smile, as Kalawarner, Karlamine and Xuelan went over to Drake.
"Here, let us help you get comfortable," said Karlamine with a smile, before proceeding to go behind him and take Rebellion off his back. Then Kalawarner walked him front of him, and helped him take off his coat, as Drake tried to keep his eyes on her beautiful face. The blue-haired bombshell backed away, and Xuelan went low to help him out of his boots. Again the half-Devil was looking down at her, but tried to keep his eyes on her head and not her cleavage. And also prayed she didn't notice the bulge in his pants.
"We were just about to start cooking," Yubelluna told Drake and Rias from the kitchen, as her comrades stepped away from them. "Are there any requests you have?"
"Just a question. Actually two." Drake said as he tried to keep his eyes on their faces and not to go downwards. "Why are you girls wearing those outfits? And where is Grayfia?"
"It was all their idea." Yubelluna pointed Raynare and Kalawarner, who tried to look 'innocent' but were failing. "And Lady Lucifuge is taking a bath at the moment after fighting off their efforsts to make her dress the same."
"Why? you wanna see her naked? I can tell you right now... she's got a banging ass." Kalawarner said with a perverted grin.
"Well, there goes the idea of a cold shower." Drake muttered, pinching the bridge of his nose. He turned to say something to Rias only to notice she had disappeared from his side. Where the hell did she go? "Okay, I'll admit, you all look damn hot in those outfits."
This gained blushes from Raynare and the maids, while Kalawarner merely grinned. "Why thank you~" She strutted up and pulled him into a hug, smooshing his face into her breasts. "I think he needs a group hug, girls!"
Drake groaned as he felt more individuals join in with the hug... and also felt their breasts pushing against his body. He had died and gone to Heaven. This was every man's dream.
'Dammit! issei's rubbing off on me.' Drake thought with a groan, really trying to make sure none of them felt the hard on he was sporting from seeing them like this.
"Oh Drake~ What do you think of this?" He heard Rias' voice purr and pulled away from Kalawarner to see her with nothing on but a pink apron with white laces and a heart where her breast were. She sauntere dover and joined the hug, smirking. "Well?"
God, he hoped none of them noticed the hard on growing...
"Oh Drake~ Is that one of your guns or are just happy to see us?" Kalawarner giggled in his ear.
...Nope, they noticed.
Dinner was quickly made thanks to the efforts of Rias, Raynare, Kalawarner, Grayfia, and the Phenex maids. Drake was surprised to think that the Phenex maids were getting along well with Rias considering their history as part of Riser's Peerage at one time. Perhaps time and talk were all that were needed to mend the bridges and wash away the bad blood made from it all.
Once dinner was finished, the dishes were washed, Grayfia said they should retire for the night soon and walked off to her bedroom. "I'm going to go take a shower," Raynare said as she turned and headed for the bathroom.
"I'll take one after you," Rias said and was about to leave when Drake stopped her.
"Actually, Rias… Do you mind if we talk, in private?" He asked.
Rias stopped and looked at him with confusion. She saw the look of fear in his eyes and could see a hint of anxiety in him. While it made her curious, it also made her concerned so she decides to stay.
Drake looks at his three maids, as well as Kalawarner, and orders, "Leave us."
All four left, leaving the half-Devil and the Gremory heir alone.
"Is something wrong, Drake?" asked a worried Rias.
"...I'm scared, Rias." Drake admitted quietly, causing Rias' eyes to widen. In all the time she's known her boyfriend over the last few months, he had never appeared to be scared of anything. To hear him admit it willingly was surprising. "I'm scared of Mundus breaking into our world, his legions overrunning everything and killing everyone... killing you..." He looked at her. "I can't lose you like I lost my parents."
"You won't lose me." Rias said softly and hugged him, Drake wrapping his arms around her waist and placing his chin on top of her head. "I'm not defenceless, Drake, neither is the others. We can protect ourselves."
"But what if it's not enough?" Drake stressed worriedly. "What if, no matter the power I wield, it's not enough? What if-"
Rias shuts him up by softly pressing her lips against his. After a few seconds, she pulled away, smiling. "Whatever comes at us, we will face it, together."
Drake sighed but his lips twitch into a smile and he just holds her close, kissing the top of her head which makes her smile. They just remained like that, in their embrace, eyes closed.
"Rias... will you go out on a date with me this Friday?" Drake suddenly asked, catching the redhead off guard.
"What?" She pulled her head back to look at him.
Drake looked sheepish. "We... haven't really gone out on a date and we're already intimate. I want to treat you like you're just a normal, plain girl and not a noble Devil of a noble House-"
"Yes." Rias said, giggling as his face lip up. "Yes, I'll go out with you on Friday. I'll even book us a hotel to stay at in Tokyo, and I have an idea of which one to pick. Plus, it'll do us good to get away from all of this for a weekend and just... feel like a normal couple."
Drake smiled and pressed his forehead against hers. "I love you." He said softly.
"I love you too." She whispered.
"So… There still hasn't been any word from Kiba?" Issei inquired as he stared at Rias and Akeno from his spot next to Asia and Koneko, the latter was sitting on one of the couches rather than standing with him and Asia. It was just them, Rias, Akeno and Drake in the ORC, with the son of Sparda leaning against the wall and staring out the window with his arms crossed.
"I'm afraid not." Akeno answered with a shake of her head, standing next to the couch side that Rias was seated.
"The good news is the two he's with are pretty skilled." Rias assured, leaning back on the couch with an arm draped over it, her legs crossed at the knee. "They can at least take on a Stray Priest if they run into one."
"Did we do something we shouldn't have?" Issei muttered to himself before staring hard at the ground, "Is it because of my decision to get involved?"
"No Issei," Drake finally spoke up making everyone turned to see that he was looking at them. "Regardless if you made a move or not, Kiba might've gotten involved anyways. Not to mention the fact that I would've involved myself no matter what. We can no longer depend on being contacted, we so have to involve ourselves."
"He is right, all of our familiars are searching the entire city for any sign of them." Rias explained as a frown appeared on her face, "Once we have located them we will make our move." Before she could say anything else, her hand glowed and she looked at it with alarmed eyes. "That's my Familiar. She's found one of the girls!"
"Then let's go." Drake said, pushing off the wall. Akeno got a teleportation circle ready for everyone, and once they stood in it, they were on their were to the designated location.
It turned out that the person that Rias' familiar had found was Irina. The group had arrived to find her injured body was being held by the bat in her human form. Looking at her form, they could see most of her clothes had been ripped and slashed which exposed a lot of her nude form.
"Irina!" Issei shouted as he started running towards her, with Asia right behind him. The two knelt down next to Irina's body and Asia quickly summoned her Sacred Gear to start healing her wounds.
"It looks like she was injured pretty badly!" Asia said worriedly as she focused her healing on one of Irina's wounds while shifting her gaze down to the other injuries covering her body. "Even with my powers it will take some time before she can move around."
"This was a message to us." Drake said with a frown. "They could've easily killed her, by they let her live and left her here until we'd find her."
"Message received." Rias said with a frown.
Upon hearing Irina groan and begin to stir, Issei reached down and held one of Irina's hands. "Irina, tell me what happened! I thought you were with Xenovia and Kiba Yuuto, where are they? And how did you end up like this?"
"I-Issei… They managed to get away… before he attacked…" Irina tried to explain though she winced in pain several times. "I was… the only one… who couldn't…!"
"He? Who was he, Irina?" Issei questioned as he stared down at her panting form, more focused on that she was found injured and in pain rather than the fact she was mostly naked. "Are you talking about Freed?"
Drake's eyes studied the area around them, before narrowing when he realized an important detail. 'She doesn't have Excalibur Mimic on her nor do I see it nearby, so that means someone took it… But I can still sense it's presence.'
"Don't let… your guard down… That person's powers are not to… be taken lightly…" Irina's body tensed up as the pain started to get to her once again.
The group tensed when they heard her say that, the first one to speak was Issei. "That person?"
"Please don't talk Irina!" Asia warned as she focused more energy into healing the girl.
"… Issei… Please be careful…" That was all Irina managed to get out with a small pain-filled smile before she passed out from the pain.
"Hold on Irina!" Issei exclaimed before reaching two of his fingers out and placed them on her neck, waiting a few seconds before letting out a sigh. "She's only passed out."
"We can take care of it from here." A voice spoke up making many turn their heads to see Sona, Tsubaki and Saji standing over their blue transportation circle.
Rias nodded with a smile as the three rushed over, "Thank you for coming Sona."
"After sending me that message how could I refuse? I did say to contact me if you needed any assistance." Sona replied while kneeling down next to Asia, "It looks like she received a lot of physical damage."
"That's right, unfortunately my Twilight Healing can't recover the exhausted strength of the person it is healing." Asia explained to the Heiress of Sitri, who nodded her head in understanding before turning to her Queen.
"Tsubaki, take her back with you." Nodding her head Tsubaki knelt down and picked Irina up bridal style, "We have the proper equipment needed to heal her back at my house. I'll leave her in your hands."
"Yes ma'am." Tsubaki took a step back from the group and teleported her and Irina away.
"At least we know Kiba and Xenovia are alright... for now." Drake said with a frown. "But whoever attacked Irina's going to pay."
"Damn right." issei growled in agreement. "Can't wait to get my hands on the bastard that did it!"
"Well, you won't have to wait any longer." Drake said, then he whirled around with Ebony in hand and fired off a single shot at a tree. "You can come out now! Can't forget that smell that lingers with you... Freed."
A sensation went through all the Devils as they watched Freed emerge from behind the trees, with a sheathed sword in hand. "I had a feeling that you would be able to find me. Though it's not like that it really matters now. I have all of my prey assembled before me and the rest of the fragments within reach… How are you doing this fine day… Shitty Devils."
"So it was Freed, after all," Issei muttered, gritting his teeth as he watched the Stray Exorcist stick his tongue out at them.
"Oh look, if it isn't the traitor turned shitty Devil, Asia." Freed grinned mockingly as he swung his sheathed sword back and forth, "Having a great time as a Devil, huh?"
Asia took a hesitant step back as she saw the look in Freed's eyes. Though it only happened in an instant, the memories of when he had attempted to rape her wasn't something she was just going to forget. But before Freed could say anything else, Issei stood in front of Asia protectively.
"Shut the hell up, you bastard!" Issei shouted as he summoned his Boosted Gear.
Drake held Rebellion out in front of Issei as he took to the front, Rias and Sona on either side of him. "Don't Issei. Alright Freed, you've pissed me off one too many times. So did you have a reason for lingering around, waiting for us... or are you just an idiot who wants to get his ass handed to him?"
"Hmm, quite tempting, but no." Freed grinned crazily. "There is actually something we want to say to you and your sexy crimson-haired lady."
"Something you want to say?" Rias repeated as she and Sona dismissed their magical circles, though Drake kept his sword ready in case of a sneak attack.
"That's right… Though it's actually our boss who does!" Freed said with a smirk, raising his head up to motion them to look up as well. The sky quickly turned dark as the Devils and Church Swordsman looked up to see a figure overhead… a figure with multiple black wings. He had the appearance of a young man with black hair, pale white skin and pointy ears. He was wearing a very detailed black robe with golden shoulder pads.
"A Fallen Angel." Koneko said with narrow eyes.
"Not only that, but he has five sets of wings. That means he's a Cadre-level Fallen Angel." Akeno added as she studied the man above them.
Drake placed Rebellion on his right shoulder. "So, you must be Kokabiel."
"Well done, son of Sparda. I've been looking forward to meeting you and the daughter of Gremory for quite some time now." Kokabiel's eyes glowed red as he stared down at all of the Devils, with his focus more on Drake, Rias and Sona than the others. "But to introduce myself properly, my name is Kokabiel."
"Hello Fallen Angel Kokabiel." Rias called out with a smile as she crossed her arms, making Kokabiel focus his attention on her. "My name is Rias Gremory. It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance."
"What familiar crimson hair, such a unique beauty to it. You look just like your Demon Lord of a brother, Sirzechs…" Kokabiel commented with a grin, "The thought of him and the sight of you, both make me want to vomit."
Easily ignoring the man's comment, the redheaded Devil spoke. "So why did you want to meet us here? What was the purpose? There must be one for you, a Cadre-level, to come here yourself."
"I'm going to have some fun in this city, and go all out in this fight with your stronghold at the very center. Kuoh Academy will be reduced to nothing." This shocked many as they heard the Fallen Angel's answer.
"Our academy?!" Rias exclaimed in surprise.
"If I do that, then Sirzechs will have no choice but to get involved. Isn't that right?" The smile on Kokabiel's face only grew as he said this. "And Lord Mundus will be pleased when I bring him the defeated form of the son of Sparda."
Rias narrowed her eyes at just the thought of his plan succeeding, "But if you do that, another Great War will break out between God, the Fallen Angels, and the Devils!"
"Which is what he wants, Rias." Drake said seriously. "He's even went so far as to swear loyalty to Mundus to get his war. Though, you really think Mundus is going to let you be a ruler when it's all over with?"
Kokabiel laughed. "I have no interest in such things, boy! I just want my war and Lord Mundus has promised to grant me that in return for opening the portal between this world and the world your father sealed him into with his legions. With Mundus and the demons involved, it will be a war greater than the first one! And against such darkness and evil... who could stand against it? No, the best thing to do is to join Mundus, for he is the true ruler of this world."
"While I live and breathe... Mundus will never step foot in this world, Kokabiel." Drake said with an angry growl, his grip on Rebellion tightening. "And if you're in communication with him directly, I want you to send a message to him; try it, and I'll give you an ass kicking greater than my father's."
Kokabiel merely smirked. "I'll be sure to let him know. But it matters not! No one will be able to stop the Demon King. Not the Angels, not the Devils."
"You really desire war that much?" Sona questioned.
"That's right! I couldn't resist the boredom that I felt after the Great War between the Three Factions ended!" Kokabiel held a claw hand out as he continued his explanation. "But despite my objections to Azazel, neither that fool nor Shemhaza wanted another war."
"Azazel has no intentions of starting another war. He knows it would only bring the Fallen Angels closer to extinction." Drake said with a frown.
"Clearly he underestimates our race's superiority. The Devils are the closest to extinction! They fell to Mundus and his legions in the Great War and were left weakened once it ended, and then they had their civil war, further bringing them to the edge of total extinction. With this war... they will be finished off and put out of their misery... or they will be slaves of Lord Mundus. He will need workers to build his empire here on Earth." Kokabiel chuckled darkly. "Perhaps he'll make use of the Sacred Gear users, though I can't imagine he'll be as interested in them as Azazel is."
"Bastard! Does that mean you're after the Holy Swords and Sacred Gears too?!" Issei yelled up at Kokabiel, who started shaking his head.
"Not in the slightest. Your Boosted Gear might be of some use to someone, but unlike Azazel I couldn't care less." Kokabiel let out a chuckle as he spoke, "The Fallen Angel, God, and the Devils are all walking on this thin line we call peace, and as you had stated, son of Sparda, it would only take a nudge to make another one break out. I'll be the one to do it! This world will be Hell on Earth! Ready for Lord Mundus' return!"
"You are an insane war freak." Rias said as she shifted her stance, a small drop of sweat going down her face. If a second Great War did break out, then the most likely result would be that all three sides would wipe each other out.
"You Devils would be the perfect starting point for my war. The siblings of two Satans, Rias Gremory and Sona Sitri, and Sparda's Heir." All three mentioned Devils went tense as they stared up at the Fallen Angel with hardened gazes, "The wave of magic created from using your school with create a shockwave powerful enough to destroy this entire are, and I would thoroughly enjoy the ensuing chaos that comes after. A perfect place for a war wouldn't you say?"
Saji took a step forward, "This guy's a lunatic!"
"Only a crazy person would start such a war." Issei commented as he stepped next to his fellow Pawn.
"But it's his craziness that makes him so great to work with! My blood is boiling for some real action!" Freed shouted with an insane laughter as he gripped the ends of his coat, Freed pulled them out to reveal two more swords strapped to the insides of his coat while a familiar ribbon was tied onto his arm. "I was even given such awesome presents!"
"Looks like he's got some Holy Swords. All of them are Excalibur." Drake said as he gripped Rebellion.
Freed let out another laugh as he pulled the ribbon and transformed it into Excalibur Mimic. "I even took this one from that cute little Exorcist! Excalibur Mimic!"
"Now then, shall we get on with the first battle of the coming war? What do you say, sister of Sirzechs Luficer, Rias Gremory?!" In a split second, Kokabiel summoned a magical seal in front of him that released a large amount of Light Spears at the group.
"Everyone get back!" Rias ordered as she, Sona and Akeno grouped together and created several barriers to protect the group. Causing several small explosions when they made contact and the recoil made Issei and Saji take a step back while Koneko jumped into the trees.
As this was happening, Drake leaped into the air with his sword posed to strike. He appeared in front of a smirking Kokabiel and swung his blade across the Fallen Angel's torso, but Kokabiel summoned a Light Sword to block Drake's strike. The two stared into each other's eyes as they pushed their weapons against each other, before Kokabiel let out a laugh.
"I'm impressed Drake Sparda, you have a lot of power and strength in that body of yours… But it's still not enough!" Kokabiel exclaimed before putting more strength into his weapon and sent Drake back, but the son of Sparda managed to halt his body before charging at Kokabiel once again. This time the man did nothing as Drake swung his sword down, but black feathers erupted from Kokabiel's body instead of blood, blocking Drake's view of him and Freed. "Do not worry, we will have our battle… well, if you make it to your precious school in time."
"What the hell…!?" Drake swung his blade outward and dissipated the feathers surrounding him, allowing him to see that the sky had returned back to normal.
"Where did he run off to?" Saji questioned as he looked around the sky for any signs of Kokabiel.
Koneko pointed back towards the city, "They went in that direction, towards the school."
"We need to hurry, if he really intends on making Kuoh Academy the ground zero of this battle then things are gonna go to hell!" Issei said while dismissing his Sacred Gear.
"It's not just that, a Fallen Angel of his caliber could easily vaporize this entire area and the surrounding mountains if he wanted to." Sona explained causing Issei and the others to imagine the destruction caused by the madman's hands.
"That's fucking insane… Don't fuck with me Fallen Angel!" Issei shouted before slamming his fist into the metal railing that rested on the edge, the force of the brunette's fist caused the metal to quickly bend and break apart.
"We're heading towards the school before he tries anything." Drake stated as he landed on the ground with a grunt and stood up, placing Rebellion across his back again. "He won't get his way while I'm still alive."
"If he wants a fight, then he's going to get one." Rias said as she stood beside her boyfriend and gripped his hand tightly, a glare on her face. "He won't win. We won't let him get his war or release Mundus from his prison."
"...We're going to need more help than us." Drake said with a sigh before he took out his phone and was quick to phone somebody. "Grayfia. Tell everyone to get ready for a fight, you're all going into active combat. Kokabiel's made his move..."
And that's it for this chapter. Kokabiel has made his move and the fight with him shall be soon, in the next chapter actually. And we've heard his insane plans to bring about Hell on Earth and release Mundus from the prison Sparda sealed him into.
Also, what do you guys think on the idea of Drake having a peerage? I mean, I know I said he's against slavery and that, but he wouldn't be like that with his servants. In fact he wouldn't really call them that, he'd call them his allies and partners regardless. In fact, some of the girls in his harem could fit certain pieces... which i mentioned in the chapter but if you didn't see it, then look below;
King: Drake
Queen: Grayfia
Knight: Karlamine
Rook: Xuelan
Bishop: Yubelluna
Pawns: Raynare and Kalawarner.
If you all agree on the idea of Drake being given a Evil Piece set, then tell me in the reviews. And yes, Kuroka would also be part of it as a second Bishop.
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.