The Princess of Ruin and the Welsh Dragon
By FeaganofLegends
Story Legend:
Locations And Timestamps: Bold and Underlined
Italics- Thoughts
Bold and Italicized- Ddraig's thoughts
Chapter I: Meet the Princess of Ruin
Rias's Room
House Gremory
Rias shot up out of bed as Akeno opened up the blinds. "Rise and shine, Lady Rias!" Rias mumbled under her pillow and switched positions. The Princess of Ruin was well-known by her entourage as a heavy sleeper. "Just…a few more minutes, Akeno. Please."
Akeno chuckled. "No can do, I'm afraid. You've got quite the day ahead. Classes. Meetings with suitors. Family business. No time to sleep in, I'm afraid."
Rias groaned. "You're the worst. You know that?"
Akeno grinned sadistically at her. "Aww. You flatter me.
Sometime later that day
Kuoh University
Issei kept his eyes on the book in front of him. He paid no mind to the chatter going on around him. To be or not to be…that is the question…
Rias and Akeno were busy chatting amongst themselves. "So…I'm going to need you to call my brother. I need to discuss the line of suitors that he's set up for me."
Akeno nodded, smiling, "You got it, Rias. I'm on it."
Issei then bumped into Rias, falling into her. The book flew out of his hand.
"Ooof!"
"Ooof!"
Issei blinked as he groaned, "Oh my head…" He then met Rias's gaze and turned red from embarrassment. "O-Oh, sorry. I wasn't looking where I was going." He quickly dusted himself off and offered her a hand.
She blinked but smiled, taking it., "Thank you." He began to stutter through his words, "A-again, Sorry I…"
She just smiled at him sweetly. "It's fine. It's fine. I know it was an accident."
Akeno then leaned in, smirking. Well. He's kind of handsome. Shy too. My type. "Hey there, handsome. What's your name?"
Issei turned to her and blinked. "U-Um Issei Hyoudou."
Akeno giggled as she wrapped her arms around his neck. "Well, Issei Hyoudou….Are you single?"
Issei blinked as he suddenly went quiet. "What…I…"
Rias then glared at Akeno as she pulled her away from him. "Akeno! Have some tact!"
Akeno grinned mischievously at the redhead, "Ah. Come on, Rias. Look at him. I can't possibly let such a handsome man walk away from me."
Rias then rubbed the bridge of her nose and sighed, Akeno. I swear. You are insufferable sometimes. She looked down, saw the book, picked it up, and walked over to Issei. "Here. Your book."
He nodded as he took the book from her. "Thank you…Miss…"
She laughed as she shyly met his gaze, blushing a bit. His presence is magnetic. Hard to resist. "It's Rias. Rias Gremory."
Issei nodded as he offered a hand, shyly blushing. She's beautiful. Kind too. I think I'm in love. "Pleasure to meet you."
She smiled and shook the hand, "The feeling is mutual. Your name again?" She then blinked. She could sense great power coming from the man. The aura was unmistakable. It was the aura of the Red Dragon Emperor…Ddraig. She could hear the roar of a dragon. Could it be that I've finally found the wielder of a Dragon gauntlet? Wow! What luck! Handsome and powerful! I could use him in my peerage!
Issei then blinked. "Um…could you let go of my hand?"
Rias blinked as his words jarred her out of her thoughts. "Oh. Right. Sorry."
Issei looked at her and smiled nervously. "N-No problem." He looked around and smiled, "Thanks again for getting my book. I'll be seeing you two."
Rias and Akeno then watched as he started to walk away.
Rias quickly turned to Akeno, "Quickly, Akeno…I need a summoning card!" Akeno blinked but nodded as she quickly rummaged through her bag and pulled out a slip of paper. "Wait, Issei!"
Issei turned to her and blinked. "What's up, Rias?"
Rias quickly slipped the paper into his hand. "Take this." He stared at the piece of paper. "Uh…what's this?" She took his hands into hers and blushed. "I-It's a favor card. I run a business around campus that grants favors to anyone interested."
Issei blinked as his eyes narrowed. "That…sounds like a scam." She looked into his eyes and smiled pleadingly, "I give you my word it isn't. I know it sounds far-fetched, but I'm an honest businesswoman." She then pouted, "Please…My family needs the money."
Issei blinked, closed his eyes, and sighed inwardly. "Okay…sure."
She smiled. "Thanks...um...Issei. Just look at it and think of anything you need. I'll come and lend you a hand. It's that easy." She then tilted her head at him and smirked. Wow! Look at him!"We'll be in touch." She then turned to Akeno, "Akeno! Let's get a move on!"
Akeno smirked, "You got it, Lady Rias!" She then leaned in and kissed Issei on the cheek. He turned red as his heart skipped a beat. "Be seeing you, cutie. Don't be a stranger now."
Issei just stared blankly after the two women. "Well, that was...um...something." He then stared down at the paper. "I suppose it wouldn't hurt to keep this in my bag." He then stashed the paper in one of the pockets in his leather jacket and walked off.
Sometime later
Akeno smirked to Rias, "So…what was that all about? It's not every day that you personally hand a summoning card to a potential customer."
Rias said in a hushed whisper, "Well, he is handsome and sweet, and he wields the power of the Red Dragon Emperor."
Akeno blinked in shock. "Wow. The Red Dragon Emperor? You sure?"
Rias nodded, "Yes. His power almost overwhelmed me when we shook hands. I heard the roar of a dragon."
Akeno blinked. "Whoa, talk about luck! I know you've been looking for a dragon wielder for a long time now!"
Rias narrowed her eyes at Akeno."Lord Riser's attempts to force me into a marriage have been intensifying. I need an ace in the hole to help Kiba. Issei might be the key."
Akeno nodded as she kept the pace, "How do you plan to convince him to join the family?"
Rias stopped as the limousine pulled up. "I'm going to keep an eye on him. Chances are I'm not the only one who senses his potential." The redhead's eyes darkened. "The Fallen Angels may be on his tail! We have to make sure no harm comes to him! If they get their hands on him…That isn't going to spell well for us!"
Akeno nodded with a serious look. "You're right on that!"
Later that night
Issei then yawned as he closed the book. "Man! I'm freaking beat! Time for bed!" He stashed his things in his backpack and headed out the door. He then called Matsuda. "Yo, Matsuda!"
"What's up, Issei?" "I'm headed back to the dorm! You still on that date?" He heard Matsuda chuckle over the phone, "Yeah, man! I tell you! I'm this close to getting laid! It's awesome!"
Issei nodded. "Happy for you. I'll keep the light on!" "Thanks, man! You're the best!" Issei then ended the call. He smiled as he stashed the phone in his pocket. "Well, I'm happy for him, at least!"
Dorm 1-A, Kuoh University
Later that night
Issei then let out a sigh of relief as he saw the dorm. "Finally!" He then picked up speed, desperate to get home. Then it happened—the stinging, surging pain in his abdomen. He tumbled to the floor, gasping in pain. His vision suddenly got blurry. As he looked down, he saw a jagged light spear protruding out of his gut. He then began coughing up blood. What the fuck? I've been stabbed!
Suddenly, a gust of wind caught his attention. A woman with dark hair, enough makeup to make a scene girl blush, and a stylish dress landed in front of him. He could see dark black wings protruding from her back despite the blurry vision. A devil? She was beautiful…almost impossibly so. Her voice was silvery yet carried an undercurrent of savagery behind it, "Issei Hyoudou! It's so good to see the face to the name!"
He coughed up blood and tried to pull out the spear. With all his strength, he managed to pull it out, throwing it aside. Blood was oozing out of the wound. Shit! Fuck me! This isn't good! I'm bleeding! He then narrowed his eyes at the beautiful brunette, "Who... the hell are you? What do you want with me?"
She tilted her head at him and sighed, "Sorry, handsome. But if you want someone to blame for this….blame your traitor of a father!" She looked him up and down and frowned, "It's a shame! I pulled for the Council of Fallen Angels to let you join, but you know what they say…the apple seldom falls far from the tree!" She then formed another light spear. "I suppose if I'm to kill you…I should at least give you my name. It's Raynare. Though, unfortunately for you... You won't live long enough to remember it."
Issei coughed up blood again as he started losing consciousness. No. No, I can't go like this. Not like this. Someone help me. Please.
The paper Rias had given him suddenly burnt into flames and ash.
House Gremory
Rias and the others were relaxing at House Gremory.
Kiba chuckled, "I'm just saying, Koneko! You wouldn't stand a chance in a one-on-one against my speed!"
Koneko then eyed him deadpan as she glared, "You want to bet?" Koneko brushed her white bangs back and cracked her knuckles, smirking, "
Akeno then walked in, wearing a casual black sweater, jeans, and boots. She giggled, "Now you two…Let's not fight in the common room! You know the rules!"
Rias finally spoke up from her desk and smirked at the two. "She's right. You two remember last time, don't you?"
Kiba and Koneko then turned to the redheaded demon and shivered a bit. Kiba chuckled nervously. "Right. Jokes. Just jokes."
Koneko turned to Rias with a look of fear. "What he said."
Rias smiled warmly at them. "I thought so."
Suddenly, one of the cards in front of her caught on fire. She stared as it blinked. "That card...It's been used. It's the one I gave Issei." She then conjured up a spell and opened a portal. "He must need his favor sooner than I hoped. I wonder what's happened." As she looked in, she gasped in shock and placed a hand over her mouth.
The others, noticing her look of shock, turned to her.
Akeno ran to her and put a hand on her shoulder. "What's wrong, Rias?"
Rias turned to her with a look of fury as tears ran down her eyes. "Issei's been attacked by Raynare! He's in danger!" She then stared down at the desk. "He can't die! I need him!"
Akeno smiled as she touched her friend's shoulder. "Easy, Rias! We'll save him!" She then stared at both Kiba and Koneko. "Kiba! Koneko! You two up for killing a Fallen Angel?"
Kiba turned to her and grinned bloodthirsty as he picked up his sword. "Always ready." He transformed into his metallic black armor sans helmet.
Koneko stood up as she tightened her gloves. Her outfit transformed into a sleeveless crop top, braces, black belt, black skirt, gloves, socks, and boots. "Indeed!"
Akeno then spread her arms as a bolt of electricity hit her. She now wore a dark black kimono.
Akeno then made a teleportation portal. She turned to Rias and smirked, "Are you coming, Rias?"
Rias closed her eyes and stood as she honed in her demonic magic. Soon, her civilian clothes turned into a deep red top and trench coat with black leggings and boots. She then glared at Akeno, her eyes full of rage as her body glowed a crimson red. "Let's go save Issei!"
Sometime later
Dorm 1-A, Kuoh University
Issei blinked. It was a miracle he hadn't already bled out. Raynare smiled, "My apologies. I got caught up in my thoughts. Where were we? Oh yeah…I was ordered to kill you. Azazel will notice me when he hears I've killed Serasiel 's son." She then prepared to throw the light spear.
Issei blinked, fear in his eyes. I'm going to die here! Damn it! This can't be happening!
Suddenly, a red teleportation circle appeared out of thin air.
Raynare, distracted by the circle, blinked as she stared at it. "What the hell?"
Suddenly, Rias and the rest of the Gremory family leapt out and jumped in front of Issei.
Holding her hands at her sides, Rias glared daggers at Raynare, "You've made a big mistake, Raynare! You will not kill Issei!" Raynare blinked as she met the demon's eyes. "Well,…if it isn't Rias Gremory and her peerage! The Princess of Ruin and her devoted servants!" She then tilted her head at her, "Tell me…what business does Issei Hyoudou have with The Princess of Ruin?"
Rias turned back to Issei and sighed. At this point, Issei had passed out from blood loss. We have to end this quickly. Issei is near death. If he dies… I lose him for good, and I will indeed be forced to marry Rizer. I cannot let either event happen under any circumstances. She then turned to Akeno and the others. "You three handle Raynare! I've got Issei!"
Akeno turned to her and smiled, "You got it, Rias!" She turned to Koneko and Kiba. "You heard Rias, you two! Let's teach this bitch a lesson when the Fallen Angels attack one of our own!"
Koneko then put her hands up. "Way ahead of you!"
Kiba glared as he prepared for combat. "Suits me just fine!"
The three then rushed Raynare.
Raynare scowled at them, "You will not deny me my glory!" She then rushed at them.
Rias let out a sigh of relief. Okay. That's taken care of. She then ran to Issei. Summoning her magic, she focused all her efforts on his gaping wound.
He grunted and groaned in pain as he regained consciousness. He blinked as he met her gaze. "R…Rias?"\
She then turned to him and smiled warmly, speaking in a comforting tone, "Easy, Issei. Don't speak. You'll be okay now. I'm here."
He blinked. The blood loss had made him loopy. "H..How are you…"
She then looked at him sweetly, "You called out for my help through the summoning paper. I came as fast as I could." She then spoke in a stern and loving tone. "Listen…I'll get to the point. Do you want to live?"
Issei blinked. "I..I do."
She stopped healing him and caressed his face, "I have a question for you then. What is it you desire most of all?"
Issei blinked as he grunted in pain. "I want to be strong. I want revenge against Raynare. She tried to kill me. She toyed with me. I want revenge against her and all the Fallen Angels!"
Rias smiled as she nodded, "I can give you that power…that chance…I just need one thing from you."
Issei nodded. "Name it, and it's yours!"
Rias nodded as she looked him in the eyes, "I want your vow of loyalty that you will serve me as a Pawn of the House of Gremory…until you perish. I will grant every wish you desire in return for your loyalty. What say you?"
He grunted in pain as he gasped, "You got it! You can have whatever you want! Just don't let me die like this!"
Rias smiled. Yes! This is going better than expected! She kissed him on the forehead and smiled, "Your wish is my command, my dear servant." She then resumed healing, turned to him, and smiled softly. "Rest now, my sweet servant. You're mine now. Nobody is going to hurt you anymore."
Issei nodded as he slowly passed out.
Rias then turned to battle between her peerage and Raynare.
Raynare was on the losing side. She hit a tree hard and knocked it off its roots, tumbling to the ground. She managed to get on her feet, grunting in pain. One of her arms fell limp, blackened and bruised from the fierce battle. One of her blackened wings had been burnt off. "Hah…Hah…Damn you demon filth!" She looked around her. "This was supposed to be an easy kill!" She shook her head and turned to Issei with a dark glare. "I'll be back for you! I swear it!" She then used all her remaining strength to fly off in the air in a huge gust of wind.
Akeno turned to Rias."Should we tail her Rias?"
Rias turned to her, shaking her head. "No! I need your help over here! I've cared for his wounds but need help converting him into a Pawn!"
The others rushed to her aid, pulling out the pieces and spreading them around Issei's body.
Rias then closed her eyes and raised the magical circle, "By the power invested in me as the Princess of Ruin and the future head of House Gremory….I raise Issei Hyoudou to become my Pawn. In return for his unfavering loyalty and service…I grant him life and all he desires in said life. I pledge to protect him and care for him!"
The circle then teemed with red energy as Issei's body glowed a crimson red. Blackened wings popped out of his back before his body began to freefall.
Rias then caught him in her arms as she smiled down at him. She held him tight as an instinct she'd long suppressed appeared. True affection. Another one also appeared. Possessiveness. She wasn't sure where these feelings were coming from. Her face was red. He's mine. I'm not letting anyone hurt him ever again. I'll protect him with my life if I have to. She caressed his face and smiled, "Welcome home, Issei. We're so happy you're here." She then pressed a hand to his chest; She smiled when she heard his heartbeat. She turned to the others, "It is done. He is now of the House of Gremory."
Kiba chuckled, "Finally. I've been desperate for another guy to talk to. No offense, ladies, but I've been feeling cornered lately." All of them laughed at him.
Rias smiled at the white-haired man, "I'm sure you two will get along just fine, Kiba."
Koneko nodded. "It'll be interesting having a brother in this family. I, for one, look forward to sparring with him."
Akeno chuckled as she put an arm around her, "Of course you'd say that, Koneko." She stared at Issei and chuckled, "It'll be nice having a cute guy to tease around the house. This'll be fun."
Rias turned to her with a jealous look. I hope she isn't thinking of stealing him from me. I'm not one to lose. I saw him first. She gathered herself and smiled at everyone, "Thank you all for your help. I'll take him back to House Gremory."
Akeno blinked and smirked at her, speaking in a teasing tone, "Choosing to take him home all by your lonesome, huh, Rias?"
Rias stared her down, "Indeed I am Akeno. You have an issue with that?"
The others glanced between the two women.
Kiba blinked. Are they fighting over Issei? Wow! That's a surprise! They never did that over me when I first joined! He then shrugged. Granted, I don't have the power of an all-powerful dragon at my fingers, so it may be more than just a romantic rivalry between two friends. Things at home are going to be enjoyable from now on. I'm getting popcorn.
Koneko just glanced between the two women and nodded approvingly. Well, this is going to be entertaining.
Akeno snorted, "Okay. You win this time, Rias, but I don't think you'll have that handsome man all to yourself for long! I'm very good at getting what I want!"
Rias glared back, "Oh just try and steal him from me you skank!"
Akeno laughed as she flew up into the air. "See you at home!"
Kiba chuckled, "Well…time for some shuteye! Goodnight all!"
Rias smiled at Kiba, "Goodnight, Kiba! Thank you! I'm in your debt."
He bowed to her, "All in a day's work!" Koneko nodded nonchalantly. " Night, Kiba!"
Kiba turned to her and smiled, "Night, Koneko!" He then flew off. Finally, it was just Koneko and Rias alone.
Koneko bowed to Rias, "I'll leave him in your capable hands, Lady Rias!"
Rias smiled back, "See you at home, Koneko!"
Koneko nodded. "Indeed!" She then flew off into the night.
Finally, alone with Issei in her arms, she caressed his face and giggled, "When I look at you, Issei…I feel awe, possessiveness, and even love. You are really something special to me. It intrigues me. I haven't fancied a man in a long time. Most men look at me and see a trophy wife or an easy lay. I have to admit…I actually look forward to seeing what comes of our bond together." She then stood up and outstretched her wings. "Now…let's get you home." She then flew off into the night.
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