DXD: DRAGON'S AWAKENING

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We see Kalawarner walks into Raynare's room, "That date of yours is today right? Your sure this is a good idea?" she questions her friend. Raynare releases a huff of annoyance.

"Relax Kala. He's just some human, admittedly an above average one, but still just a human," Raynare replies dully whilst reading a magazine. A frown appears on Kalawarner's face, "And this is devil territory, one of the heiresses might have already laid claim on him, without turning him," she cautions.

Raynare gives a dismissive snort, "Please if that was the case, he would have some sort of trace of demonic energy on him or something. But if it'll shut you up. I'll be careful. Happy?" she questions now looking Kalawarner right in the eyes.

Kalawarner's frown deepens, but nods her head before heading back out.

Shaking her head, Raynare checks the time and decides to change her outfit into a black dress and pale lavender blouse.

"Honestly Kalawarner is being paranoid. But maybe there was something off about that boy," she mumbles quietly to herself. Deciding to let the matter be, she shrugs off her concern and starts leaving the church for the date.

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We see Issei calmly standing in a large shopping district, wearing casual delinquent biker style clothing with a set of headphones playing as he bobs his head to the beat.

Issei's eyes suddenly shoot to the side to see a young woman with a magenta like maid outfit and brown hair styled into bat wings, carring a stack of papers. "Here, feel free to take one," she says politely.

Issei eyeing the paper gains a look of annoyance as he shoves on of the papers into one of his pockets. The woman smiles before walking away never noticing Issei's expression.

"Ise-kun!" he turns in the direction of the voice and spots Yuuma/Raynare waving at him. Raynare is wearing a black short dress with a pale pinkish jacket.

"Did you wait long?" She asks coyly.

Issei desides to play along and smirks, "Nah, just been a few minutes. Come on lets go," he replies calmly. Casting a smirk and a quick glance towards on side, unnoticed by Raynare.

A shadow quickly hides behind a corner.

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"Shit," the shadow whispers harshly.

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"What's so funny?" Raynare asks. Issei's smirk just widens abit. "Don't worry about," he replies. Taking her hand, Issei leads Raynare towards the nearby mall.

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Several hours later we see Issei and Raynare walking hand in hand inside a park towards a relatively large fountain. Raynare proceeds to skip head of Issei towards the fountain. "The date was really fun Issei, I quite enjoyed it. So to commemorate it, would you me a favor?" she says in a soft and sweet voice.

"Sure," Issei replies. Unnoticed by Raynare with her back turned, Issei's muscle tense just ever so slightly and his eyes narrow a fraction. "Would you die for me?" she purrs out seductively. When she turns around to face Issei, her eyes widen as she sees Issei's almost bored, but hardened expression.

In that moment she knew that he was aware of her ploy. A snarl quickly adorns her face as she leaps back with a pair of black angelic wing sprout from her back and a magenta rose like spear of light manifests in her hands.

"How long have you known?" she questions seriously. Issei with a raised brow, tilts his head slightly to the side.

"I knew from the get go. As for the supernatural side. Years," he replied with a tint of amusement.

A quick tsk sound escapes Raynare's mouth. "Well I suppose it doesn't matter. Nothing personal Ise-kun, but I've got my orders. So don't make this unnecessarily difficult for the both of us," she all but snarls, before throwing the spear strait at his heart.

A ominous and bloodthirsty grin blooms on Issei's face. He suddenly spreads his legs and body into a wide predatory stance with clawed fingers.

Suddenly Issei appears behind Raynare slashing at her with crimson energy surrounding his clawed hand. The blow is intercepted by a magenta spear, before turns violently swinging a second spear at his neck. Issei's other hand catches the spear in the palm of his energy covered hand.

The two stare at each other, one with a scowl and the other with a grin. Suddenly the both disappear as the start to rapidly clash dozens of times with sparks of crimson and magenta fly around. Gouges appear in the pavement, the trees and benches.

The fountain suddenly explodes in a flash of red lightning as Issei and Raynare end up on opposite ends of the destroyed fountain. Both have a several superficial and shallow cuts in their clothing.

Suddenly Raynare's left side is exposed from her ruined outfit exposing her breast. Issei eyeing her exposed orb gives off an appreciative whistle. Raynare seeing this gives an annoyed tsk as her scowl deepens.

"I'll admit I didn't expect much from you originally. A mistake I'll have rectify," she growls. "Ditto, I wasn't expecting much from a single paired Fallen either. But I'm pleasantly surprised," he compliments.

The tension in the air was palpable. The ground crackled with residual energy, the remnants of their ferocious exchange.

"But you're still out of your league." Raynare's eyes narrowed, her wings flaring as she took to the air. "Arrogant little shit," she spat, forming another spear of light in her hand.

In a burst of speed, Issei launched himself upward, meeting Raynare mid-air. Their weapons clashed, sending shockwaves rippling through the park.

Sparks of magenta and crimson illuminated the night as they clashed through the air in a deadly dace of strikes and counters. Raynare gritted her teeth as she narrowly dodged a clawed swipe aimed at her throat. "How is he so fast? And that power... it's monstrous!" She whispers harshly as she created distance between them, hovering just out of reach.

"You're not human," she says, glaring at him with a mix of anger and wariness. "What are you?" Issei landed gracefully on the ruined fountain, cracking his knuckles as he regarded her with a smug grin.

"What, you don't recognize dragonic power?" he asked, his voice thick with amusement. He flexed his fingers, and his crimson aura flared, taking on the faint outline of a massive dragon looming behind him. "You've heard the stories, haven't you? About the Red Dragon Emperor?" Raynare's expression twisted into one of shock and realization. "Impossible… The Boosted Gear?! But how—" "Since I was a kid," Issei interrupted, stepping forward slowly. "And unlike most, I've had plenty of time to get cozy with it. Turns out, spending years learning to control draconic power has its perks."

Raynare's mind raced as she weighed her options. She was outclassed, and she knew it. Even if she could retreat, the consequences of failing her mission would be severe.

"Tch. So what? You're still nothing but a filthy lizard," she sneered, hoping to rattle him. Instead, Issei laughed, the sound deep and menacing. "Oh, that's cute coming from you my little angel."

His grin turned savage as his aura spiked again. "Now let me show you what happens when a dragon gets serious." Without warning, Issei vanished, his speed leaving behind a crimson streak. Raynare barely had time to react before he appeared behind her, his clawed hand aiming for her wings. She twisted just in time, deflecting the blow with her spear, but the force of the impact sent her hurtling to the ground. She landed hard, skidding across the ruined park before coming to a stop.

Panting, she glared up at Issei, who descended slowly, his every movement exuding confidence. "Had enough, Yuuma-chan?" he teased, his eyes alight with amusement. Raynare pushed herself to her feet, her body trembling with exhaustion. She could feel her reserves depleting, while Issei seemed as though he was just getting started.

"I can't win this… but I'll be damned if I let him walk away unscathed." She thinks. Raising her spear and pouring the last of her strength into it. The magenta light grew brighter, crackling with unstable energy.

"Fine," she growled. "If I'm going down, I'm taking you with me!" Issei raised an eyebrow as he watched her desperation-fueled attack. He could feel the energy building in her spear and knew it would be dangerous if left unchecked.

"Bold move," he muttered. Then, in a flash of crimson light, his Boosted Gear materialized on his left arm—a sleek, claw-like gauntlet that pulsed with immense power.

[BOOST]

The sound of Ddraig's voice echoed through the air as the gauntlet began to glow. Issei's grin widened as he felt his strength surge. "Let's end this Yuuma-chan," he said, raising his gauntlet.

The energy around him condensed into a brilliant crimson sphere. Raynare hesitated for a split second, fear flashing in her eyes, but she pushed forward, hurling her spear with everything she had. The magenta spear streaked toward Issei, but he didn't flinch. With a roar, he unleashed his attack with a punch, the crimson sphere shot forward and colliding with the spear in a blinding scarlet explosion.

When the dust settled, Issei stood unscathed, his crimson aura flickering around him. Raynare, on the other hand, lay sprawled on the ground, her cloths in tatters and her energy completely spent.

He approached her slowly, his expression unreadable. "You've got guts, I'll give you that," he said, crouching down to meet her gaze. "But guts won't save you from a dragon."

Raynare glared at him weakly, her body refusing to move. "Just… finish it already," she says venomously, her voice filled with defiance. Issei tilted his head, studying her for a moment. Then, with a sigh, he stood up, hands in his pockets. "How about... nope," he said simply.

Raynare's eyes widened in disbelief. "What?" "You heard me," Issei interrupted. "Your pretty strong, all things considered. So how 'bout I give you a counter offer?" "A counter offer?" she asks in confusion.

"Join me and become a dragon," he says with a smug smirk.

Raynare stares at him in stunned silence.

"Naturally there's several conditions to this. One is joining my harem, granted that one is optional. But basically you join my growing flock," Issei clarifies.

"That's two conditions what are the rest?" she questions with narrowed eyes. Happy that she didn't just dismiss the offer he continues, "While your allowed to keep any connections to the Grigori, you'll actually be part of my flock and not the Grigori. The others being that your not allowed to kill or attack someone in the flock for no reason. If you find a possible member you want to recruit, you go through me first and I'll decide."

Mulling the information over, "And if I refuse?" she asks tensly. "Than thats it. I leave. Look I know this isn't an easy decision to make, so tell ya what. Think it over. See ya later," he replies. We walks off.

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The main doors of the abandoned church slowly creak open as Raynare limps through. "SHIT! RAYNARE!" Kalawarner quickly goes to Raynare's side swing her arm over Kalawarner's shoulders.

"What happened?" A young blond girl with blue eyes and a gothic outfit asks. "Got me ass handed to me by the Red Dragon Emperor is what happened, Mittelt" Raynare hisses and Kalawarner presses into her side.

"The Red Dragon Emporer is here as in Kouh town!?" Mittelt panics. "How strong his he? Why the hell was he here?"

A shuttering sigh escapes Raynare. "The boy I was gonna kill. Turns out he was the Red Dragon Emperor and has been training with it for years," she says.

A heavy silence envelopes the church. "Well shit," Kalawarner summarizesthe situation.

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"I'm home," Issei calls out as he steps inside the house. Walking into the open living room and kitchen he sees a tall and well built man resembling Issei with brown hair and sharp serpentine amber eyes. Wearing a white dress shirt, brown trousers and a pair of black framed glasses.

The second is a beautiful woman with golden serptine eyes and dark brown hime cut hair tied in the middle reaching her lower back. She's wearing a cream shirt and blue jeans that hug her frame perfectly.

These are Goro and Miki Hyoudou, Issei's parents. "So how was the date Issei?" his father asks, never taking his eyes of the newspaper in his hands. "Pretty good. Made her my usual offer," he replies calmly.

"How many is that now?" His mother asks from the kitchen. "Well if she accepts it'll be on seven," Issei answers as he takes a seat across his father as he pulls out two bottles from his storage space.

Handing one to his father, the two starts drinking the beverage, both ignoring the pointed look Miki sends their way.

Rolling her eyes at their antics, she brings her hands forward to count, "Lets see, there's Aika-Chan, Yui-Chan, Kaori-Chan, Irina-Chan, Kuroka-Chan and Sona-Chan. And now this Yuuma girl right?" she asks her son.

"Pretty much, but I doubt Yuuma is her real name, and Sona still hasn't accepted yet," he replies. Humming to herself she continues cooking. Goro just smirks to himself proudly.

"Speak of the devil and she will appear, nya," a seductive voice purrs out.

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"Why haven't I been summoned yet? Don't tell my the Fallen killed him instantly?" Rias mumbles to herself as she paces around the gothic victorian style room.

Akeno is calmly preparing tea for Rias. Koneko is seen sitting and munching on some cookies. A knock is heard from the door, causing Rias to turn her attention to it.

Yumi Kiba, a beautiful young girl with long pale blond hair, blue-grey eyes and a beauty mark beneath her left eye.

"President, I found signs of battle at the park near the fountain," she reports. A frown adorns Rias' face, "And Hyoudou?" she asks. Yumi shakes her head.

"Call Sona and inform her of Hyoudou's death," she orders. Yumi gives a firm nod, "Yes, President," before she turns around and leaves.

Rias goes to sit in her lavish chair as she exhales deeply, "I should have acted sooner," she laments. "It's not your fault Rias, these things happen. And I'm sure we can avenge him and any other humans killed by the Fallen. Beside everything will workout," Akeno comforts her King and friend.

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The follow day Issei, drives to school on his black and red custom motorcycle.

"Someone's in a good mood," Elsha teases. "Course I am. I haven't seen Kuroka in a while, with her being busy with that Khaos perade or whatever. Why she insists on working with those clowns, I'll never understand," Issei answers.

"Well, they are subordinates to Ophis," she comments. Issei gives a grunt in response. "Yeah. I'm thankful for her for giving me a new heart, but I'll ultimately side with Red. Her lackies should make for a good warm up," he says with a maniac grin spreading across his face.

"Before you fight our eternal rival?" Ddraig chimes in, with a hint of excitement and equally manic grin. "Boys," Elsha mock scoffs. A round of laughter follows.

As Issei drives into the parking, he hears a subtle murmuring from nearby students that give him shocked and frightened looks. "Weird, what do you guys think that's about?" He questions.

Just as he gets off his bike he sees the nearby students dissappear in fright, only to see Sona marching towards him with a furries expression on her face with Tsubaki following.

"Yo," Issei replies, only to be greeted by a harsh slap to the face only than to be grabbed by his collar as Sona furiously kisses him. Forcing her own tongue as deep down Issei's throat.

Issei and Tsubaki are both completely caught of gaurd. Before ether can respond, Sona breaks the kiss, breathlessly and with tears in her eyes.

"I thought you were dead you bastard!" she cries out as she starts pounding on his chest without any real strength.

Issei's eyes soften a little as he puts together what's going on in his demonic girlfriend's head. Pulling her into a deep hug as she struggles to free herself.

"I told you, didn't I. I'd handle it. I here, safe and unharmed, I'm okay," Issei whispers softly as he rubs Sona's back.

Tsubaki watches on flabbergasted with mouth agape.

After a while Issei and Sona seperate from their embrace. Sona with puffy red eyes, trying to appear cold and stern. "Why didn't you call to let me know what happened?" she demands. With a nervous chuckle, "Well I got visited by a black cat and lost track of time."

Sona just stares blankly, "I'm going to skin that blasted cat on of these days," she says scornfully. "You'd have to be stronger than her for that," Issei teases. This being the wrong thing to say, as Sona's left eye twich briefly before slamming a vicious right hook into his nose. Two loud cracking noises can be heard as both howl in pain. Issei from a broken nose and Sona from a broken wrist.

Glaring furiously at each other, "After school, my place," Sona bites out. With a sharp turn on her heel she storms off with a slight but noticeable sway in her hips. Issei and Tsubaki just stare.

"Oh I love it when she gets like this," Issei growls out huskily. Tsubaki suddenly realizes what Sona ment with her parting words. Her mouth practically dropping to the floor as her head snaps to Issei with a mortified and blushing face.

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"And so we pray for his sou-" the homeroom teacher speaks, until the door is open. The entire class just stares in shock as Issei steps in. "Sorry I'm late..." Issei trails off noticing the looks he's recieving. Turning to his desk, he notices a vase of white flowers.

"Why does everyone think I'm dead for some reason?" he asks annoyed. Before an answer can be given. Aika, Yue and Kaori all tackle him, sending him to the ground. All crying in relief.

"Defuq?" Issei questions.

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"Ok. So let me get this strait. Someone called in and told the school I was dead?" Issei questions. "That's right Hyoudou-san," his teacher answers.

Issei just stares blankly at the entire class, making everyone nervous. Even his three girlfriends have a look of shame on there faces. Turning to them, "Why didn't one of you try and confirm with me?" He questions at a dull voice.

Aika chuckles nervously with puffy eyes, "We...uh... got kinda... maybe... sorta caught in the flow of things?" Issei just pinches the bridge of his nose, causing him to flinch slightly. "By the way what happened to your nose?" a boy with thick glasses questions.

"Nothing," Issei growls with a faint blush.

Before anything can be said, the sound of running could be heard, gradually getting louder. The door slams open and their stands Rias Gremory, panting. Her voluptuous breast jiggling with each breath. All the boys just stare at her heaving mounds.

"Issei Hyoudou," she growls angrily. All eyes turn towards him as he raises a brow. "Present," he says nonchalantly. Rias unamused grabs his hand and starts marching out. "Hey, at least buy a guy a meal before you start dragging him away to have your devilish way with him," he shoots with amusement.

Rias stops dead in her track, turning to him with a withering glare, ferocious snarl on her lips and a deep crimson blush "Old School House! Now!" she snarls furiously.

Raising his hands in mock surrender. She continues dragging him after her.

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"Explain yourself!" Rias demands as she and the rest of her peerage idles about the club room. "Your gonna have to be more specific, Gremory," Issei replies boredly, but with a hint of amusement dancing in his eyes.

Snarling once more, Rias slams her hands on her desk, bolting upright with a crimson aura surrounding her. "How are you alive? Better yet, what are you doing in MY territory?!" she demands.

Issei, unconcerned picking his left ear, just stares at her. "Well, I have these thing called organs. Ya know the stuff they teach us in biology. The important bits that keeps us alive," Issei replies sarcastically, enjoying the irated look on Rias' face. Akeno tries to stifle her laughter behind her dainty hand.

Rias growls, "Really, I must have missed that part," she bites sarcastically out. A smirk blooms on Issei's face. "And pray tell, why exactly are you in my territory?"

Smirk widening, causing Rias' brow to twitch, "You territory? I don't believe I've entered you special place," Issei replies with mock innocence. Rias' red face matches her hair in color, whether from anger or embarrassment is up for debate.

Taking a deep breath, she glares at Issei, "Let's try this than. What happened to the Fallen from yesterday?" she growls. Issei chuckles, causing Rias to get angrier. His amusement is cut short with a cold voice that sends a chill down his spine.

"Yes, Issei. What did happen?" the malicious voice of Sona questions from behind. Glancing backwards, standing in the door is Sona, her peerage and Issei's three girlfriends.

"Hell have'th no furry than a woman scorned," Elsha teases.

"Well," Issei replies. Agreement with both his girlfriend and the woman trapped in his sacred gear.

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"And that's about it," Issei finishes the story of what happened on the date.

Everyone with the exception of his four girlfriends are shocked at the full story.

"So let me get this strait," Sona starts. "You beat her in a fight than offered her a place at your side?" getting a slow nod, "When you already of six girlfriends," getting shocked looks from those not familiar with Issei. Issei hesitantly nods.

Ddraig makes a whip sound.

"What am I going to do with you Ise?" she sighs in defeat. The rest look on in shock at the familiar nickname. "What?" Sona demands from the rest. "Sona, are you dating Ise too?" Aika questions.

Sona blinks owlishly, before she realizes she just ousted her secret relationship with Issei. Groaning with her head in her hands. She nods.

"Well hello sister-wife!" Aika cheers happily as she suddenly hugs Sona followed by a mischievous Yue and Kaori. Sona just groans in defeat.