The Showdown Begins

ORC Headquarters

(Y/N)'s POV

The hour was almost upon us, the Rating Game against Riser was about to begin. But for the time being, all we could do was prepare and wait. Everyone prepared in their own way. Kiba was checking his swords, Koneko was readying her battle gear, Rias and the others simply drank tea to relax. I tired to take a page out of their books and continued to work on songs for the concert coming up soon.

"Unbelievable..." Issei marveled at Rias's calm and relaxed composure. "Our fearless leader doesn't even look worried about the Game today, does she?" He whispers to me.

"Yeah. I'll admit, it's a little unnerving." I admit.

The door to the clubroom suddenly opened, causing all of us to see the Head of the Student Council.

"Sorry if I'm interrupting." Sona greets as Tsubaki closed the door behind her.

"No, please, come on in Sona." Rias beckoned.

"I'm glad you could make it." Akeno greeted with a smile.

"Wow, I sure didn't expect to see these two here..." Issei admitted shockingly. "What gives?"

"There's a live broadcast of the competition so family members can watch." Rias explains. "Sona and Tsubaki are here to help out with that."

"Awesome..." Issei awed.

"And besides, it's her first Rating Game. I wouldn't miss an event like this for anything." Said Sona.

Rias simply smiled. "Well, I promise to do everything in my power to make it interesting for you."

With no warning, a familiar silver colored Gremory Family magic circle appeared on the floor behind Sona and Tsubaki. Flecks of light emerged as Grayfia slowly appeared.

"It's almost time..." She informs. "I hope you're ready for this my lady."

"Yes. We're ready whenever you are." Rias claimed.

"In a few moments, we'll use a magic circle to transport you and the rest of your team to the battlefield." The silver haired maid informed.

I grimaced at the mere mention of teleportation circles. "Again with the teleportation circles?" I asked, only to sigh as I closed my small journal aggressively. "Great..." I groan. "And speaking of battlefield, where is it?"

"In a neutral alternate space, created just for the game. Because it's not real, we have full license to do some damage. Even burn the ground if we want." Akeno giggled.

'Great. Thanks, that totally doesn't sound creepy at all.' I thought awkwardly.

"I'll be in the Student Council broadcast booth calling the game. We'll be cheering you on." The bespectacled devil assured. "Good luck." She wished before she approached Artoria. "Artoria, we've been informed of your situation and you're than welcome to join us if you'd like." She offered.

Artoria looked over to me worriedly, and I simple nodded to her signifying it was okay. "Thank you Madam Sitri, I'd love to join you." She thanked as she rose out of her seat and bowed to me. "Master, please do your best."

"Plannin' on it." I shrugged with a sly smile.

"Kiba, remember everything we practiced and you'll be just fine." Artoria preached.

"Right!" Kiba declared proudly.

"Thanks for everything Sona." Rias thanked. "Just try to keep the play-by-play fair." She said playfully.

"Oh I'll keep it clean..." Sona said as she jerked her head back. "Though if I was a betting girl, I'd say you're gonna beat the scumbag seven ways from Sunday." She claimed in cold tone, earning a chuckle out of my master before she left with Artoria.

"There's something I forgot to tell you." Claimed Griafiya. "I thought you'd like to know the Great Devil Lucifer will be watching the Game." She informed.

Rias looked shocked, but only for a moment before sighing irritably. "Oh...brother dearest."

My eyes went wide from this sudden reveal. "Woah! Woah woah woah woah! Back the hell up!" I said as I waved my arms frantically. "Did she just say your brother was THE Devil? The King of the underworld is YOUR brother?!"

"That's right, Rias's brother is Lucifer, the King of the Devils." Kiba informed.

Us newer devils looked utterly shocked to hear this newfound information.

"THE Lucifer? The King of the entire Underworld is your big bro?!" Questioned Issei.

"That's right." Rias answered reluctantly.

"His name wouldn't happen to be Sir Zechs, would it?" I asked in hopes that my theory was correct.

"That's right. Although historically he has been known by many names..." Kiba added. "During the Great War, our leader died. Sir Zechs took over the throne and lead us through a dark time. He saved the Devil Kingdom from ruin."

"So, not only do we have to make sure we win so Rias can have her freedom, but the King of the Underworld is gonna be watching us?" I asked as my head sulked under all the weight from this new and sudden added stress. "Great, no pressure or anything."

"Well that explains why Rias is the next heir to the House of Gremory." Claimed Asia.

Now I understand why she said what she did before. But I refuse to let that slide. Family name be damned, nobody should be forced to live a live they don't want to.

A loud echo of conjured magic boomed from the middle of the room. I looked over and saw that a large teleportation circle had been summoned.

"It's time everyone." Grafiya prompted.

Rias quickly rose up out of her seat. "Then let's go!"

Everyone quickly gathered within the teleportation circle, and I was already not excited about what was going to happen when the teleportation was complete. I can already feel my body tingle like it was falling asleep just from standing in this thing.

Eventually, one by one each of us were teleported away in the magic circle in a brilliant white light. Transferring us to the fated battleground of the Rating Game with Riser.

3rd Person POV

Neutral Dimensional Plane

Everyone arrived successfully, even Issei managed to go through for the first time.

The brunette slowly opened his eyes, only to look shocked at his and everyone else's surroundings. "That's weird." He bafflingly proclaimed.

"I think our magic circle's broken." The innocent devil pondered.

"Yeah, we're still here."

"Well, the floor still looks the same. So that's something." The numb fallen devil claimed as he laid of the floor, completely unable to move.

"Did I screw it up again?" Issei asked in worry.

"Well, seeing as how I'm on the floor can't seem to move anything other than my mouth, I'm gonna take a wild guess and say we made the jump." (Y/N) deduced.

Issei looked down and saw his friend lying on the floor in an uncomfortable looking position. "You uh...You okay there bud?"

"Well, you know me and teleportation circles. We go about as well as water in a grease fire."

Asia crouched down to get a closer look at her guardian, only to worry. "Um are you sure you're okay?" She asked. "That looks really painful."

"Yeah, I'm-I'm fine. I can't even feel this on account of my body being numb and everything. I'll be okay. Just...need a minute." (Y/N) reassured.

"Your attention, please..." A mighty feminine voice projected. "Welcome everyone, my name is Grayfia. I am a servant of the House of Gremory. I will be your referee during today's match. To create the battlefield you'll be competing in, I took suggestions from both Lady Rias and Lord Riser. You may recognize this place as it is an exact replica of Kuoh Academy, an educational institute in the Human World."

"What does that mean?" Asked Issei.

"Just take a look outside." Prompted the Princess of Ruin.

The Red Dragon Emperor walked over and pushed the nearest window open. His eyes shot wide open from the sight.

"I can't see anything. What's going on? What's it look like outside?" I asked from the floor.

"The sky!" Cried Asia.

"It's...green." Issei answered hesitantly.

"Uh..." (Y/N) said before smacking his lips and gulping. "What?"

"The sky...It's all green and shit..."

"But other than that it's completely the same as Kuoh?" The (H/C) young devil asked.

"Yeah looks like it."

"Huh...welp, that's a pocket dimension for you. Honestly, don't know what I was expecting really..."

"This is an alternate space." Kiba claimed.

"It might look like it, but trust me, we're not at school anymore." Akeno added.

"Okay, I'm totally having one of those 'I just peed my pants' moments right now." Claimed Issei.

"Gah God, I'm laying right next to you! Come on man!" Bickered (Y/N) in disgust.

"Each team has been given an area that will serve as its home base. Lady Rias, your crew will be in the Occult Research Club Headquarters in the old schoolhouse. Lord Riser's home base will be located in the Principal's Office in the new schoolhouse. Pawns will be promoted if they can make their way into the home base of the opposing team. Good luck to all."

Feeling began to return to (Y/N)'s body, allowing him to lean back up slowly and get himself off the floor.

"I'm gonna fight my way to their home base right out of the home gate, get promoted to something awesome, and beat the crap out of Lord Douche-nozzle!" Issei proclaimed confidently as he punched his palm.

"As much as I'd like to see that, I don't think that's such a good idea." (Y/N) claimed as he was helped off the ground by Kiba.

"He's right you know. But if you really want to have your ass handed to you, then by all means." Akeno smiled, snapping Issei out of his confident manner.

"Be smart dude. Odds are, Riser's gonna want to move his Pawns into our territory right away." Kiba explained. "We need to keep enough players nearby to make sure that doesn't happen."

Issei hung his head in defeat. "So not as badass as my plan." He sighed.

"Hey, it's all we got. All we can do is make sure we can actually do it. We trained hard, so I know we can win this." (Y/N) proclaimed confidently.

"(Y/N)..." Issei stared in awe. "Yeah! You know what? You're right! We got this! We worked our asses off for the past ten days! We can totally win this!!!" Issei cheered.

Koneko suddenly stepped up to the two young devils and handed them both a small orbs of light.

Issei took the orb and questionably stared at it. "Uh...Thanks."

"What are these?" Questioned (Y/N).

"These'll help us communicate during the battle." Explained Rias as her small red orb of light flew into her ear.

"Alright, that's some secret agent shit." Issei cheered.

"Tell me about it. We're going all Kingsmen up in this bitch!" (Y/N) smiled as he placed the orb into his ear as did the others.

Suddenly, the loud thunderous echo of a beel rained down upon the battlefield. "All right devils...Let the Game begin!"

Principal's Office

"Those failure don't deserve to stand on the same field as us. Show no mercy!" Riser ordered to his Peerage. "Break their spirits, shatter their pride and force them into submission. If I don't crush her, this is meaningless." The blonde windbag smiled sinisterly. "And if any of you happen to come across that pathetic piece of thrash known as the Azure Dragon Emperor, use every ounce of power you have to turn him to dust. Leave nothing behind! After all...deaths are quite common within Rating Games." He laughed maniacally.

Off to the distance, Isabela, one of the Rooks continued to watch her master continue with his egotistical manner, only to sigh in exasperation. A sudden touch on her shoulder surprise her and caused her to turn around to see one of her fellow servants.

"Isabela, what's wrong?" Asked the Zweihänder using servant. "You've seemed distracted these past couple days."

The Rook shook her head. "It's nothing Siris." She claimed.

Siris just sighed, placing her hands on her hips and looked at the masked brunette doubtfully. "Are you STILL thinking about that Pawn from before?"

"...I guess so." Isabela admitted.

"Why are you infatuated about that guy? You've never even met him." Claimed the black haired Knight.

"It's not infatuation. More...intrigue than anything." She claimed.

Siris rose an eyebrow in confusion. "What's the difference?"

"Think about it. He's a low class devil. Recently reincarnated, and yet he was able to take out three of us by himself. Didn't you feel it? The raw power that was emanating off of him?"

"How could I not? It was so strong I couldn't even move. Like the stuff of nightmares really."

"Exactly. I want to challenge him. I want to fight him and see for myself how powerful that man really is." Isabela declared, clenching her fist tightly in excitement of the mere thought of fighting (Y/N).

Siris sighed heavily in disbelief. "For crying out loud, you're such a battle freak."

"Besides..." Isabela added. "I can understand why he attacked our master. And the fact that we have to have a Rating Game to decide Lady Rias's future, it's just not right."

Siris sighed once more as she crossed her arms, leaning against the wall. "Yeah, I get where you're coming from. But it's not like we have a choice."

"...I know. And I hate it..." Grimaced Isabela.

"..." Siris said nothing and just stared silently at the Rook before patting her on the shoulder and snapping her out of her angered trance. "Come on, we've got to go to our posts." She claimed.

"Right..." Agreed Isabela as the two left the room for their positions. 'Hopefully then I can see for myself if he's truly as strong as before. Azure Dragon Emperor...you will show me what you're made of.'

ORC Headquarters

"The enemy base is just across the way." Rias claimed as she looked at a map of the school of her desk. "Cutting through the school grounds might be quick, but it's not an option."

"They'll see us coming a mile away." Koneko added.

"Correct. And we might as well be sitting ducks." The redhead claimed.

"If we go through the track field and sneak in the from the back, then we might have the element of surprise on our side." Deduced Issei.

"That seems like the most obvious entry-point available." Claimed (Y/N). "And something tells me Riser might already know that."

"My guess is he'll station a group of Knights or Rooks with strong mobility right behind the athletic clubhouse." Rias pointed to the clubhouse on the map.

"That doesn't leave us with very many options then, does it?" Worried Akeno.

"First things first, I think we should secure the gymnasium before we do anything else." Kiba suggested.

"He's got a good point." (Y/N) supported. "If you look here..." He pointed to the gymnasium on the map. "It's adjacent to their home base, and it's not too far from our current location. But most importantly, it could serve as a diversion to the other side."

Rias smiled. "Look at you Mister Tactician. And I thought you weren't the strategist type." She giggled.

"I read one of the war strategy books I have in the library back at the Summer Home." The young devil claimed. "Honestly, not a fan. But I did learn a bit from it."

"Well in anycase, the gymnasium's basically in the center of the battlefield. Whoever gets to it first is gonna have a leg up for sure." Explained the Priestess of Thunder.

"Good call..." Rias praised. "Given the options we have, that's our best chance. Koneko, do you think you can handle getting in the gym and locking it down?"

Koneko simply nodded in response.

Asia quietly walked over to (Y/N) and grabbed his jacket sleeve. "All this talk of fighting is starting to scare me." She admitted.

"Don't worry. We've got Rias and the others. All we need to do is trust them and we'll be just fine." (Y/N) reassured with a calming smile.

"Yeah, I guess you're right."

"To do that, we need to secure a defensive perimeter. Kiba and Koneko, get out there and set some traps in the woods, a-sap." The King ordered.

"Got it." Acknowledged the Knight.

"Cool." The Rook nodded, putting her hands together and summoning her familiar. "Let's do this Shiro." The small white cat appeared from a puff of smoke and meowed, hopping on it's master's arm until it reached her head, meowing in victory.

"Well, wish us luck you guys!" Kiba smiled before both he and Koneko took their leave.

"Akeno, next we'll need your expertise. When they're done setting the traps, your illusion magic is going to come in handy, so be prepared." Rias instructed her Queen.

"I'll be waiting." The ravenette bowed before leaving.

"What about the three of us? Is there anything we can do to help?" Asked Issei.

"Yes actually. Issei, I want you go out and patrol outside. Keep watch for any invaders." Rias ordered. "If you see anything or anyone let us know through your communication spell."

"Just me?" He questioned, pointing to himself. "Won't that take too long?"

"I suppose you're right." Rias waved her hand and summoned her familiar. "Take my familiar with you. This way you can double your search efforts."

The bat familiar flew over to Issei and he simply nodded. "Got it. Wish me luck." He smiled as he departed.

"Okay, now that just leaves Asia and me; what can we do to help?" (Y/N) asked.

"Asia, you're my healing support, so in order to keep you safe, you need to stay close to base. Because if we lose you we're going to be in big trouble out there." Explained Rias as she walked away from her desk.

"Okay." Replied Asia.

Rias looked back to her Pawn and noticed the look of doubt on his face. "(Y/N) what's wrong? Are you nervous?" She asked.

(Y/N) snapped out of his daze and scratched the back of his head. "Is it really that obvious? Yeah, a little bit." He admitted. "I know I should have confidence in our team, and I do. It's just that I can't help be feel nervous with this kinds of things. I'm more worried about the aftermath if we lose. You could lose your freedom and you'll have to marry that Pompous Windbag." He sighed in defeat.

"I understand." Rias smiled. "(Y/N), come here." She beckoned her Pawn.

"For what?" He asked.

The Princess of Ruin took her seat on one of the couches and patted her beautifully well-toned thigh. "I want you to put your head in my lap."

(Y/N) just stared, baffled by his master's sudden request. "Uh...what? Y-You're serious...I'm trying to stay focused on the Game and I don't think that's gonna-"

"It's because you're focusing too much on the Game. You need to learn to relax under pressure. Now come here you goof." She smiled cheerfully to her servant.

(Y/N) gulped nervously before slouching in defeat. "Okay..."

(Y/N) walked over to the couch and slowly laid his head upon Rias's lap. He laid in silence as he slowly began to grow comfortable. Letting his mind close of from the rest of his problems as he drifted off from the relaxing feeling of his master's calming presence.

"So, how do you feel?" She asked as she gently brushed through her servant's (H/C) hair.

"It's...nice. I can't honestly remember the last time I relaxed this much." He admitted quietly.

"Is that so? Well I'm glad I could help." She smiled. "You know, if you like it so much, you can do it again whenever you want."

"You sure that's okay? I wouldn't want to put you out or anything."

"It is. With everything you've done for us, it's the least I could do." The beautiful redhead smiled.

As Rias and (Y/N) had their moment, Asia continued to watch from the couch on the opposite side of the table, puffing her cheeks as she pouted in jealousy.

"(Y/N)...I want to say thank you for everything you've done. You've pushed yourself so hard not just for my sake, but everyone's." She caressed his face gently. "I'm truly happy I got to met such a kind hearted man like you."

(Y/N) chuckled, slowly reaching his arms up and gently placing his hands on Rias's cheeks. "Why're you saying that like we already lost? We haven't even started yet." He chuckled as Rias held one of his hands. "Besides, if anyone should be thanking anyone it should be me thanking you. You've done so much for me and my friends, you gave Asia and I a family, you gave me a second chance at life, and even though my stubbornness and recklessness is a bad hazard of mine, you've stayed by me through it all. I'll never be able to repay that kindness, but I'm gonna try. I swear..." He held onto Rias's hand tightly as his eyes beamed with determination. "I promise, I'll free you no matter what it takes!"

"Oh (Y/N)...Thank you." Rias smiled through her leaking tears of joy.

"Oh! I can't take it anymore! Dear God, please forgive me for my feeling of jealousy. Grant me the strength to overcome this burning emotion within me!!!" Asia prayed, only to feel a sharp pain strike her head.

"Do your best out there. Don't go easy on them just 'cause your opponents are girls. Take those servants out. Given the opportunity, they'll do the same thing to you."

(Y/N) chuckled with a toothy grin. "I give everything my all. No matter my opponent. Be it man, woman or child; I never hold back!" He declared proudly. "I'll make Riser regret ever messing with the Gremory Family.

Rias's beautiful smiled continued to beam brightly. "I can't wait to see what you do out there. I just know you're going to make me proud."

"Rias...Do you copy?" Akeno called via the communication spell.

"I hear you loud and clear."

"We're ready whenever you are, just say the word."

Rias moved and (Y/N) rose up off her lap, allowing her to stand up. "Alright you guys, here's the game plan..."

Student Council Room

"Gremory might be about to make her first move." Claimed Tsubaki.

"With as many pieces as she's missing, Rias won't be able to protect her home base and launch a full assault. Because of that...she'll have to force her way in with tertiary attacks." Sona explained.

'Master...please, do your best.' Artoria prayed. 

ORC Headquarters

"Welp, guess it's time for me to head out." (Y/N) smiled, pulling out his mask from his jacket and placing it on his face, brushing some of his hair out of the way for the mask to stay secured. "Wish me luck." He waved before teleporting to the entrance of the clubhouse on the outside, meeting with Koneko and Issei. "Hey guys" He waved in greeting.

"Hey." Issei waved back.

"S'up?" Koneko greeted casually. "Cool mask. Can you even see out of that thing?" She asked.

(Y/N) laughed. "Asia was the same way. Yes, I can see just fine. Anyways, you guys ready to go?" The masked devil asked, receiving nods from the two of them. "Alright then. Let's go." As the group of devils began on their way, (Y/N) halted as something had popped into his mind. "Oh! Hold on a sec..."

"What's up?" Issei asked.

"Kohaku." He called, summoning the small white tiger.

"Yes master?" She asked.

"I want you to stay here and keep Asia and Rias safe. Can you do that for me?"

The small white tiger smiled, engulfing herself in a powerful tornado, reappearing in her White God Beast form. "Of course Master! It shall be done. I wish you luck in your endeavors."

(Y/N) smiled underneath his mask, petting the white tiger on her head. "Thanks. And good luck to you. I'm counting on you to help them when needed, 'kay?"

"Yes master. You can leave their care to me." She declared proudly.

"Alright then." He thanked, turning back to his fellow devils. "Now, let's head to the gym and claim it."

"F'sho." Koneko replied, walking ahead of the other two devils.

Time Skip

After using their route to their gym, the building eventually came into their view.

"Rias, the gymnasium is in sight. Prepared to breach." (Y/N) called from his communication spell.

"Okay, once you're in the gym, there's no way you can avoid a confrontation. Be sure to follow our plan." The master instructed.

"Got it." The three devils replied in unison.

"Kiba, you all set?"

"Yep. I'm in position now." The Knight replied.

"Akeno, stand by to move. I'm counting on you."

"We've totally got this." She smiled.

Rias smiled confidently, her eyes brimming with determination. "Let's go team! Commence operation 'Phoenix Ashes!'." She declared. "Your opponent is Lord Riser, a gifted warrior even among the House of the Phoenix. Show no mercy, because none will be shown to you!"

As Rias made her address, all of her servants began to fulfil their roles. Moving to their assigned destinations and prepared themselves to engage any enemy that crossed their path.

'Good luck guys." Asia prayed. 'I'll be praying for each and every one of you."

Gymnasium

After entering from the back of the building, (Y/N)'s team successfully made it inside, making their way to the stage and hiding behind the curtain, waiting for the enemy to show themselves.

"I can't believe how good of a copy this place is." Issei marveled.

"I know what you mean. It pretty incredible how accurate everything is here." Agreed (Y/N).

"They're here." Said Koneko.

The lights above flicked on row by row, illuminating the entirety of the gym floor.

"Smells like Gremory filth..." A voice mocked, her voice echoed throughout the whole building.

"Come out, come out, wherever you are!" Another voiced sang.

(Y/N) sighed, smacking his hand on his masked face. "Well, so much to the stealth approach." He groaned.

The three devils stepped out of hiding and met the devil servants of the Phoenix Household face to face.

"Look what we have here..." Smiled the chinese dressed servant. "She sent us two Pawns and a Rook. Lil' devils needed some help."

"Yeah, you're one to talk miss Chun-Li knock-off." (Y/N) mocked.

"How do you even know who that is? I thought you never played video games outside the arcade." Questioned Issei.

"Just because I don't play them, doesn't mean I don't know anything about them." Replied the young dragon-devil hybrid.

"And you are?" Koneko asked irritably.

"I'm Mira..." The blue haired, bo staff wielder identified. "And I'm a Phoenix pawn."

"I'm Shueran, a Phoenix Rook." The chinese dressed woman claimed.

The two small green haired girls stepped forward and smiled.

"I'm Ile, and I'm a Pawn!" The one on the right greeted

"My name's Nel, and I'm also a Pawn."

"Oh I remember you three!" Chirped (Y/N). "You're the ones I handed your asses to when your prick bag master came to visit." He smiled underneath his mask. "Surprised to see you're not dead."

The girls who were called out glared daggers at the devil in irritation.

"What's with the mask? Feeling a little shy?" Shueran questioned the young devil.

"The Rook chick...She could be a big problem for us." Koneko claimed cautiously.

"You really think so?" Issei asked.

"Yeah. All joking aside, her magical energy is nothing to snuff at. She might even be as strong as Akeno." (Y/N) claimed. "...Well, I know who I'm fighting!" He boomed with a smile.

"Seriously?" Koneko marveled dumbfoundedly at (Y/N) constant change in attitude.

"Oh, what the hell! We knew we were underdogs from the beginning. Let's just do this!" Issei smiled, summoning his Boosted Gear. "Power-up...Boost!" His Sacred Gear glowed as it surged with power.

BOOST!

"I'll try my luck with the Rook." Claimed (Y/N) as he cracked his neck.

"Guess I'll take on the one with the oversized toothpick." Claimed Koneko as she tightened her gloves.

"Alright. Those little nutcases are all yours Issei. They're vicious little shits, so don't give them any leeway."

"Don't worry, I won't go easy on 'em just 'cause they're girls." Replied Issei.

"Alright then. Now, let's choke some us some chickens!" (Y/N) roared viciously. "LET'S GO!!!" He cried, charging at the opposition as his fellow devils followed after him.

Principal's Office

"So she decided to attack from the center after all." Riser smiled as he watched the Games' proceedings through an observing spell. How are things on the other front?" He questioned his Queen.

"My Lord." Ubaluna conjured a crystal ball and looked through to examine her fellow servants. "Your pawns Shuriya, Marion, and Burent are moving in on the enemy as we speak."

Forest

After making their way through the fog covered forest, the three servants of Riser Phoenix came to a clearing and halted.

"Damn, this fog is so thick we won't be able to see anything." Burent complained.

Off in the distance, a Gremory magic circle appeared and fired projectiles at the three servants, causing them the evade as they jumped high into the air.

"A trap?" Shuriya questioned, half amused by the failed surprise. "Did they really think something that lame would work?"

"The Gremorys are dumber than I thought." Burent insulted.

"A cute trick from a Rating Game virgin." Marion added.

Gymnasium

The battle within began to wage, growing more intense by the minute.

Shurean continued to sent kick after kick at (Y/N), who continued to easily evade her attacks. She attempted to deliver a spin kick to his head, but missed as he dodgerolled away.

(Y/N) looked back and dodged a dive kicking Shueran, who continued to attack with a flurry of fire enveloped kicks. "I'll admit, you're a lot stronger that those other servants I made kiss the ground before. Not bad at all." (Y/N) admitted as he continued to guard and evade each oncoming kick.

Shueran roared as she spinkicked (Y/N), aiming for his gut.

The masked devil sidestepped out of the way and grabbed the Rook's leg. "Still, your flashy moves and power mean jack all if you can't manage to hit anything!" He roared, pulling her closer and slamming his azure gauntleted hand into her face, causing her to stagger back.

She smiled, wiping the small trail of blood from her mouth. "Nice one." She said.

"Save your compliments for when you're not wide open!" The charging devil roared, black and green colored wind encompassing his left fist. "WIND CLAW!!!" He cried, slamming his other fist into the defenseless Rook, sending her flying all the way across the gym and to the stadium.

"Who the hell are you? TELL ME!!!" She demanded.

"I have no reason to answer you. All you need to know is that I'm in service of Rias Gremory." He proclaimed as he cracked his right knuckles. "That means..." He cracked his left. "This is where you lose." He claimed as he raised his left hand and aimed it directly at Shueran. "Hell frost!" He cried, summoning black ice around the defeated Shueran, eventually sealing all but her head in a block of black ice. "Well, that's one down...Hey Issei! How're you holdin' up?" He hollered, only to see his friend screaming and running away from the two chainsaw wielding twins.

"Why're you runin' pansy boy?" Nel asked.

"What's the matter, you don't like chainsaws?!" Ile laughed.

"I love chainsaws, almost as much as I love twins, but you're ruining them both! Psychos!" He yelled as he continued running for his life.

"...You got this bud!" (Y/N) sighed in exhaustion, smacking the forehead of his mask. 'Did he forget about his Balance Breaker?'

"(Y/N)! Three o'clock!!" Cried Koneko.

The warned devil raised his armored hand and caught the oncoming bo staff stopping the attacker. "Really? Didn't get enough from your ass whooping last time huh?" He asked Mira.

The girl stared in fear, feeling the slowly growing dragonic aura emanating off of her target.

"In that case, here's some more!" He grunted, pulling the bluenette past him, spinning around and throwing her across the room. Quickly dashing to catch up to her, his left hand became engulfed in black and green flames, leaving a blaze streaking trail as he practically flew to Mira. Once he reached thrown Pawn, he slammed his palm into her gut as hard as he could. "Wolkenpalm!!!" He roared, sending Mira crashing back down to the ground from a massive burst of black and green flames.

"N-No way..." Mira grunted as she struggled to get back up off the ground.

"Please, do us both a favor and don't get back up." (Y/N) begged as he landed near the smoking Pawn.

"You bastard!" Ile yelled furiously.

"You'll pay for that you asshole!" Barked Nel.

"Oh yeah?" (Y/N) smiled sinisterly underneath his mask, letting his powerful dragonic aura erupt and surge through his body. "JUST TRY ME!!!" He roared as he launched himself towards the twins. "You're done!" He punched Nel across the face. "So are you!" He kicked Ile in the back of the head. He landed on the floor once again, only to crack his stiffened neck. "Man, this is easy. How the hell did I lose to you guys before?" He asked, only to remember what had actually happened last time. "Oh right. I didn't. You're pompous prick of a master was the one who knocked me out after my heart stopped." He said, looking down to his left chest and knocked his right hand against it.

"Why...Why is this guy so strong? He's just a measly Pawn?!" Mira questioned angrily as she had finally managed to get back up off the ground.

"Oh hi pot, name's kettle. You're black." (Y/N) snapped back.

"We can't lose to this dweeb!" Said Ile as she got back up.

"If we don't get rid of him, Lord Riser's gonna be pissed off." Added Nel, instantly catching the masked devil's attention.

'Get rid of me?' He pondered

The Phoenix Pawn's weapons began to glow, radiating with a powerful aura. A phoenix cry coming from each of them.

"It's time to die!" Yelled Mira.

"Let's kill this freak!" Both Ile and Nel yelled in unison.

(Y/N) smiled sinisterly once more. "Want some more huh?" He asked, deactivating his Limit Breaker and conjuring two disks of black and green flames, growing in size on each hand. "Fine, let's end this little game of ours!" He snarled as the disks grew bigger.

"What the hell?" Issei pondered. "Woah! HEY!"

"We need to move." Koneko claimed, grabbing Issei and hanging him over her shoulder as she jumped out of the way of (Y/N)'s vicinity.

The disks in the masked devil's hands began to shrink at the continued to grow closer to each other. Eventually becoming one small disk shaped flame within the encompassment of both of his hand. "Now burn upon this scorched earth. HELL PROMINENCE!!!" His arms flung wide open, a massive eruption of black and green flames engulfed the gymnasium floor with it's prominence.

The eruption disappeared, showing the girls he blasted falling from the air.

"Issei! You're up!!" (Y/N) hollered. "Take them down!"

"You got it!" The brunette smiled, running to the descending girls. Readying his magic.

EXPLOSION!

(Y/N) summoned Oath Maker and reeled it back. "Goddess Wind!" He slashed at the Pawns, allowing the wind to catch them and stopping them from crashing into the ground.

Issei continued to run to the entrapped girls, only to quickly smack each of them on a random part of their bodies. After finishing his assault, or lack thereof, he jumped back and rejoined his fellow devils, a confident and proud smile plastered on his face, easily making the others around him feel nervous.

"What're you smiling about? You didn't even do anything but give them all a light smack." (Y/N) claimed.

Issei's smile grew bigger as he looked as his confused fellow Dragon Emperor. "Didn't I though?"

(Y/N) continued to stare at Issei in confusion.

Issei continued to pose ridiculous looking positions. "Here's my Special Move!" He cheered.

'Special move?' All of it finally clicked. His eyes widened under his mask with fear. "No...You didn't..."

"I did. Now...IT'S TIME TO GEEEEEEEEET-!"

"Issei don't you FUCKING DARE!!!" The Azure Dragon Emperor yelled.

"Too late. Can't stop won't stop--NAKED!!!" He snapped his fingers summoning red magic circles on Riser's Pawns, immediately stripping them of their clothing, leaving them bare and naked for everyone else to see.

The girls screamed as the feel to the ground, covering themselves with their arms.

Issei laughed minaichly. "You ladies like that? Ever since the first moment my tiny, baby man-ba-" Issei was silenced by an armored claw slamming into the back of his head, sending him spiraling and spinning to the floor.

"JESUS H. CHRISTMAS ISSEI!!! WHAT THE FUCK IS WRONG WITH YOU?!" (Y/N) roared, furious at Issei's action.

"What? You told me to take them down..." Issei whined through the pain.

"WHEN I SAID TAKE THEM DOWN, I MEANT KNOCK THEM OUT OR SOMETHING!!! NOT STRIP THEM FUCKING NUDE!!! WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU?! WE ARE IN THE MIDDLE OF A WAR AND THIS IS THE SHIT YOU PULL???!!!"

"Can we wrap this up?" Koneko asked in annoyance.

(Y/N) groaned in aggravation, hanging his head in shame for his perverted friend's antics. "Yeah...Yeah, let's just wrap this up. Let's not have these girls suffer anymore than they already have." He said as he rubbed the back of his neck. "Koneko, grab the Rook would ya?"

The Rook looked at her upperclassmen confused by his request. "Why?" She asked.

"I've got some questions for her." He said coldly.

The white haired loli stared at (Y/N) for a few moment before noding. "Okay. Brb." She dashed off to retrieve the frozen Rook of the Phoenix Household.

"Dirtbag!" Mira cried.

"Slime bucket!" Nel yelled.

"You make me sick!" Ile scorned in disgust.

"I hope you realise that because of your stupid perverted bullshit, you rightfully deserve all the hazing you get." (Y/N) harshly shot to the Dragon Emperor to his right. "Whatever, let's just finish this. Got enough magic stored up for a Dragon Shot?" He asked.

"Yeah? Why?" Issei pondered before realising what (Y/N) was planning. "Are we gonna do the thing?!" He asked, beaming with excitement.

"Yes. Now hurry up." Barked the Azure Dragon Emperor, summoning his Limit Breaker and reeled it back forming a azure colored Dragon Shot.

Issei smiled and did the same.

The two condensed blasts began to fuse together, creating a larger sphere of swirling azure and crimson colored energy within larger condensed blast.

"NOW!!!" Howled (Y/N), prompting the two to simultaneously punch the fused Dragon Shot.

"TWIN SKY DRAGON: DOUBLE SHOT HELIX!!!!!!!!!!!!!" The dragon-devil hybrids cried in unison, launching a massive blast hurling its way towards the incapacitated Pawns.

All they did was watch in shock as the blast grew closer, engulfing them in its massive stream of swirling red and blue light that continued to destroy not only the wall of the building it was aimed at, but the forest behind it as well.

Nothing remained but a missive hole in the wall, and a massive crater going through the forest, smoldering and burning from the damage it continued to sustain.

"Three of Lord Riser's Pawns...Retired."

The two young devils lowered their arm and Issei jumped up in utter joy. "YEAH!" He cheered. "WE DID IT!! THAT WAS SO AWESOME!!!" He held his hand out to the onwatching devil. "Up top!"

(Y/N) simple stared at Issei with irritation, but slowly cracked and gave the excited devil the high five he was asking for. "For the record, I'm still mad at you." He claimed. "...But yeah, that was kinda cool huh?" He smiled underneath his mask.

"You're still a loser." Koneko jeered to Issei.

"Oh come on! I thought you'd be proud!" Whined Issei.

Koneko remained silent and approached the two devils, the Rook of Phoenix still frozen within the shell of black ice (Y/N) trapped her in. "So what's the deal here? Why'd you want to keep her around?" She asked.

"Well I-"

"Koneko, (Y/N), Issei, what's your status?" Rias called from the communication spell. "We just saw that massive blast. Is everything okay?" She asked worriedly.

"We're okay. Great actually. The gymnasium has now fallen under our control. All enemies have been immobilized." (Y/N) informed.

"Also, all the girls...I made their clothes rip off." Issei added.

(Y/N) slowly turned his head to Issei, dumbfounded that added that last part in his report. "...What the hell compelled you to feel the need to add that?" He grimaced to the pervert.

"Good work boys." Rias praised. "Akeno is in position and she's ready to go-"

"Actually..." (Y/N) cut off. "You think you can hold her off for a minute?" He asked.

"Something wrong?" Rias asked worriedly.

"Maybe. I don't know yet. But I came across some interesting information during our fight. I think Riser's planning something outside of his strategy." He claimed in a serious tone. "I just need a few minutes, that's it."

"...Okay. I'll have Akeno stay on standby." Agreed Rias.

"Thanks. Have her lay low until this is resolved. I'll let her know when we're in the clear." (Y/N) informed.

"Sure thing. Report back anything you find." Rias ordered. "Good luck."

"Got it." (Y/N) cut the connection and looked down to Shueran, who simply glared at the troupe of Gremory devils.

"So...what are we gonna do with her?" Issei asked.

"Nothing we don't need to. All I want to do is ask her some questions." (Y/N) claimed, removing his mask from his face and placing it back inside his inner jacket pocket. "Whether she complies or not is up to her."

Shueran's eyes widened with utter shock upon seeing (Y/N)'s face. "You?" She asked in disbelief.

"Yeah. It's me. What? Did the blue armored dragon claw not give it away?"

Shueran said nothing, looking to the ground and avoiding eye contact.

(Y/N) shrugged as he looked away. "I see. Guess Riser likes his servants naïve and obedient. Huh...Go figger."

The Rook clicked her tongue and began to jerk around, hoping to break free from her shell of black ice.

"Don't bother." Warned (Y/N). "You're not gonna be able to get out of that ice by yourself. But by all means, you're more than welcome to try. But if you do, you'll just end up using up all your magical energy, leaving you burnt out and useless for the rest of the Game. Don't think your chicken shit master will like that very much, don't cha think?"

"...What do you want from me?" Shueran asked with disdain.

"Just some answers." He claimed with a smile as he sat down on the floor to the frozen girl's level. "Your little friends said something that caught my interest a while back before we sent them packing. Something about 'getting rid of me'?"

"Wait what?!" Issei looked worried.

"I don't know what you're talking about." The Rook turned away. "Those two have always been the problems of this Peerage. Because they lost to a mere Pawn they'll sure to be punished severely."

"Even more so because they failed to kill me right?"

Shueran's eyes shot wide open, slowly turning back to the interogating devil, who continued to look at her with cold and killing eyes.

"I'll ask again. Besides winning the Rating Game, what did Riser order you to do?" He growled.

Shueran continued to remain silent.

(Y/N) sighed in defeat. "Alright fine. I give up." He said as he rose up off the ground, causing the Phoenix Rook to sigh in relief. "However, before we part ways, I wanna teach you something I learned when I was a kid."

"Seriously?" The chinese martial artist starred in dumbfounded disbelief.

"Humor me." He said as he began to pace back and forth, summoning a small black and green flame in his left hand. "Lemme ask you somethin' dear, you ever been burned before?" He asked, to which Shueran said nothing. "The funny thing is, at first, it feels...ice cold. It's something about the pain receptors in your brain being overwhelmed. I had to learn this the hard way. Thank my father for that really." He added, as he slowly made his way behind the block of black ice the captured Rook resided. He dug his Limit Breaker's claw into the ice block, breaking off a small chunk of it queitly. "Now I'll ask...one more time...What does Riser have planned?"

"Wh-What are you going to do? Torture me?" Shueran began to panic.

"Someone I care for has their entire future on the line today...What do you think?" He asked coldly.

The Rook shook in fear from the sound of his cold and lifeless voice.

(Y/N) saw his fellow devils staring in horror, until they saw him show them a small chunk of ice. He placed the ice block against the back Shueran's neck and screamed.

"STOP!!! STOP!!! PLEASE STOP!!!" Shueran begged.

(Y/N) let up and removed the block of ice from the Rook's body. "What did Riser tell you to do to me?"

"N-Nothing! I swear!" She claimed.

"Don't be surprised, because I don't believe you." He said, pressing the block of ice against the martial artist once more, causing her to scream once again. "What did he tell you?" He asked, she said nothing. "What'd he say?" Again nothing. "You could save yourself from a whole lot of pain here sweetie, what'd he say?!"

Shueran couldn't take it anymore. "HE TOLD US TO KILL YOU!!!" She screamed, feeling the sensation leaving her body and she panted heavily as she began to cry. "He ordered us, all of us, that if we were to come across you during the Rating Game, we were to kill you."

(Y/N) made his way to the front of the tearful Rook, staring at her with his black and green flame burning brightly in his hand. "Why?"

"He sees you as a hindrance to this engagement. He wanted you out of the picture so Lady Rias would be his without question once he won." She claimed.

'Fantastic, someone else wants me dead now. What else is new?' (Y/N) bickered to himself. "Well great!" He smiled, dissipating the flame. "We got everything we needed here. Thank you so much for your cooperation." He smiled, holding up the chunk of ice.

Shueran stared at the ice, her eyes widened in disbelief, only to laugh crazily. "A chunk of ice?"

"Yep." He said, crushing the ice chunks into pieces. "Well, see you around. Let's go guys." He began to leave the gym, his fellow devils followed after him.

"H-Hey wait a minute! You have to let me out of here! You said you'd let me go!" Hollored the still frozen Rook.

"I never said that!" (Y/N) hollered back.

Shueran stared in disbelief as she watched (Y/N) and hs team leave her behind. "No way..." She muttered.

As the three devils exited the building, (Y/N) rose his arms up high and stretched. "Man~That was one hell of a fight. Glad it's all over now."

"Hey um..." Koneko approached. "You're dad...didn't actually torture when you were a kid...Did he?" She asked.

"Hold up. Gotta let Rias know what's up and give Akeno the green light." He said, completely ignoring Koneko's question as he walked off a short distance.

Koneko's eyes widened but his response, seemingly proving her theory correct.

Issei approached the horrified loli and placed his hand on her shoulder. "His past isn't something he like to talk about. He'll tell you when he's ready." He reassured.

"And that's basically it." (Y/N) finished informing Rias on what he found out.

"Unbelievable. Riser, that unforgivable wretch of a man. I'll turn him to ash the moment I see him." Rias fume with anger. "Are you okay? You seem to be taking this rather lightly."

(Y/N) shrugged. "Eh. Nothing I'm not used to."

"What do you mean?" Asked Rias. "Are you saying you've been through this before? Have people wanted you dead before?"

"Uh..."(Y/N) trialed off. "Let's talk about that another time. Right now, let's focus on getting you out of this shit situation you're in."

Rias sighed. "Alright. Please be careful." She begged.

"Right. I'm gonna let Akeno know she's in the clear to do...whatever she's supposed to do now. I'll keep in touch." (Y/N) disconnect the communication from his master and called Akeno. "Hey Akeno, sorry for the long wait. You're good to go."

"Great!" She beamed excitedly. "But you might want to start running. And fast to. I don't know how much longer I can wait~" She moaned.

(Y/N) sweatdropped awkwardly. "Right. We'll be going then." (Y/N) waved to his fellow devils and they ran to him.

A giant yellow and blue magic circle appeared over the gymnasium, unleashing a massive bolt of lightning down upon the building, erupting in massive explosion that came close to hitting Koneko and Issei, rendering the building to smoldering piles of rubble and charred remains.

"One of Lord Riser's Rooks...Retired."

"That was badass." Marveled Issei.

"Yeah, 'badass' is one way to put it." Replied Koneko. "She's the real deal." She added.

"I'm guessing that's why she's called the Priestess of Thunder." Claimed (Y/N).

"You know it. She knows how to bring the boom. And she likes it." Koneko replied.

"Gross." (Y/N) chirped through his cringe.

"If she's the Priestess of anything it's pain. I'm just glad the hardcore dominatrix isn't on the other team." Thanked Issei.

"Preaching to the choir on that one buddy." (Y/N) grimace.

Akeno licked her fingers and moaned in pleasure, staring directly at (Y/N) as she did. "Oh (Y/N) you're such a naughty boy. You're such a tease making me wait for so long. But the payoff was well worth the wait. It was so hot~" She licked her lips.

(Y/N) felt shivers down his spine. "Hey uh, we should probably get out of here. I'm gettin' some really bad vibes."

Student Council Room

"I must say I'm impressed." Praised Sona. "Rias used an important strategic position to lure them into a trap, and then blew it sky-high. That was a bold move."

"You're right. Although, now Riser has no choice but to unleash everything." Tsubaki claimed.

"You're right. The battle's just begun." Added Sona. "Still..." She added as she looked to Artoria. "You're master truly is something else. I never would've imagined he'd be that powerful."

"Indeed." Tsubaki added. "When we first met him, he was strong sure, but not even close to where he is now."

Artoria smiled. "Master had been training vigorously for the duration he and the others were offered before the Game. He took every day he had there and didn't squander any of it in the least. Of course,he was often ordered to take a break every now and then, but I believe that goes to show how hardworking and dedicated he is."

"Ain't that the truth." Smiled Sona. "He sure is a hard worker, I'll give him that. But he need to learn to relax more."

"Agreed." Both Tsubaki and Artoria nodded.

Neutral Dimensional Plane

(Y/N)'s POV

"The Phoenixes still have us outnumbered. We'll need to buy Akeno a little more time so she can be fully ready for her second attack. Once her power is replenished we'll start to make preparations for out next move. Until then, stick to the plan and I promise you, we will win this thing." Rias says before cutting of her connection.

"So what now?" Issei asks.

"We need to get to the athletic field as soon as we can. Kiba's waiting for us there. If we see any bad guys, we own them." Koneko explained. "Sound good?"

"I just hope Kiba's doing okay. He's all alone." Issei worried.

"Yeah, you're right." I agreed. "I'm gonna go check on him. I'll be back." I proclaim before teleporting to Kiba's location.

Forest

Quickly noticing him hiding in the shadows I do the same and slowly approach him. "Hey Kiba!" I whispered to him, getting his attention.

"Oh, hey (Y/N). What's up?" He asked quietly.

"We're finished on our end so I thought I'd come and help. So how about it? Need a hand?"

"Really? Sure, I'd love a hand. Here they come. Get ready." He informed as three servants came into view. Two were maids and another looked like some form of dancer.

I pulled out my mask and put it on once more, ready to engage the enemy. "Ready." I claimed.

"Alright, let's boogie." He smiled as he relieved himself from the shadows.

'Did he seriously just say 'boogie'? Who still even says that?' I pondered before joining him.

"Hello ladies." Kiba greeted the troupe of servants. "You gals looking for some company? 'Cause if you're feeling lonely this evening..." I approached the open field as I joined Kiba by his side, simply crossing my arms and stood in silence. "My friend and I might just be the guys for the job." Kiba smiled as a massive magic circle of our Peerage appeared over head.

"Damn! We walked right into that one, didn't we?" The dark red haired maid bickered.

The opposing servants looked over to me and stared with puzzled looks on their faces.

"What?" I asked.

"Who's the new guy with the mask?" The brunette maid questioned.

I felt shocked by her sudden question. "Seriously? That's like the second time today! Is it really that hard to figure out that I'm the same guy who wiped the floor with three of them before?" I questioned.

"What we lack in manpower, we make up for in brains." Kiba claimed with a smile.

"I hate to burst your bubble, 'cause you're both kinda my type, as cute as you two are, do you really think you can take all three of us on at once?" The tanned dancer servant asked, cockiness practically radiated off her.

"Well, let's find out." I smiled, swiping my hand across each other and clapping them, conjuring a massive surge of black and green lightning. "Let's see which team burns to ash first. Yours...or ours."

"Actually (Y/N), why don't you take off." Suggested Kiba, shocking me to say the least.

"What? Oh come on man. I just said a little quip and everything." I explained.

"I know, I'm sorry. But I can handle these girls on my own. Head back to Koneko and Issei. I'll join up with you guys as soon as I'm finished up here."

I groaned in disappointment. But I decided to agree to Kiba's wishes. "Fine. But the second you need help, you let me know!" I barked.

"I will. Now head on outta here."

I nodded to Kiba, quickly changing my attention back to the girls in front of us and simply stared in silence. "...Your master's a twat. Fuckin' thots." I flipped them the bird before disappearing back to the sports field behind Issei and Koneko.

Sports Field

"You think they're doing okay?" Issei questioned.

"Well, nothing's exploding, so they might not have even started yet." Koneko claimed.

"Eh, knowing those two, they're probably taking a whole team and looking totally badass while doing it."

"Or one of them could be coming back, feeling totally dejected." I claimed as I approached the two, scaring Issei as he jumped back.

"Holy shit! You scared the hell out of me!"

"Yeah I know. I do that." I replied boredly. "Kiba said he had things handled. He said he'd met up with us once he's all wrapped up."

"Cool. Well, let's head over to our next spot!" Cheered Issei, prompting Koneko to give him a high five. Only to have her back up and retreat with a look of disgust on her face.

"Touch me again and I puke." She hissed before walking away.

Issei stayed behind and laughed awkwardly. "Relax. I'm not gonna make your clothes disappear."

"I wish I could make you disappear." His hissed once more.

"Yikes, she hates me." Issei claimed.

"This is news to you?" I replied.

"No, not really, I guess."

I sighed and began making my over to Koneko to join her. "Come on, let's get moving."

"Oh right!"

As Issei and I approached Koneko, a purple magic circle appeared form under her, immediately exploding in a massive detonation, sending me flying into Issei, crashing us both into the ground.

"Oh shit! KONEKO!" I cried, seeing Koneko flying off to the ground, not moving a muscle and devoid of any life.

"(Y/N)! Issei! What happened to Koneko?!" Rias asked in a panic. "(Y/N), talk to me!"

"KONEKO!!!" I ran to her side.

"That's one..." Claimed a satistice voice.