Natsu Dragneel In Dxd - Volume 1 Chapter 11 Preparation For War

“My peerage and I have put up a protective barrier around the school. Hopefully, this will hold through what will transpire.” Sona walked up to Rias and her group as they just arrived at the school prepared for battle.

“Understood.” Rias nodded. Around the school grounds were many students turned Devils that were a part of Sona’s peerage as they were constructing a crystal-like layer of protective magic around the place they were guarding.

“Kokabiel’s already inside waiting.” Sona informed, “I advise that you call your brother to aid us in this fight.”

“If that’s the case, then why don’t you call your sister.” Rias answered back crossing her arms under her chest.

“My sister she cannot be summoned right now.” Sona looked down at her feet not wanting to have this discussion with Rias right now but luckily for her Tsubaki came with news.

“Master, Irina is stable now and will survive. But that’s only thanks to you, Asia Argento.” Tsubaki said walking up to Sona.

“Thank you, I’m just glad I could help.” Asia smiled, clasping her hands together over her chest.

“But what happened with Xenovia?” Issei asked facing Tsubaki. She did get to answer ass Saji came in and answered for her.

“There’s no sign of her.” Saji responded, “I’m sorry to say this too but we couldn’t find Kiba either. There’s no trace of the two.”

“I just hope he’s okay. I tried calling him earlier but he didn’t pick up.” Issei informed the group as he turned to Sona. “So what are we gonna do now?”

“My group will try our best to hold up the barrier. But alas, the buildings will not stay intact, I’m sure of that.” Sona sighed as she closed her eyes thinking of how bad of a situation this is.

“While my group will go in and stop Kokabiel in his tracks.” Rias smiled while Akeno walked up to her.

“We don’t need to beat him Rias.” Akeno said putting a hand on Rias’s shoulder.

“What do you mean by that?” She asked puzzled.

“I already called your brother. He said to just stall them for now because he’s sending in an army to help aid us in his defeat.” Akeno just looked at Rias’s shocked face as if she’d been betrayed.

“Akeno, I specifically said-”

“Not to call your brother. I know that, but do you really think we can win this fight alone?” Akeno asked while Rias was calming down seeing her reasoning.

“But Natsu is coming. I know he’ll come and help us win!” Rias yelled throwing her arms down to her side.

“I know Natsu is strong- we all do. But this was just a safety measure.” Akeno brought Rias into a hug as they both smiled.

“So you just did this in our best interest, huh? I guess I can’t punish you for that, now can I?” Rias said jokingly.

“I thank you for your approval Rias.” Akeno smiled even more freeing Rias from her hug. “The reinforcements should be here in a half hour.”

“That shouldn’t be too hard.” Rias smugly said.

Location with Natsu when he left:

“But Rias, I have to get something from Zechs so I’ll be gone for a while. You’ll be fine by yourself right?” Natsu asked worriedly.

“Of course she’ll be fine, I’m with her!” Issei declared. Laughing a bit Rias stepped in front of Issei and gave Natsu a hug.

“Yes, I’ll be fine ‘nii-san’, we’ll all be.” Rias smiled hugging Natsu tighter, “But why are you leaving anyway?”

“I have to get something back at the castle that will surely help us win!” Natsu grinned pumping his fist in the air as Rias let him go. “But don’t worry, I’ll be back Princess.” Natsu reached in his pocket and pulled out a tattered piece of paper. Not a minute after, Natsu disappeared in a flash of light heading to Sirzechs’ mansion.

“Aaahhhhh! Umpf!” Natsu screamed terrified as he looked down bellow. He was teleported high in the sky of the underworld above a random forest while falling at fast speeds towards giant carnivorous plants with teeth as sharp as knives.

“WHAT THE F.U.C.K!?” Natsu screamed again as the plants started to elongate in the sky as he was still falling, “Fine! You what to play it like that!Fire Dragon’s Brilliant Flame!” Sending a giant ball of fire towards the plants. Natsu instantly burnt them to a crisp as they started crippling on the ground. “That’ll show you to mess with me-!”

He didn’t get a chance to finish his statement as he forgot he was still falling and eventually his face came into contact with the ground that was inconveniently covered in the plant’s ash.

“Gah! Taste disgusting! That’s why I’m not a vegetarian!” Natsu brushed his tongue with his hand as he started to get up from the ground with mild scratches along his face. “Now I’m hungry.” Natsu sighed brushing off his school pants he also realized that his shirt was torn. Brushing it off Natsu grabbed the nearest log and started to burn it. When it was completely consumed with fire he sucked the flames right off the log.

“A quick and easy snack. I should be good for a while until I find out where the hell I am.” Natsu looked around and saw that this forest was the same forest he traveled in before. “I guess I’ll just have to smell my way outta this.” And with that Natsu sniffed the air finding a familiar scent and sprinted towards it knowing that he was pressed with time.

A few minutes later with Sirzechs:

“Have you been able to track him?” Sirzechs was in a dark room and was sitting in a chair that was placed around a circular table made with a hard material. The table was a huge size as it was showing a projection of a blurry picture in the middle of it. There were others seated around the table too as they could be identified as Zoticus, Grayfia, McGregor and Azazel although there were some others that were unknown.

“There has been trouble keeping up with him but we are able to get his general location, “Zoticus said crossing his arms. “Sirzechs are you sure this is all right?”

“What do you mean?” Sirzechs asked his father.

“I mean do you really think they are going to be up for the task? Natsu himself said that his father battled him and that he is injured, but the more time progresses it seems he also is getting back to full strength,” Zoticus explained looking at Sirzechs dead in the eye. “I think we should bring this information to all the superior beings and discuss how we should deal with this threat.”

“No, we can’t.” Sirzechs said flatly.

“Why not!” Zoticus yelled slamming his fist on the table.

“It would cause an uproar. It’s obvious that you would just say to keep this information quiet, but people will start getting suspicious if the underworld and the other factions start building an army again. Worst case possible is that the general population thinks we’re having another war with the other factions. Another possibility is that the enemy will hear of this and began to counter our efforts.” Sirzechs’ explanation caused any disputes to be silenced as they all saw the reasoning in his answer.

“Anyway, can you tell us where he is right now?” Azazel asked breaking the silence.

“He’s still in the underworld.” Mcgregor waved his hand showing a barren wasteland in bird’s eye view of the mountains and valleys destroyed, the lakes and other spots of the area were filled with puddles of blood being spotted everywhere. He began moving the monitor showing the rest of the place. Gasps were heard by Azazel while he just shook his head in disgust.

There was a broken and ripped body of a Dragon that was splattered in random places with it being covered in its own blood. There were chunks of its body missing looking as if they were bitten by something huge.

“It seems he began hunting our Dragons. Most likely for sport.” Zoticus said with a stern voice. “Listen, I strongly believe we should stop this threat now before it gets out of hand.” His hand formed a fist as his arm was shaking in anxiety.

“You do not have to worry. I believe that Natsu and Issei will handle this.” Sirzechs said calmly.

“And why is that?” Azazel asked looking at Sirzechs.

“Well it only makes sense for a Dragon to take down a Dragon, doesn’t it?” Sirzechs said smiling as Azazel did the same.

“If that’s the case then I’ll happily look after them and monitor their growth in strength. In all honesty, I’m interested to see how this will all play out.” Azazel smirked, putting his feet on the table. Before the conversation could go on any further, Mcgregor called for Sirzechs and Grayfia.

“Master, it seems Natsu has returned.” He informed.

“Great. Now I thank you all for joining me in this brief meeting and apologize for taking up your time.” Sirzechs got off his chair while Grayfia and Mcgregor began preparing aMagic Circlefor themselves and Zoticus. “We will meet again to discuss the matter about Acnologia.”

With that said the Gremory family left off to their home to meet with Natsu.