Natsu Dragneel In Dxd - Volume 1 Chapter 17 New Comers

“You know…” Rias said crossing her legs as she was sitting in her chair, “I thought Issei would be the one who would do those things. Forcing women to have s.e.x with them… disgusting.”

“But it wasn’t even my fault!” Natsu yelled back in defense. Ever since the incident that happened with Natsu and Xenovia- which was yesterday- Rias has been reprimanding Natsu the whole time. Right now, everyone was there witnessing the argument once again. Rias was in her usual spot while Natsu chose to sit on the floor.

“You almost groped Xenovia.” Rias shot back crossing her arms, “You know, even though you’re supposed to be my brother in legal terms, doesn’t mean I have to treat you like one.”

“You think I wanted to dye my hair? Every time I look in a mirror, I punch it thinking it’s an intruder but then I realize it’s myself!” Natsu yelled again throwing his arms up to prove his point.

“That doesn’t make any sense.” Rias said looking at Natsu.

“It doesn’t have to! Just know that I didn’t force Xenovia, she was coming onto me!” Natsu pointed to himself as he got up from the floor, “You can even ask her. Hey, Xenovia!” He called out as said person turned to look at Natsu, “Didn’t you try to have s.e.x with me and not the other way around?”

“Indeed. I wanted to have Natsu’s babies.” Xenovia answered.

“See!” Natsu yelled proving his point.

“But you could have still stopped it.” Rias said still standing strong.

“She has the strength of a freaking freight train!” Natsu argued back.

“And you have the strength of a Dragon.” Rias said ending the argument.

“He was just helping me get pregnant to fulfill my desires.” Xenovia added not getting that the debate was done.

“Shh! You’re gonna make it worse, Xenovia!” Natsu whispered to her. Just as he said that a bright red light appeared near the entrance of the door showing two people walking out of it.

“It seems this group is a lively one.” Said the man walking out of the Magic Circle.

“Zechs, you’re here!” Natsu shouted in delight. Those two people were Grayfia and Sirzechs coming with news.

“Natsu, my man!” Sirzechs cheered as well as the two friends walked up to each other and hugged happily.

“Boy, am I glad to see you.” Natsu said letting go of Sirzechs, “Princess here,” He pointed towards Rias, “Accuses me of having s.e.x with Xenovia.”

“Wait, isn’t that Sirzechs Lucifer!?” Issei asked as everyone bowed to him.

“No need for such formalities. I’m for personal business.” Sirzechs said while everyone complied to what he said and rose from their knees. Turning to Asia he smiled, “Hello there Asia-san.”

“Hi, Sirzechs-sama! It’s good to see you again.” Asia said happily.

“What, have you two met already?” Issei asked puzzled about this whole situation.

“Yeah, I met him when Natsu took me to go save Rias.” Asia answered. Sirzechs then turned to Xenovia with a grin plastered on his face.

“You must be Xenovia- wielder of Durandal. Natsu has told me much about you over the phone.” Sirzechs said still smiling, “Especially about your “badass” Holy Swords.”

“Thank you for your praise.” Xenovia said bowing.

“With that aside onii-sama, why have you come?” Rias asked walking up to her brother.

“Well, don’t tell me you forgot. Parent’s day is coming up and I don’t want to miss watching my precious sister do her school work.” Sirzechs answered, smiling at his sister’s reaction.

“What! You can’t come!” Rias protested, stomping her foot down.

“Mom and dad will be coming too so you don’t have to worry about your brother embarrassing you.” Sirzechs teased while Rias was getting aggravated.

“Grayfia told you of this, didn’t she?” Rias said in annoyance, “But then what about your work as a Satan!? You can’t just put those aside.”

“The things is, I’m here for work as well. Did you already forget what I told you? We’re holding the meeting between the leaders of the factions here.” Sirzechs answered back while Rias pouted, crossing her arms.

“Fine, you can stay.” Rias agreed. ‘But I wanted to spend time with Natsu alone. With onii-sama here, he’ll take all of his attention.’

“Hey, Zechs. You can stay with us!” Natsu suggested causing Sirzechs to smile again.

“Great idea Natsu. Now I can spend my night here with my ‘siblings’!” He and Natsu clapped hands together, doing a handshake that was never seen before, even by Grayfia.

“Brother, what the heck is that?” Rias asked confusedly.

“It’s the new handshake we came up with. Isn’t it awesome!” Natsu said enthusiastically.

“It’s quite enjoyable to do. I can see why Natsu suggested that I help create it with him.” Sirzechs added while Rias groaned in annoyance.

“You two are unbelievable.” She complained.

“Aye! Natsu and I even taught him our favorite song!” Happy chimed flying over to Natsu and Sirzechs.

“Wait, please no!” Rias screamed in denial.

“Oh, mighty Dragon, come and save me!” The three males started singing, enjoying the happy tune, “Soar free in the sky with your glorious wings! Breathing hot fire to melt off the chains! With your powerful strike, you destroy the bane!”

“This is going to be a long night.” Rias sighed.

“Second verse!”

Location at the Hyoudou Residence:

Ever since Natsu invited Sirzechs to Issei’s abode, Rias has been stressed out the whole day. Both Natsu and Sirzechs walked with her throughout the school because her brother asked to show him around which Natsu gladly accepted. Everyone’s eyes were on them and she felt a little embarrassed having both “family members” coming to her school. When they got home, Sirzechs met with the parents and had a discussion about how he was just coming to stay the night for Parent’s day. Issei, Rias, Asia, Grayfia and Natsu were all there in the living room watching the a.d.u.l.ts converse.

“I’m glad to know that Natsu has been behaving,” Sirzechs said smiling while he took a sip of his wine that the Hyoudou’s offered him, “The same goes for Rias.”

“Aw, those two have been sweet to us! Rias is great when it comes in the kitchen and Natsu even volunteered to help workout Issei and his father to get into more shape! Such angels!” Miss. Hyoudou said praising them, clasping her hands together.

‘Uh, sorry mom, but we’re Devils.’

“Yes, those two sure do make a great pair. They bicker as if they’re husband and wife, but I guess that’s what siblings do,” Mr. Hyoudou said taking the bottle of wine, “Here, have another.”

“Thank you.” Sirzechs said, giving him the glass to pour more in.

“Hey, can you pass me some of that?” Natsu asked pointing towards the bottle of wine.

“No, Natsu! You’re under age.” Miss. Hyoudou denied, slapping Natsu on the arm.

“Please let my brother have a drink, Miss. Hyoudou. Where we come from, it’s normal for boys his age to drink some type of alcohol.” Sirzechs pleaded while Mr. Hyoudou smiled.

“If that’s the case then get yourself a glass my boy!” He said merrily as Natsu rushed to the kitchen getting a glass cup. Although his wife didn’t look too pleased.

“Thank you for complying with my motion.” Sirzechs nodded in appreciation as Natsu joined to sit next to him with his cup filled with wine.

Nudging him in the arm, Natsu whispered, “Thanks for that, Zechs.”

“No problem. I know how you like your whiskey.” He whispered back

“You know it!” Natsu fist bumped Sirzechs as the two “brothers” started to initiate a new conversation.

“Issei, why did you agree with Natsu to let my brother stay here?” Rias asked impatiently. ‘See. I knew it was going to be like this. Natsu is just spending all of his time onii-sama.’

“It’s alright. He’s just staying for the night; he said he’s going to find a hotel tomorrow anyway, so I didn’t see the point in disagreeing. Plus, how can I turn down one of the Satans.” Issei explained while he sweatdropped at the last comment as he thought about what would happen if he actually did that.Scary.

“And the best part is having Happy stay here! We never had a pet before!” Miss Hyoudou said just as Happy walked up to Natsu on all for paws and purred against his leg, “See, so cute!”

“Aye!” Natsu said agreeing. He picked up his feline friend and talked to him, “Great job going undercover Happy.”

“Yeah, being a normal cat is the best! I get pampered all the time!” Happy said to his friend, although Issei’s parents just heard “meowing” coming from Happy. This is because Sirzechs asked Grayfia to place a spell on Happy so that every time he speaks it comes out as regular cat noises but not to the supernatural beings.

“I love it when Natsu-kun talks to his cat. It’s like they have some sort of deep connection we know nothing about.” Miss. Hyoudou said again, looking lovingly at the boy and cat duo.

‘You have no idea.’Issei thought to himself.

“But we still need to figure out the sleeping arrangements. This place isn’t that big. It can barely fit the people living here now.” Mr. Hyoudou suggested while Sirzechs nodded his head, understanding the situation.

“If that’s the case then I’ll sleep on the couch, here.” Sirzechs offered, but it was immediately turned down by Issei’s parents.

“No, no. You must sleep in Issei’s room. I’ll tell him to sleep on the couch instead and your brother can sleep with you. Grayfia can sleep with Asia.” Issei’s mom said sternly, while he just looked shocked.

“What!? Natsu is the one who sleeps on the couch!” Issei retaliated, but it all stopped when he got a stern glare from his mother. Sighing heavily, Issei compiled, “Fine, I’ll sleep down here.”

In Issei’s room:

“No way!” Rias screamed at her brother shaking her head frantically, “There’s no way I’ll let you stop me, onii-sama!”

“It’s only for tonight, Rias. It’s a chance for Natsu and me to talk.” Sirzechs explained while Natsu looked at the situation with interest. What was so important that Sirzechs had to speak to him alone? He didn’t know, but Natsu sure hoped it dealt with fighting.

“But that’s thing! You’re always with him. You always take Natsu away from me, Brother!” Rias complained, “I never get to spend as much time with him when you’re around because you keep stealing him.”

“Stealing?” Sirzechs asked confused. He didn’t know that this was how Rias felt about the situation. Walking past him, Rias went over to Natsu who was sitting on the bed as he perked up at the sight of Rias coming over to him.

“What is it, Princess?” Natsu asked the redhead.

Suddenly, she wrapped her arms around him and hugged tightly to his body, “You’ll be fine without me, right?”

“Why wouldn’t I be? I think you’re over exaggerating this Princess.” Natsu rubbed her back soothingly as he slowly pushed Rias away, “You don’t have to worry about me sleeping. I mean, what’s the worst that can happen, sleeping with Zechs?”

“I guess you’re right,” Rias sighed, standing back up, “Good night Natsu, sleep well.” Rias bid herself goodbye as she was walking out the door until her brother spoke up.

“Hey, what about my good night kiss?” Sirzechs asked spreading his arms out ready for a hug from his sister but got nothing as she utterly rejected him, turning away and storming off to her own room. Sirzechs chuckled a bit at his sister’s reaction, “Her reaction is hilarious, but the rejection still kind of hurt.”

Natsu waved it off, “Don’t worry about it. I’m sure she’ll get over, whatever she’s feeling.”

“You’re right Natsu; she’s in the stage where she doesn’t think her family is of much importance. That’s probably because she found someone else to fill that hole.” Sirzechs hinted, winking at Natsu.

“Yeah, I wonder who that person is? He better be strong enough to protect her. In fact, I’ll text his strength myself!” Natsu said decisively, stand up off the edge of the bed. Sirzechs just sighed at his ignorance. The two males started to get ready for the night while Natsu let Sirzechs sleep on the bed while he slept on the floor. Sirzechs then suggested that they sleep in the same bed as it was big enough for both of them. Natsu complied happily, jumping on the bed with Sirzechs lying next to him. The lights were off and the room was only lit by the moon’s light coming through the window.

“You know Natsu… I should thank you.” Sirzechs said smiling, looking up at the ceiling while Natsu turned to face him.

“Thank me? For what?” Natsu asked dumbly putting his hands behind his head to make himself more comfortable.

“You treated me like an ordinary person ever since you got here. It’s a nice change.” Sirzechs explained still smiling brightly.

“Then what’s the usual?” Natsu asked again.

“Well, there’s people always bowing when I enter a room, hosts always give me the best gifts they can offer, and addressing me like royalty.” Sirzechs said sighing.

“Wow, that sound like the life. I mean, if I had that stuff happen to me, I’d take full advantage of it.” Natsu whistled at the end, admiring the rich men lifestyle.

“It might be glamorous Natsu, but it sure as hell is annoying after a hundred years.” Sirzechs said disagreeing with him.

“Damn, that long. I can see why you hate it so much. Igneel always told me, too much of anything is a bad thing, even if it’s good.” Natsu said quoting his father.

“Even love?” Sirzechs asked turning to face Natsu this time as they both looked at each other.

“I want to say no, but… if you think about it, too much love can make you go crazy. I’ve seen it, unfortunately.” Natsu said sighing, “And it’s not the love you’re thinking about, it can be love for anything. Love of destruction, love of war, love of hate… even the love to fight. It can all make you go crazy if you have too much of it.”

“I see your point, Natsu. But I also have to thank you for taking care of Rias. Whenever she was in the underworld she was always gloomy and wore a fake smile on her face to keep up her image as a daughter of Gremory. I’m glad you entered our life Natsu.” Sirzechs said raising his fist with Natsu smiling and did the same, initiating their newly created handshake.

“I’m glad I met you guys too. I would have died already if I wasn’t found by you.” Natsu chuckled at that as he finished the handshake with a fist pump. The two of them smiled and looked at each other before looking back at the ceiling.

“Hey, Natsu…” Sirzech called to his friend that was lying next to him.

“What Zechs?” Natsu replied.

“You came up with a nickname for me the minute you came here. So I’m thinking of coming up with one for you.” Sirzechs heard Natsu chuckle.

“Yeah, and what is that?” Natsu asked still giggling.

“I think you might like this one. Since you’ve shown to be very powerful in the aspects of fire and power in general that rivals Satan-class Devils I chose this name,” Sirzechs paused for a moment to let it all sink in, “Satan Salamander.”

“W-what?” Natsu asked surprised.

“That’s it; that’s the one I chose. “Satan Salamander”. Has a nice ring to it, doesn’t it?” Sirzechs looked at Natsu dumbfounded face in amus.e.m.e.nt.

“Yeah, you’re right. “Satan Salamander”; I like it!” Natsu said happily. ‘I guess the name “Salamander” will just stick with me, wherever I go.’He thought back to his friends in Fairy Tail when he first got the moniker “Salamander”. It brought a smile to his face as he relived that moment right now.

“Oh, and Natsu, if it makes you feel any better about the incident with Kokabiel, he’s locked in eternal imprisonment in hell.” Sirzechs informed while Natsu grinned even further.

“Ya know, it does make me feel better. Way better than before.” Natsu said raising his voice a bit showing his change in attitude.

“On a separate note, even as her brother, I find Rias’ b.r.e.a.s.ts quite voluptuous. I’m surprised you haven’t fallen under the charms of them like Issei did.” Sirzechs chuckled when he saw Natsu’s expression. It was like a mixture of fear, modesty, bewilderment all in one, “The situation is striking me to think you are a homos.e.x.u.a.l, Natsu.”

“Take that back!” Natsu said sitting up on the bed frantically as he glared at Sirzechs. He calmed down right after,though, as he laid back down staring at the ceiling, “It’s not that I don’t like them… it’s just… I kind of turned numb to the effects of b.r.e.a.s.ts by now.”

“Really? How so?” Sirzechs asked getting interested in Natsu’s past.

“Well, back in my world, at least 80% of the girls there were smokin’. I mean, they were so hot that I sometimes just stared at them without anyone noticing.” Natsu said, “But since I was friends with all of them and Fairy Tail was, well, Fairy Tail… I got into some awkward situations with those girls. I bathed with half of them too. I’m not a pervert, though.”

“Who knew you were such the player Natsu.” Sirzechs said teasingly.

“Anyway,” Natsu said ignoring that comment, “I know I’m an idiot at times and I’ve been told that my ignorance of the situation could kill a man, but when I got tangled up with those girls, everything ended up with me hitting their b.r.e.a.s.ts or butt- sometimes both- and I can’t even get fl.u.s.tered because I know that I was going to the hospital anyway. It was because of my healing abilities that I even got this far and I went through that for half of my life. The whole thing was kind of like scare therapy for a women’s body.”

“Wow,” Sirzechs was just amazed at the story he just heard, “I never knew you had it that rough Natsu. Especially with women. I thought you were the kind of guy that could get anyone he wants.”

“Nah, I’m not like that. So now, the only thing that bothers me is when August comes and I have the feeling to just, take them all for myself.” Natsu added.

“What happens in Augu-”

“Please don’t make me go there.” Natsu asked cutting off Sirzechs.

The next morning:

Everyone was outside of the house seeing off Sirzechs and Grayfia. Sirzechs though, was still wondering what happened in August.

“I’ll be showing onii-sama around to find a hotel. Natsu is coming with me so you guys can go ahead.” Rias said to Issei and Asia.

“I’ll see you guys on Parent’s day.” Sirzechs said smiling at them.

“Take care!” Asia said her goodbyes to the Gremory family while she watched them walk away.

“Let’s go sight-seeing first.”

“Yeah!”

“No, strictly business first.”

“Aww, come on. Fun first, business later!”

“I agree.”

“Shut up Brother.”

Location at Kuou Academy:

Issei was walking across the bridge that led to the academy alone, for the first time in a long time. Asia wasn’t with him because when they went to pick up Xenovia, she was running late and didn’t make it outside. Asia volunteered to go check up on her and told Issei to go on without her. Issei obliged and walked to school by himself in a long time. He fixed the case he had over his shoulder to make it more comfortable as he was thinking to himself.

‘Man, I sure have become popular since the beginning of the year, with all these female Devils. I that had to happen was for me to die!’Issei snickered to himself, continuing his walk until he felt a familiar chill run through his body. ‘Ah, hell.’

Issei looked towards the gate entrance of the school to see a boy looking his age with silver hair standing up in the air while some of it were covering his face like bangs. He wore a black leather jacket with a green shirt underneath. He wore pants the had a unique design. The outside, covering his calves thighs and hamstring, were covered in the same black leather while the inside had a burgundy material. Finally, he had a thick silver chain on the left side of his pants and black shoes to top it off.

“Okay, now who the hell are you?” Issei asked feeling tense.

“You know, the person I’m looking for said the exact same thing.”