Natsu Dragneel In Dxd - Volume 1 Chapter 9 Holy Sword Cooperation

 

“Didn’t ya know, I have aHoly swordnow huh!?” Freed yelled charging fast towards Kiba with a glowing sword in hand.

“Impossible. how could the likes of you have it!?” Kiba asked dodging a slash from Freed as he tried to counter attack. To his shock, the sword extended blocking the strike Kiba tried to make on Freed.

“Well I got this as a present from an old friend, let’s say that!” Freed laughed while charging towards Kiba again.

“Holy Eraser!” Kiba yelled sending multiple black magic ropes from his sword towards the sword Freed had. Just as it touched the magic was dispelled.

“Shocked aren’t chya? Hahaha!” Freed laughed waving his sword around in the air.

“No, I was just testing whether it was real or not, but now that I know it’s real I won’t stop to destroy both you and the sword!” Kiba yelled as another sword formed in his hand.

Rushing at the senile maniac, Kiba struck downward with both of his swords while Freed jumped high into the air on a lamp post.

“I would love to continue destroying you Devil shits, but my boss is calling so to-da-lo!” Freed said as smoke started to form around him and the next moment he was gone.

“Well, that was weird.”

The next morning in the Hyoudou House:

Knock! Knock!

“Who’s there?” Issei said sleepily from his bed.

Knock! Knock Knock!

“What do you want?” Issei questioned tossing and turning in his bed.

Knock! Knock!

“Gosh darn it! Who’s there!?” Issei yelled throwing his covers away from his body as he sat up.

“It’s me Pervert. It’s time for your morning training. But it’s not like you could ever catch up with me.” The person at the door boasted.

“Damn it Natsu! You can stop with the teasing already, even though I asked you to help me train!” Issei said getting up from his bed, “You can come in if you want.”

“Gladly!” Natsu said happily, walking into the boy’s room.

‘How the heck does he wake up that early? He even woke me up before my alarm!’Issei thought, looking at the time.

“Good morning Pervert! How’s it goin’?” Natsu asked cheerfully.

“Terrible because of you.” Issei sighed picking out his clothing for the day.

“Well, I’m glad I made it so!”

“Bastard.” Issei said under his breath.

“Same to you exhibitionist.” Natsu said stretching his sleeping muscles.

“That was when I was a kid! Come on dude, can’t you lay off with the teasing.” Issei asked sighing again. Natsu frowned. He thought Issei liked the fights they got into.

‘I guess this place can’t be exactly like home. Right Gray. Damn it, why am I even missing that person?’Natsu asked sadly in his mind.

“It’s ’cause he’s like a brother to you idiot.” Igneel said answering Natsu.

‘I guess you’re right about that dad.’Natsu thought back to his dad.

“-Astu! Natsu!” Issei called out to him getting him out of his trance. “Hey, what’s the matter man?”

“Oh no, it’s nothing. Anyway, to answer you, I’ll lay off on teasing you.” Natsu said as his normally cheerful face was gone and replaced with a solemn one.

“Hey, you don’t have to if you don’t want to. I know you might be missing your home and that somehow us fighting gives you some nostalgia of that so I won’t mind.” Issei reassured.

“Really Pervert! Wow, you can actually take your mind off things that are not about a woman’s body! Unbelievable!” Natsu said imitating surprise.

Ignoring the obvious insult Issei wanted to get to the question he was wanting to ask, “Hey Natsu, I know we both harbor the powers of a Dragon but how come yours are so different from mine?”

“How the hell should I know? The way I got my magic was from my father with him infusing his magic into mine and teaching me how to control it.” Natsu said explaining his magic origin.

“That does make some type of sense” Issei pondered.

“Are you questioning how I got my power from Igneel, you bastard!?” Natsu fumed not liking the idea of people not believing his stories.

“No, you just misunderstood! I just meant that if that was the way you got your power then how exactly did I get mine?” Issei said clearing up the misunderstanding while Natsu thought about what Issei’s words meant and nodded when he understood.

Still thinking, Issei sat on his bed confused when Natsu heard his father speak.

“Natsu my boy. I need you to touch that boy’s left arm.” Igneel instructed.

“What!? I not f.u.c.k.i.n.g gay!”Natsu yelled at his father. Feeling his magic being disturbed from the inside out Natsu knew this wasn’t something he could argue with.

Walking up to the still thinking Issei, Natsu forcefully put his hand on Issei’s arm.

“Hey, what are you doooiiiinnnnggg?” Issei said feeling suddenly drowsy.

“Damn you Igneel. What’d you do thhhiiiissss tiiiiimmmmee?” Natsu asked himself as he too felt tired. The two boys fell down on the bed, both lying in an awkward position.

Location someone’s mindscape again:

“What’s going on? Natsu asked getting up and feeling a massive headache.

“Hey Natsu, is that you?” Issei questioned also getting up.

“Yeah, it’s me. But the better question is, where are we!?” Natsu yelled as an echo sounded, going off into the distance. Meeting up with one another, the two boys looked around the desolate place and of complete black and nothingness.

“Wait a second! I know this place! What, you’ve been here too!? Of course I have-it’s my mind! What are you talking aboutyourmind! Stop copying me!” The teens spoke in a synchronizing way which made it pretty weird to watch as they were also butting heads. “Fine let’s settle this! 1, 2, 3, Dragons! Damn it, I was supposed to say that!”

“Enough already! Having to deal with a major idiot is enough, but now I have to deal with a second one.” A booming voice came from the nothingness insulting both males.

“Hey who said that!?” Issei yelled pissed off.

“Dad!? What the hell is this guy doing in my mind!?” Natsu said pointing to Issei.

“Well if this is your mind I can see why you’re so stupid.” Issei said plainly, looking around at the nothingness.

“Hey, you take that back! You said that it was also you’re mind, so the same could be said to you!” Natsu defended.

“Touch.”

“Both of you shut up already!” Another booming voice came out of nowhere as the boys looked around to find where it came from.

“Ddraig!? What is going on here? I don’t understand any of this.” Issei asked.

Just as he said that a rumbling happened on the black floor the two were standing on and a huge crack formed, tearing it apart. From the crack you could see fire and lava leaking out as it got bigger, lighting up the black area. Getting bigger each second Natsu and Issei jumped on one side of the cracked floor waiting for something to happen.

From the crack, the fire and lava shot up into the air lighting up the area with a beautiful soft light and warmth. When the eruption subsided a blood red Dragon could be seen standing above the two teen males as Issei looked up in awe.

“Igneel! Man, what an entrance!” Natsu complicated on his father’s intro(which was pretty cool).

“W-w-who a-a-are you-u-u-u!?” Issei asked shivering in fear at the giant Dragon in front of him. His scales were a bloody red and his underbelly was a light beige color. The wings were like that of a bat as the ends were ripped and shriveled while his body was covered in multiple scars. His head was in a triangular shape and had a horn sticking out from his forehead and nose, with smoke constantly coming out of his slightly opened jaw showing its razor teeth.

“I am Igneel, King of theFire Dragonsand father to Natsu Dragneel.” Igneel answered.

“Wait, this guy isyourfather!?” Issei asked bamboozled.

“Heck yeah he is! Isn’t he awesome!” Natsu asked excitedly.

“Y-yeah, he is actually.” Issei said still shivering.

“Hey don’t be scared Issei. My dad might be huge, scary lookin’, extremely powerful and could destroy us both with little to no effort but he wouldn’t hurt someone like you!” Natsu said failing miserably to calm Issei, but somehow it worked and he was back to normal.

“But how come I heard Ddraig’s voice? He must be here somewhere?” Issei asked.

“Ddraig. I think it’s time for you to come out now.” Igneel said in a deep scruffy voice.

“I guess you’re right.” Ddraig said as Issei’s left arm started to glow a bright green. The light started pulsing and getting brighter as hisBoosted Gearwas activated and started to get bigger, growing larger than it usually did.

“What the hell is happening!?” Issei yelled as his gauntlet fell off his arm; still growing to enormous standards. The Gauntlet started to take the form of a Dragon as the gem that was on it started to split going on both sides of the head forming eyes that glowed bright green. Still as it was growing, the Dragon sprouted bat like wings that was rippled at the bottom and golden horns around the crown of his head and at the tip of his tail and wings.

When it stopped growing the Dragon spread out his wings and roared. Its scales were crimson red unlike Igneel’s but instead of the scales looking like regular scales, they took on a metallic appearance with sharp ends and its head was triangular like Igneels.

“Hello Issei.” Ddraig said greeting him.

“The hell was that!? You could have killed me!” Issei yelled.

“How can I kill you in your mind?” Ddraig asked rhetorically.

“Hey, other Dragon, who are you and how do you know Igneel?” Natsu questioned, similar to Issei’s boast.

“I am Ddraig, one of theHeavenly Dragonsnamed theRed Dragon Emperoror theWelsh Dragon. I am currently occupied inside Issei’sBoosted Gear.” Ddraig answered.

“Okay then Ddraig. What are we doing here anyway?” Natsu asked.

“When I asked you to touch Issei’s arm that was supposed to be a passageway for us to communicate at the same time. As for how we met, Ddraig contacted me through telepathy when he sensed me in your body Natsu.” Igneel answered.

“What do you want to discuss anyway?” Issei questioned.

“Well, Issei, I just wanted to warn you of an upcoming danger. I’ve been feeling a strong magical presence following you.” Ddraig said, “And I want both of you prepared to deal with it.”

“What are you talking about?” Natsu asked.

“Well you see, I have a rival that’s anotherHeavenly Dragoncalled Albion who also has a host. And every time we’re reincarnated the host have to fight each other until one is dead.” Ddraig explained.

“Wow that must suck for you Pervert.” Natsu said pitying Issei even though he has just as bad with Acnologia.

“Well I can tell you one thing. I can’t and will not die! I still have to become a high-class Devil and have a peerage filled with hot girls!” Issei yelled determined to fulfill his dream. Everyone in the area sweatdropped at what he said.

“You’re really twisted you know that.” Natsu said plainly, waving his hand in front of his face.

“You know that dream could be reached. My powers can mesmerize women to become drawn and attracted to you so it’s definitely possible.” Ddraig explained.

“Yes, my Natsu can do something similar. During mating, season he unconsciously releasing a pheromone that attracts girls and women alike to him. That’s why he always stays away from his guild during August by taking a bunch of requests made by people.” Igneel said with pride in his voice.

“What, he can do that!?” Issei screamed.

“Yeah, it’s kind of embarrassing to talk about it.” Natsu said scratching his head.

Getting over his jealousy Issei decided to ask the same question he asked Natsu.

“Hey, I have a question. How come Natsu and I both have the powers of a Dragon, but his is different than mine?”

“Well, you got your powers by me living inside your lending you some of my Dragon essences. Igneel gave Natsu his power by infusing his magic with his so the two ways are very different but similar at the same time.” Ddraig explained thinking of the answer last minute.

“It could also be because we’re from another universe. Although, you two must wake up now. I’m getting tired of hearing your bickering.” Igneel said as he blew a wave of fire at the two instantly waking them get up.

“You know Igneel, that son of yours is going to be a big problem if his loses control of that Demon.” Ddraig said to a sighing Igneel.

“I know, but how can a stop his power from growing when he’s around Demonic powers? I mean, I already told him to get stronger to defeat Acnologia but to also suppress E.N.D. That’s the whole reason why Acnologia kept on attacking us in our old world, it was because he sensed his power in Natsu and wanted to get rid of it before it could become a burden.” Igneel explained.

“You could always give him aSacred Gearlike Issei’s to suppress his power. That Azazel guy is already working on a project like that to create artificial ones.” Ddraig suggested.

“No, if that happens then it would take longer for him to get powerful enough to defend himself from the powerhouses.” Igneel countered. “I’ll just have to believe in Natsu for now before I can take any drastic measures.”

“Understood.”

Back in cruel reality:

“Sometimes I really hate that Dragon.” Natsu sighed.

“Well, I guess since that’s all over, we have to dressed for school.” Issei said walking into his bathroom.

“Man, screw school. It’s not any fun without Happy around.” Natsu said. “Wait, they never said I couldn’t bring Happy here so why did he stay over at Zechs’ house?”

Flash Back:

“Natsu the fish here are so good! I’m sorry but I can’t come with you right now.” Happy said stuffing his mouth with raw bass.

End Flashback

‘That tiny little trader.’Natsu thought. “I guess I better prepare too.”

Later that day at the club room:

“Ah yes! I do love these monthly cleanings the club room goes through.” Rias said breathing in the nice fresh air of the newly polished room.

“What’s so great about cleaning? I never cleaned my house and I was perfectly fine.” Natsu questioned jumping onto the couch as Rias sat next to him.

“You wouldn’t understand Natsu.” Rias sighed as Koneko walked through the door with a stick of ice cream in hand.

“What’s up Neko-chan!” Natsu teased as Koneko sat down on the couch seated opposite of them.

“Natsu-senpai, would please refrain from calling me that.” Koneko asked emotionless biting into her ice cream.

“Gah, you’re no fun.” Natsu said playfully. Minutes later Asia and Issei walked through the door with smiles on their faces.

“Hello President! How’s it going?” Issei asked happily.

“I’m fine, thank you.” Rias spoke with a small smile.

“Hey, where’s Kiba?” Issei asked looking around the room only to see the three of them.

“Yuuto-senpai was absent from school.” Koneko answered taking another bite of her ice cream nearly finishing it.

“What are you talking about? Is this because of yesterday?” Asia asked concerned.

“I’m afraid so.” Rias said rubbing her temple in frustration.

“Tell me president, please! What grudge does Kiba hold forHoly Swords!? You only talked about how he was related to them.” Issei demanded feeling a rush of urgency go through him.

“As I told you before Yuuto was a survivor of the experiments. But he wasn’t the only one there. When the test subjects were deemed unfit, they went to dispose of them. Kiba’s friends all died that night as he almost did too. But when I found him lying on the ground, I decided to use that grudge as a good working force for Kiba so he could eventually let to of it. But as you can see that didn’t go so well.” Rias explained getting shocked looks from everyone except Koneko as she already knew the story.

For a while, the atmosphere was filled with depression until the door vastly opened showing Akeno walking in with a smile.

“Hey Akeno, you’re late.” Rias said stating the obvious.

“I know but I brought guests!” She said merrily opening the door more to let the guests in.

“Uh? Who are you people?” Natsu asked stupidly, tilting his head to the side.

“School president, what are you doing here?” Issei asked surprised. “Hey Rias, do you know her?”

“Of course I do. She’s my childhood friend. Now, what would cause you to come here?” Rias asked up to her.

“Rias, I would like you to accompany me to my house. No one would be able to interfere there.” The school president asked.

“This must be urgent for you to invite me over your house after all these years.” Rias said, “Okay I’ll come with you.”

“I’m going too.” Natsu said standing up from the couch.

“What are you talking about Natsu? This is a matter that you have no need to take part in.” Rias said sternly.

“But I have to go.” Natsu said keeping his composer.

“Fine, but could you at least tell me your reason?” Rias said smirking.

“I uh ya see, I can’t”

‘Whatever you do, don’t tell Rias that you’re following her on my orders or else things will end badly for both you and me.’

“Uh you see, I just wanted to ah, never mind.” Natsu said giving up.

“Exactly what I thought. Now I will see you all later!” Rias called walking away from the group.

In the Sitri residence via Magic:

“So, what have you called me for Sona?” Rias asked taking a sip of her tea. They are in the living of Sona’s house as Akeno suggested it would be a good idea to talk in a sauna to relax, but Sona disagreed saying it was too inappropriate for the situation. Rias agreed with her but also kind of regretted it as she hasn’t bathed with her best friend in years.

“Well, affiliations with the church came by to see me about something.” Sona answered.

“What!” Akeno yelled almost spitting out her tea, “Why would they confront you and with what?”

“That’s the thing, they told me that they wanted to get an acquaintance with you Rias.” Sona said looking at said woman.

“What do they want with me? I haven’t done anything to anger the church.” Rias put her tea away looking at Sona in a serious manner.

“I don’t know what. But the thing that frightened me most was the fact that they hadHoly Swords.” Sona said deciding to get a taste of her own tea.

“Wait a minute affiliation with the church. Possession ofHoly Swords?” Rias gasped realizing something important. “Akeno let’s go. We have business to attend to.”

“Yes, president.” Akeno said gathering her stuff.

With Natsu, Issei and Asia:

“Hey Asia,” Natsu said walking towards his new home: Issei’s house.

“Y-yes Natsu-san?” Asia stuttered getting surprised as this seemed to be the first time the two of them talked face-to-face.

“Did you know” Natsu started off, his face becoming more distorted as if he was holding something back, “Did you know that Issei has a flip phone!”

Asia staggered back in shock, not expecting that statement to come out as it was very random.

“Damn it Natsu! Can’t you lay it off!” Issei yelled angrily, “Yes I have a flip phone but I’m planning to buy another phone soon!”

“With the amount of money you have, soon must mean when your graduate! You must use all your savings for p.o.r.n or something!” Natsu pointed a finger at Issei, laughing his butt off. Issei just stood there puffing his cheeks in annoyance because he was actually right.

“Wait do you feel that?” Issei asked, his other demeanor suddenly gone but Natsu was still trying to stop his laughing.

“What do you mean Issei-san?” Asia asked stopping to where Natsu was to help him off the ground.

“I mean there’s this presence that I can’t get my finger on but I know that it’s something dangerous.” Issei answered fixing his bag of school supplies.

“Uh? I don’t feel anything?” Natsu said getting out of his fit of laughter.

“Now that you mention it I think I feel it too.” Asia said catching up with Issei.

“What are you guys talking about? Hey!” Natsu screamed as Issei took off sprinting leaving both him and Asia behind. Deciding not to be left behind Natsu picked up Asia from the back and carried her while running, catching up to Issei.

“It’s coming from my house! This feeling is the same one I had when I first meet Asia; when I first went to the church!” Issei picked up his pace scared for his mother that was there home alone.

Bursting through the door Issei called out for his mother with Natsu, and a carried Asia, not far behind. Hearing the strange noise of conversing and laughter, Issei got curious, walking slowing towards his living room where the sound was originating.

“Mom!?” Issei yelled walking into the room only to find two strangers oddly dressed in white robes sitting across from his mother.

“Oh, Issei! It’s good that you’re here!” His mom said cheerfully patting the seat next to her. “Come, come! These are our guests!”

“Yo, Issei, why’d you run off like that?” Natsu asked walking into the room still carrying Asia who struggled to loosen his iron grip.

“Natsu-san! Please let go of me!” Asia shrieked almost falling down as Natsu gently set her down.

“Sorry, I was just worried you’d fall off, but by then I just forgot you were there.” Natsu sheepishly scratched his head as he saw how awkward the situation was. Luckily that’s what mothers were(sometimes) for!(I say sometimes because mothers usually embarrass their kids)

“Natsu, Asia please meet our new guests!” Issei’s mother said happily, “Come on Issei don’t you remember her?” She pointed to one of the women with light brown hair.

“Uh, no I don’t. Am I supposed to?” Issei asked worried if he said the wrong thing.

“No don’t worry, I don’t expect you to remember after all these years.” The brown haired woman said smiling.

“Mou Issei. Look it’s her, in the picture!” His mother pointed to the same person in the photo that he himself showed Kiba. “It’s Irina, Irina Shidou!”

“What! He was a “she”! I thought that you were a boy!” Issei screamed shocked, pointing to the picture.

“How rude Issei. That’s not how you treat our guests!” His mother smacked Issei in the head as he rubbed the sore spot to soothe the pain.

“Really, cause I also thought she was a boy too when I saw the picture.” Natsu said dumbly as getting a smack to the head but by Asia this time(what a twist!).

“No, it’s okay. I was a real tomboy back then so it doesn’t really phase me.” Irina tried to calm the to raging women but it was inevitable. Feeling a bit awkward in this situation she spoke again waiting to leave, “Uh, you know, my friend and I really have to go do something important, so we’ll take our leave.”

She got up with the other girl, from the couch they were sitting on, and walked out quietly while the rest of the group watched not knowing how to feel. Natsu being the person he was, didn’t like the quiet and proposed to make dinner as he was starving. Agreeing with him, the mother walked into the kitchen preparing the food with Asia while the boys waited. To their shock, Rias came bursting through the door with a horror struck face.

“What the!?” Natsu yelled jumping off of the couch surprised.

“Rias? What’s wrong, you seem troubled?” Issei asked already used to this.

“Oh, you’re okay!” She yelled joyfully hugging the two boys simultaneously. “I thought you guys were in trouble with the Angels!”

“Angels! You’re saying those girls were Angels!?” Issei screamed horrified realizing he could have died.

“Why are you guys so scared? They seemed friendly enough to me.” Natsu said getting his act back together.

“Yeah I guess you’re right.” Issei said as Rias let go of them.

“Guys, dinner’s ready!” Asia yelled coming to the room in an apron. “Oh Rias, I didn’t know you came?”

“Yes, I just did right now.” She answered walking towards Asia. “What are you waiting for Issei, don’t you want to eat?” Rias said signaling to Natsu as he was already there eating all the food.

“Hell yeah, I do! I won’t lose to this guy!” Issei sprinted to the table where the food was located and started gobbling the food down in a similar manner like Natsu but stopped when he got to his second plate, passing out. Natsu, well he just kept going.

“My, my I won’t even have enough food to feed Natsu-kun when the week is over.” Issei’s mother said putting her hand over her mouth.

“Bon’t rorry bout sit! Zi fot sombun do bay dor sit!” Natsu incoherently said while chowing down on his meal.

“What did he say?” The mother asked still confused.

“You’ll get used to it.” Rias answered sweat dropping.

Location in the club room a few days later:

“We appreciate your cooperation.” The other woman in the white robe finally spoke sitting down next to Irina. “And for reference, my name is Xenovia.”

“For what reason do we have the accomplices of Angels in our presence?” Rias spoke crossing her arms as Akeno was sitting right next to her. The rest of her peerage- with the exception of Kiba- were there behind her with seriousness plastered on their faces. But Natsu just grinned seeing Irina there.

“The three of the six foundExcaliburshave been abducted by Fallen Angels. The ones we have are two of the now remain three. Mine is called theExcalibur of Destruction.” The girl named Xenovia pulled the giant sword from her back but not unwrapping the bandages that were around it. Natsu’s eyes sparkled at the name of the sword and how awesome it looked even though it was still unwrapped.

‘I bet Erza would love one of those!’

“And my sword is named theExcalibur of Mimicry!” Irina took her sword out of the hilt showing the also wrapped sword which was much smaller than her partners.

“So what do you want from us anyway?” Rias asked wanting to keep the conversation going.

“Well, this situation is only between the Fallen Angels and us. We do not want the Devil forces to try and steal or even worse, work with the Fallen Angels.” Xenovia said calmly while Rias almost looked taken back.

“You thought we would decide to work with the Fallen Angels and do something with theHoly Swords. I feel disgusted.” Rias said plainly as she looked at the surprised faces of Xenovia and Irina, “I would never, not in eternity, work with the heathens you call Fallen Angels.”

“But Devils despise the swords.” Irina said confused.

“That we do, but with my brother being a Satan I don’t know why you would think that I would make such a foolish choice as that.” Rias said smiling.

“If we must, we will destroy you and your peerage to keep you from taking the swords even if you’re the sister of a Satan but seeing as you never even thought of such an idea I’m grateful for your cooperation.” Xenovia said standing up ready to leave. About to walk out the door with Irina by her side she stopped, looking at Asia evaluating her. “I’ve wondered this ever since I saw you at the Hyoudou residence but aren’t you Asia Argento?”

She shook her head yes backing up a little in a shy manner.

“Yes, that’s right! You’re that witch who’s able to heal both Devils and Fallen Angels! I never thought I would see you in a place like this!” Irina walked closer to Asia trying to get a better look at the “witch” she heard in the news.

“To think a saint becoming a Devil.” Xenovia said turning completely around to see the whole group. Natsu looked at the situation in curiosity never hearing this information about Asia before. All he knew was that she was in a bad situation.

“Hey! What hell do you think you’re saying! Asia is not a witch! She’s a good person and if you guys don’t see that then screw you and stupid Angel superiors!” Issei screamed, irritated that someone would make fun of Asia like that. Luckily Koneko was there to stop him from attacking the two.

“Some blasphemers still feel some guilt when they betray their religion. Do you feel guilt Asia Argento?” Xenovia asked.

“I uh I don’t” She stuttered not knowing how to answer.

“In that case let us kill you now if you still believe. I mean, if you do still believe you will always be forgiven and sent to heaven no matter what. So, let us save you.” Xenovia slowly took out her sword again from her back but stopped when the temperature in the room raised greatly with the people in it sweating excessively.

“What did yousay?” Natsu spoke for the first time in this meeting, walking towards the twoHoly Swordwielders with his eyes being shadowed by his crimson hair.

“Natsu. Please.” Rias struggled to talk, her mouth became very dry and her head becoming dizzy. The words didn’t reach him as he was lost in his turmoil.

“Did you just ask Asia tokillherself?” Natsu asked again this time within a close proximity of the two women with them suffocating from the dryness of the air. Not being able to speak Natsu talked again. “You don’t do that,” He stated plainly while clutching his fists, “You don’t just ask someone to just give up their life! Something as precious as that should be cherished and used to the fullest! You can’t know when you might lose it all in an instant; you don’t know when it will end, so never,everask someone you barely even know to give up their life for something as foolish as their beliefs!”

The temperature started to drop slowly as the air once again became breathable. The people in the room started to get off of their knees, choking and gasping for the coolness of the air. Natsu walked towards Asia and helped her up as she wasn’t as resilient as the others.

“Hehe, sorry ’bout that,” Natsu smiled apologizing for the uncomfort. “I didn’t realize I was letting some of my magic seep through.”

“N-no no it’s o-ok, I know you were just defending me Natsu-san.” Asia coughed, smiling at him getting up from the floor, “Thank you too.”

“No problem! You’re like someone I know from my universe plus you’re someone really precious to me even if you don’t know it.” Natsu finally helping Asia up, switched his focus to the people he just had a stern talking to. “Hey before you go-”

“Stop right there,” With the door opening it showed Kiba with an obvious frown on his face, “I want to fight you, right here right now.”

“Oh, that’s a surprising statement from such a feeble Devil.” Xenovia said smirking, composing herself from before. “Who are you anyway?”

“I’m your superior.” He stated simply, walking out the door and calling them to follow him. Doing as told, everyone in the room walked with Kiba to a very spacious clearing not far from the school.

“Hey if you’re gonna fight so am I.” Issei said stepping up with Kiba by his side.

“Very well, although it won’t make a difference.” Xenovia smiled unwrapping her sword along with Irina.

“I’m going to fight Issei!” Irina cheered happily swinging her sword around.

“Akeno, if you would.” Rias said signaling for her to surround the area in a protective barrier which she did. Beside her was Natsu, Asia, Koneko and obviously Akeno.

“Is this ok? Should we really be fighting with the subordinates of the church in own accord?” Asia asked worriedly putting both her hands up to her chest.

“This is simply a sparring match. If any of the higher ups knew about this we would be wiped out from existence.” Rias answered seemingly unphased by her own statement.

“Are those people strong?” Natsu said getting giddy.

“Unbelievably strong Natsu. In fact, they could take on whole armies and destroy all of them without a single sweat.” Rias answered closing her eyes remembering the one time she saw her brother get angry.

“Cool! I gotta see them right now!” Natsu said jumping up and down.

“Natsu you already know one of them.” Rias said.

“Really? Who!?” Natsu asked excitedly.

“My brother, Sirzechs.” Rias said sighing.

“Oh yeah, Zechs! I totally forgot about that. He just doesn’t seem like the kind of person to destroy armies.” Natsu pondered. ‘Except Grayfia.’He shivered at the thought.

“Oh, it looks like the fight is about to get more interesting.” Akeno said getting everyone’s attention. She was right as Issei was charging his magic in his hand. He has been trying to tag Irina almost getting her a few times.

“What are you trying to do!?” Irina yelled as she dodged another strike from Issei.

“I want to see every inch of that well curved body of yours!” Issei yelled as Irina shrieked surprised.

“Issei-san is able to magically tear off any clothing from women.” Koneko answered stoically.

“Wha, why would you tell her that!?” Issei screamed feeling betrayed.

“You’re an enemy of all women.” She said plainly while Issei felt heart struck. At the same time, Natsu saw Xenovia destroy Kiba’s swords and smashing her own into the ground creating a crater, blowing Kiba away.

“Oh, so that’s why it’s called destruction. Impressive.” Natsu smirked at the sight feeling a challenge coming on.

Issei was still chasing Irina until she got tired of the game of cat and mouse and decided to be the dog(I don’t know how I came up with that it just happened to be typed there). Dodging another attempt from Issei Irina struck down on Issei who she tripped ready to end the fight. Turning around in time in mid-fall Issei blocked the sword with his left arm shocking everyone.

“What, how did?” Irina was speechless looking at the sight of a Devil blocking aHoly Swordwithout immediately dying.

“It must be because of that left arm. It’s not the arm of a Devil, but of a Dragon.” Rias said observing. Getting out of her shock Irina struck again as Issei rolled out of the way but felt a cut on his stomach. Getting up Issei felt as though he was going to fall again as he examined his cut. His eyes widening, Issei saw that his cut was letting out his magic from his body making theSacred Gearon his left arm disappear and him tumbling on the ground.

With that fight ended, the group looked to see how Kiba was doing when they saw him summon a huge sword as it appeared in his hand. Screaming about vengeance he ran quickly to Xenovia who prepared for another strike of her own. Getting there, Kiba swung his sword down but Xenovia quickly struck first hitting Kiba in the stomach making him cough as the air was pushed out of his lungs and he fell defeated on the floor.

“It’s finished.” Xenovia said looking towards Rias while Kiba grunted in annoyance.

“You’re not going to fight them- the Fallen Angels- by yourselves, are you?” Rias asked crossing her arms again.

“If you’re referring to Grigori then yes, we are.” Xenovia answered.

“Are you crazy? You’re going to die like that.” Akeno said shocked.

“We are willing to destroy the swords themselves than letting them get into the wrong hands.” Irina answered this time getting serious. Asia watched the conversation while healing Issei and Kiba too as she wondered what “Grigori” was.

“And we know what we’re getting ourselves into. One of our priests was already killed investigating this.” Xenovia added.

“It was Freed Zelzan. It was him who killed the priest.” Kiba answered finished getting healed from Asia. “I happened to be there fighting him and he had aHoly Swordwith him too.”

“Are you serious!? That nut job!” Issei yelled.

“Well we appreciate your information but we asked that you meddle in this no more.” Xenovia said walking away.

“Hey, hold it! Since we’re already in the spirit, why don’t you two fight me!” Natsu grinned cracking his knuckles.

“What?” Xenovia questioned not getting why he would want to fight now.

“Xenovia, are you sure you want to do this?” Irina asked unsurely.

“We’ll do it. We’ll fight you pawn of Gremory.” Xenovia said walking back to the group.

“The name’s Natsu Dragneel, son of Igneel.” Natsu said having a feral grin on his face scaring Asia who never saw this side of Natsu before.

“Okay, Natsu Dragneel. On guard!” Xenovia said getting into a battle stance.

“Eh, what are you doing? I said I’ll face the two of ya!” Natsu walked closer to the two women who both got into their stances. “I’m fired up now!”

He charged at the two with fast speeds, punching towards Irina who dodges swiftly. Seeing that Natsu sweep kicked her legs making her fall while doing the same to the unsuspecting Xenovia. Getting back up quickly, Xenovia tried to swipe downward at Natsu while he bent his back backward seeing the sword pass his face. Seeing her opportunity Irina did a stabbing motion to the still bent Natsu ready to end the fight. Sensing the attack Natsu fell completely on the ground as the sword strike whooshed passed his head.

Flipping backward, Natsu smiled looking at the two.

“Whoo, that was close! You two have some good teamwork! I almost got stabbed in the balls!” Natsu exaggerated as Irina was only aiming for his stomach.

“Oh, Natsu.” Akeno giggled.

“He really didn’t have to do this.” Rias sighed looking at Natsu rushing the two girls again with a creepy grin on. The fight was very entertaining with both sides going back and forth with no clear victor.

But as of right now theHoly Swordwielders were on the attack making Natsu move back, leaving him only to dodge or counterattack. Once again Xenovia did a powerful strike towards Natsu as he flipped backward in the air. Not giving him the chance to recover Irina aimed for his side as he landed on the ground making Natsu move back, tripping on himself. Seeing this as his moment of weakness Xenovia picked up where Irina left off and swung her sword downward ready to split him in half.

Natsu just in time regained his balance and planted his feet firmly on the ground ready for the strike to come as he realized that he couldn’t dodge it. Holding his hands up like he was going to catch the sword Xenovia and Irina were shocked beyond belief when they saw himactuallycatch the strike with both of his hands above his head.

“H-how? That’s impossible!” Irina screamed backing away.

“Issei had the arm of a Dragon which let him block yourHoly Swordthing. I don’t have a special trick or anything like that, but unlike Issei who has the arm of a Dragon I’m Dragonborn.” Natsu letting go of the sword knocking it out of Xenovia’s hand as she felt his magic rising.

‘We both know that part isn’t true, Natsu.’

“So he finally decided to get serious.” Rias said closing her eyes.

“What do you mean by that President?” Issei asked.

“I mean, haven’t you noticed that Natsu wasn’t using his magic until now.” With this everyone except Akeno stared at Natsu in shock at what he was able to do.

“Fire Dragon’s!” Natsu lit his right fist in red and orange fire c.o.c.king his arm back, “Iron Fist!” He punched Xenovia squarely in the forehead sending her flying back to Irina who couldn’t dodge in time as her partner was going too fast towards her. The two of them collided knocking both of them out with swirls in their eyes.

“Natsu that was overboard.” Issei said looking at the sight distressed. Asia hurriedly went to them and started healing the two immediately. It only took a few minutes until both of them gained consciousness and walked away like nothing happened.

“Geez, what’s their problem?” Natsu asked stupidly.

Location at school with Natsu, Rias and Akeno during Lunch:

Walking to her usual eating spot with Akeno, Rias sighed as people were looking at them with interest which bugged her to no end. Oh yeah, Natsu was there with her too.

“Oh look, it’s the Crimson Prince!” A random girl screamed excitedly pointing at the trio.

“Really, the Crimson Prince!? Let me see!” Another girl screamed.

“Ah~ please look at me!” And another one.

“His hair is wonderful!” And another.

“He’s so handsome!” And another.

“He looks so sharp in the way he dressed!” And another. Seriously what’s wrong with these people.

“I can’t believe the Crimson Prince is really here!” Okay this is tiring. This is what the three teens had to deal with on their way to their eating spot under the giant oak tree behind the clubhouse.

“Who’s this “Crimson Prince” and why is he getting so much attention?” Natsu asked the two ladies next to him as he was in the middle.

“The Crimson Prince is you Natsu.” Akeno giggled looking at the flabbergasted Natsu.

“What part of me makes them call me the Crimson Prince!?” Natsu yelled.

“Well, just look at your hair.” Akeno answered again smiling as Natsu realized that his hair wasn’t salmon right now.

“Oh, well I guess we should just eat. I don’t want to think about this stuff right now.” Natsu said sulking about his hair. Getting to the oak tree Rias opened their lunches showing a whole lot of meat sandwiches which was mostly for Natsu.

“Well let’s dig in!” Rias said happily getting her fruit salad. While the three of them were eating the surrounding students were of course gossiping.

“I heard that Natsu has gotten Akeno-senpai under his evil grasps.” A boy whispered to his friend in the bushes.

“Yeah I bet he made her do all sorts of naughty things with her body!” The other boy said in jealousy. All of a sudden another boy popped up from nowhere as he fixed his glasses.

“You know I also heard Natsu and Rias-senpai are in an i.n.c.e.s.t relationship.” That said as a glimmer went off his glasses. The other boys stared shocked at what they heard.

“Really! They’re into that stuff!?” They said in unison.

“We gotta spread the news!” And this is where we stop for now.

Rias heard their conversation along with Akeno as she blushed up a storm on her face with Akeno laughing at the sight. Natsu didn’t hear jack shit, as he was still concentrating on his food.

“Fufufufu, Rias is that true?” Akeno teased.

“Of course not!” Rias yelled defending herself as she was still blushing.

“Really, cause your face doesn’t seem to be denying it.”

“Shut up!”

“Uh, what’re we talkin’ about?”

Location with Natsu at a caf:

“Man, school is so long, but I’m glad it ended.” Natsu said to himself walking out of the store with a box of cake he was eating. Sitting down on the nearest table outside he absorbed the peaceful scenery of people conversing and getting along with dogs, cats and animals alike prancing around minding their own business. That was until

“Please!” Natsu looked towards the direction of the scream and saw it was Issei with some other dude. It looked like he was begging the other guy for something.

‘Better listen in more closely.’ And that he did, using his enhanced senses to find out what they were talking about.

“I refuse! Who knows what the chairwoman will do to me if she found out thatHoly Swordswere involved!” The dude said again walking away before he was stopped by Koneko.

“Issei-san, you said you want to cooperate with the church?” Koneko asked.

“Yeah, they said that they would rather destroy the swords then let it get in the Fallen Angels’ hands, so I’m thinking that we invite Kiba to destroy the swords so he won’t become a stray Devil. It’s a win for both of us.” Issei explained while the other dude was trying to get away but was stopped by Koneko again.

“I don’t think they would want our help though.” Koneko said understanding his plan.

“Well, it’s worth a try if we want to get Kiba back!” Issei said determinedly.

“I want to get Yuuto-senpai back too so I’ll go with you.” This is all Natsu needed to hear.

Walking up to the group with a finished cake in his mouth, Natsu greeted them like usual.

“What’s up Pervert!”

“Oh, Natsu-senpai.”

“Someone already found out! We’re doomed!”

“Anyway, I heard you guyses'(not a real word) conversation and decided to join!” Natsu said happily.

“Really? Natsu-senpai will help Yuuto-senpai?” Koneko asked with a bit of surprise on her face.

“Of course! We’re partners right?” Natsu answered smiling.

“This is perfect! Now there’s now why of this failing!” Issei yelled finally getting some definitive hope.

“What’re ya talkin’ about? You could have gotten him yourself without my help.” Natsu said smiling walking away, signaling for the group to follow him. “Hey, who wants to eat cause I’m starving!”

“But wasn’t there cake in your mouth not too long ago?” Issei asked catching up with him.

“There’s always room for seconds!” He cheered patting his stomach.

“This guy is too weird.” The same blonde dude said walking away but this time was stopped by Natsu.

“You’re not going anywhere; you’re gonna help us with this got it? Plus what’s your name?” Natsu asked wrapping his arm around his neck, trapping him.

“Uh, my name is Saji. And would you let me go! I’ll help you already!” The blonde identified as Saji wiggled his way out of Natsu’s grasp dusting himself off like the pinkette had a disease. “Anyway, how are we gonna find them?”

“Oh, that’s easy.” Natsu smiled pointing towards his nose. “I can smell them out.”

“The hell?” Saji questioned making an odd face to Natsu.

“Nevermind you’ll get used to it.” Issei assured patting Saji’s back as he knew the feeling.

“Welp, let’s go. They’re not far from here actually, in fact, they’re right ’round the corner.” Natsu started leading the group through town walking through the streets when they went to the end of the road. Surprisingly he was right about them being around the corner as they were begging for food too.

Now here we are with the group, plus two, eating their meals they brought for their holy guests in a little local restaurant. They were sitting in a booth with Natsu, Irina and Xenovia on one side and Issei, Koneko and Saji on the other.

“I guess they really werethathungry.” Issei let his mouth drop looking at the two women chowing down on their paid meals, luckily from Natsu’s pocket. Unfortunately said person was also out eating the other two by double looking as if he had been starving himself.

“Man, my lunch was light. I think I only had, like, five bacon sandwiches and half of Rias’s lunch.” Natsu patted his stomach satisfied. Looking over to the person sitting next to him(Irina) Natsu stared at her as if she had something on her face. Not noticing this Xenovia started the conversation.

“So, why have you brought us here?” She asked putting down her bowl.

“We want to help you destroy theHoly Swords,” Issei answered seriously getting a shocked reaction from Xenovia. “We have a goal of bringing Kiba back but that can only happen if he somehow destroys the swords. And we want to lend you our assistance in that.”

“I see. We could have you help us.” Xenovia closed her eyes thinking about what she just said. “The enemy has one of the leaders of the Fallen Angels: Kokabiel. I doubt we could take him on alone.”

“But isn’t that what we came for!? This is our ideal test of faith! We can not risk working with the Devils.” Irina countered, not feeling right about having the Devils’ help.

“But we have only a 30% survival rate.” Xenovia explained looking back at her partner.

“That’s a chance we have to take. We came here to risk that chance anyway.” Irina said defending her point.

“But at the same time, it’s a 30%successrate. We just can’t risk them having the swords.” Xenovia won the argument with Irina backing off entirely not having anything else to say. But she was still being bugged by the person next to her.

“Uh, why do ou keep staring at me?” Irina said feeling a bit self-conscious.

‘She reminds me of Milliana?’Natsu thought, still staring at the girl.

“Now that we have that settled, let’s go get Kiba!” Issei rushed out of his seat forgetting the rest.

“Does he even know where he is?” Saji asked.

“Stupid, Issei-san.” Koneko said shaking her head.

Location at a park with Kiba and the rest of the group:

“I see your situation. But I don’t need permission for something I was already set on doing.” Kiba said turning to look at the fountain he was at.

“Your words have contempt in them.” Xenovia said, “Look, I understand your reasons to hate theHoly SwordProject. In fact, we ourselves loath what happened there and have declared the leader of the atrocity a heretic and exiled him.”

“His name was Valper Galilei and he had an associate with him as well.” Irina said informing them.

“Freed again, uh. I’m getting tired of hearing that guy’s name.” Issei sighed relaxing his arms on his head.

“I guess I no longer have any reason to refuse if it can help me avenge my fallen comrades.” Kiba turned back to them with a small smile on his face.

“Then I guess it’s settled then!” Irina cheered waving. “We’ll see you soon then!” She walked off with her partner leaving the rest of the Devils and Natsu to themselves.

“Well, that worked out great!” Natsu yelled throwing his arms up in celebration.

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“Yeah, it did!” Issei also cheered high-fiving Natsu.

“Like hell, it did! We could have died and started another war!” Saji screamed feeling anxious about the whole thing.

“You worry too much! Plus I didn’t smell any hostile intent from them.” Natsu said patting Saji’s back.

“What’s wrong with you!?” He screamed backing away from Natsu. Watching the exchange in words, Kiba smiled knowing that he would have to tell them what he thinks sometimes.

“Hey guys, I don’t think you should some with me on this. I don’t want to let you be consumed by my own darkness of revenge.” Kiba’s smile was gone and was replaced with a look of sorrow. He looked down to the ground not wanting to see their expressions, already knowing what they were going to be like, shock and betrayal.

“What the hell are you talkin’ about!?” Natsu yelled frustrated. “Of course we’ll still help you! You’re our family right now and Nakama sticks together!”

“Natsu’s right! I won’t let a good friend of mine go astray, especially when there’s a chance I can save him! I’m not the only one that thinks this too, Koneko and President would both be really sad and depressed if you were to leave.” Issei rallied behind Natsu as he walked up to Kiba and pulled him into a hug shocking him. Eventually, everyone came in and started a group hug. Everyone except Saji.

“Come on Sanji! Get in here!” Natsu smiled at him motioning for Saji to come over.

“It’s Saji, not Sanji!” He reluctantly joined the hug anyway to feel the bone-crushing feeling of Koneko being happy.

‘I’m really lucky to have a family such as this one.’Kiba smiled, tightening his wrap around his friends.