Chapter Nine: Kuoh Academy IV

Currently Issei was running through the park fallowing Rias on her bicycle reflecting on the events from the past month.

Back in April he was killed by the fallen angel Raynare and brought back by Rias Gremory, president of the Occult Research Club and a High Class Devil. Shortly after he met Asia Argento and went to battle with Raynare and the fallen angels during which he and his Sister Kisara awakened there sacred gears.

After that Rias revived Asia as a devil started training them each morning. Issei's training the whole time has been strictly physical, specifically calisthenics and cardio. Asia on the other hand was getting some minor magic studying from Rias.

From there things changed rapidly and he found himself learning and doing things he never would have expected. Like living together with Asia, performing contracts with humans seeking devil help, and just last week he was pulled into a competition with another devil group headed by the student council. Though the biggest shock of a development was just the day before where he and Kiba were dragged by his sister and master into helping out the Kendo club.

It was about that time Rias stopped and parked her bike next to a bench and got off of it. Issei slowed down to a stop and rotated his shoulder and took a deep breath waiting to see what else his master had in store for him. While he adored her in many ways Issei was all too aware of how she was a Devil in the true sense of the word when it comes to training.

Rias immediately as expected turned to Issei as he stopped beside her. "Well done, Issei. It appears you're finally in shape as for human standards go, In fact you may be in peak human condition." Issei responded to her praise with some smugness "Thanks President, There probably isn't anything I can't do right now if you ask me."

She in turn grinned and asked "Is that so?" She then turned and pointed at her bike "In that case your next exercise will be taking my bike and riding the trail over there." Issei looked at the sign to the trail and read the length on it "Eh? 15km's!" Rias then smiled and reminded him "You don't need to run it, like I said you will be taking my bike."

Issei looked back at the bike more specifically the seat that his master was sitting on and a lecherous grin started to form on his face before he was interrupted by Asia and Kisara arriving. "Aniki what the hell are you thinking while looking at Senpai's bike?!" "Morning Issei-San, President Rias-Sama"

Issei turned to them wiping the grin off his face. "President just asked me to take her bike for a ride Kisara, why are you trying to imply something else?!"

Kisara rebutted immediately "Because you're a lewd minded Pervert." Rias then spoke up to them "Now Kisara-Chan, I did in fact ask him to take it for a ride as part of his training this morning to don't worry." Kisara looked at Rias and the bike and nodded "Ok but isn't that a bit easy?" Rias made a cute playful face and said "Perhaps"

She then turned back to Issei and said "Get going Issei, we'll set up Breakfast here so be back in 30 mins no longer, got it?" Issei Saluted in an exaggerated manner "Yes, President" he went over and jumped on the bike and suddenly felt weak when he grabbed the handles, and found the pedals stiff to the point he used a fair bit of strength to press them and get the thing going. He started to really push and go the thing rolling and off he went mumbling "what the hells with this bike" as he went.

As he was starting on the trail Kisara took he eyes off that odd sight and asked Rias "Why is he struggling to ride your bike?" Rias Smiled and replied "My bike is how I do my training, the handles have magic runes that absorb your magic and the pedals have a resistance magic built in so I need to put around 45kg of pressure on them to operate it." Kisara was dumbfounded for a moment to hear what kind of training Issei was just put in.

After that Rias took some time to show Kisara and Asia some simple magic spells to they can have better control over there sacred gears while they waited for Issei's return. Both girls at this point have learned how to make lesser wards and fire short distance bolts but are stuck on other things so they have been working to improve those. They took their time studying and Issei finally returned about 55 minutes later. He was exhausted and almost fell down when he got back.

Rias got up and teased him "Running a bit late Issei?" between huffs he replied "I didn't… expect… it to be… so hard to pedal." Rias Smiled "Really and I thought I'd have do another lap, that's a shame and I even had an award ready for you." Issei Straightened right up and mounted back on the bike. "Ready President!"

Rias giggled at the show and waved her hand and said "I was kidding, unfortunately you're not ready for another lap on that bike. I know how difficult it is, so just come eat with us." Issei looked like balloon someone deflated, but did as he was asked.

Noticing this Asia tried to cheer him up by joyfully serving him the breakfast she made him. In a short time he was chipper again and made a comment to Asia's cooking "This is Great Asia, You'll make a Great Wife Someday!" "Ehh, Ehh! WWWW-Wife!" Asia blushed and started to twiddle her thumbs. Despite this cute scene Rias' face showed a small sign of depression.

Kisara noticed this and asked her "Is there something wrong Senpai?" She snapped back to it and replied "Yes, quite fine Kisara-Chan" She then turned to Issei "Issei?" He Jumps to attention "Y-Yes" Rias smiled and said "I feel kinda guilty teasing you about that reward, so if you win in today's event with Sona's team you can have it then. How's that sound?" Issei Perked up and said "Consider it done!" getting a laugh out of the girls.

{Later that day- In the Kendo Club}

Club had just finished their exercises and normally they'd start Technique refinement but today was different. "Ok everyone we are stopping early today since I and our assisting trainers have plans shortly!" but to her surprise none of the club members said anything when she ended the club for the day early.

It was as if they knew about the competition between the devils. She pushed it out of her mind and then turned to Issei and Kiba. "You boys stay here and wipe down the mats and don't leave this room, got it!?"

"Sure thing Hyoudou-san" "Give me a friggin' break Kisara, why do we have to do this!?" As everyone expected Kiba and Issei's replies were opposites from one another. Kisara scoffed at Issei's reply, "Obviously to keeping your Peeping ass busy, Stupid Aniki" Issei scowled and turned his head away from her mumbling. She then turned to Kiba "Yuuto-Senpai, please call me Kisara it gets confusing when you call me Hyoudou with this dodo around" *Points at Issei* Kiba Smiles and with a slight bow responds "That will be no problem Kisara-San." Kisara got a moment of bashfulness from that response but push it aside and fallowed the club members to the showers.

Inside the girls were already chatting and some had already got in there stalls, but the vice-captains were still in the locker room. When she came in Murayama jumped up and asked "Captain are you going to the Sports contest between Rias-Onee-sama and President Souna?" Kisara expected it might be the case from earlier but she was still a bit off-put by the question and responded with one of her own "I thought that was a private affair, does everyone know about it?" Katase spoke up next "Duh Captain, they hold them once a month. I heard that they are childhood friends and do this all the time, but this time is different since the whole club and council will be there."

Kisara paused in thought but was brought back by the next question. "Where is your good for nothing brother?" "Yeah he isn't going to take advantage of being in the club hall to sneak in here is he?" Kisara shook her head "Nah Kiba is here to so I doubt he'd try anything." Then another few of the girls chimed in "What if he Corrupts Kiba-Kun?" "I heard around school that Kiba has been seen hanging out with the Pervert Trio after school." Kisara Quickly shut-down there silly ideas "They are in the same club so it's expected for Issei to talk to Kiba, as for the other 2 they are probably trying to leach off of him. Enough of that we need to get going so let's finish up and go already."

Once they all finished up Kisara lent the Old shower room to the boy against the protest of the club members. Once they were done they left for the Tennis Court where the first game would be. Only to find a huge crowd of students waiting for them much to the siblings surprise. "Huh? What's with all this?" "So they were all coming here huh?"

Kiba slightly chuckled and clarified for them "Indeed our monthly bouts with the student council tend to bring crowds but none ever this big, however most of the time it's a simple game of chess or the like." Issei scratched his head and commented "Huh I never knew"

It was then that two idiots approached them "IIIIIIIISSSSSSSSSSSSSEEEEEEEEEEEEEIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII YOU BAAAAAAAAASTARDDDDDDDDDDD!" with a double lariat Matasuda and Motohama nearly took Isseis head off dropping him like a wet towel. Then they snatched him up by the collar and were shaking the life left in him while spitting curses for his evil deed the day before. "Screw you man. What the hell was that thing huh?" "You made it sound like we were going to see a Loli Cosplayer only to find a beast villain straight out of a Shonen Manga"

As the Stupid Trio were horse playing Kisara and Kiba met up with Rias and Company on one side of the court. Asia was the first to notice them and greeted them "Kisara-San, Kiba-San, *Looks around* Where is Issei-San" Kisara pointed over she shoulder "Over there practicing for his Match with Genshirou-San" As she was looking over in worry and Issei being pommeled by his friends Kisara greeted the others and Noticed there Outfits. "So Rias-Senpai and Himejima-Senpai are taking part in this match?" Rias replied "Quite so, seeing how our opponents are sending out there King and Queen it's only fair we do as well."

Kisara looked across the court to see Sona and Tsubaki Prepping to go. What immediately drew her attention was Tsubaki's Racket had a long handle on it as if it was a polearm, but it was soon drowned out by the club members, Specifically Saji going crazy cheering from behind the fence. Akeno took interest in this and commented "Ara it seems they are raring to go, shall we head in Rias?" "Indeed let us go Akeno." With that they went in the caged off court and the Tennis club Captain Kiyome Abe started explaining the rules.

The start of the game distracted the trio and they abandoned their fight and ran over to watch the match. The 2 trolled idiots pulled out there cameras and lined up to make sure no panty shots were miss while Issei joined up with the club and started waving a huge flag to try and outdo Saji's cheering on the other side.

The Game went on for a long time with both teams scoring a good bit but the advantage vary much was on the Student councils side. Sona seemed to know every move ahead of time, and Tsubaki's Skill with the long handled racket was apparent to everyone. Kisara and Kiba were both well noted on Tsubaki's Skill with the naginata but were still surprised by her skills. Soon after Abe Called the game and the Student council had won.

After the 4 shook hands they went back to there groups. Once off the court Rias said "We are going to head back to the clubroom for a Minute everyone please head over to the next area, Ok?" """"Yes President"""" the 4 of them said as the headed off.

As expected the audience from the first game fallowed along but from the murmurs they didn't seem to know where they were going. It then that Aika Kiryuu pulled away from the group and started to talk to Asia. "Asia-Chan?" "Eh Aika-San?" "Hehe, we only heard about the tennis game, so what do the ladies have planned next? Hmmm?" "Eh, Umm, They are…" Noticing Asia's Shyness Kisara Answered for her "Mud Wrestling" Aika Paused at the response then asked "come again?" "They are going to be mud wrestling." This time it was Kisara's turn to blush knowing how ridiculous the scene they are about to see is going to be. "EHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!" this time it was the whole crowd that erupted.

Both the girls and guys were in a frenzy about which club member would be putting on the show and rolling in the mud. However before anything was said we had arrived at the spot of the next game. Everyone was getting rowdy and was waiting for the presidents to get back so things can start. The first to arrive were the Student council whom changed back into their Student Uniforms from there Tennis outfits. It was about 5 minutes when Rias and Akeno made it but they were in there tracksuits.

Sona was the first to speak up once Rias got there "You could have gotten your uniforms we would have waited." Rias smiled back at her "No this is quite fine, we are ready when you are." Sona gave her a Questioning Look and turned to her group "Yura! You are fine with refereeing aren't you?" "Yes President!" Tsubasa Yura walked up to the mud pit and smiled ear to ear and turned to the crowd. "Okay Everyone, Its time to start the next game of the sports competition between the Occult Research Club and the Student Council! The Rules are the First one to have their head go under the mud loses. Our contestants are… From the Student Council Genshirou Saji and from the O.R.C. Hyoudou Issei!"

Perhaps do to being completely caught by surprise the whole crowd that was talking went silent, and then went straight into an uproar "What!" "Are you kidding?" "It's going to be the Student Councils Mutt against the Boss of the Perverted Trio" The 2 Presidents ignored the rabble and were getting ready to watch the match. "Let's see how well you have trained your Pawn Sona." "Indeed I'm also curious on how much you have gotten your pawn to work." "Oh I wouldn't worry too much about Issei he just needs the right motivation to get started." "I see, so you still got to use the carrot and the stick to have your servant listen, I figured you'd have him tamed already." After a minute of going back a forth they both turned to their pawns "ISSEI" "SAJI" ""GET OUT THERE AND WIN"" "YES PRESIDENT" Both of them jumped up, bowed and ran over to Yura. Once they were there they shook hands with a Death Grip "I'm going to squash you, you little perverted bastard" "In your dreams you yipping lapdog" Once they ripped their hands apart they separated and started to undress. This started to freak out many in the crowd especially the Kendo girls who often get the bad side of Issei's perversion but wasn't expecting them to disrobe.

However everyone's noise once again was silenced but not by the fact that the 2 had swimming trunks on under their uniforms, that was expected given the nature of what they were about to do but by the fact that the 2 had vastly different figures than what they expected. Saji was known to be a beansprout for years and Issei while not overweight nor underweight was not what one would call in shape. Both were known prior to this as being nonathletic, but now they defined muscles and chiseled physiques.

Asia was covering her face and peeking through her fingers at the sight, and Kisara was slack jawed. They both knew that Rias put Issei through the grinder each morning but this was not what they thought he'd turn into. Aika was the first one to comment on the sight "*Whistle* Amazing transformation there boys!" As she started to wave to draw their attention to her and us Asia started to Panic Grabbing her arms and pulling it down "KKKKK-Kiryuu-San!"

Next it was Murayama and Katase whom was on Kisara asking questions "Captain what the hell is that?" "Yeah that Dingbat has never been able to keep up with the other Idiots or escape from us since middle school what the hell happened?" Kisara was holding up her hands to the approaching girls but couldn't reply because she didn't know how since she was caught by surprise herself.

Meanwhile over where Rias and Sona were. "Jeez Rias, what kinda motivation did you use?" "I could ask you the same question Sona, quite the little monster you got yourself.

It was finally at the point when the 2 boys were in the pit Knee Deep in Mud and ready to square off so everyone was quiet and watching. "BEGIN!" with Yura's call the 2 boys locked horns. Issei slammed his palm into Saji's chest with his left hand and grabbed Saji's left bicep with his right hand. Saji on the other hand grabbed Isseis Left arm by the Elbow and with his own left arm Grabbed Issei's right side trapezius and dug his thumb into the point above the collarbone. The started to push and pull one another trying to get leverage and overpower the other.

When they couldn't make progress they push themselves apart a went immediately for another clash this time Saji went low for a tackle and Issei Jumped his legs back and pushed Saji down on his back with his hands but Saji wasn't going down and while resisting Isseis push pressed his attack and went lower so his shoulder was under Isseis leg and throw him over his back. Issei reacted back grabbing Sajis head but Saji stopped his arm with his own hand. However this interrupted the throw and Issei grabbed Sajis other shoulder and rotated on Sajis Back and escaped from the throw.

Now Separated, they once more lock horns this time Issei grabbed Sajis leg in an under arm lock and Saji gets Issei by the back of the neck but Saji moves his other leg around so he maintains balance and manages to break free from Isseis hold. Saji then Reaches and Grabs the right side of Isseis Neck with his right hand and his right wrist with this left he then quickly does and inside step and Spins to do a Judo shoulder throw on Issei but Issei grabs Sajis waist to stop it them wraps his leg around Sajis to add extra defense to the throw. It is then Sajis muddy hand slips and Issei's right hand is freed, he quickly pulls it down onto his other on Sajis waist and starts to suplex him. But Saji like Issei before wraps his leg to stop the throw.

Once again they break apart and square off. They go right in for another clash this time with their palms catching each other and their fingers interlacing. From there it's another power struggle with them wrenching the others wrist and pushing each other back. Finding that neither can get an advantage they pull each other in with a head-butt busting both their foreheads, taking that time they created to grab each other in a double standing headlock each trying to pull and wrench the other to their advantage.

Once again there is a Stalemate so the break off again, but instead of starting another clash they take a moment to slow there breathing and think. On the outside the ring everyone is quite enjoying the show with the guys rooting and hollering in excitement to the fight with each of them picking their own sides. The guys whom were snubbed by the student council, specifically the disciplinary committee members were rooting for Issei. While those whose girlfriends were antagonized by the perverted trio rooted for Saji. The Girls on the other hand minus a few of the ORC members all cheered for Saji.

Watching the bout from the sidelines Sona and Rias watched in silence, it's not that they wasn't excited or entertained by their servants but that they were trying to get data on their somewhat new servants combat ability. Many had not noticed it yet but they were using their true strength they get from being devils in this fight but being so close in power and in a confined space no one without magic sense of some kind would know. Thinking about this Rias turned to look at the girl next to Asia, Aika Kiryuu. She most definitely could see the magnitude of this bout probably even more so then the rest with her Sacred Gear but rather than acting out in any way she had a camera taking photos and teasing Asia about the guy's appearance.

Rias turned back to the match and decided it was time to use her plan she had in store. "Akeno I think it's time we give Issei a hand." Akeno Smiled and stood next to Rias "Yes President" Sona and Tsubaki being next to them were confused by what they were saying and started to watch them with curiosity which turned to confusion and then embarrassment. Right next to her the girls were taking off their tracksuits and reveling an outfit they had hidden underneath.

Issei had just gotten his breathing settled and thinking on how to best approach Saji and win when Rias called out to him from the sidelines "Issei!" When both of them looked they were equally shocked. Standing there was Rias and Akeno both in Cheerleading Outfits. They were Crimson Red with Mini Flare Skirts, and Front Tied Tops. "OOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!" Issei was overwhelmed with motivation already and then the girls started to dance and chant with their red pompoms. "V-I-C-T-O-R-Y, Let me hear your Victory Cry, GOOOOOO ISSEI!"

Sona was flabbergasted and Saji seemed to be dazed in the pit so she jumped up and drew attention to herself. "SAJI! DON'T YOU DARE LOSE UNDERSTAND!" Saji shook off his confusion and replied "YYYY-Yes President" He then charged Issei whom refocused back in Saji at that moment. Seeing how grappling was not working this whole bout he changed things up and went for a lariat but Issei ducked it and landed a palm strike on Sajis abs forcing him to double over he then fallowed it up with a 2nd strike to the face pushing Saji back. Issei then pressed his attack with a kick to the stomach, and a Knee to the nose. Seeing Saji was dazed Issei grabbed Saji and lifted him on his shoulders to throw him.

Saji finally snapped out of it and grabbed Isseis head and rolled out of the hold and landed behind Issei and grabbed him for a suplex but Issei easily broke out and they separated. Saji could feel the change in Issei, not only was he far more motivated and powerful now that his master was cheering for him but he could sense an aura from him he could not before almost beastlike but he can't let that stop him just as Issei's master was cheering for him his own master was encouraging him in her own way. "Let's Go!" "Bring it on!"

They went in for an attack once more focusing on not just one thing but everything. Saji tried to Palm strike and Issei Blocked it. Issei then tries a chop and then another lariat, Saji ducks the first one and catches the 2nd he them pulls Isseis arm and tried a arm bar takedown but Issei plants his feet and resisted it. He then steps inside Sajis footing and grabs Sajis head with his free hand to throw him over his back but Saji releases his hold and frees himself from Isseis throw. He tries to take Issei's back and do another suplex but isn't able to maintain the hold. At this point both are covered in mud from the splashing and running around, but neither have fell in the mud.

Issei was still pumped from Rias cheering for him and he has gained a good advantage on Saji but somehow Saji closed that gap in a moment, also… Soon after they started this 2nd round Ddraig has been on edge and Issei isn't surprised for his opponent has been leaking an aura of a beast it's not near as strong as Ddraig but it is there. Could he have a dragon in him as well? Was what Issei thought, but regardless he can't lose. Issei took the opportunity he got from the break to spread his footing and prepare to finish the match.

Saji saw Issei readjust his stance, knowing he needs to be prepared for what's coming he also pulls himself into a lower stance and they clash once more the grab each other by the shoulders and push and pull, and when that didn't work they start Kneeing each other and are forced to block, push, pull, and attack at the same time but Saji is prepared this time. When Issei prepped himself for this clash Saji set himself up lower than Issei and now that he was he had a weapon Issei don't. "AHHHHHHHHHHH!" with a roar Saji stepped inside Isseis stance practically under Issei and pushed himself like a spear and slammed his forehead into Issei's nose and when Issei let go Saji grabbed his waist and picked him up in a bear hug. He lifted Issei and Issei had no escape this Spinebuster.

Issei is at a loss he was caught by Saji in a bear hug and he can feel Saji is about to throw him but he can't get out he is dazed by the head-butt spear to the nose and despite his thrashing Saji has him caught it is then that Saji tips Issei back that he realizes that he is planning in slamming him on his back. "SSSSSSSSHHHIIIIIIIITTTTTTTTTTTT" Issei curses continuing to struggle, When he heard his master call out "Yoo-Hoo, Issei!" He looks over to Rias expecting her to be disappointed but instead the sight shocked him to his core.

At the sidelines Rias has been cheering for Issei for a good while and when she started it got Issei fired up and he a significate lead in the match but since then Saji somehow regained control. Like Issei he wasn't talented and was brought this far by hard work and determination. While Issei has his own means of doing things, it appears this devil is far from lacking in motivation on his own. "Or perhaps?" She questioned while looking at Sona. While appearing calm as always Rias could tell her friend was also on the edge of her seat with this match. She Smile and praises Sona "Your Pawn is for stronger and more impressive than I thought, you've must have put a lot of work into getting him to this level Sona." Sona turn back to Rias and responded "Same to you, I'd never thought in a thousand years that that boy of yours would have this kind of potential, but while extremely close this appears to be our match." Rias then smiles at her friends and Says "Sorry Sona but Issei is still not at his best" Sona turn to her surprised, While Rias steps forward to stand out a bit and Calls out "Yoo-hoo, Issei!"

As Issei was about to get slammed and turns to face his masters call, Rias Steps in front of every one and to the whole crowds shock unties her cheerleading top and pulls it open. Hidden underneath was a Small Red Bikini Top. Issei's Eyes bulged out and his strength soared.

Below Saji was about to finish Issei when he sudden got another wind, but is was to late Saji Threw Issei as hard as he could into a spin buster but on his way down Issei grabbed Sajis head and locked on. This threw them off and Issei landed on his feet with Saji in a headlock. He quickly let go and grabbed Sajis waist from below and lifted him up clear over his head. Saji realized what was happening to late and in the next moment Issei power bombed him into the mud.

"Match" was Yura's call when Saji splashed in the Mud. Issei immediately plopped down in exhaustion and Saji sat up coughing and spitting shaking his head. The whole group watching, from their masters, comrades, the audience and even Kisara and the Kendo girls were cheering and applauding them for their fight. Issei looked to his master whom had retied her top was smiling at him. He for probably the first time in a long time felt a feeling in his chest, that prideful emotional surge of accomplishment. He Smiled back at her and pulled himself to his feet and offered his hand to Saji. Saji looked at him for a moment but with their battle he felt he got to know Issei some and felt he wasn't the delinquent monster he made himself look like with his mischief. Saji Reached out and took his hand and pulled himself up after a short handshake they crawled out of the mud pit to their comrades.

After getting out Sona and Rias greeted the boys. Rias bent down and put her finger under Issei's chin pushing it up a bit in a teasing manner with a smile "That's my Issei, well done in that match now go get cleaned up while we head to the next game." Sona on the other hand with her arms crossed stood over Saji who was sitting seiza in front of her. She then turned he frown into he own smile and spoke up. "You can get stronger right?" "Yes President!" "Good" Sona then also bent down to her servant who looked up at her to see what she was doing. She poked him on the nose with her finger and stood up and cleaned it with her handkerchief while smiling "You go get cleaned up as well you silly boy." After Blushing for a second he lowered his head again and responded "Yes President."

As the Boys left for the showers and the crowd was breaking up to fallow the clubs to the Dodgeball game Kisara approached Rias with a Question. "Senpai?" "Hmm? What is it Kisara Chan?" "Are you really alright doing that back there for my brother?" Rias turned to the girl blushing next to her and noticed what she meant. Rias them Smiled at her and explained "Issei Is quite interesting, he is quite honest with his feelings and forward about his desires. And I have to say I like that about him, he could tone it down at times *Giggle*"

Kisara was a tad confused but accepted Rias words but was still wondering about her question. Noting that Rias continued "While training Issei I found that he does his best when he gets motivated. He already has a great amount of potential from his sacred gear, but zero talent so his ace card is hard work and determination. The more of that we can embed in him the better he will be." Kisara making more sense of that and understanding her logic for using Issei's desires to drive him answered her question but now she was feeling guilty for her brother being so single minded she had to do that but then Rias Spoke up again. "You need not worry Kisara Chan. Such a small scale event can easily be removed from ones memories." Kisara turned to look at Rias was a bit of surprise to see her making cute shy face and next to her Sona had a small magic circle spinning and changing rapidly. This time Rias ask Kisara a question "Kisara do you mind going to check up on the boys for me this Next game will be short compared to their match so have them meet up with us at the clubroom." Kisara nodded and broke away from the crowd to head to where the boys were.

In the Men's shower of the Gym Issei was cleaning the mud off of himself while lost in thought. Now that the fight was behind him Issei was focusing on the Odd presence of a beast he felt from Saji and what that could be. Ddraig mentioned a white one before so is there other dragons out there in host of their own? [Indeed partner that is the case] "Huh?" Issei heard a voice but there was no one around, then it became apparent it was in his mind so he tried to reply back

(Ddraig is that you?) [Indeed, that opponent you just had is quite interesting.] "*humph" (there is no doubt he is stronger than I thought, I've pushed myself beyond what I thought I could during this past few weeks but he was likely doing the same.) [There is no doubt he worked himself hard otherwise he'd never be able to compete with you even nerfed] (Nerfed?) [Yes, your ride on that bike of your masters sapped a lot of your strength, your master is quite impressive to think ahead enough to see that her rival didn't see her true hand.]

Issei stopped to think back to what his master did. From the training to the encouragement even that show she did earlier she was clearly going out of her way to help. [Partner about that boy you fought be careful not to underestimate him. Like you he does have a dragon sleeping inside of him at this point I don't know his strength but now that he is stirring that boy will undergo extensive growth.] (Right, if I'm going to be the Ultimate Pawn then I can't lose, not even to that White one you mentioned) [HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA, I'd expect nothing less from my Host I look forward to it].

Issei pulled his mind back to reality and was about to shut the show off when Saji spoke up in the Next stall. "Hyoudou." Issei stopped and listened "I gave it everything I had out there and you still bested me, but don't think that I will take this loss sitting down. I will grow stronger and beat you next time." Issei was a bit surprised but grinned and shot back. "You better work your ass off because my master won't give me a chance to slack off next time I will be many times better than I am now." Saji paused for a moment and Replied "you really treasure you master huh?" Issei responded without any doubt "Huh, of course I do she not only saved me, but changed my life." Saji retorted him "That not what I meant. What I mean is… Well you see I truly love my master from the bottom of my heart, there is no one else. For her sake I will beat anyone and anything to help her reach her goals and without the same drive you would not have beaten me today." Issei was silent after hearing Sajis confession, wondering what he thought of Rias but a feeling in his heart was biting at him so he put that thought aside. After they both got out of the shower and got dressed Issei spoke to Saji. "There is no doubt we will compete again so get stronger Ok?" Issei extended his hand to Saji. Saji took a Moment but took it. "Who are you taking to Perverted Bastard?" with that Issei put a little more force into his grip and said "I'd Like to say a Yipping Mutt, but I'll Brush that aside if you do something for me." Saji started applying his own grip "Oh and what would that be?" Issei Smiled and let up on his grip "Call me Issei." With that Saji let up as well and replied "Got it and you can call me Saji."

When the Boys left the locker room they found Kisara Standing guard at the door and a crowd of girls waiting outside "Kyaaaaa!" Both the boys were flabbergasted but Kisara quickly routed them through the crowd and got them moving to their destination. As they ran Issei popped the first question "Where the hell we going Kisara?!" She replied back "The Clubroom we are meeting up there with the Council to see the results of the final game." Saji cut in next "What is with that Mob back there?" Kisara got a disappointed look on her face but managed to spill the beans to the events she just saw. "It appears your little bout has increased your popularity slightly." "Really!?" Issei perked up "Don't Let it go to your head Aniki as soon as the hype wears off you will be back at the bottom of the Pile" Issei grimaced "Way to piss on my parade Kisara."

Once they arrived at the clubroom the first one to greet them was there referee during their match, Tsubasa Yura. When they walked in she smiled and put her hands on her hips and hummed "It looks like our Rugged Beefcakes are here" Sona stood up when they entered and responded "Tone it down Yura." to the girl whom bowed silently. Rias next addressed the boys from her desk now back in her school uniform. "Welcome back boys, we were waiting on you." After the 2 had been seated she then announced the information they were waiting one. "While you guys were cleaning up we finished the 3rd game and the results are the O.R.C.'s victory, so tomorrow night we will be heading to the hunting grounds to find you guys your familiars." After her announcement Sona cut in "And with that let us start our party to welcome the new members to our peerages." As Akeno, Tsubaki, and the girls started serving tea and cake it occurred to the new members and Kisara that they had still yet to have a welcome event.

Realizing that she was out of place Kisara tried to silently excuse herself but was stopped by Kiba who handed her a Piece of cake on a saucer. "Kisara-San you don't need to act so distant. While not a member you are always welcome here with us." Kisara blushed partly out of being caught and that it was Kiba whom addressed her took the cake. That is when the others spoke up as well starting with Asia "Kisara-San come sit with us." Then Rias "Yes, Kisara-Chan you have more than earned yourself a place with us." Sona Chimed in Last "A friend of Rias is a friend of mine." Next to her Surprise and Annoyance Issei Jumped up and Started to roughly rub her head messing her hair up. "Come-on Sis quit the sour attitude already" *Thwack* with a wallop from her Shinai Issei was planted on the floor. Kisara to a Deep Breath and Responded to them "Ok what kind of tea do you got?" as she made her way into the Group.

Meanwhile outside the clubroom watch from afar was a red and orange bird and sharing its vision was a young blonde playboy seeing the scene before him a grin appeared on his face as a girl approached him from behind. "Oni-Sama your Tea is Ready" he turned back to her "Ah Ravel Thank you." As the girl set out the China set she asked "How's the Wedding Progressing" He Turned by to the observation portal and replied "As if anything can go wrong" As he stared at the Red Head Girl in the Footage.