A/N:Ikki has fallen into a coma and is now in a deep sleep in the Gremory house.
A/N:Ikki's eyes are closed and the skin color on one of his arms is black
W:Mind if I ask you a couple of questions? I don't mean Ikki...I'm talking to you...Darkness Dragon
Meanwhile
Sirzechs:Still nothing that's unfortunate
Azazel:Yeah, we haven't been able to bring him out of his come. The kid's dragon power is replenishing and his body's healing up alright it would seem that the extent of his injuries go deeper inside though
Sirzechs:Deeper inside?
Kiba:He's never had such an intense transformation seems for now our only option is to wait it out
Asia looks down in sadness
Asia:Ikki is suffering because of me I'm so sorry
Issei:Its alright Asia
Xenovia:No ones blaming you Asia this isn't your fault
Gasper:She's right Asia, any blames goes to those Khaos Brigade jerks
Azazel:Hey Asia, I've got a question?
Asia:Uh huh
Azazel:You still haven't done it yet right?..I'm taking about what you've worked on in training
The group enters the room and Ikki is still in his coma
Azazel:Because of his incomplete transformation, it seems apparent that the Dragon inside of Ikki is malfunctioning the fact that his arm is still in Dragon form only serves to prove the point
Rias:If that's the problem then how do we start fixing it?
Azazel:Asia's sacred gear might present a solution to our conundrum
Rias:"Might" is the operative word will Asia be in any danger
Azazel:I honestly couldn't tell you
Xenovia:No way
Azazel:It is a possibility but it's not inevitable
Asia looks down at the one she called Big Brother
Asia:I'll do it I at least have to try
Issei:Are you sure Asia?
Asia:Ikki promised he'd always look out for me and he kept his word by beating Diadora! So it's my turn to look out for him and there's no way I'm just gonna give up! I owe him more than that
Rias:I have full faith in you
Issei:Good luck Asia
Everyone leaves the room until it is Asia and Ikki.Asia places her hand on Ikki's hand and begins healing and a glowing green aura begins to fill the room
Asia:(My Dear Big Brother Ikki, I admire you above anyone else and you have always been there for me cheering me up whenever I'm feeling down, put yourself in harm's way to protect me from danger I'm so grateful I met you. You're like the older brother I never had and I thank God for this opportunity he's given me I'm thankful for this chance to pay you back for all you've done, so please! Please open your eyes! Come back to me Big Brother!)
The Black Dragon skin fades away and Ikki's arm is back to normal and he opens his eyes
Ikki:W..Where am I? Am I dead? A..Asia?..What are you doing here?
Asia:Is this a dream? You're awake again! Big Brother!
Asia hugs Ikki
Asia:I'm so sorry Big Brother!
Ikki:It's fine Asia
Asia:You're alright! Thank goodness I was so worried!
Later
Ikki:Wait I was in a coma and you brought me out of it. Thank you for saving my life Asia
Asia:I couldn't bare the thought of my life without you in it now come with me if you're feeling up to it everyone's anxious to see you
Ikki:Yeah sure I'd..Ahh!
Ikki feels a pain in his chest
Asia:Ikki are you okay!
Ikki:Yeah I'm fine just..dizzy
Asia picks up Ikki on her shoulder
Ikki:Hey Asia...
Asia:Yes Big Brother
Ikki:Thanks for helping me I promise I'll pay you back
Asia:That's nice but there's only one thing I want you to promise me
Ikki:Sure what is it?
Asia hugs Ikki again
Asia:That when you become a devil, That you promise to stay with me and be my Big Brother Ikki forever.
Ikki:Yeah, I promise
Asia:Thank you Big Brother
Akeno:So passionate~I feel bad walking in on such a private moment
Asia hides behind Ikki
A/N:Okay before I continue with the story just know that Asia does not like Ikki like that she sees him as an older brother figure and that's it. The idea of cucking Issei is something but I don't want Issei to hate Ikki so yeah back to the story
Ikki:Oh hey guys didn't see you there
Rias:Its looks like Asia has won today.
Akeno:Yes it would seem that way
Asia helps Ikki walk to the group
Rias:Okay everyone, now that Ikki has gotten better it's time to celebrate with a feast
Everyone:Your wish is our command!!
Back at Kuoh Academy Ikki is now walking around the campus by himself alone with his thoughts remembering how he lashed out in anger at almost losing Asia he sits by a tree line self reflecting
Ikki:(Damn, did I really do all of that? I lost control of myself and I lashed out on everyone friend and foe alike and I could stop I wanted to kill Shalba and Diadora even if it costed me everything....I need to get even more stronger than this so it never happens again!)
Just then, a person came walking in Ikki's direction
Ikki:Can I help you?
???:Excuse me. Are you the one named Ikki?
An unknown, feminine-sounding voice said. A pretty black-haired girl stood in front of them, wearing a uniform from an all-girls school down the street from Kuoh Academy.
A/N:SHE'S BACK!!
Ikki:(I know her from somewhere.....wait a minute)
Ikki:It's....you...Raynare the Fallen Angel
Raynare:Yes it's me Raynare
Ikki remembers their last encounter clear as day he prepares for an attack but he senses that Raynare's aura is pure and harmless
Ikki:Why are you here Raynare? I didnt forget what you did to Issei and Asia
Raynare:Yes, it is something that I have deeply regreted from the moment you spared my life. "But that's the reason why I'm here. I wanted to see you again, so I can say....I'm sorry for everything I've done
Ikki:I accept your apology but Raynare...I'm not the one you need to apologize to.
Raynare:Could I ask you for one more favor?"
Ikki:What is it?
Raynare:I'd like to see Rias Gremory. I owe her and her household my apologies to her for what I tried to do to Asia and Issei. I want to make amends. I've spent months rebuilding my life after what you said to me.
Ikki:You want to see Rias?
Raynare:I won't be staying there for long. I would go myself, but I think they might kill me on the spot
Ikki:Fair enough let's go
Raynare is now walking with Ikki to the Occult Research Club.She slowly walked behind the young warrior until she stood next to his left. Raynare smiled gently as she remembered that moment when Ikki held his hand out to help her to her feet and said the words that surged through her heart like a wind blowing on her skin.
Ikki:(I guess Fallen Angels aren't so bad after all.)
Raynare's cheeks turned a faint pink. Those words and his bright smile stayed with her ever since. Raynare smiled gently before she started to stare at him.
Raynare:(You saw good in me, when nobody else did. You gave me a second chance at life. This why I...I...started to..
love you)
A/N:Ikki x Raynare?? Maybe?😉😉
Ikki and Raynare arrive at the building
Ikki:Okay I'm gonna go in first I'll tell you when to come in okay?
Raynare:Okay
Ikki enters the building to find Issei Asia Gasper and Koneko playing a game, Kiba Xenovia and Irina were doing homework together, meanwhile Rias and Akeno were looking at some paperwork on the table. While they were each doing their thing, they heard the double doors opening, which drew their attention.
Ikki:Hey guys I'm back from my walk
Issei:Hey Ikki what's up man
Ikki:Well...Someone wanted to talk to all of you
He stood aside to reveal Raynare.All of the devils gasped slightly in surprise and horror and Irina just looked confused Both her and Akeno charged their respective attacks, ready to fire.
Rias:State your business right now, Fallen Angel! Did you my darling Ikki under some kind of mind control?!"
Akeno:My my, back for more, eh? I'm not as merciful as my Ikki is!
Ikki:Woah girls calm down! I'm not under any mind control I swear!
Issei:Ikki...Do you not remember who this is?!
Ikki:No I didn't forget Issei But you're alive now, right
Issei went to retort but said nothing. Asia held his hand comfortingly and the boy smiled.Kiba and Koneko kept glaring at her. Xenovia, Irina, and Gasper only heard stories but knew enough.
Raynare wasn't surprised by their reactions. In fact this was exactly what she expected. Which was why she wanted for Ikki to go with her to calm them down, at least enough for them to hear her out. Had it not been for him she would have been obliterated ten times over. Raynare's crimes haunted her. For months she wanted to make amends but was too afraid. Now that she finally mustered up the courage, she just hoped it would be.
Raynare:From the bottom of my heart, I apologize to all of you. I want to make amends... At the time, was blinded by my arrogance and thirst for power and recognition by the higher ups of the fallen angel society. I was a fool. I know words aren't much to compare to what I did to you, and I don't expect forgiveness, I just wanted to convey how sorry I am for my actions. I should have died that day. But Ikki... he spared my life when I didn't deserve it. I-"
Rias:I think you should be saying all that to Issei. He's the one you hurt."
Raynare looked to Issei she noticed that Issei was practically shaking. He clenched his fists and lowered his head away from everyone. Asia comforted him, glancing between Issei and Raynare. Those kind emerald eyes of hers could melt even the darkest hearts. It made Raynare overcome with regret all over again. How could she possibly want to hurt someone so gentle? In her time on Earth as a human, she made friends. Friends like Asia. And she couldn't fathom hurting them. As a Fallen Angel, she didn't have friends. She did things for purely selfish reasons. Even her comrades were just a means to an end at the time. She had learned what Rias had done to them. She knew that she would have suffered the same fate if Rias had been there instead of Ikki. Thank the gods of every single mythology that it was Ikki himself who was the judge and jury, but not the executioner.
Raynare:Issei. I know what I did to you back then was more than cruel.I'm sure that you've had a strong desire to kill me, so... if it means atoning for what I did... I... I'll allow you to do just that..."
Issei's thoughts screamed at him in his mind.Issei violently shook off the voices in his head. That was not him. He wasn't like that. Issei started to slowly walk towards his ex-girlfriend, prompting Raynare to look up and saw that he now stood in front of her. She flinched, and then gasped when she saw him cracking a smile. "
Issei:Don't worry I'm not gonna hurt you or anything I forgive you
Raynare:You...You do?
Issei:Yeah it took a couple of months but I'm finally ready to move on from it and now Asia is with me so don't worry about it it's fine I forgive you
Raynare put a hand over her mouth and looked like she was about to cry. She couldn't believe what she was hearing.Raynare who was tearing up, as she bowed again and again while thanking the ORC. Maybe some day, she could be friends with them too.
Raynare: I've started to go to school down the street. Should you ever need extra firepower in a battle, come find me there. I'd gladly be of assistance to you.
Raynare beamed, finally feeling weight off of her shoulders that she carried with her for so long. She bowed, thanking Ikki and the ORC one last time before leaving.And one day she'll confess her true feelings to Ikki
Ikki:Well that settles that I knew that sparing her was the right thing to do
8 days have passed since the Rating Game
Rias is all alone in the ORC buliding checking paperwork until Ikki shows up
Ikki:Hello Beautiful
Rias:I wasn't expecting you have you finished watching Issei and Asia?
Ikki:Yeah I just came by to check on you
Rias:I hadn't realized it had gotten so late
Ikki:And what's keeping you here after hours?
Rias:Nothing important
Ikki:You seem like you're worried about something
Rias:What have I got to worry about?
Ikki:I don't know that's why I asked but sometimes I think I see depression masked by beauty
Rias blushes
Ikki:Oh sorry about that I just made things weird
Rias:No if anything I find your concern to be quite touching but I promise I'm fine
Ikki:And look I know I'm not exactly Dear Abby and stuff it's just that I don't want you to feel you have to force things.
Ikki places his hand on Rias shoulder
Ikki:I know what's going on even if it means you have to lie to yourself you always try so hard don't you
Ikki hugs Rias
Rias:Ikki?
Ikki:You don't need to worry about these problems anymore...thats right let it go..ill take over from here
Ikki and Koneko arrive at the ORC buliding to find Gasper on the ground unconscious
Ikki:Gasper!
Koneko:Gaspy!
Ikki:What happened to you!
Gasper:Ikki...thank goodness it's you isn't it..the real one?
Ikki:What are you talking about?
Koneko:I can smell him
They open the doors to find the fake Ikki holding Rias with a smug smirk in his face
Ikki:It's me?.. HOW!!
Ikki draws Intetsu and charges but Rias blocks his attack with a magic circle and she uses her power to destroy the top off the ORC buliding but they manage to escape. But Rias is gone
At the Kurogane House Akeno and the others are talking with Azazel, Ikki is up on the balcony yelling
Ikki:Damn it..Damn it!..DAMN IT!!! I LOST HER!!
Ikki yells to himself until Rossweisse arrives with news
Ikki:A curse? Loki cursed me and Rias!
Rossweisse:Yes apparently he was able to place a curse on you and Rias before being taken into custody
Ikki:But what does that mean?
Rossweisse:Curses lay siege to a person's heart gnawing away at it piece by piece they cling to doubts lingering in the depths of your soul doubts you've forgotten about or worse doubts you never even realized you had in the first place Loki used those buried feelings against you
Ikki:(Doubts just like....)
Rossweisse:Have you remembered something?
Ikki:Yeah...my deepest fear (It's true..its not that I'm scared of the girls...Im scared that I won't be strong enough to protect them)
Rossweisse:We're here for you if you're not ready to talk there's no pressure
Ikki:It's fine but you said that Rias was cursed as well how could someone like her have any doubts?
Rossweisse:You would have to ask her directly if you wish to find out or the doubt could be buried so deep within Rias's psyche she doesn't even realize it's there
Ikki:(Rias,what are your doubts? I have to help her)
Ikki:I know what I must do
Ikki goes downstairs and enters the living room and he learns how they can save Rias but... he has to contact someone
Ikki:Koneko! We don't have a choice I need to contact your sister!
Koneko:Do you need Kuroka for some kind of plan?
Ikki:To go see Vali! But first,Sirzechs
Sirzechs:Yes Ikki
Ikki:I would like to make a request!
Azazel:Hold on Ikki just think..Are you ready to become a devil?
Later that night after getting Sirzechs blessing Ikki and Koneko wait at the destroyed ORC buliding for Kuroka to arrive.
Ikki:You really think she is going to show up?
Koneko:If I call for her she'll come there's no doubt about it
A purple summon circle appears and Kuroka steps out
Kuroka:First you tell me to piss off then you call for me, is somebody a little indecisive
Koneko:Not quite
Ikki:I have a favor to ask
Kuroka:What's a boy like you want
Ikki:I want to talk to Vali
Kuroka:I'm sorry are you serious
Ikki:Yeah it important that I meet with Vali now
Kuroka:Aww it's adorable when a little boy like you tries to be forceful. Okay I'll consider helping you out
Ikki:Thank you
Kuroka:I'll agree on one condition. Shirone has to come back with me
Ikki:No surprise there you do want her back
Kuroka:I've tried to get her back before besides what other bargaining chip are you bringing to the negotiations right? They say one good turn deserves another
Ikki:Not a chance I can't do that Koneko is my friend and I don't plan to give her up
Kuroka:Oh that's too bad
Ikki:Is there anything else you want
Kuroka:No the negotiations are over I can't believe you called me all the way out here for nothing
Koneko:No!
Ikki dashes to Kuroka before she could leave and he grabs her by her Kimono
Ikki:I know that I'm asking for alot but as things stand it's the only shot I have. Take me to Vali!! I have to meet with him!!
Kuroka:Guess someone grew a pair since last time...This is starting to bore me so yeah feel fine to jump in whenever Vali
Vali arrives
Ikki:You guys were listening the whole time?...I don't care look there's no way I can get to the dimensional gap is with your help
Vali:And if I were to refuse your request?
Ikki:Then I would have to use force...
Ikki's eyes turn red and his black aura surrounds him
Ikki:And make you take us!!
Vali:The ones involved with The Red, White, or Dark Dragon have never had a good life. Don't you believe this to be destiny?
Ikki:I don't give a damn about destiny I do what I want and if anything doesn't work out I'll change it!!
Vali:I told you our duel would have to wait until you'd become stronger if I defeated you now I'd have nothing left to look forward too...Arthur
Arthur summons a golden magic circle and draws a holy sword
Arthur:The Holy Royal Sword Colebrand past to the heirs of the Pendragon name. It bestows the power to rule and cuts a path between dimensions
Ikki:So you are gonna take us
Vali:We'll take you to the dimensional gap however I can't promise that you'll survive long enough to return
Ikki:I don't care let's do this!
Sirzechs arrives through a magic portal and Ikki runs to him
Sirzechs:Ikki this is for you please save my sister
Sirzechs gives Ikki a Red pawn piece
Ikki:And this will make me into a devil of Rias peerage
Sirzechs:Yes just close your eyes and it will do the rest good luck Ikki
Sirzechs leaves
Ikki:Okay let's go!!
Arthur plants his sword and slices a rift to the dimensional gap and they vanish
IN THE DIMENSIONAL GAP
Koneko:It's safe to say we've arrived
Arthur:Stay within the light leave the field and you'll be swallowed by the nothingness be aware this field will remain stable for one human world hour once the time limit is reached you will be ejected into our dimension
Kiba:One hour
Gasper:That's not very long at all
Ikki:I don't know anything about the dimensional gap or how big it is but how likely are we actually going to find Rias somewhere inside this field
Arthur:It's about conviction, the strength of the gap can eb and flow but for the weak off heart make sure to steel your hearts against its forces
Issei:Our hearts?
Akeno:But what does that mean?
Arthur:Were I to explain further then my warning would be meaningless this is the extent of the help I can offer tata
Arthur leaves
Xenovia:How should we start searching a place where left and right are completely meaningless?
Gasper:No it's not only left or right I can't tell what's up or down!
Asia:Steel our hearts against it but how and against what
Akeno:Not for the weak of heart
Ikki:What was that?
Akeno:I was just thinking of about the warning that Arthur guy gave us before he left
Koneko:So share
Akeno:We're in a space where the laws of physics no longer apply therefore distance and direction are both meaningless concepts here
Kiba:Of course then maybe
Issei:Then maybe what Kiba?
Akeno:Rias has got to come we'll definitely see her no doubt
Kiba:Our feelings will summon her give her a way to find us
A black hole opens and they all see Rias looking at them
Ikki:It's her!
Akeno:Rias! Is that really you!
Rias says nothing and stares at her friends
Xenovia:Rias we found you
Gasper:Come with us
Asia:I'm so glad
Asia flies to Rias but she forms a magic circle and shoots a magical blast at Asia but Akeno grabs her
Asia:It can't be
Gasper:What is she some kind of impostor!?
Koneko:Afraid not it's the real Rias Gaspy
Kiba:Yes Koneko's right that is definitely the aura of a Gremory
Ikki:That's impossible!! The real Rias would never attack Asia!!
Rias fires another attack
Ikki:Hey look at me Rias!! I'm here for you!!
Ikki flies to Rias
Ikki:Hey come on!! Is this a joke!!
Rias fires another attack past Ikki
Ikki:What?!!
Akeno:We need to get her to safety before the field wears off
Ikki:Forcing her to attack her best friends, Damn you Loki!!
Kiba and Xenovia charge at Rias while Akeno makes a lightning strike and Gasper tries to freeze Rias but he can't and Rias aura grows
Kiba:Such destructive power
Akeno:Somethings keeping her from using her power to its fullest
Issei:Are you serious
Akeno:If her power were at its fullest there wouldn't be a safe place to hide in this field we would all be dead
Ikki:Listen you've got to calm down so you can come back with us please stop..I don't want to lose you!!
Koneko:I thought so she's still able to hear us
Xenovia:So what do we do ?
Koneko:Please Rias!! Remember us!! You were the one who gave me my new name!! I won't forget that day as long as I live
Asia:I was lost but you have me the gift of a new and wonderful life I will always apperciate everything you've done for me you're the best sister I never had!!
Gasper:If you hadn't come along and found me I would've had to walk the earth alone as a pariah or even worse I might have died on the streets
Kiba:When I was dying in pain when I was consumed with hate you took me in and saved me twice over
Xenovia:You've got to wake up!
Akeno:Please try to remember! Remember my voice! My face!
Ikki:COME BACK!!
A tear falls from Rias face
Akeno:Rias?
Rias:Ikki?
Ikki:I'm here!!
Rias screams and her power explodes and a black shard appears on her chest and a dark light appears and Rias emerges in Dark Dragon Armor
Xenovia:I'm guessing that tricks new?
Gasper:It looks like a less protected version of Ikki's Balance Breaker
Asia:How can that be?
Koneko:Her Armor it gives off the same aura as Ikki's did when he went berserk
Akeno:(Loki is this what he meant?)
Rias charges at the group and fires multiple blasts of Dark red orbs which Kiba and Xenovia barley manage to block
Ikki:Rias please you have to stop!!
Akeno:You have to get a grip on yourself
Rias blasts Akeno away and Ikki catches her
Ikki:Akeno are you gonna be okay?
Akeno:Yes Ikki...please save Rias from herself..I've been thinking of what Arthur said about how the dimensional gap is greatly affected by our hearts..if that's true then you are the only one who can bring my friend back
Ikki:Do you mean it?..But how am I supposed to save her
Akeno:You'll have to beat her in combat
Ikki:No..I can't I don't want to risk hurting her you're asking to much I can't do it!! There's no way I could forgive myself after that!!
Akeno:I understand how painful this must be for you I swear with that said..She needs you now more than ever. The only thing see wants is for you to rescue her!
Ikki:But it can't be okay! It just feels so wrong! I can't hurt Rias!
Asia:Don't think about it like that Ikki
Ikki:Asia
Asia:It's like this you're fighting to free her
Ikki:Alright I'll do it!
Ikki walks to Rias while the others watch
Ikki pulls out the Red Pawn piece and it melts into his chest.
Now...Ikki is a DEVIL!!
Ikki:DARK DRAGON DAGGER!!!
Ikki:Let's do this...Darkness Dragon!!
Viserion:[DARKNESS DRAGON BALANCE BREAKER!!]
IKKI:RRIAAAASS!!
The two charge at each other causing the field to break and a black hole opens causing the devils to fall in return them to their dimension
Asia:(I believe in you you'll definitely come back..both of you)
Akeno:Rias...No it's not over!!
Ikki:Because I need her in my life!! Because she is so important to me!!
The two clash
IKKI:I WILL FIGHT TO GET YOU BACK RIAS!! I PROMISE!!