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(A/N: All the images or gifs or videos used do not belong to me, they belong to the respective owners)
3 weeks later,
Issei's Personal Laboratory, 9:30 AM
3 Weeks have passed since the time Issei had left from the location of the hell known as the Outlands, as soon as he came back. He immediately brought a Diet Coke bottle and gulped it down instantly, much to Invictus's surprise, however he soon realised that, it was just how Issei was.
He soon headed home, where he was greeted by Juniper who was surprisingly waiting for him in his own personal house. She immediately pulled him in and embraced him, not caring for if anyone was watching him, as Issei returned the kiss, they soon split up due to the lack of air, as they head inside. Soon enough, Issei reveals several items he had gotten from the raids that happened in the outlands. Before that Issei asked where are the rest, as Juniper responded they were back at their own kingdoms doing their own jobs.
The items consisted of Kirin's horn, Rajang Pelt, Golden Rajang Pelt, Rajang Fang, Rajang Claw, Fatalis Shell, Fatalis Scale, Fatalis Hardhorn and parts of other Elder Dragon class monsters there to name a few.
"That is quite the pile of items.." Juniper mused, as she touched the Kirin's mane feeling a surge of electricity as Issei approached her. She then spoke, "I am fine, just surprised that electricity would remain after weeks of beating a Kirin.."
"Oh believe me that sucker just wouldn't die, it took us working together to actually put the beast down, and don't even get me started on the Rajang, that motherfucker can transform into a Super Saiyan and had a fucking Kamehameha wave that would wipe us out!" Issei exclaimed with horror, as Juniper turned her eyes and spoke, "I can tell.."
"Most monsters you faced were Elder Dragon Rank, a Rank only S Rank Adventurers could face, and both of you did survive in the end, in a place like the Outlands. I'd say you did quite well." Juniper spoke her words of encouragement, as Issei nodded, he soon lied on the bed with Juniper sitting beside him, as Issei asked
"Speaking of which, I believe Cardin and his group have already headed to Vale, right? To protect Jaune.." Issei put his hands behind the head, as Juniper mused.
"Yep, he has already gone, Ozpin won't be able to protect him from those Outsiders alone...so, it was our only choice to do so.." Issei only nodded, he didn't blame his wife's hatred for those from the Four Kingdoms, since she was obviously betrayed by someone she thought as a lover. She would never see them in a good light, at least for a while that is.
"And we do have some spies that would be dealing with Shinra Remnants like Willow-Sensei, and General James Ironwood to name a few, so that is another this.." Juniper nodded in agreement, as Issei spoke after a small silence between them.
"Truth be told, I am jealous of Jaune, he has loving sisters like the Arc Sisters and a loving mother like you, Juniper, I never had that privilege, and I am also happy for Jaune." Juniper looked at him for a moment, as she nodded, remembering Dai and Aika, as well as some of the cousins he had talked about, as Juniper spoke while lying down next to him.
"But you are forgetting about Melinoë and Macaria, they are your siblings, aren't they?" Issei only responded with a sigh as he spoke, "I met them recently, 19 years of my life, it was dealing with them.."
"It seems like that, honestly if Aika or Dai would be my children, I would have disciplined them personally.." Juniper spoke with a cold tone as Issei pondered on what would have happened, if she were to ever meet them. Either way, he could care less, since that was on them. Issei then spoke.
"You know, when I first met you before the Civil War, I did not know know what I did, or where to go, I was all alone, looked down upon by my old world. My 'family' hated me for not being like my younger siblings, my 'friends' and 'classmates' believed his lies of thinking me as a pervert and a deceiver, but you did not, you saw through me, and gave me a new life, you gave me and my allies and only believers a new home, and for that I am eternally grateful to you.." Juniper could only smile, as she spoke,
"Where did that come from?" Issei only returned with a smile, "I am not sure, just felt like saying it.."
"I see..." Juniper spoke, as she added, "Speaking of which any plans for our honeymoon?"
"I always wanted to visit the United States of my Homeworld, but never got to since my parents always kept ignoring me, I even tried speaking to my uncles but they always either ignored me or denied me. Dai and Aika went to every location, and sometimes they even forget me, leaving me behind. Hell, the first birthday I celebrated properly was my 17th birthday with Hades and his family alongside Ophis and Great Red.." Juniper felt even more sadder and angry at how Issei was treated by his own family. She knew what she had to do.
"How about this Ise?" Juniper spoke, as she gets up and looks at Issei, she then speaks, "We will head to that location, have some fun just like a regular couple, does that sound good?"
"Are you sure? Won't this cause a problem against the Factions?" Juniper shook her head and spoke, "They are welcome to try, all they will get is death if they try and kill us, and in your case if they capture us."
"Alright if you say so?" Issei's expressions soon changes to a smile, "So when do you want to go?"
"Right now..." Issei soon turned to Juniper and asked, "But what about-!?"
"I have informed about it to mine and your family, father has taken his place in handling the kingdom's absence in my affairs. So we can enjoy our time together.." Juniper spoke with a smile, as Issei looked at her for a moment and responded
"Sure, why not.."
Opening Start
A loading screen is shown from 0% to 100%
[This heart gives the smallest glow, I think that I can see it show ,Your eyes have a spark, you know, Open them and see me go]
Issei is seen looking at the Arcadian capital in awe, with seeing the Academies fight'.
The Arc Siblings show their fighting skills.
With Issei, Nyx and Invictus showing his skills assisting the Original 15 in their mission.
[This world never knew my game, Hope I have a chance to stay]
A scene of Issei's past is shown, where everyone mocks him.
He wonders if it is worth saving these people, anymore.
[These arms, are worn, and never fading, The cold air is never waiting]
Issei walks the scenes of Kuoh, saddened by how his past was ruined, taken away by his brother.
He grits his teeth in anger, as he punches an image of his family.
[Had me going, my friend, I'm so blind, I can't stand ,Left alone with your hand,I think that I can see your eyes]
Issei is seen talking and training alongside a White Haired Woman, wielding a Katana.
For the first time, he felt a bond with someone, as a silhouette of the Big 3 is shown, with Invictus beside him along with Nyx and Ophis.
[And the past can show you, All the life we've been through]
A memory of his asking to be trained by Azazel is shown, as he ignores him.
He tried to ask Grayfia for training but she rejected him, he was persistent only for someone to threaten him with death.
[Lost and gone and frozen but I'm just..,I'm always running]
Issei gritted his teeth, shattering his memories, as he runs to Arcadia with his new family.
The settlements of Arcadia is shown, with different cities being shown. Issei and Nyx walk across them with awe in their eyes.
The scene changes to Persephone and Hades studying in their respective Academies, learning more.
Issei is seen having a friendship with the members of the Original 15 along with Nyx and Invictus, with a silhouette of the Shadow being shown.
[My eyes have a sparkle too, Hope that I can see this through]
Issei is seen clashing with Jaune, both having smirks on their faces.
As a blonde haired woman and Nyx cheer on the two combatants. Invictus and the others of the Original 15 watch with interest.
[My thoughts, belong, and are ever changing, Remind me on what I'm losing]
Issei looks at Arcadia, here is loved and cared, while there he is hated, in his old world.
He knew that a world that did not appreciate him, doesn't deserve him.
[These feelings in my head, I push them off instead, Of running one way, Just to come on back again]
Issei tries to remembers his past feelings for the girls, before they fade away. He soon encounters a version of Ingvild that is different than his Ingvild.
[Within this circle, Beyond my clouded mind, A new forgotten life, Can I hear that voice again]
Issei is pushed forward by the Big Three, allowing him to move on from his past.
Juniper and his family see in happiness, seeing his smile that was not present for a very long time.
Nicolas has a smirk as several men and people with weapons are seen as his target was the Arc Family.
His desire to rule is shown, as Juniper has a look of horror and despair.
[There's blue in the fire, There's red in your face, My motives are laced with gold, I'm moving, and moving]
Issei helps Juniper and encourages her in this tough time. He also gives hope to the Arc Family, knowing their sadness and despair.
Issei and his family work against Nicolas, gritting his teeth remembering about Dai.
[There's colors in the skyline, That flow into space, The feeling of floating on my own]
Issei faces off against several of the Black Arms, mercilessly killing them, as Great Red and Ophis decimate many of the Black Arms.
Invictus, Nyx, Hades and his family join the fight.
[No one in this place, I don't belong here]
Issei rejects Nicolas's offer of joining him, angering the man even more, as he fights against two Members of the Arc Family.
He watches in horror as Juniper shares the same expression upon hearing Nicolas's intentions
The Arc Siblings fight against the traitors of the Arc Clan, while a Red Haired woman has a sinister look on his face.
The Big Three along with Issei fight off against the last of the Nicolas's forces.
As Juniper and Nicolas clash against each other, with Issei assisting her as well. Both having a smile on the horizon, as they end the fight.
[Had me going, my friend, I'm so blind, I can't stand, Left alone with your hand]
Issei shook his head, shocking and surprising the Arc Council, who wanted him to be the Emperor. Even Juniper is stunned by this answer of Issei.
[I think that I can see your eyes, And the past can show you]
Issei and Juniper, along with their families watch the horizon of the Arcadia, now that things are getting better, having a smile on their faces.
[All the life we've been through, Lost and gone and frozen but I'm just.., I'm always running]
Issei and Juniper have a loving smile on their faces, as a wedding hall is shown.
The scene changes to a Issei with a different appearance being shown, along with his and the Arc Family standing behind him.
Opening End
Issei and Juniper were in casual clothing, as Alsie spoke, "Well, have fun both of you and enjoy yourselves."
"And do send us some pictures!" Persephone exclaimed with a cheerful tone, as Issei spoke, "I will.."
"Oh and Juniper, please call me mother, and Hades, father, if it makes you feel comfortable.." Persephone looked to Juniper who spoke with a smile and a red tint, "I don't mind calling you my mother..."
"That's good.." Persephone spoke with a chuckle, as Violet soon added with a grin, "Speaking of which dad, do tell us on how much fun you had with mom!"
"Umm, Violet.." Juniper muttered with a red tint on her face, as Issei also added, "I am no position to answer that Violet, my bed life is private, and I am not that comfortable sharing it with anyone else..."
Issei spoke while turning his gaze away as Violet only pouted in response, being the pervert she is, she wanted to know more. The others started to chuckle seeing this, as Hades spoke, "Regardless, you should be fine, even if they try and annoy you.."
"Eh, no worried Dad, they won't think twice before hurting us.." Issei spoke, knowing who exactly he was talking about. Soon enough, the Ragnarok that was piloted towards them by Invictus who spoke
"The ship is ready.." Issei nodded as he spoke, "Thanks, Invictus..."
"Well we will be taking our leave.." Issei and Juniper spoke as they headed into the ship to head to the DXD World for their Honeymoon. They all wave their goodbyes to them, as the Arc Siblings watch Issei leave with their mother, they were starting to see Issei as their father even if he was almost the same age as Bianca.
*Scene Change*
In the DXD World,
Mandarin Oriental, New York, 9:30 AM
The two managed to settle down in one of the most luxurious hotel in all of New York, USA. Issei then spoke, "Wow, Jade really knows how to work wonders, she already managed to settle us in, in one of the most luxurious hotel.."
"Well, that is our daughter after all..." Issei rubbed his head, and spoke but before he could speak. Juniper cuts him off and speaks, "Ise, she is your daughter too, sure she was not born from us, but she was already close to you before. Nicholas used and abandoned her, while you did not, you worked with her, cared for her, laughed with her. She and Rosemary were the first to see you as their father, and soon enough, I bet everyone will also do the same.."
Issei only looked at her and nodded, as Juniper spoke while keeping his hand, as she spoke, "Anyways, now that you are here, any ideas on how we shall proceed?"
"Like which place do you want to go?" Issei thought for a moment, as he spoke
"Well, I always wanted to head towards the Empire State Building...and I wanted to visit the Yellowstone National Park...it is located on the other side, and is on the opposite side.." Juniper nodded as she spoke, "That can be arranged, but first let us cover New York.." Issei looked at her and nodded, he remembered that they can just teleport to that location.
"Let's drop our stuff and head outside..we should have fun today.." Issei nodded as the couple headed outside having a normal date. Here, they were not known by their titles, just a normal regular human couple.
Juniper and Issei took a local locomotive towards the Empire State Building, as they waited in the lines to take a ticket. They soon travelled to each and every location, as Juniper looked at the Binoculars to see the vision. Sure she could transform into her own Dragon form to get a better view, but a part of her really enjoyed the view as well.
The soon purchased some souvenirs as well, with the couple enjoying travelling the Empire State Building. Juniper looked at a shirt which she liked as she called out to Issei, and made him try the shirt, she looked at his tone body and gave a nod of approval.
They purchased the shirt, as they headed down from the location, and moved to the Times Square, as Issei headed to the Nintendo Store, and went inside, he beamed at the Mario and other games that he wanted to see for once. He remembered on how he was denied this simple pleasure, but there was no one that could deny this.
Juniper had a smile seeing Issei act like this, she knew he never got to live a good childhood, and he was kind of reliving it. He had purchased several games and a Nintendo Switch as he placed them in their bags, which were 15 in total.
"Geez, Ise, you certainly did not hold back, didn't you?" Juniper spoke with a smile, as Issei responded, "I wanted to play these games, but never actually got the chance to do so. I also wasn't sure whether they actually were available on the other Earths.."
"Hope you don't mind.." Juniper shook her head and responded, "I don't actually...it is nice to see you this happy.." Issei looked at her and remained in a daze, he was unable to understand, on why Nicholas chose to abandon such an angel for power. He hated that man even more for doing this to her, breaking her in such a manner.
"Now come on.." Issei snapped out of his thoughts, as she spoke, "We should head to the Metropolitan Museum of Arts.." Issei looked at her and spoke with a beaming smile.
"Yes!" The couple soon headed to the location, as Issei puts the bags and the Console in a different pocket dimension. They headed to the Arts museum as they looked at the design of some of the Art pieces there. They also headed to other locations like the Fifth Avenue, the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, Wall Street and Rockefeller Center.
Juniper like every woman purchased a lot of clothing in total for herself and Issei, and the kids. She also brought for her parents as well as Issei's family during their visit to the Fifth Avenue. Issei sighed at the amount of clothes she had purchased. However, he could see how she is enjoying herself, which made even him happy.
They soon looked at the time, noting it was evening, as Juniper spoke.
"Well I was thinking, maybe we should visit this Yellowstone National Park, nighttime would be perfect to view it, wouldn't you say? We can even go camping if you want.." Issei looked at her for a moment and spoke, "Sure, let's keep this stuff though..."
Juniper nodded, as they decided to take a locomotive all the way back to their room. They kept their stuff and locked their room, as they prepared the stuff and food to head for a camp. They purchased most of their camping stuff as they teleported to the Yellowstone National Park.
*Scene Change*
Yellowstone National Park, 11:30 PM
Issei and Juniper had set up their camp, as they sat down on a log. They were present for a few hours at this point. They both had worn camping clothes which comprised of loose shirts and track pants. Juniper then spoke
"It's been a while since I have come on these camping trips, I used to go in them when I was quite young, with my own batchmates..." Juniper spoke remembering the trips she had while she was in Bootcamp. Issei then spoke
"You went on such camping trips before?" Juniper nodded as she spoke, "Most of us did, it is actually compulsory in Arcadia to go for these Camping trips. Had to deal with my fair share of bullies, but..."
Juniper clenches her fist and speaks with a sadistic grin, "I made sure to straighten each and every one of them, I was even able to fool the instructors into thinking that I was only helping them, while they cried in pain.."
Issei couldn't help but gulp at this prospect of the one on the receiving end of her sadistic actions. Yet, he had to applaud on how she had to handle the decision. However before they could move, an Arrow was swung right towards them.
(A/N: I don't own this gif or Hunger Games)
"Ise, I did not know that there were stray arrows running around.." Juniper spoke mockingly as Issei rushed to her and asked, "Are you fine?"
"It's going to take a lot than that to harm me.." Juniper spoke as Issei took a look at an arrow and widened his eyes in shock.
"You recognise the arrow, don't you?" Juniper asked with concern, as Issei looked at her and gave a nod, "The Arrow, last time I recollected belongs to the Huntresses of Artemis, they are a batch of Huntresses that have taken a vow of Celibacy..they are stated to be immortal like Artemis, albeit not as strong.." Juniper nodded in agreement, as Issei spoke with a tone of surprise
"Although, what are they doing here? They should be in Greece since that is where they mostly run around.." Issei pondered as several arrows tried to attack her which they dodged.
"This is getting annoying.." Juniper spoke with a growl, as Issei spoke, "Mind if I deal with the attacker, dear?"
"All yours, but if things so get south, I would love to join.." Juniper spoke with a grin, as Issei responded, "Never thought you were a battle maniac.."
"I was, remember my fights with Willow.." Issei nodded as he spoke while turning his gaze away
"It was hard to imagine you as a reckless and nothing but a battle maniac, but your case is understandable. It is not like a certain White Dragon Empress I know..." Juniper raised her eyebrow at first, as she shook her head in amusement. She knew about Valery from Issei, and knew she would give her the battle she always wanted, with some breaking her bones for tormenting Issei. She then spoke
"Anyways, we will discuss later, let's deal with them, first, try and see if she can reasoned with. Then we destroy them." Issei nodded, as he soon headed out to the location.
Meanwhile, the Huntress was starting to get annoyed, they were able to sense and dodge their attacks, she had tattered clothing which involved a partially torn dress, and tracks, as she spoke
"This is not good.." The girl was about to leave, when someone tapped her on her shoulder.
She turned her gaze towards Issei and spoke, as Issei fixes his glasses, "You know, it is not nice to attack campers that are just enjoying their time in this amazing park.." Issei spoke with a smile.
*Scene Change*
The girl was sent flying towards a nearby tree, as she gritted her teeth in pain. Issei was seen walking towards her, as he spoke, "You can just apologise for what you did, and we will forget what just happened.."
Issei gave a glance towards Juniper who was masking her presence, she only waited for her lover's signal to unleash hell upon them.
He gave a glance to the Huntress who was gritting her teeth in fury, as she spoke, "I will never apologise to you, you dirty man! You have some nerve of striking a Huntress of Artemis, you will regret!"
Issei was worried that Juniper may lose it, as he sighed, he knew about the hatred Artemis has for men. He soon noticed himself surrounded by several of Artemis's Huntresses. They were around 30-40 women of various ages, youngest seemingly looking like 18 years old.
Juniper was gripping the branch she was on, she was worried on how the situation was turning out. She knows her limitations, and she may have to go all out on Artemis if she does become a problem. A Goddess is someone that must not be crossed with, they are nothing like those from the Four Kingdoms, and could easily even match the Brother Gods if they wanted to, especially someone like Shiva.
She may be powerful and even potentially stronger than him, but only if she is in her Dragon or Eikon form, otherwise, she also has her limitations in her human form.
Her attention was turned to Issei, as one of the Huntress, a woman in her 30s spoke, "You are surrounded human, surrender yourself man, so you can accept death!" Issei sighed, he and Juniper hid their aura perfectly blending into the surroundings as he spoke
"Look, I am only going to say this once, we were having a peaceful camping trip till your lady right there.." Issei pointed to the Huntress, who gritted her teeth in anger on being found out so easily, as he continued, "Thought we are easy prey and attacked us without a problem, just let us go and let us mind our own business., and we would be fine, not an issue."
Issei looked at the Huntress speaking amongst ourselves, as their leader spoke, which was the same woman who had warned Issei earlier, "We will call our Goddess Artemis, she will decide on what needs to be done."
"Hmm, that seems fair.." Issei spoke with a shrug as the Huntress contacted their Lady, as he looked at Juniper who seemed to be waiting near the branch, she waited patiently till a magic presence that made the two worried showed up, the Huntresses bowed in respect which speaking.
"Lady Artemis is here!" The woman that showed up was described to be a young woman with round blue eyes and long white hair, with the bottom of her hair attaches to a large circular ornament. She wears long white dress with red tip at the bottom, a silver necklace, and a pair of sandals. She wields large bow which is capable of firing arrows made of pure energy as a weapon. This was Artemis, the Goddess of Hunting.
"So why did you summon-?" Artemis asked as she turned her gaze towards Issei who she looked with disdain, "What is a man doing here?"
"Seriously, everyone gives me hate glares from every supernatural being...even the ones that don't know me.." Issei muttered in a very low tone. He sweatdropped seeing how many hated him at this point, he was used to it, but even the ones he did not even meet hate him. Like Artemis, who he only heard from the Factions, and recognised their bows and arrows from reading the memories of other girls.
"He has been trespassing into our territory, we caught him having fun with his woman, we don't know where she is.." The Lead Huntress spoke, as Artemis gave a glance to Issei as she spoke with disdain.
"Do you have any words, man?" Issei only walked forward and spoke with a respectful tone, "Look Lady Artemis, we were just here camping, one of your Huntress was being the one that attacked us, we mean you no harm, we will just mind our business, and let you be, alright?"
"And why should I believe the words coming out from a man like you?" Artemis spoke with utter disdain, as Issei spoke, he was losing his patience a little bit. His past was being reminded and he did not like that one bit
"Look Lady Artemis, I am being respectful, we were having a camping trip, and besides, your territory isn't America, it is Greece. Hell, I don't even know what your Huntresses are doing here to begin with. Please, let us go and we will let you be." Issei spoke as he continued, while Artemis was ready to kill him, "Not to mention, your Huntress was the first to attack us, not the other way around. We have no quarrel and we should keep it that way."
"And why the hell should I believe you in any way! You men are all the same, rotten, deceitful, callous, ruthless, power-hungry and condescending." Issei only glared at her as he spoke, "Says the one coming from Zeus?"
"What was that, you disgraceful human!?" Artemis spat with venom, as Issei only responded.
"You heard me right, your father is a rapist who rapes young women, your mother she was a victim of your father. You have so much respect for your pathetic excuse of a man known as your father." Artemis was only seething when she heard of how this mortal man looked down on her father. She knew her father was that type, yet he was still the King of Olympus, he deserved respect.
"Then what about women, we have your kind that is known to lie, cheat, deceive, humiliate to name a few of their traits. I could go on all day on how flawed your man hating ideology is, you are pathetic Artemis, and you are foolish to fight someone that had no interest in fighting you." Issei coldly declared as Artemis could only grip her bow in anger and fury, as she commanded.
"You damned Man thing! Kill him!" The Huntresses raised their bows and arrows as Issei only shouted in response.
"Juniper, now!" Suddenly a blast of very strong magical power surrounded Artemis and the lead Huntress, exploding on impact. Those surrounding her were instantly wiped out, killing them as their bodies disintegrated on impact.
"No!" Artemis shouted in horror seeing 7 of her Huntresses being killed by such an explosion. The attacker soon showed up, as this was revealed to be Juniper who was in her armor, she had already transformed into her Dragonoid form prior, as she spoke
"Lady Artemis, we are fully capable of killing your Huntresses, you have one choice, you can either leave, or perish. The choice is yours." Juniper spoke with a cold tone, as Issei brought out the Star of Eden, ready for a fight.
"Tch! Kill them, kill them all!" Artemis declared angrily, as the Huntresses all angered by their death of their sisters. They all aimed their weapons as Issei spoke.
"Leave Artemis to me, you can take out the Huntresses, right?" Juniper nodded her Battle Maniac Nature being revealed as she spoke, "Easy Prey!"
"Fair enough!" Juniper soon blitzed towards the Lead Huntress and grabbed her by the throat. Artemis tried to save her but Issei blocked her strike with her free hand much to her shock. He soon punched her sending her flying, that punch didn't do much to her, as Issei and Juniper nodded.
Artemis aimed her bow and fired several shots towards Issei, who just used his Staff to block it with ease. Issei looked at Artemis and spoke, "You chose poorly, Goddess.."
Issei's staff started to glow with purple magic energy which made Artemis shudder, she recognised it to be Gravity Magic, she fired few shots, as Issei only deflected each and every one of them with his staff completely nullifying it into nothingness much to her shock and surprise. He soon dashed towards her and unleashed Synthetic Black Hole coming to the other side.
He got into his pose, as he fixed his glasses, Artemis shouted in pain due to the immense strain that was being put on her.
Artemis gritted her teeth in pain, she used her strength to pull herself from the Black Hole, which she managed to, she soon landed a huge punch on Issei which sent him flying. He looked to his lips as it was bleeding, he wiped the blood as Artemis fired several more shots towards him which were imbued with divine aura. issei blocked every single attack with his staff which made Artemis really annoyed. The staff was becoming even more problematic.
Meanwhile, Juniper was surrounded by her Huntress, who were using magic imbued shots onto them. She only smirked sadistically as she slammed her spear to the ground creating eruptions that shook the Huntress's attention.
Quickly dashing around, Juniper attacked the Lead huntress by slamming her in the stomach and stabbing her in the heart. The Huntress soon lost her vision and died in her hands.
"Huh? It seems like you have immortality..." Juniper spoke to the others who were all tearing up at their Huntress's death, as she continued, "But you can still die in battle..so it is more or less longevity..."
"Works for me.." Juniper spoke as she used a magic beam and immediately stabbed a chain of them in their hearts or brains completely destroying them. This immediately killed them.
They tried to run or dodge but they were unable to do so. Juniper was quite skilled in magic, when it comes to matters like this, she looked at their corpses, as Juniper shook her head in disappointment. All this could have been avoided if they had just left them alone. Issei gave the girls multiple chances to apologise and walk away, but they chose this.
"I wonder how Issei is doing things.." Juniper muttered, as she saw Issei bringing out the Black Abyss White Flower, he was using An's fighting style keeping up with the attacks of Artemis, who was only using her bow and when he came closer, he used Earth Style blocking it as a Kanji of Earth appears on his Gear's jem, when he summoned it. He blocked the arrows with Black Abyss as he used White Flower to create the same arrows, as he used the Boosted Gear to transfer more power onto them. She could see Artemis was at her last breath.
"Y-You're the Red Dragon Emperor?" Artemis noticed this and spoke with concern, so far she has been unable to land a single hit onto Issei, due to his strength and combat technique being a perfect counter to her. He motioned the White Flower to send it at the same speed as Artemis dodged them.
She looked back to see the damage her shots caused, and she was horrified to see what had happened. The whole forest location had been destroyed by them. Issei then spoke
"You got that one right Artemis, I AM the Red Dragon Emperor, and let me tell you. You have made the biggest mistake attacking me, cause I am a man who was just enjoying a camping trip with his wife." Artemis gritted her teeth in frustration, he was able to handle her attacks without using the Boosted Gear. He constantly blocked with Ice or Earth stance to eliminate her arrows or block her closed range attacks.
He followed it up with Void Strike and Light Strike, unleashing devastating blows of Iai strikes towards Artemis who was struggling to block all of them. He then used a heavy Light Strikes aimed at her, which was enhanced by magic and allowed Issei to increase the power and speed of the strikes, allowing him to attack Artemis with brutal strength.
The end result was Artemis was breathing heavily, she couldn't keep up with Issei any longer, and she hated that. She hated that a man was overpowering her. She was tattered and unable to do much. She decided to end it with her using several arrows aimed at him. But Issei used his swords to block they attacks and redirect it at them, as she barely avoided the attacks.
Juniper soon joined in as she spoke, "You know...it is funny on how you Gods think about yourselves. You think the world revolves around you, that we must all kneel and worship you! But that is where you are wrong!? You expect our worship and for us to respect you, but you have done nothing to earn that respect. You expect that just because you are a Goddess, didn't you!? Well news flash, you are never going to expect any of us to bend the knee or our worship, Artemis! You are not worthy of that, and will never be, because of your attitude!"
Juniper declared with anger in her voice, she hated on how Artemis hated men just cause she had a bad relationship before hand. Even she suffered the exact same thing, but she never hated Jaune, Issei or the males in her family, she never hated any male Arcadian, just because they are...male.
While she did hate those from those from the Four Kingdoms, it was because of their nature and not because they have the male gender.
Artemis was seething in anger from this, as she aimed her bow, but before she could use them. Issei dashed and use the Black Abyss to slice off her left hand making her scream in pain.
"AAAAAHHHHHHH!!" Artemis looked at her hand in horror, it was gone, there was no trace of it left. It was because the Black Abyss can destroy matter while the White Flower can recreate that. They are the Key of Creation for a reason.
"So this is the power of God Key Number #6..." Juniper muttered as Artemis spoke while pleading. She knew the Huntresses that were present were already dead. However there were still many more in the Yellowstone that were hunting down wild animals as their usual hunt. At the very least she and her Huntress or what remains of them can survive. Issei brought his blade down Artemis begged to spare the lives of her and her huntresses.
"Please, let go of me, I will let the two of you leave in peace..you can camp if you want here, but please let me live..." Issei and Juniper were beyond livid by this. Issei was reminded of how Raynare was, when she begged for mercy, when she was powerless and on the edge. Even Juniper could see why Issei hated the Supernatural of this world, they attacked him for no reason, aside from the fact that he was a man.
Additionally, Issei knew Artemis was a snitch, she would just inform her father about this, and he is not someone they wanted to fight for now, not because they are weak, but because he don't want to ruin their honeymoon. Issei knew what he had to do. He had no choice but to kill her for good.
"Issei, what should we do?" Juniper asked Issei, she glared at Artemis, Artemis became wide-eyed as she asked before Issei could respond, "Don't tell me, are you Issei Hyoudou?! The one that the pillar has been looking for!" Issei and Juniper only glared at Artemis, they detested Dai for obvious reasons making the Goddess shiver, as Issei spoke.
"Yes, I am Dai's older brother, but I don't see myself as part of that Clan anymore. I never was, and I am not coming back, no matter what you or the Factions do!" Juniper nodded in agreement, as she spoke, "That Dai, is nothing but a piece of crap, he is not-"
"You are lying, my future brother-in-law can't be this bad!" Artemis retorted as Issei asked, "Wait future brother-in-law?" Issei thought for a moment, as he spoke with a tone of surprise
"No way, so you're telling me that he is engaged to Athena, that is really something, never thought they would be so...foolish..." Artemis gritted her teeth in anger, while Juniper remained in disbelief, she never thought someone would be this foolish, especially when someone was called the Goddess of Wisdom. Artemis then declared.
"You lie! Dai is nothing like that!" Issei only rolled her eyes, as Juniper sighed, she then asked, "Ignoring that, what should we do with her anyway?"
"We have no choice, we must kill her, else the Whole Greek Pantheon will come after us." Juniper shrugged in response as she spoke, "I don't mind to deal with Zeus and-"
Artemis was about to teleport but Issei responded by using Analysis Magic and disabled Teleportation. She looked in horror, at how he was able to disable her magic like it was nothing. She was still in disbelief of Issei being stronger and capable of doing all of that.
"It's useless, any magic you do. I can command it using Analysis Magic, which would grant me absolute control over anything I can understand. Your teleportation would not work, Goodbye and Good Riddance Artemis.." Issei spoke coldly as Artemis tried to run. Issei then spoke while bringing out the Star of Eden.
"0th Power unleashed! Quasi Black Hole!" Issei generated a Black Hole in his palms as it started to suck Artemis into the Black Hole, while Juniper remained unaffected due to Issei preventing her from being harmed. She begged as she held for dear life.
"No! No! Please, have mercy! AAAAAAHHHHHHH!!" Artemis screamed as she was being sucked into the Black Hole, her skin, her flesh, her blood vessels and her bones were all being peeled out one by one and sucked into the Black Hole. She was killed immediately as she dropped her bow onto the ground, the Black Hole than disappeared. Issei looked at her bow, the only thing that remained of her, since even her soul was destroyed by the Black Hole and spoke.
"All this could have been avoided, had you let us go.." Issei knew that the other Gods would feel Artemis's presence disappearing. The Camping Trip was ruined as Juniper spoke looking at her lover.
"It is not your fault, you tried to reason with her.." Juniper looked at the bow and picked it up, as she spoke, "Although, I must say, she has got a fine bow. Maybe we can take it back with us.." She puts it in her pocket dimension.
"You can, but we should leave, I am pretty sure the other Gods would appear anytime soon.." Juniper nodded in agreement, as the couple took their stuff and teleported back to their Hotel Rooms, as Issei lied on the bed. He kept his staff back in the Pocket Dimension.
"I am not going to lie, I would have loved for the camping trip to work out, but..." Juniper wraps her hands around him and hugs him from the behind and speaks, "It's alright, we were able to have a lot of fun, and I did have a bit of fun fighting those Huntresses, even if they weren't that much of a challenge."
Issei looked at her and grew amused, as he spoke, "Why does this not surprise me...anyways, we should probably head to sleep.."
"You know..." Juniper spoke with a blush as her warm breath hit Issei's ear, "Maybe I can make this night even better. Artemis may have ruined it, but who is to say that we can't do it right now.."
"Wait a minute.." Issei backed away as Juniper kept crawling towards him, as she spoke with an even more redder tint, "Oh and you can unleash your fantasies onto me, I am well versed in pleasure, darling.."
Issei was cornered as he gulped in concern, as he spoke with a sigh, "Well fuck it, let's do it!" Juniper only gave a smile, as the lights were closed by the couple and they started to do what couples do when they are alone.
*Scene Change*
Timeskip brought to you by Chibi Issei being sucked in a multi-colored portal into an unknown location.
The Next Day,
Mandarin Oriental, New York, 7:30 AM
Juniper was deep asleep, a quilt covering what seemed to be her naked body, but Issei was nowhere to be seen. He was inside the bathroom, as he spoke while washing his face.
"Goodness, she has a lot of stamina, how did I even keep up with her was really something..." Issei spoke with a surprised tone, as Ddraig mused in response. "She is half Dragon, you can expect her to be tougher and much more resilient, and she is powerful, so you should have expected her to have a lot of stamina. But the fact that you made her pass out from pleasure shows that you have more stamina."
"Seriously, Ddraig." Issei sighed as he spoke, "I'll probably take a bath and finish it off quickly.."
Meanwhile, Juniper yawned as she soon woke up, but she couldn't feel Issei's next to her. She became worried, as she spoke
"Ise! Where are you!?" Suddenly running water sounds were heard from the bathroom, as she covered herself with some of her clothes, and knocked on the door. "Ise, are you there?"
"Yes, I am, just taking a shower..." Juniper sighed in relief, as she was happy that he was alright, she soon waited for him, as he soon came out wearing a bathrobe, as his hair was wet. They looked at each other, as they turned their gazes away remembering the pleasurable night that had happened between them, as she spoke.
"I'll also take a shower, wait for me.." Juniper headed inside, as Issei only could get dressed as he waited for his wife to come outside. She soon came outside, while wiping her hair, a towel was wrapped around her figure as she spoke with a smile.
"Morning, darling..." Juniper spoke as she snapped her fingers and she was wearing her casual clothes. She then spoke, "So what's the plan today?"
"We will cover the other monuments that we weren't able to visit, you cool with that?" Juniper nodded and spoke with a smile, "Of course I am.."
*Scene Change*
Yellowstone National Park, 7:30 AM
The location where it should have been sunny, is now completely cloudy with black clouds. It was causing a heavy thunderstorm and rainfall. The person responsible for this was none other than Zeus, as he watched the dead corpses of the Huntresses that were slain, he recognised them belonging to his now deceased daughter Artemis.
She was nowhere to be found, as only that remains were her dead Huntresses, her death was felt across by almost every supernatural being, as Zeus spoke with a sad tone.
"My daughter, my lovely daughter, who could have done this to you.." Zeus spoke as thunder crackled from his hands, as he spoke with a growl.
"Whoever was responsible for this, I will make sure they pay with blood! They will die by my hands!?" Zeus spoke as he teleported away, with the clouds resuming the weather that they should have been. It being sunny, the corpses were also teleported away.
Zeus informed Artemis's death to the Factions, as they all vowed to find the killer and bring him to justice.
Dai was the first to volunteer, wondering who was responsible for this, but he was not affected by her death all that much. Sure there was respect, but not love. He was more interested in locating his so-called brother, since he wanted his help.
Unaware that doing this would be his downfall.
*Scene Break*
(A/N: Bang that's it for the Ova, the next chapter will mark the beginning of Season 2)
(A/N(2): Artemis's death will play a major role in the next Season. And yes, Concept Artemis would have become like her had she not encountered Malak)
(A/N(3): Massive thanks to Darkdecade97 for reviewing the chapter and helping me with the mistakes, along with providing me pictures of the characters and their descriptions.)
Question: Guys, do you want me to do an alternate route which would be Arcadia vs the Faction Leaders, similar to Arc Clan vs Arcadia?
Yes
OR
No
Please let me know in the comments on how to improve and I will catch y'all later
Peace!!!
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