~Timeskip; Day 10~
Today was the last day for Rias and her servants to train for their upcoming Rating Game against Riser Phenex. Since everyone has worked so hard for the battle, Rias decided to use that time for her and her servants to have a rest period. But, not everyone wanted to use that time to relax.
The only person who didn't use that time to relax was Izuku, he's gotten so far into he makeup of utilizing his magic power along with the memories if being able to use the skill and right now he was learning one of the skills that he tried to do back in the sixth day, and he wasn't going to quit now just because it's the last day.
It was now 6:00 PM. The Devils along with Ibara minus Izuku were currently sitting together at a table drinking tea and eating snacks.
"So… Buchou…" Koneko spoke up, breaking the silence from the Devils. "Do you think we can win this after all of the training we did?"
Rias gives her Rook a smile with softened eyes.
"Well, after all of the training we did, I'm sure it'll pay off."
"Huh," everyone turns to Kiba, who had a slightly surprised stare on Rias. "You seem more confident than usual, Buchou. Did something happen?"
Rias lets out a giggle as she directs her attention to her Knight.
"I guess you can say that I've been given hope, Kiba-kun."
"Eh?"
*BOOM!*
Before Rias could get a chance to clarify, everyone jumped when they suddenly heard a loud explosion from outside.
"My goodness! What on Earth was that?!" Asia asked with her hands on her cheeks.
"Ara ara! So loud!"
Upon further inspection at a window, the group look on in shock when they saw a large cloud of red energy with a white outlining.
"Oh! My that's Izuku-san's!" Asia exclaims in astonishment.
"Come on guys," Rias says to the group. "Let's go and check on him."
Everyone nodded their heads in agreement and followed Rias towards the woods, where Izuku was training.
By the time they got to their destination, The group stumbled upon an area in the woods that was clouded from view by Izuku's red energy.
"Izu! Is everything alright?!"
Rias called to Izuku, hoping that he isn't badly hurt. Fortunately, she was able to get an answer of sorts when the red and white energy started to evaporate, allowing the Devils and Ibara to get a good view at what's going on.
What they saw left them speechless.
"Izu..?"
About Six feet in front of them, stood a serious Izuku Midoriya with his shirt missing and his long pants torn up, brusied up with blood stains and a few cuts that dawned on his body, his left hand was covered by the Boosted Gear that was shining brightly, his hair moving as if it had a mind of its own while his eyes had a change, his eye color being a more vibrant green than his usual emerald green with his pupils being replite like.
"Yo."
While Kiba was in astonishment, The girls, and even Koneko, blushed when they started to stare at Izuku's naked upper half.
Before the training he was lean and had a bit of muscle but now, His upper half has become quite muscular after spending eight days training, having well developed pecks, a six pack, quads, and calves. They weren't too big, but were a fair enough size to show that Izuku has been working hard.
"Rose"
Everyone's attention dawned onto Izuku who walked towards the group and out of the crater he created, as soon as he was hearing range towards them and giving them all a smile, "I'm ready"
Once he said that and giving them his trademark smirk of confidence, making her blush again.
"We got this, Rose"
"Izuku."
She said with a look that described how much his words felt true and with that he shifted his serious stare towards those who are his comrades, getting their attention.
"Listen up, guys. Rose's freedom is on the line tomorrow. While I trust myself, I'm putting my trust in all of you to do as much as you can to prevent that Phenex bird from making her life a living Hell, and win this Rating Game. Can I trust you all to put up a good fight?"
"Of course, Izuku-san!" Asia immediately answered with a hand on her chest and a motivated expression. "I'll be there for you all until the very end!"
Kiba steps forward and places a fist on his chest.
"As Buchou's Knight, I will become her sword and slay any foe that dares to deceive her and my friends!"
"Let's kick some chicken ass," Koneko says with a slight fist pump and determined eyes.
"Ara ara, such a strong tone~. Ufufu~. We're totally going to win this, you strong cutie~."
While Izuku's face remained serious, his cheeks did turn red from Akeno's answer.
He then gives his friends a smile.
"Alright! Let's get ready for this game tomorrow, and claim our victory!"
"Right!" Everyone shouted except for Ibara, even though she wasn't a Devil....she still felt like she belonged with this group and smiled on at the scene before her, and Rias, who looked at her Pawn with an astonished look in her eyes.
As the five Devils plus Ibara walk their way towards the mansion for refreshments, Izuku was seen walking beside Rias, who grabbed his hand which gained his attention.
"Thank you Izuku"
"Hey come on now, I've come a long way from the young boy you met all those years ago and I will keep my promise"
He said this while brushing a strand of hair and getting close to her face and then giving her a small peck on her cheek with asmile on his face.
Rias, right now blushed at how bold he was...yet she couldn't help but wanting more.
'Izuku...you've gotten stronger and not just because of you being this Generations Red Dragon Emperor...but someone who shows kindness, courage and even giving those a chance to change...I know you'll make a great High-class Devil...and maybe...'
She stopped for a bit as she thought of a future with her and Izuku.
'Maybe someday'
Right now, Izuku was seen sitting quietly on his bed back home, waiting for the time where he and Asia were to report to the Occult Research Club room to get ready for the Rating Game that begins tonight, Ibara will also be with them but she will only be spectating the game, watching as if unfolds.
As he had his eyes closed, he was visualizing the many scenarios in his mind, ways to fight, to defend to defeat the Yakitori Motherfucker, his attire for the game was a black, short sleeved hoodie with a red T-Shirt underneath and along black like joggers along with the signature red sneakers he used to wear.
[It seems your mind is already preparing with any scenario to win this Partner]
As Izuku heard this, he lets out a small laugh while opening his eyes, "Of course, after all of the training we've done, we can't possibly fail."
Izuku then reaches his right hand for his alarm clock and looked to see that the time was 10:25, PM. He sets it back on his desk, seeing that it was not yet time to go.
'Only five more minutes until the Rating Game starts.'
folding his hands together, Izuku played back a memory of the final hours of their last day of training.
~Flashback~
"The House of Phenex has no respect for us! Let's give that bastard Riser a taste of how strong the House of Gremory truly is! They will receive no mercy from us!"
~Flashback end~
After remembering those words, Izuku looks down towards his left hand and balls it up into a fist with narrowed eyes.
'I've been training for this game like my life depended on it! We need to win this, and with the info I have about the Phoenix Clan, there's no way in Hell we're going to lose!'
KNOCK! KNOCK!
Izuku then turn towards his bedroom door when he heard two knocks from it.
"Come in," Izuku announces, giving whoever was behind the door the green light to enter.
Upon the door opening, it was revealed to be Asia, who was wearing her Holy Sister outfit like she did when Izuku first met her and Ibara, albeit she wasn't wearing her veil.
As Asia made her way to the open spot on the bed, Izuku finally notices Asia's outfit.
"Haven't seen you wear that in a while," Izuku told her, making Asia blush a little.
"Well, I thought wearing it would make me more confident," Asia explains as she takes her seat next to Izuku's left. "Buchou said she was okay with it, as long as I felt comfortable. So, what do you think about it?"
Izuku gives Asia a soft smile and a warm look in his eyes, making the latter blush at this because of how comfortable the color of his eyes made her.
"I think you look beautiful with that on. In fact, seeing you like this is pretty nostalgic."
Asia smiles as she rests her head on Izuku's shoulder.
"You're sweet, Izuku-san. Can I... Stay with you like this for the rest of the time we have left?"
"Of course you can," Izuku answered, his smile still intact.
As he said that, Asia smiled even more with Izuku got a look of surpirse when he saw Asia wrap her arms around his left arm. Her grip on it tightened every second.
"Asia? Is everything alright?" Izuku asks her, noticing that she was now frowning.
"Yeah... I'm just a little nervous about the battle, that's all. I mean, as long as I still have you and the others with me, I know everything will be fine. So... If it's okay with you, I'd like to stay like this for a while."
Izuku's eyes soften at the Bishop as his smile widens.
"Sure, Asia."
Hearing that made Asia smile at Izuku and snuggle onto his arm, waiting for the time to come where they have to report to the club room.
Meanwhile Ibara was seen, looking at the scene while being near Izuku's door frame with a smile on her face as her saw that her friend was comfortable with the boy who gave them so much while not getting anything in return with only their happiness was all he needed, she couldn't help but doing something special for him after the Rating game when they win.
*BEEP! BEEP! BEEP! BEEP!*
Izuku pushes the button on his alarm clock to silence its alarm, seeing that it's now 10:30. He stood up from his bed, getting Asia attention.
"Let's go," Izuku instructs Asia. "It's time."
Asia nods her head in response and follows Izuku towards their next destination.
The Gremory Devils and Ibara were seen sitting patiently for Grayfia to arrive and take them to the arena for the Rating Game. Kiba was on the sofa, sheathing his Holy Eraser and setting it in front of him, Koneko was on the opposite couch, putting on her fighting gloves that had a pink cat paw print on each glove's backside, and Rias and Akeno were quietly drinking tea.
'Damn,' Izuku thought in slight surprise, who was sitting on the couch Kiba was sitting at next to Asia, with Ibara standing on his right. 'Rose doesn't even look worried about the game.'
The group then heard the sound of doors opening and closing and turned their heads to see two familiar guests.
"Sorry if I'm interrupting."
"No, please, come on in, Sona and Tsubaki," Rias says to them. "We're glad you can make it."
"Huh?" Izuku made a puzzled look at the Devils of the Student Council. "Why are they here?"
"There's a live broadcast of the Rating Game so family members can watch. Sona and Tsubaki are here to help out with that, and watch the game as well."
"Huh." Izuku makes a sound of interest while resting his head on the back of the sofa, making Tsubaki soften her eyes at the boy in the background without anyone noticing, finding his position cute.
"And besides, it's her first Rating Game," Sona added. "I wouldn't miss an event like this for anything."
Rias smiles at her friend.
"Well, I promise to do everything in my power to make it interesting for you."
While the two were chatting, Izuku looked up at the ceiling.
'Hey Ddraig'
[Something on your mind Partner?]
'...Just wondering...can I try something after this is all over?'
[You're suggesting on trying to know more of your memories...then by all means...go for it]
That's all he wanted to hear.
From behind Sona and Tsubaki, a silver transportation circle has formed on the floor, getting everyone's attention. Coming out of it, was the maid of the House of Gremory, Grayfia, who sets her stare on the Gremory Devils.
"It's almost time," Grayfia informs them. "I hope you're ready for this, Rias-sama."
"Yes," Rias replies while nodding. "We're ready when you are."
Hearing this allowed Grayfia to continue.
"In a few moments, we'll use this magic circle to transport you and the rest of your servants to the battlefield."
"Um, where exactly is the battlefield?" Izuku asks with a tilted head.
"In a neutral alternate space created just for the games," Akeno answers him. Izuku then tenses up a little when her smile widens while she places a hand on her cheek. "Because that it's not real, we have full license to do some damage, even burn it to the ground if we want~."
Izuku shakes nervously as she giggles happily.
"Was that last part really necessary?"
"Tsubaki and I will be in the Student Council broadcast room calling the game," Sona informs Rias. "We'll be cheering you on." Sona then smirks at her Queen. "And I think I know who Tsubaki will be cheering for the most."
Tsubaki jumped with wide eyes and a dark blush when she heard her master tease her.
"Wh-Wh-What are you trying to get at?!"
Sona lets a chuckle escape her lips as she pushes her glasses up and makes her way out of the club room, with a shy Tsubaki following while taking a brief glance at Izuku, who noticed the glance but was confused on what Sona just said.
'Who's Tsubaki going to be cheering for in the game'
Izuku's cheeks then turned an unnoticeable shade of pink when he made a guess from judging the glance she gave to him.
'Maybe it's me?'
[Definitely you Partner]
As Izuku got flustered from the answer thanks to his Dragon friend, Ibara was seen quietly snickered at how Izuku was behaving right now.
"I wish you good luck on your first Rating Game, Rias," Sona says while standing near the door with Tsubaki.
"Thanks, Sona," Rias thanked. "Just try to keep the play by play fair."
"Oh, I'll keep it clean," she assures her, turning her head back to her friend while Tsubaki opens the door. "Though, if I was a betting girl, I'd say you guys are gonna beat that scumbag seven ways from Sunday."
Rias smiles at her bet while watching her and Tsubaki exit the building.
"There's something I forgot to tell you, Rias-sama."
Rias directs her attention to Grayfia when she heard her talk to her.
"What is it?"
"I thought you'd like to know that the great Devil, Lucifer, will be watching the game."
Rias has a surprised look on her face but then narrows her eyes towards her desk.
"I see... Brother dearest..."
Izuku hesed this and it made his eyes widen a bit, "Oh boy, Are you saying what I think you're saying?"
"You've heard it right, Izuku," Kiba answered. "Buchou's brother is indeed Lucifer, the king of the Devils."
Izuku, Ibara and Asia become shocked at the news.
"The Lucifer?!" Izuku asks. "The king of the entire Underworld is your elder brother?!"
Rias nods her head in confirmation.
"That's correct."
"His name is Sirzechs," Kiba continues. "Although, historically, he's been known by many names. During the great war of the three Factions, our leader died. Sirzechs took over the throne and lead us through a dark time. He saved the Devil Kingdom from ruin."
"Wow," Asia says in amusement. "That explains why Rias is the next heir of the Gremory."
"Holy Hell..." Izuku said with amazement.
Everyone then noticed that a red magic circle has appeared in front of the door that leads in and out of the club room.
"It's time, everyone," Grayfia announces.
Rias stands up and looks towards her servants.
"Let's go, everyone!"
"Right!" Everyone, except Grayfia and Ibara, says in unison.
Izuku then turns to his towards Ibara who then looks at his direction.
"Hey Ibara, it seems you might be watching us huh?"
Izuku said with Ibara simply nodding her head, "it appears so since I'm not a devil, I don't have much of a choice but I'm rooting for you and the peerage...and also..."
As she said that she walked closer to the boy and gave him a kiss on the cheek which sent a reaction to those who were in the room, those who had a jealous aura while others watched in amusement with the boy himself having a blush on his face.
"That's for goodluck and please kick that sorry excuse of a man"
Izuku simply smirked showing off his fangs, "I'll make sure he regrets ever making A Dragon mad"
As he said this he headed towards the circle with his team.
"I won't let you down."
The group was now standing at the circle, waiting to be transported to the arena, while Ibara began to make her way towards the Student Council room to watch the game with Sona and Tsubaki with the latter giving the Former Nun a look of jealousy which she simply smiled.
Before Grayfia can transport the Devils in the field, Izuku had a quick question that he needed to ask the maid.
"Excuse me, Ms. Grayfia?"
Grayfia's attention was now on Izuku.
"Yes? What is it?"
Taking a deep breath, Izuku issued her his question.
"The Phenex Tears. How many can each piece use?"
Everyone, including Grayfia, was caught off guard at his question. Before any of his comrades could ask him anything, Grayfia went ahead to answer.
"They are only allowed to use two bottles per Devil. Why do you ask?"
Izuku shifted his eyes downwards while keeping a mental note of this rule in this Rating Game. He then sets them back on the maid.
"That's all I need to hear."
Grayfia wasn't sure on what he meant by that, but nodded anyway and transported the Gremory team to the arena.
After she did her job, she still couldn't get over why Izuku asked her such a question, followed by his response when she answered it.
"Izuku Midoriya... What could you be up to?"