You know it's weird when you go to bed and suddenly wake up in a really gothic and creepy dark area, with a huge freaking pipe organ and horned gargoyle statues. Both Matsuda and Motohama were here, and the strangest thing is they were apologizing!

"look Isa, we're really sorry for all the crap we put you through."

Motohama said as Matsuda started to tear up.

"Yeah, we know now you were right about not being perverts. Trust me, we'll be on the straight and narrow from here on out! Consider this our wedding day gift to you!"

Matsuda said as I looked rather confused, I never thought they would come around to it, but what did they mean by wedding gift? I'm still single, and I doubt I would marry any guy.

"What are you both on about? Wait hold up why am I in a black wedding gown!?"

I asked looking down at this fancy black wedding dress, weirdly it felt nice, I mean despite a good chunk of my cleavage being shown and it hugging my body a tad tightly. I reached up and felt a black bow was used to tie my hair back. As I was looking myself over, both Murayama and Katase walk over wearing similar wedding dresses, although theirs were rather simple in design.

"Okay you two stop messing with Isa, she's got a big day and you two need to get seated."

Murayama said as the two walk off to their seats. I'm still rather confused as I see that I'm literally in a cathedral people I know and even some that make no sense whatsoever. My mom was next to someone else while my father was by the back at the doors.  Weirdly enough I saw all groups, Angels, Devils, Fallen Angels, even exorcists! I was in pure shock because this situation would never happen in reality.

"What is going on here!?"

I thought trying to make sense of this as Rias was walking down the isle, her veil wasn't even covering her face.

Then it hit me I was dreaming, but why was I dreaming about a wedding, let alone my own wedding? I didn't know why but when I turned to face Rias she seemed a lot more confident about this than I did.

Hell even Murayama and Katase seemed more confident than I was! However before we even got to the vows, everything caught fire. The entire cathedral was on fire, everyone vanished and as I looked around I saw a giant bird made of fire.

The heat was far more intense than I thought, I swear it felt like my skin was gonna melt off! This was completely different than the dream sequence I remember seeing in my past life. However I could tell what this meant, I was getting pissed at the realization.

"I think it's time to wake up partner, don't you?"

I heard a voice say as I turned to see Ddraig in the form Issei saw in his dream. Looking through the flames was a giant dragon that radiates pure power.

"Although this seems more like a nightmare rather than a girl's dream wedding. I think we need to have a very serious discussion about this issue at hand."

She said as the bird of fire screeched at us. I instinctively summoned my Sacred Gear, only when I did, all I felt was pure pain. I gripped my arm and fell to my knees in pain, only to awaken from the nightmare. I found myself as I remembered, in my bed, only my covers were near the foot end of my bed. I sat up and my whole body felt warmer than normal, like I just ran through a volcano. I took off the nightgown I was wearing to cool down, thankfully that helped since I was originally just wearing a nightgown and panties. I laid back on the bed, looking at my left hand for a moment, weirdly it still hurt a little. It was like my hand was on fire, yet it also felt like it had glass shards in my skin.

I had no idea why this happened, why the dream was so different than what I remembered, why everything burst into flames before Ddraig appeared. I wanted answers, but I knew I would never get said answers. I just lowered my hand to my chest, placing it over my heart, feeling the beat of it. It was still rapid, but slowing in pace. I let out a small sigh, and close my eyes as I follow up the sigh with a slight chuckle.

"Welp I'm not sleeping for the rest of the night, heh tomorrow is gonna suck. ... Hey you two, do you think I might be imagining things due to some sort of trauma?"

I asked as I looked at my desk to see a bright red snake the size of a pencil laid on the desk itself, and the same vulture sized bird which sat perched on my desk chair. The snake just flicked it's forked tongue absent mindedly, while the bird just tilts it's head slightly. I sighed, before chuckling a little a how I just tried to speak to two animals from the two council members I actually have encountered again thus far. From what I've put together, these two keep track of me while Death and Sin are busy doing their jobs.

"You know, despite how often I see you birdy, I've never seen you little guy."

I say getting up and walked to my desk to pick up the little snake. It just flicked it's tongue as it did before, like not a single thought laid behind those eyes. Funny enough I found the snake after getting home and bathing after the familiar incident, little noodle was in my cleavage as I was drying off. Death's bird brought a note explaining the snake was Sin's, but this one was still young, compared to many others.

"Still nothing behind those little beady eyes huh you little perverted noodle?"

I asked as I put it back on the desk, and walked back to my bed. I then laid back on my bed and stared at the ceiling, I wasn't too happy about not being able to sleep. Hopefully I can get through tomorrow without much problems.

[Many sleepless hours later.]

I was up the entire rest of the night and honesty felt miserable. I could barely keep my head up or my eyes open. I was so damn tired both Murayama and Katase were worried about me, hell even the perverted duo were actually worried when my head hit my desk, making a loud thud.

"Woah Isa you doin okay? You look more drained than even our teacher without coffee."

Motohama said as he and Matsuda walked over, but kept a good distance knowing full well we aren't on the best terms.

"Yeah, just was up most of the night due to one hell of a nightmare."

I admitted sadly, shocking both males.

"You still get nightmares? I thought you outgrew that stuff."

Matsuda said as Katase and Murayama came over.

"Why would you two care? You probably were the reason for it you creeps."

Murayama said making them jump a little knowing how dangerous the two girls are. However I waved a hand dismissing the accusation.

"No no, weirdly enough it wasn't their fault, yes they were there in it, but not the ones causing it. It was more like I was in a building and it caught fire, there was no escape and well."

I said giving a very vague description of the nightmare. Both girls seemed shocked and the boys seemed semi relieved but worried. Don't know why but it's nice seeing them showing a different side that isn't perverted.

"Well if you need to go to the nurse, don't think twice about telling the teach."

Motohama said as he and Matsuda walk back to their desks, making me chuckle a little.

"You know, if you two showed this side more than your perverted side, you two would be more likely to get girlfriends."

I said as both stopped for a moment before they just gave a weary smile and getting back to their seats. Both Murayama and Katase both seemed so shocked that I was being so nice to the perverted duo, and even that they were being so kind and concerned. In fact the whole class was muttering about this, those two were known for being near heartless and focusing only on their lust, so what changed?

"I'm keeping an eye on you two."

I thought as I remember this was the day they took Issei to peep in the locker, only to get double shotted by the kitten brawler.

[later]

Sure enough they disappeared from class, and I knew exactly where they were. I excused myself from class and went straight to the girls locker room door. I stood outside it for a moment before letting out a slight sigh before entering and ran my hand against the wall of lockers. I got a few questioning looks from the girls changing into their gym uniforms, before stopping at one in particular.

"You both know your screwed right? An I don't mean the fun way either."

I say getting even more questioning looks before Koneko walked over.

"Forget your locker combination Isa-senpai?"

She asked as I glared at the locker knowing full well the two were probably quaking in their shoes.

"Yeah mind helping me out?"

I ask as the other girls in the locker room left to meet Kala in the gym. Koneko pops her knuckles and punches the locker along with me putting a huge dent in the cheap metal door. Both boys groaned as we basically had ripped the locker door off its hinges, it fell off the locker revealing both of the perverted duo clutching their stomachs. They then passed out and fell to the floor.

"What am I gonna do with you idiots, thanks for the assist Koneko."

I say patting her on the head as she seemingly leaned into it before running out to join her class. I then drag the perverted duo out of the locker room and tied them up in front of the principals office with a note. After that I walked back to class, and for at least the rest of the day we didn't have the two in class.

[a bit later]

It was now after school and honestly I couldn't be happier, Koneko let me pet Shiro to ease the annoyance of today, and honestly it's weird how Koneko is letting me use Shiro as a therapy method. Although who am I to complain? I have a cute kitten to pet and a even cuter kitten sitting next to me occasionally offering me a piece of cake. Currently it was just us two for now.

"I guess she knows the universal law of cats, pet until they decide it's enough, and don't move if they lay on your lap until they decide to get up."

I thought, seeing as how this day went mostly different from the canonical way, Asia didn't need to heal me, and hopefully neither Asia or Rias were going to offer to be naked. Honestly no woman would willingly offer to be naked for anyone ... at least I hope not since I never met one that would.

"Hey Isa, thanks for looking out for us earlier."

Koneko said as she enjoyed a piece of the cake. I just smiled and nodded in response to her. Then a thought popped in my head.

"You know I gotta ask, why do you let me pet Shiro? I mean not like I don't want to pet him, but since I met him formally, you've let him be out and near me."

I asked as Koneko seemed like she was staring into space for a moment before she answered, and honestly I don't know what I was expecting.

"Shiro likes you."

I just giggled at this, seems about as good of an answer as I would get out of her. I just pet both Shiro and Koneko at least until the others show up. Once they did Shiro left and Koneko seemed a little more upset.

[A bit later]

Honestly not much happened, we were sent on a few minor errands ... or should I say I was sent on a minor errand because I don't have a familiar. Other than that we reviewed comments from our pact summons, all the while Rias kept staring at me. Raynare tried smothering me, Kala told me to do better, and finally we were all sent home. I was willing to let Asia shower first, but mom made a small suggestion that led to my current predicament of having a towel over my eyes while laying in the tub.

"I still can't believe your mom let me bathe with you."

Asia said as I simply nod, trying to move as little as possible to keep the towel from falling off.

"This is honestly more embarrassing than showering after gym! At least at home I once had privacy! Now I can't even enjoy a nice bath without possibly having a heart attack!"

I thought as I honestly wanted to just disappear, just fade from existence! I couldn't believe my own mother! How could she so willingly do this to me! I couldn't even say no!

"It kinda reminds me of something I heard about once. The rule of naked relationships in Japanese bath culture. Interacting in the bath allows people to learn about one another on an even deeper level."

Asia says happily as I just mentally groan.

"Asia you poor dove, that's not how that works! Please don't talk about stuff you don't understand!"

I thought as I hear Ddraig chuckling at my suffering.

"I-I want to get closer to you, Isa."

Asia says as I internally scream, and luckily mom walked in and left us some towels.

"Asia-chan, I'll leave the bath towel here! ... Isabelle! Stop sulking in the tub, get out and rinse off."

Mom said as Asia giggles and I sigh, eventually Asia left and I was able to finally remove the towel and finish cleaning up.

"Damn any longer and I would be a walking prune. Sheesh I don't think I'll ever get use to bathing with anyone else, let alone seeing a woman's body besides my own."

I say only for Ddraig to chime in.

"Yet you dream about marrying that crimson haired girl. I will never understand you."

"Yeah well it's not like I'm asking to see her body or to have that dream. I honestly never understand these dreams, some are normal, but others ..."

Sadly ever since becoming a member of this peerage, my dreams got weirder, occasionally one of the members besides Kiba appears. I never understood why, it's just like they're there, minding their own business. It's always so weird, but that wedding dream was the weirdest ... even if I know what it meant with that flaming bird.

"Whatever partner, anyway you should hurry up. I wouldn't want to upset your mom, she seems nice."

She said as I nodded, mom could be very scary when she's mad. Dad says I got mom's fury and honestly we both have knocked people through walls now. The only difference is she married the guy she knocked through a wall.

[a few minutes later]

I was now in my room laying in bed on the towel I used to dry off with, my hair still slightly damp, thinking more on why that dream caused me so much pain when I tried summoning my Sacred Gear. However just thinking about it made my left arm twitched, which caused me to flinch in pain.

"Why must you be so cryptic?"

"Who are you talking to?"

I heard a voice ask as I looked at my door to see my mom.

"M-MOM KNOCK!"

I said throwing a pillow at her, which she caught.

"Isabelle, I did knock, you just didn't answer. I heard you saying something, so I was curious."

Mom said with a rather worried expression. I sighed and motioned her in as I wrapped the towel around my body again. Once covered I motioned her over, she sat next to me for a moment.

"Mom, what would you do if you had a dream that felt so real that you could feel heat, pain, and still feel it after it's all said and done?"

I asked as she looked a little concerned for a moment then put a hand to her chin, thinking for a moment.

"Well, I did have a dream like that once, but that was before you were born. I had a roommate who was able to help me through it at the time. She showed me a neat trick, I think I could show you. If you want that is."

She said as I nodded and motioned where the phantom pain was and she took my arm. She rubbed her thumbs near the nerve in my arm that was simulating the pain. Slowly but surely the pain faded, unintentionally I heard Ddraig gasp like this actually effected her as well.

"There that should do it."

Mom said as I kinda giggled a bit at how much better my arm felt. It felt a little tingly though.

"Wow, your friend must be one hell of a masseuse."

The moment I said that, her face fell to a frown.

"Yes ... she was."

"Was? ... Oh! Mom I didn't ..."

I said trying to apologize but she just smiled and gave me a slight hug.

"Don't worry about it, you didn't know. Anyway, get some sleep, Asia told me you barely slept last night. A growing woman needs her beauty sleep."

Mom said as she broke the hug after a few minutes and left my room. I looked at my door for a moment before grabbing the hem of the towel, ready to remove it when a magic circle appeared in the middle of my floor. I sigh and give a deadpanned look as Rias appears from it.

"Sheesh can't a girl be allowed some privacy in her own room?"

I say in annoyance, however Rias doesn't seemed phased by my attitude or my comment. In fact she seemed far more worried.

"Okay usually that type of comment gets a reaction. Are you okay Rias?"

I asked standing up from my bed. I remembered why she was here, but considering my ... lack of male anatomy, I was curious if she would do or say something different.

"Isa."

Rias said sounding ready to breakdown crying. She didn't say anything else before rushing into me. She pulled me into a hug as she buried her face into my chest.

"W-Woah hey, wh-what are y-"

I started only to feel something wet between my breasts. I slowly realized she was full on crying, she still wasn't saying anything. I didn't know what to say, what could I say. Half of me was expecting to have her attempt something like what happened in the manga or anime. Yet all she did was cry into my chest. I guess she didn't have any other options besides Kiba, but I doubt she wanted to go that route, that is if he didn't say no already.

"Rias."

I say trying to get her attention, however I couldn't. I sighed and led her to my bed where we sat down on it. This hurt, I mean what do I do here? I didn't plan for this, I mean how could I? It took me a moment to find any words, but I felt like there was a reason she came to me rather than Akeno, or even Sona. I just patted her head and said.

"Would you feel better if I said you can stay with me tonight?"

I asked as I got only a simple nod in response. Although I would have preferred it if she didn't do it in my cleavage.

"Fine, then get undressed and get comfortable. I'll get the light, and if anyone comes by I'll deal with them."

I say as she once again nods before letting me go and stripping out of her uniform. After I turned off the lights, I heard her lay on my bed and get under the covers. I sighed and took my towel off an laid next to her. I knew what I was doing was out of character, not just in terms of how Issei acted, but in my own way of acting and thinking. Although Rias seemed a lot more calm now, if anything she seemed at peace laying there.

"Why am I doing this? I know she is coming and will wake Rias up. So why am I letting this happen?"

I thought as I looked from Rias to my ceiling.

[A few hours later]

A few hours go by and I feel my eyes growing heavy, yet nothing has happened. In fact Rias actually fell asleep fast, she was even holding me like a giant teddy bear you get at a carnival. She wore a smile on her face compared to how she acted a bit ago.

Slowly I started to let my eyes close, starting to drift off. Well that was until I noticed a faint light from my floor, it was an incomplete magic circle.

"What the ..."

I thought again only to see a group of needle like spears keeping it from expanding. After a moment or two the magic circle faded, only for a flash outside my door to be seen.

'Guess she's here ... damn and I just got comfortable. Sorry Rias but I need to move.'

I whispered and the unconscious Rias let go of me without waking up. Although she seemed a little upset about it. I just internally chuckled and got up before opening my door after covering myself with a nightgown. Once the door was open I saw a woman with silver hair and wearing a blue maid outfit. She goes to say something and I put my hand over her mouth while motioning with my other to stay silent.

'Meet me downstairs, and stay quiet, people are trying to sleep.'

I whispered to her and she nods, despite glaring at me. She goes downstairs as I looked back at Rias who has now started cuddling my pillow. This was oddly cute, so I just slowly closed the door behind me and joined the maid downstairs.

"So might I ask why Rias is sleeping in the same bed as some commoner like you?"

The maid asked as I sighed and motion for her to sit, she did so although begrudgingly. I just walked to the opposite side of her and sat across from her.

"One, don't call me a commoner or you will regret it. Two, she needed comfort, she was crying her eyes out. I couldn't just let her leave in that state."

I said in a calm and quiet tone as I didn't want to wake any of the sleeping inhabitants of the house. The maid seemed surprised that I was willing to comfort Rias.

"I see, you have my thanks then and my apologies. However she is the heiress apparent of the Gremory family. She should take better care of herself."

The maid said as I sighed.

"That may be miss um ..."

"Oh my apologies again, I am Grayfia, a servant of the Gremory family."

Grayfia finally introduced herself, I simply nod and continue my prior comment.

"A pleasure, but as I was saying. That may be miss Grayfia, but how can she when she is under stress from a family dictating what she does? Heiress or not, she is still a growing woman. She needs to be allowed to make her own choices, lest she be nothing but a mindless drone to someone."

I say as Grayfia seemed to think about it for a moment.

"That may be but this is unorthodox, she should be getting ready for what is to come, not letting her emotions get in the way ... it's for the better interests of all Devils."

Grayfia says seeming against every word she was saying. I let out a yawn, only to get a giggle from Grayfia.

"Sorry, you literally appeared as I was falling asleep. Look, I promise you Rias is looking to the future. It's just not with this particular plan, I can promise you this, I've never seen her that desperate or upset. I annoy her almost religiously, but this ... what I saw, she looked like the world was ending."

I say as Grayfia seemed in thought for a moment. She then sighs and said

"Lord Sirzechs, won't be too happy about this."

"Maybe not, but as Rias' pawn I can't let her leave this house tonight. Not even into your custody, not until I'm certain she is of a stable mind. This Sirzechs can come here himself and I'll send him back with his head where his butt is."

I say unintentionally summoning my Sacred Gear, or maybe Ddraig wanted to scare Grayfia a bit. The reason I believe it's the latter is because the moment she saw it, the Sacred Gear was de-summoned.

"I see so you are the one to wield Boosted Gear and the one the Emperor of Red Dragon's attached to?"

She asked in a bit of shock, I simply smirked a bit.

"I guess you could say I'm the Red Dragon Empress."

I say before yawning again, I was far too tired so I needed sleep. I stood up and started to the stairs.

"Look she'll be safe here tonight, just let her have this moment of calmness. She might have a clearer head in the morning."

I say getting a nod from Grayfia. I then go to walk up the stairs only to black out.

[Hours later]

I woke up in my bed once again. I looked to my left and see Rias was once again holding me close. I looked to my right, and on my desk was my nightgown, nicely folded up. I was actually surprised as I don't remember making it up the stairs or taking it off. However a thought popped in my head, one that made me smile a little.

"Guess she isn't that heartless."

I thought as I rolled over to face Rias, although thinking about it now, probably shouldn't have done this. I was now face to face and basically tit to tit with her, my face heated up as she pulled me closer and into a tighter hug.

"R-Rias um ... Pres? ... Rias w-we need to g-get up."

I said becoming a nervous wreck. I could only blame myself for rolling over, but this was a bit too much for my heart to handle.

'Five more minutes.'

Rias whispered, refusing to get up. Honestly I couldn't blame her, if I was in her position and knowing what comes next, I would refuse to leave this bed too. However we do need to get up, so swallowing my pride I said.

"If you don't wake up right now, I will not be able to protect you from what is to come."

This seemed to wake her up enough to let out a sad sigh. She slowly let go of me and let me get up. Thankfully our clothes were already set out ... guess Grayfia was nice enough to prepare our outfits. Although as we got dressed I noticed a new bra and panties were set out for me, with a note nonetheless.

"Huh what's this now?"

I thought before reading the note.

"Thank you for looking out for Rias, I'm sure you are wondering how you returned to your room and into bed. I took the liberty of helping you back after you passed out on the stairs, hope you don't mind but I also took the liberty of getting you some new garments. Your's seemed to be a few sizes small, so I made sure these will not break as they were custom made and magically enhanced. Consider this a reward for protecting her, please continue to do so. With my eternal gratitude, Grayfia."

I was shocked as I read the note keeping this a secret from Rias by reading it silently in my head.

"Well guess I'll see you at the clubroom Isa, be a dear be on your best behavior."

Rias said as she summoned a magic circle before vanishing from my room.

"Right then ..."

I said to myself before putting on the bra and surprisingly it felt nice. Despite the design it felt soft, yet sturdy, not to mention it felt a lot stronger than my normal bras. Same went for the panties, guess I have to thank Grayfia for doing this.

"ISABELLE! HURRY UP!"

I heard mom yell from downstairs, I just chuckle and put the other parts of my outfit on and my necklace before heading down for breakfast.

[A bit later.]

"President's worrying, huh? I suppose it's some internal affair of the Gremory family."

Kiba says as we all walked to the clubroom.

"Maybe, but that doesn't explain why she came to my home and started crying. Her family maid only gave me a vague explanation of the situation. Maybe Akeno knows something about all this."

I said as Asia gave me a slightly worried look.

"She is her right-hand woman, so she probably does."

Kiba said before coming to a stop and glaring for a moment.

"You figure something out?"

I asked as he seems even angrier at the idea.

"I can't believe I noticed it only now. There's only one thing I can think of that would upset her, and it's pretty bad news. Look Isa whatever happens, keep calm and don't do anything drastic."

He said before I just shrugged.

"Me? Do anything drastic? When have I ever done anything drastic?"

I say before he gives me a stern glare.

"Isa I'm being serious! Don't do anything drastic!"

He said in a demanding tone, I drop my act, adopting a stern and dangerous glare, as Asia and Kiba took a slight step back.

"Listen prince, I will do what I must. If I have to beat a jerk to death, I'll do it. So don't think you can tell me what to do. You didn't see Rias' expression last night, you didn't feel the fear and anger she had. I don't care what happens, I will do what I choose to."

I state before dropping the attitude.

"Now come on, let's get going. Rias doesn't want us to be late."

I say in my normal attitude and walk off. Honestly I know the situation more than anyone else, and to be told not to do anything, kinda pissed me off.

"Honey we're home."

I said trying to lighten the mood but not a single laugh was heard, everyone seemed so serious, honest to god, it felt depressing.

"Damn ... tough crowd, what sticks are up everyone's re-"

"Hyoudou please refrain from such comments, they're unbecoming of a lady."

Grayfia said cutting me off, and although she wore a neutral expression, I could tell she was trying hard not to smile.

"Oh Grayfia! I didn't notice you there, my apologies."

I said in a slightly surprised tone to pretend I didn't know she would be here.

"Looks like you're all here. Isa please try to take this seriously."

Rias said as I gave her a slight glare as if silently telling her that wasn't possible. She obviously saw it and just sighed before commenting.

"I said try."

The others just chuckled, Grayfia was the first to calm down a bit.

"My lady, if you don't mind, may I have your permission to speak openly?"

Grayfia asked returning to her neutral tone and personality. However before Rias could respond, a orangish red colored magic circle appeared. Then a screech was heard as a huge flame burst from it, Asia latched onto my right arm in fear. I literally had to restrain myself from summoning my Sacred Gear, mainly because it wasn't time.

"And Riser has arrived in the human realm. I haven't been to the human realm in a while. I've come all this way to see you my beloved Rias."

Riser said as he gave a smug ass smile, one that made my blood boil. It was taking every ounce of restraint to not punch him yet.

"Okay ... anyone want to fill me in on why the room smells like rotisserie chicken? Oh and who this prick is."

I say before Riser looked at me like I lost my mind. Although I could tell everyone was trying hard not to laugh.

"This is Riser Phenex-sama. A pure-blooded, high-class devil, and the third son of the Phenex family. He's also the fiancé of the Gremory family's heiress."

Grayfia explained, what I already knew, to Asia and I.

"So let me get this straight, Rias is engaged to this supposed prick who is named after an immortal bird of fire and healing?"

I asked as I was starting to shake and let my hair cover my eyes. Asia noticed and hugged my arm tighter to try and calm me down.

"That's correct, you catch on quickly."

Grayfia said as Riser and Rias took a seat. Akeno went off to get some tea, not only for our ... "guest", but to calm me down. Riser sat beside Rias, and was playing with her hair, despite how annoyed she looked.

"My, Rias' queen prepares quite delicious tea!"

Riser said, after sipping on the cup of tea Akeno gave him, as everyone else was trying to calm me down. Shiro was on my head, Asia was hugging me, and I was sipping the tea Akeno gave me. Kiba was off to the side with Koneko to keep him safe from me if I got loose.

"Better enjoy it while it lasts you over grown piece of Thanksgiving dinner. Once I get my chance you are going through the nearest wall!"

I thought, although I could feel Ddraig sweatdrop at my current emotional state.

"Easy Isa, calm down ... please? You're angrier than I was when I became a Sacred Gear. I'm honestly worried you might explode!"

Ddraig said in a rather worried tone. Yet how could I when Riser was literally playing with Rias' hair and feeling her up! This was unacceptable!

"Cut it out already. I told you last time. I don't intend to marry you."

Rias said as she stood up to be away from Riser.

"But, Rias, I thought your family was with it's back to the wall, so you're in no position to be this selfish."

Riser said with a smug ass attitude in his voice.

"I'm not going to bring my family down. I intend to get married one day, just not to you. I will marry someone I want to be with."

Rias said glancing slightly at me, which made me remember that dream, the two of us at the alter. I shook it off without moving, as I didn't want to toss Shiro by accident.

"As understandable as that idea may be, remember, the entire devil world struggles to preserve the lineages of pure-blooded devils after the last war made them a rarity. Both our fathers and Sirzechs arranged this marriage for the common good."

Riser retorted, honestly seeming unfazed by the fact Rias didn't want to marry him. In fact he seemed like he could care less about the situation.

"My father, elder brother, and other family members are all rushing too much."

Rias said turning her back to him. For a moment the room went quiet, almost as if time stood still. However it didn't last long before she turned back to him to finish her comment.

"For the final time, Riser, I'm not going to marry you."

"And for the final time, Rias, Riser bares the reputation of the house of Phenex. I am the face of the Phenex family. Besmirching our good name is unacceptable. I cannot have you sully my honor."

Riser said grabbing Rias' chin and glaring into her eyes.

"Take your hand off her right now or I swear you will die a slow death!"

I thought trying to keep it together.

"I'll take you back to the underworld. Even if it means burning all your servants to death."

Riser said glaring at all of us for a moment before returning his gaze to Rias, and honestly I was two seconds from attacking him. However I want his peerage to watch as I kick his ass.

"Please calm down, there's no need for incineration."

Grayfia said getting everyone's attention, however she glanced at me and even gave me a slight glare. I backed down ... for now.

"Milady, Riser-sama, as I am here on Sirzechs-sama's orders, I do not intend to stand idly by. Which means there will be no disruption of peace."

Grayfia warned as Riser seemed to back down, but he seemed to not give a damn about the warning.

"When it's you, the mightiest queen, saying that, even I am scared."

Riser said in the most nonchalant way possible. He obviously didn't mean a damn thing he just said.

"My master predicted this might happen. As such, I have been charged to carry out last resort measures if no agreement is reached."

Grayfia said as I figured this would happen.

"Let me guess, some sort of tournament, maybe a chess game?"

I say half heartedly, just to lighten things up as Riser just glared at me, I simply flip him off.

"Not too far off Hyoudou, although if you would kindly refrain from such gestures to those higher than you."

Grayfia said, although she seemed to be holding back a chuckle.

"Nah."

I thought as Grayfia continued.

"If you insist on your position, you're welcome to settle the issue via a Rating Game against Riser-sama"

"Question, for those of us who don't know, what is a Rating Game? And are healing items like say, something made to be drank that heals all wounds, allowed?"

I asked as I swear I saw a vein in Riser's head get ready to burst.

"It's a game that resembles chess where high-class devils fight using their servants. Although just slightly different as you can move more than one piece at a time."

Kiba said clarifying for both Asia and I, even though I already know this.

"Okay that doesn't answer my second question."

I say as i gave a deadpan look.

"Technically they are allowed but to a limit, seeing as the Rating Game is more aimed at the strengths and weaknesses of the pieces. Now that isn't to say there aren't restrictions, most types were banned by higherups due to unfair usage. Some items are only at a two use limit due to how strong they are, anymore than that would mean an instant loss."

Grayfia said as she looked at Riser who was still absolutely livid I even asked such a thing. I simply nodded in understanding, now we all know the proper info. Well there is one more thing I want to have clarified.

"I see, in that case it would be reasonable to say, something like the tears of a certain mythical fire bird, would be such an item on the limit spectrum or even banned considering how rare such an item would be?"

I asked obviously trying to piss Riser off, which might I add was working. I could see he wanted to kill me.

"Yes it is one of the limited items, for now anyway."

Was all Grayfia said as once again I nodded.

"I've played the game many times and won many times as well. You're not even an officially qualified player, let alone have any experience."

Riser said as he literally turned up his nose at Rias, and by proxy, her peerage and me.

"He knows only mature Devils are allowed to participate. Originally, only seasoned devils were allowed to participate in a Rating Game."

Akeno explained causing me to get a slight smartass idea.

"So he's been cheating seeing as how he's far from mature being an overgrown spoiled egotistical brat? I can't believe they wouldn't ban him for such a thing!"

I said feigning shock and covering my mouth with my right hand, getting Riser even further pissed at me. The others, besides Riser, were literally trying not to laugh, even Rias was trying to keep this a serious matter. Although I think it's blatantly obvious I don't care, I'll mock him into the grave.

"Rias, just to make sure, is this adorable group all your servants?"

Riser asked as Rias looked at Riser with the same annoyance as earlier.

"So what if they are?"

Rias retorted only for Riser to get smug again, as he started laughing at us. Once he stopped he snapped his fingers, and summoned another magic circle just behind Grayfia. Like the one he arrived in, fire erupts from it with a familiar screech. As the flames raged fifteen feminine figures stood in it, unaffected by the blaze.

"I have fifteen! In other words, a full set of pieces."

Riser says with no sense of understanding that even with a full board, the one with less pieces can easily outsmart an over confident player.

"Wow shocker, he has all girls, and no guys ... wait wait wait! Hold everything! I'm forgetting something!"

I thought as I looked at the blonde in pink as the flames dispersed.

"Hm? What? Do I have something on my face? Or am I just that gorgeous you can't look away?"

The blonde said looking confused at first only to become smug. That's when it hit me.

"Ew."

I thought considering Riser treats his peerage as ... just ew.

"How pathetic do you have to be to put your own sister in your peerage? What were you worried she would surpass you so you had to leash her with the rest of your "servants"? Or are you just one of THOSE people who take sibling relationships too seriously?"

I say ... only to obviously be the final nail in the coffin. Riser was now even more pissed, literally fuming, I saw the smoke! While his sister on the other hand, well she was just shocked. Guess I hit a bit close to the real reason.

"Don't you know your place? You're a pathetic lowly imp, a servant to us higher Devils, HOW DARE YOU EVEN INSULT RISER ONCE LET ALONE MULTIPLE TIMES SINCE I HAD ARRIVED!"

Riser yelled as fire danced at his fingertips, I just smirked and said, while flipping him off.

"Get bent chicken shit."

Everyone got shocked at this, such a minor insult to normal people, was a massive insult to someone like him.

"How dare you. HOW DARE YOU YOU INSOLENT WELP!"

Riser yelled before throwing a huge blaze at me. Thinking quickly I used my wings to knock the others away, and tossed Shiro over to Koneko, before the blaze hit me.

"ISA!"

Rias yelled out as Riser just laughed like a madman.

"See my dear, this is what separates the high class Devil from the lowly servants! While Riser must apologize for reducing your servant to ash, such a disgraceful brat is unbefitting of my future bride's pieces. Such a weak and pathetic imp of a servant indeed!"

Riser said before I decided it was enough playing dead.

"God you egotistical shitheads never shut up when you start monologuing huh?"

I say as I walk out of the blaze seemingly unharmed, besides my school uniform being completely burnt off. I was now only in the bra and panties Grayfia left me, my hair was now half the length it was prior, and slight parts of my skin looked a tad red.

"Isa, are you okay?"

Asia asked as I gave her a slight smile.

"Hair is gonna be a pain to regrow, and the uniform is replaceable, but besides that I'm fine. I mean burns can be healed after all. However the same can't be said for this asshole."

I say as I turn to Riser.

"What did you say!?"

Riser said as I just summoned my Sacred Gear, and aimed it at him. Not only that but two familiar black winged individuals arrived with light spears at the ready.

"Raynare, Kalawarna, glad you two arrived."

I say as I see him starting to backdown. Rias took the opportunity to speak up.

"Riser, you're outmatched, I suggest we just settle this with a Rating Game. Unless of course you think you can handle not just my peerage, but these two Fallen, and my brother's queen."

She said as Riser looked at Grayfia, who while having a neutral expression, was obviously pissed he attacked me.

"Very well, I'm looking forward to it, Rias, my love. We'll meet again for the game, then. As for you, Hyoudou was it? Next time we meet, your Fallen allies won't be able to save you."

Riser said as he vanished with his peerage.

"What a dick."

I say after a minute of silence. Rias just sighed and shook her head.

"I'll inform Sirzechs-sama."

Grayfia said as she starts to leave, however I called out to her.

"Hey Grayfia, um I know what I did was probably against protocol but um ... thanks for giving me something that didn't burn to ash."

"You really are a strange one, but you are quite welcome."

Grayfia said as she left with a small smile.

"So can I uncover my eyes now?"

I heard Kiba ask. I just yell a simple.

"NO!"