Issei: well hello to you too -_-

Rias: you're going on a date? Just weeks after breaking up with us? What the hell Issei?

Issei: okay first of all I just got back home after 3 whole weeks and this is what you do? Second, we're done remember? Whomever I date isn't anyone's concern but my own. And another thing, why do you all randomly burst in through the door? Should I put salt lines under the door now?

Rias came to realize as soon as he got home she questioned him without welcoming him home after 3 whole weeks.

Rias: right....sorry.

Rias turns around and was about to exit.

Issei: wait. Here.

Issei opens a portal to a pocket dimension and pulls out a few bags.

Issei: I got some souvenirs for everyone. This one is for you Rias. You still collecting animal figurines right? This little rabbit is the latest addition.

Rias holds the little glass rabbit figurine.

Rias: thank you Issei and welcome home.

Issei: thanks, glad to be back. Alright everyone grab your stuff, I'm going to check on mom and dad.

Irina: hey wait, you didn't tell us how your training went. Did you control that power?

Issei smirked then manifested the mask But kept his eyes closed to avoid scaring the others especially after how they feared him last time.

Issei: yeah, it's all under control Irina.

Issei makes the mask disappear.

Issei: have fun you guys.

Akeno: Issei, you didn't call us for 3 whole weeks......do you still hate us?

Issei: honestly....no. not anymore. I did some soul searching and I'm okay now and I'm not lying Akeno.

Gasper: so what now?

Koneko: Issei will tell us about this new girl.

Issei: not a girl, a woman.

He blushed a bit and smiled as he placed a hand where she kissed him.

Issei: an incredible woman.

Issei then leaves to see his parents. Rias was hurt that Issei found someone so quickly, he referred to her as an amazing woman, he never said that to her, perhaps he was too afraid at the time.

Asia: he moved on.

Xenovia: still kind of miss the attention he gave us though but it's for the best.

Ravel: so Rossweisse, how did Issei control his powers?

Rossweisse: I don't know how he did it cause Azazel, lady Yasaka and I weren't around him at the time but after he did control it he looked happier. I can tell you what we experienced when in the 1st week. He trained the other 2 weeks to extend the amount of time he can use his hollow powers.

Kiba: now the other real question on everyone's mind.

Rossweisse: the girl?

Everyone: the girl.

Rossweisse: hahaha nope. I don't know much about her, sorry.

She says teasingly then left the room with a skip I'm her step.

Akeno: well....she's definitely giddy. Being around all those happy youkai children must be the cause.

Akeno: I wonder about the new girl though.

Issei goes to see his parents and tells them about Kyoto. He told them that the "internship" was a type of self management and helping others with it. It wasn't a complete lie so they believed it. Issei brought a lot of desserts from there and Koneko can be seen eating sweets in her natural habitat. After Issei unpacked and did what he needed to do he went to the others and prepared for the rating game. The day arrived and they went to the underworld, they got through all the formalities and then the game began. Team Rias vs team Bael. Both teams on opposing sides of the large platform.

Issei: looks like someone got a new pawn.

Akeno: Sairorg got a trump card too it seems.

Issei: haha I welcome it.

Azazel: greetings everyone. I'm Azazel and I'll be in charge of commentary.

Team Rias: of course he is -_-

Azazel: looks like we are in for a surprise folks, on team Gremory we have the red dragon emperor and on team Bael we have a new member but next to nothing is known about him. Looks like Sairorg came prepared with his own trump card for the fight. Now without any further delay. Begin.

(A/N: I'm too lazy to write the who fight scene for everyone, it goes down the same as in the anime except for Issei vs Sairorg's bishop.)

Azazel: alright next up is pawn of team Gremory vs bishop of team Bael.

Sairorg: my bishop and I came up with a way to take you down.

Issei: this should be interesting. Balance break.

Ddraig: Welsh dragon Balance breaker

Issei now in his balance breaker faces the Bael bishop. Sairorg's bishop is a beautiful woman with a. Hourglass figure and long wavy blonde hair. She looks at Issei seductively and begins to strip.

Azazel: what the?

Rias: Sairorg what is the meaning of this?

Sairorg: the perfect way to take Issei down.

Issei:..... (Facepalm)

The sound of metal hitting metal was echoing due to silence.

Bishop: what's the matter red dragon emperor? Do you not want to ravage me?

She caresses her almost completely nude body in front of him.

Issei: lol nope.

Issei appears behind her and knocks her out with a chop to the nape.

Sairorg: well....that was unexpected.

Issei then spreads his wings over her as to avoid any further embarrassment for everyone.

Issei: that would have worked on the old me but no more. I'm not the foolish pervert I used to be.

The crowd went nuts at the revelation, the grabbin dragon changed. The kids were slightly disappointed but still cheered for Issei. He was in awe about how the kids instantly accepted the new him completely.

Sairorg: you changed a lot Issei and in so little time. Care to share?

Issei: beat me and I'll talk.

Sairorg: very well then.

Azazel: things are getting heated up now. On to the next match.

Akeno was against Sairorg's queen and lost. Xenovia, Rossweisse and Kiba fought Sairorg and lost despite their best efforts. Issei was now getting a little pissed off and eager to beat Sairorg now.

Azazel: next match, Issei was Kuisha Abadon. Akeno may have lost to her but will the red dragon emperor win? Begin.

Issei: please put all your power into defense if you want to survive.

Kuisha: tough talk kid.

Issei: I warned you.

Ddraig: balance breaker

Issei: promotion. Knight.

Issei's armour changed to his aerodynamic thin armour and charges at her full speed, she couldn't even register his speed before Issei stopped right in front of her.

Issei: promotion to rook.

Issei now again changing his armour to bulky and more durable with greatly enhanced strength punched Kuisha directly but he hit nothing, he only saw her disappearing into a green light.

Azazel: I see that happened here.

Sairorg: I made her retire..that punch would have killed her Issei......I can see it, the anger in you, the hatred for me after how my match against your team went down.

Issei: I apologise, my anger took over. I was saving my new armour promotions for you but looks like the secrets out.

Sairorg. Right.

Sairorg then says to those watching and to those in charge.

Sairorg: I REQUEST A BATTLE ROYAL. 2 KINGS VS 2 PAWNS.

The crowd cheers at the idea.

Azazel: I have just received the news and it has been decided. The battle royal has been granted.

Rias: Asia I want you to stay behind. I'm sorry if my words seem cruel but this is will be a tough fight.

Asia: I understand. Please be careful.

Rias and Issei along with Sairorg and his pawn are teleported to a field surrounded by a barrier strong enough to endure their battle.

Issei: so who's your pawn?

Sairorg: I'll show you. Do it regulas.

The pawn transforms from human into a very large golden lion.

Azazel: IS THAT THE LION OF NEMEA?!!

Sairorg: yes. My sacred gear and pawn. I found him and added him into my peerage. This is my surprise.

Rias: Issei I'll fight the lion, you can have Sairorg.

Issei: let's go this. Balance breaker, promotion knight.

Ddraig: Welsh dragon balance breaker, promotion, Welsh sonic boost knight.

Issei charged with nearly supersonic speeds then promoted to rook and engaged in a fist fight against Sairorg. Rias kept the lion at bay using her power of destruction. Issei's rook armour was dishing out heavy damage but so was Sairorg. The crowd went wild at the scene. The shockwaves from each punch thrown was as rapid as a machine gun. Both were still at it even after showing signs of fatigue, before Sairorg could throw another punch, the lion of Nemea crashed into him. He got up and looked at Rias and Issei still standing while his knees were beginning to shake.

Lion: master, please don me.

Sairorg: no. I told you that it'll only happen if there's an emergency in the underworld.

Issei: do it.

Rias: Issei are you crazy? This decision could kill you.

Issei: we promised to fight each other at our best. Sorry Rias. C'mon Sairorg, don him and fight me without holding back.

Sairorg: haha it seems I owe you an apology Issei. I did hold back but no more. REGULAS. BALANCE BREAK!!

The lion became a suit of golden armour for Sairorg and his power increased exponentially.

Rias: still going to fight him?

Issei: yeah.

Issei boosted his power to his limit and charged in, Sairorg blocked and with a small punch Issei's armour was shattered and he was sent flying backwards.

Rias: ISSEI!!!

She ran to him and checked that he wasn't injured, just lots of bruises. His armour took most of the damage.

Rias: you doing okay?

Issei: yeah but my body is aching from the pain. How many Phoenix tears do we have?

Rias: 2.

Issei: mind if I have one?

Rias: heh. Sure Issei.

Issei takes a phoenix tear and drinks. His bruises heal and his energy replenished.

Sairorg: so do you give up Issei?

Issei: like hell, I also have another trick up my sleeve.

Issei gets up and walks forward then summons his mask after dispelling his armour.

Sairorg: what the hell?

Issei: get ready. Ascalon.

Ddraig: blade.

Issei grabs ascalon when released from his sacred gear. Issei disappeared from sight in an instant and reappeared behind Sairorg ready to slash him. Sairorg couldn't react in time and was cut by ascalon. The mane of his regulas armour was cut clean off revealing the long slash mark on his back. Sairorg jumped forward to avoid another attack.

Sairorg: what kind of power is this?

Issei said with his dual hollow voice.

Issei: this is my trump card should my promotions not be enough. It's my hollowficition and that move from earlier is called flash step.

Rias: who taught you that?

Issei: a very cute fox in Kyoto, Ahri really is an excellent teacher.

Rias: so that's her name.

Sairorg: you continue to surprise me Hyoudo. Now that I know how fast you are, I can fight accordingly. Bring it on, those eyes tell me to go all out.

Issei once again used flash step and slashed at Sairorg who was able to block Issei's attack this time. He caught Issei's arm and punched him in the face, a part of the mask was broken but Issei repaired it. Issei's durability in this state was good all things considering, his training paid off. Issei and Sairorg were now in close combat again but this time Sairorg had to avoid getting cut down too. Sairorg needed to get some distance to think of a plan, he saw Rias not too far away, he condensed some energy in his fist and launched it at Issei, he dodged.

Issei: you missed.

Sairorg: wasn't aiming for you.

Issei looks behind him and sees the condensed energy moving towards Rias.

Issei: NO

Issei appears in front of her and takes the hit.

Rias: Issei?

Issei looks up at her.

(Ichigo = Issei and Orihime = Rias)

(Rias's thoughts: those eyes......they scare me, I see the anger, I see so much and they see right through me...Issei I'm sorry. I wish I could take it all back.)

Rias was scared silent by the terrifying look in his eyes, he obviously saw that he was scaring her so he went back to fight Sairorg.

Issei: that was a dirty trick.

Sairorg: sorry but I was never planning on actually let her get hit. She is family and I'm here to fight you too. I just needed some time to figure out how to beat you.

Issei: then I'm going to take you down before you can take us down. Get ready.

Issei powers up and combines his Cero with ascalon.

Issei: hollow dragon talon.

Issei released the blackish red energy wave that hit Sairorg directly and damaged his armour. Issei constantly used flash step and Cero shots, the barrage of attacks continue to damage Sairorg beyond his expectations.

Rias: wow...

The crowd was going nuts.

Azazel: I knew he was strong but this is unbelievable, Sairorg is having one tough time.

Sairorg was not getting frustrated but hanging in there.

Sairorg: why aren't you using the power of your sacred gear like I am?

Issei: i can't risk that. This power is new to me so if I combine it with Ddraig's then who knows what will happen.

Sairorg: then you won't be ABLE TO WIN. I WONT LET YOU TAKE ME DOWN. OVERDRIVE.

Sairorg was now going into overdrive, using all of his energy and even a bit if his life force to become stronger, too strong for Issei to handle now.

Issei: oh shit.

Rias: ISSEI WATCH OUT!!

Issei: huh?

Just then Sairorg seemingly teleported to Issei and punched his right through his chest.

The crowd went silent as they saw red wings emerge from Issei's back...no...that was his blood spraying everywhere.

Rias covered her mouth from shock.

Azazel: what....no.....

Sairorg powered down and came to his senses. He sees Issei right in front of him with a hole in his chest.

Sairorg: no...no..no.nonono what have I done?

He removed his hand, Issei fell face first. Rias ran up to him and used the 2nd Phoenix tear on him but....the wound was too big for the Phoenix tear to heal, it seems it's that they aren't perfect after all.

Sairorg: what have I done?

Rias: Issei, can you hear me? Issei?......ISSEI?

Issei was on the verge of death again with a hole in his torso. Issei floats in his dark subconscious.

Issei: well looks like this is it. I'm sorry Rias, everyone. All things considered, it was a good life I got to live albeit a short one.

Issei then starts hearing a voice.

???:Issei.

???:Issei.

Issei: who's there? Rias? Is that you?

???:Issei come back to us.

Issei: it is you. Sorry but I'm done for.

Hollow Issei: back so soon? Jeez dude.

Issei:.....

H.I: you know what you have to do if you want to see Ahri again. You promised her a date remember?

Issei begins to have flashbacks of her.

Issei: that's right. I promised her, I also promised to beat Sairorg and help Rias win.

H.I: then get up. Get up and fight.

Issei: I will. I will. I will FULFILL MY PROMISES!!

Rias is crying while Sairorg shakes from the pain and regret. The crowd watches as Issei lays there motionless.
Irina falls to her knees as her childhood friend bleeds on the ground. Asia went numb at the sight.

Rias: no Issei, please....come back.

Just then Rias feels the air begin to sting and a gust of wind. She looks at the source and sees....

Rias: Issei? Is that you?

Azazel: oh no. RIAS AND SAIRORG GET OUT OF THERE NOW. ALL ULTIMATE CLASS CLASS DEVILS AND ABOVE, WE NEED YOUR HELP TO CONTAIN HIM NOW!!

Rias couldn't comprehend what was happening. She gets up and moves closet to Issei who stood there motionless. She placed her hand on his face or should I say mask. It was cold and rough to the touch.

Sairorg also got up.

Sairorg: Issei are you ...okay?

Issei put his hand out and ascalon came to him, he swung the blade with such force that the ground broke apart, the winds sent Rias flying but Sairorg caught her.

Sairorg: is that even Issei anymore?

Rias: we need to leave, NOW!!

Issei let out a roar while releasing waves of energy.

Shit is about to go down.