Chapter 10

The first battle had gone to plan for Ichigo and the others and now seeing how upset Riser and Ophis were had made the preparation of the next fight that much easier as his grandmother and Byakuya planned the strategy. It was not going to be an easy fight and they knew it especially with the boy known as trihexa waiting in the back ground but they knew they had no choice and had to give it everything they had. Going inside the arena they had prepared, Ichigo knew that this would provide to be the hardest fight he would ever have but something about the team across from him did not seem right. The whole team had noticed the increase in some of their strength but it was when Seven stated

"Ophis,Riser and Lilyth are drawing power from Trihexa directly but we need to watch Riser as I believe he is up to something!"

Taking her words in to consideration all knew what they had to do. Each had placed their trust in Ichigo just as he had into them and now as Ichigo told his family thank you all seemed happy until they heard the words begin yelled by Serafall.

The fight had started fast with Kokabeil and Yammy closing the distance to begin the battle as the others stood back calculating their first moves. Nel and Ulquiorra were more than ready for the two attackers but the pair hadn't expected help in their fights by Byakuya and Seven. The small group had made it a point to take out the first two and while Ulquiorra didn't want the help offered he now had something more important to get back to. Yammy had not expected the Captain to help the green haired Arrancar but seeing how the two fought so in sync that the giant beast could not counter their attacks. On the other side of the field Seven had managed to slip her chains around the feet of Kokabeil binding the fallen angel to the ground.

Ulquiorra had already gone into his first release before the fight and now as Seven helped him kill the man that brought him such pain in his past life a sense of relief flowed over him. Now turning back to the others and seeing that his former ally was no more and the true battle had begun meant that now was the time to bring his third form, as he now needed to help Seven with her own target.

The battle had started slowly for the rest but now that all were fighting Ichigo knew that each would fight till their last breath as would he. Finding Ophis watching Riser battle his two former peerage members Ichigo was about to attack the dragon until Shiro mentioned that something wasn't right. Using every bit of his hollow instincts Ichigo could feel the power being drawn out of Ophis and feeling that Riser was the only one absorbing it he knew his two pawns would not last much longer. He was about to intercept Riser's attack when Nel stepped in to the fight. She seemed different almost mad about what Riser was doing and for the first time since the day Ichigo saw who she really was the childish woman was pissed. Her attacks were brutal to the Devil and while Riser was holding his own Nel had not begun to truly fight yet.

Turning back to Ophis, Ichigo knew he had to attack her before Riser could draw to much more power from the dragon. Flashstepping and bringing Zangetsu down as fast as he could on the unrespecting dragon had proven his first mistake; she had prepared for his attack but countered by trying to slash at him with her nails. Had he not expected her attack and now feeling her nails cut through a piece of his armor he knew he would have to be careful. The small dragon was as fast as he was and now taking the fight to the air the small dragon seemed to be going all out.

"Ichigo be careful something isn't right with her!"

Hearing the voice of the great red Ichigo knew his friend was trying to look out for him and now sensing that the dragon of infinity was losing her strength at massive amounts he wondered what could be going on until he noticed that Nel and his two pawns were still fighting Riser. Nel was in her release and while the three were fighting the devil with everything they had, it was not enough. Turning back to the dragon and seeing her breathing hard as if trying to catch her breath Ichigo realized that she must not realize what Riser was doing and as Ichigo was about to ask why she would let him do this the small dragon fainted in midair.

Catching her just as she was about to hit the ground Ophis sees that the one who caught her was Ichigo and now asking why he would do such a thing in a battle Ichigo had no answer but told the dragon that it was the right thing to do as she had been tricked by Riser. Not knowing what he meant he told her to focus on the one person she thought loved her and now feeling that he was drawing even more power from his fellow peerage members she knew she had made a grave mistake.

"Ichigo, I lied about being King of this peerage Riser holds the kings piece in his chest and because of this he can draw on everyone's strength. Please you need to defeat him before he takes all of their power."

Was the last words the small dragon said to Ichigo before passing back out and now as Ichigo realized what Riser was doing he had to end this battle as fast as he could! But it was already almost too late as all but one of the remaining members of Riser's peerage began to faint from having their strength stolen from their bodies. The one remaining was the last one Ichigo wanted to see still standing but Trihexa had not been affected by Riser showing just how strong the creature truly was. Not knowing what to do Ichigo was about to attack but before he could his entire family went after Riser and the mythical beast. Each of them the strongest people he knew in their own right and each losing to the two as if the two hadn't even begun to fight. Trying to hold their own but nothing seemed to work but before any could get hurt Ichigo yelled to Serafall that the members of his peerage fortified and that he alone would face the two beings across from him.

It was a gutsy move and Ichigo knew it but this way his family would be safe. His peerage were now beating on the barrier trying to get back in but nothing they could do would work. Staring across the field at the two he knew it would take everything he had to defeat the two in front of him but even he didn't know just how strong he truly was but would soon push himself to his limits to fight for his family. Images of Rias and the twins filled his mind and then changed to the smiling faces of each of his peerage members, his sisters and parents and the Gremory family. He knew it would take everything he had to win and he would use everything in his power to do so.

"To scared to face us Ichigo? I thought you were ready to fight?"

Risers taunt meant nothing as alone he was nothing but a speck but trihexa was no laughing matter. About to respond he didn't get the chance as Riser began again

"Lets make this fair I will make this a one on one battle!"

Before Ichigo could question what he was doing he watched as Riser began to absorb the beast known as trihexa and seeing his body radiate with the evil energy of the beast Ichigo wondered just what Riser was planning. But now seeing him rushing to try and attack him Ichigo dodged just in time but was soon sent flying to the ground as Riser had expected his movement. Riser's speed had easily doubled and his strength tripled but Ichigo knew that he still had not seen his true potential. Going on the attack was easy enough for Ichigo but nothing was seeming to work until he heard the great red tell him that there was an issue in his dimension.

The entire Phenix clan and the rest of the Khaos Brigade and their followers which included the four of the five dragon kings had begun to attack trying to get past the great red and if that wasn't enough to motivate Ichigo to get the fight over with then nothing ever would be. He knew what he had to do and now staring at the man that was trying to take everything away from him Ichigo could feel the bloodlust beginning to boil in his veins and as he said the one word that all should fear in all of the worlds he began to think to himself that this still wouldn't be enough to get his point across. Knowing what he needed to do he only had to ask a piece of his soul to help him as he pulled the mask over his face for the first time in months Ichigo could feel his power surging but before he could try and contain it he heard Shiro yell for him to let it all out.

All in attendance witnessed as Ichigo's power began to increase rapidly without showing any signs of stopping. Riser could see that he might have made a mistake now and trying to think of any way out of his predicament he only had one choice but would it work? Conjuring all the magic he could muster Riser let loose his wild attack at Ichigo who had expected the crude attack but feeling the flames surrounding his body Ichigo couldn't help but become enraged as Riser had tried to trap him. Releasing all of his limiters made the very walls of the barrier crack. The Maou and all present couldn't believe the strength of the boy as they continued to reinforce their barrier but it was when Ichigo let out a metallic Roar that everyone knew the real fight was about to begin.

Ichigo's power was even scaring Riser had it not been for his surprise attack he knew he would have already been dead and now feeling the power he was putting off even within the inferno Riser knew he had to do something. Searching for anything he could use there was nothing and now realizing that if Ichigo broke out he would surely die another idea of where he could steal the power to be able to kill his foe would be. Using his last option would not be honorable but what did he care as long as he got Rias back from the monster that had stolen her.

Knowing where the Gremory had hidden her Riser teleported to the land of the Great Red and now seeing his family and followers standing there preparing to attack Riser was about to signal to attack when a several magic circles appeared in front of the great red dragon. Ichigo's peerage and the maou had arrived to help defend Rias and while they were outnumbered none seemed worried about their chances which infuriated Riser that much more.

"Give Me Rias Or You Will All Die!"

Riser called out to the group but none budged all willing to die to protect the twins and Rias but it was when Karen stepped forward and told Riser that they would never give Rias to him Riser couldn't help but laugh at the girl he thought so foolish. His power alone should have scared her but not seeing fear in any of their eyes he smirked and began

"You are outnumbered thirty to one and stand no chance at winning this fight so give up or die it is up to you!"

However before Karin or the others could respond a giant door appeared over the Great Reds head and now seeing all of the Captains and Lieutenants of Soul Society had been a relief but when the large black Garganta appeared from there side and Tier and her kingdom along with a giant monster known as Hooleer came from the darkness. Tier had taken the lead almost instantly getting in front of Karin followed by Zaraki and now hearing her Order Hooleer and Runuganga to protect the house while they dealt with the scum that had come to hurt her family the giant monster nodded to his queen. Now as everyone watched as Tier step forward toward Riser with Tiburón in her hand she didn't waste a second as she started the battle by attacking Riser head on and now as the rest joined the fight to protect the twins and Rias all prayed that Ichigo would make it here soon enough.

However Ichigo was waging a war on the trap that Riser had set and while his three pieces of his soul were fighting along with him they all knew what had to be done and while it was a risk to let the beast inside free the three were sure he could keep control as he had a goal but then a unexpected surge of freezing cold air hit his face and now seeing the flames turn to ice he knew that a certain white haired captain had come to his rescue.

About to ask where Riser had gone to it was Uryu who stepped forward and kneeled down with a look of defeat on his face. Feeling from his peace that Uryu had done something wrong Ichigo gave him the chance to explain and now hearing how Riser had gone to him before and told him that the only way to save Meninas was to betray Ichigo with the location they had hid Rias and now knowing exactly where Riser had gone to he was about to teleport to her but seeing his friend so defeated at his misdeed he knelt down

"Uryu I understand why you did it and would have done the same thing, however right now is not the time to mope it's the time to fight! If you want to make this right then let's get the bastard responsible!"

Turning back to Toshiro and seeing the woman that was a part of Risers peerage he knew he couldn't subject her to battle as Riser would kill her instantly for betraying him but what if she was not a part of Riser's peerage any longer? Ichigo however had no more available pieces but he knew of a certain beautiful red haired Devil that had a few left and would appreciate the caliber of devil that the former quincy could become. Hatching a plan in his head he knew there was a risk as Riser would be able to feel her presence when she arrived which had given Ichigo an idea and now placing a phone call all seemed confused until they heard

"Akeno, tell Rias to give you one of her knight pieces as I have found her a knight for her peerage and get it here as fast as you can!"

Not even waiting for a reply he hung up the phone and was now preparing to leave for the battle when Akeno had appeared from the magic circle with the piece in her hand. Now looking on to see who he had intended to give the piece to Akeno was stunned at seeing the Quincy that had fought against Ichigo standing so readily to accept her friends piece but there was something else and for Akeno to notice how the girl stared at Uryu she knew that something special was brewing between the two and hoped her king would not be upset when she realized who Ichigo had chosen for her piece.

Seeing the Quincy accept the piece and watching as Ichigo ripped the one that Riser had given her out of her chest all watching seemed shocked but now as the new piece entered the girl's body a sudden wave of pressure came flying off the girl. Almost as if the piece had always been meant for her and now as she stood ready for the upcoming fight Ichigo had one last thing he knew he had to do.

Without another word two magic Circles were formed and after telling Akeno to take Meninas with her as an extra guard the two were off. Looking back at Toshiro and Uryu, Ichigo knew he could be leading the pair to their deaths but seeing their nod he knew the two would eventually end up in the fight and with the help of one of the Gremory clan's servants sent the pair to the dimension of the Great Red.

The battlefield was not what either had expected, the fight wasn't just on the ground but everywhere the eye could see. The Great Red was fighting about a dozen dragons along with other devils, all of there freinds were all there fighting the Phenex clan, the gotee thirteen and the army of Hueco Mundo were fighting anything that crossed them and while the house had been surrounded by the Menos Grande from the beast known as Howler something still didn't feel right and now seeing Riser fighting the Ichigo's peerage and the rest that opposed him they knew they had to put a stop to this madness. But the sight of Riser had sent Toshiro into a rage that the small captain had never shown before. Instantly going into his Bankai and taking the fight to the air the small captain was merciless as he gave it his all but nothing he or anyone else had done had effected Riser. Lives were being lost on both sides of the battle but neither side was giving up but for the safety of Rias and the twins all knew there only hope was Ichigo who hadn't arrived yet as he had an idea that would take time to complete.

For Ichigo not rushing straight into the heart of the fight was the hardest thing he had ever done but for the sake of his family he knew that he had to ask for help from the one person he had never truly wanted to meet. Sure she had given him everything he needed to marry the love of his life but meeting the women known as hell had even made Ichigo nervous but the piece in his soul had told him this was the only way to protect his friends and family. Not having much time he had used a magic circle to appear at a secret gate deep within the familiar forest. Ichigo was nervous as he rang the bell for the gate and now watching as the gate began to open and two lines of Kushinada began to bow to him as he walked up the long path to a beautiful castle.

His time was running thin and now using shunpo to get to the door faster he knew this might cause an alarm to go off as if he was here to kill someone but he didn't care. About to knock on the door a small woman opened the door and lead him in to a vast room with a large throne in the middle. No one was sitting on the throne and as Ichigo began to feel despair that the trip might have been for nothing the small woman began

"You have traveled very far to ask me for help Ichigo, might I know why you want me to get involved in such a mess that you made the day you had the chance to kill the entire Phenix clan and spared them?"

Watching as the woman he assumed the maid sat on the throne he was stunned but now getting on both his knees and looking up at the small woman but he had no answer to her question but now hearing

"Ichigo, I choose you because I saw how far you were willing to go to protect your family and the one's you cared about. You fought so hard and when you lost even one person the regret filled your soul as if you hadn't fought hard enough. Well you are wrong, you have fought with everything you have each time and now know the cost of war it is one of the reasons you let the Phenix clan rise against you. You value life, friendship and now you most of all value the love you share with your future wife and children and it is for that very reason you are here to ask for my help. However, my help comes with a cost and one that cannot be negotiated so choose well do you want my help or would you like to face Riser without the choice is now yours."

Not hearing what she wanted but knowing whatever the cost as long as Rias and the children would be safe he didn't care he answered that he would pay the cost to which made the small woman smile. Not even asking what type of help he needed the small woman transported them to the battlefield and yelled

"STOP NOW"

With such force that the very ground they were standing on shook. All eyes from both sides were on her and now as the devils and monsters of hell seen who had commanded them to stop they all bowed. Both armies minus the Shinigami and the hollows where on their knees even Riser had the good grace to bow to Hell herself, but he soon would not like the appearance of the woman.

"This battle is between Riser and Ichigo not anyone else! There has already been too many lives lost in this battle and I will not have it."

Snapping her fingers the Phenix clan and their army disappeared leaving Riser by himself to fight, but when she snapped her fingers the second time the same happened to Ichigo's friends and family. And then a third snap changed the battlefield into a Roman Coliseum with their families and friends in the stands watching over the pair. The first person Ichigo spotted was Rias in a large sky box with his grandmother and Grayfia who had hold of the twins. Mouthing that he loved her and receiving the same Ichigo knew it was time to finally end this and return to his family. Now looking back to Riser and Lady Hell he waited for the fight to begin but seeing how Lady Hell stood between him and Riser, Ichigo knew she had something in mind and he was right as she began to announce that the pair would be in a one on one fight to the death. Now declaring that each would be allowed one weapon of their choosing had played right into Ichigo's hand and now hearing that Riser to would choose a sword had made this battle that much more interesting as a broad sword had appeared in his hand. But knowing that Riser still had absorbed the beast Trihexa, Ichigo knew he couldn't underestimate his opponent and this time would give it everything he had to defeat the one standing in his way of happiness.

"BEGIN!"

Was the only words they heard before the woman disappeared and neither wasted time to begin their attacks. The first thing Ichigo noticed was Riser's speed and strength had increased and now breaking all of his limiters he would test just how strong the beast had made him and for the first time in years Ichigo knew that this would be a challenge. Each strike sounded like thunder and the waves of pressure would have killed lesser beings but the two were moving at speeds that only a few could follow. Riser was doing everything in his power to try and kill the man that had ruined his life and while most of it wasn't working as the hybrid was way too fast to land a full attack Ichigo's speed was working itself into Riser's trap and Ichigo had fell right into it head first.

Not expecting Ichigo to fall again for the same trap he had used earlier Riser now had to think on his feet and what he had planned would either Kill Ichigo or surely hurt him enough that Riser could finish him off shortly after and the moment had now come to unleash his families most deadly attack. Gathering as much fire as he could in his hands as he dodged Ichigo's attack he let loose a barrage of fire balls into the air as if leaving them for Ichigo to dodge but that wasn't there purpose at all. Ichigo hadn't even paid attention to the small balls of fire that Riser seemed to be letting go at each of his failed strikes but now that there were probably a hundred or so in the air they couldn't go unnoticed. But it was the moment he accidently grazed one that every single ball fire in the air instantly came flying at him as if guided by the one he touched. Not fast enough to get away each ball hit and began to engulf him into another solid ball of fire but this time it felt so different to Ichigo who was screaming in such pain that he had never felt before.

No one had expected the attack to work but now hearing his screams Ichigo's family and Rias were screaming for him to break free. Tears were running down her face as she screamed in horror of what Riser was doing to the man she loved and now being held back by her new Knight and Uryu from interfering Uryu kept repeating that Ichigo would be fine but how did he truly know?

"King we need to end this now and stop this turkey from thinking he has won!"

His hollow was right but he had no clue how to break free from this nightmare without help and now trying to think of anything he could do he heard Riser begin to gloat about how stupid he was to fall for such a trap. Repeatedly insulting Ichigo had made his clan and followers cheer but it was the moment Riser said

"Just so you know Ichigo, I don't plan on killing any of the women in your peerage or family as I plan on making each and every one of them my concubines to produce an army of heir's to do my bidding! But the best concubine will be your daughter when she comes to age as I will use her daily! Oh, and don't worry about your son I have plans for that mutt as well and I bet he doesn't survive the first week of torture."

His words were enough to make all three aspects of his soul scream in rage and for the first time since the day he killed Ulquiorra the rage was taking over! His family's screams, his friends but more importantly his Future's screams and the crying of his children had set something free that he wasn't fully sure he could control! Sure he had worked on it but if the beast was awoken out of anger it never usually ended well but at this moment he didn't care this bastard was going to pay for what he planned for his family and now yelling

"BANKAI! Tensa Zangetsu"

Loud enough for all to hear all wondered what he was planning but the moment Uryu and Ulquiorra heard the metallic Roar of the beast coming next out of nowhere they knew the fight was over. Seeing how nervous the pair had gotten at the sound had brought all eyes back to the fight and now seeing the black blade pierce through the flames Ichigo's family began to cheer but when the flames burst and dissipated into the air and a giant white creature with giant horns stood there holding Ichigo's sword all wondered what would happened to their friend and family member until they heard Ulquiorra scream out to his King

"Ichigo, don't let your rage consume you!"

Seeing the beast look at him as if he understood and nod in his direction Ulquiorra knew he had been heard and that Riser was about to find out the true meaning of pain really was. Ichigo's beast brought despair on anything he looked at and now as he stared deep into the soul of Riser Phenex all wondered just what the beast was thinking until the beast disappeared. Only to appear behind a Riser without being noticed until Risers mother yelled that the beast was behind him which had been his saving grace as the beast had plunged his swords blade through Riser's right shoulder.

Riser was now having a hard time dodging anything that the beast was sending at him and for the first time since he had met the man that had stolen Rias from him he now truly knew that he had picked a fight with the wrong person. The beast was everywhere moving at speeds that Riser had never seen before and firing off magic attacks from all directions had put the Phenex on the defensive but luckily his regeneration hadn't slowed yet until the beast chopped off one of the hands he had been using to create a magic barrier to shield himself. Even hearing the beast trihexa screaming inside him to run hadn't made anything better as the beast feared nothing but something about this beast in front of him would put fear in anything that stood before him. It was as if he had no feelings, no remorse for what he was doing to the Phenex boy and all in attendance could see that the beast known as Ichigo was toying with his prey. Each slash a wound for his regeneration to heal but the toll on his body was beginning to show as he no longer seemed to be healing as fast as he should. Blood had been pouring off of most of his body ad now seeing the beast standing ten feet from him he wondered what would do next and his answer came shortly after the thought as both of his knees where sliced on the back side putting him to the ground and now staring up at his death he asked why does he continue to drag this on and to everyone's surprise a voice they all recognize comes crystal clear from the mouth of the beast.

"You threatened those that I love and care about and have no remorse for what you did as such I will make you suffer for the things you promised to do to my family! For that reason alone I would bath all of the worlds in your blood but I will have to settle for this!"

With one quick swish of his sword Riser's head was now flying into the air and all could hear the screams of his family as they watched their fallen members head now fly to the ground. Watching as the beast picked it up and began walking towards Lord Phenex all wondered what he would do next but Lady Hell intervened and asked him to come to the center of the arena the beast followed without question. Letting his body transform back into the boy that everyone knew and had grown to love all wondered what Hell wanted Ichigo for and now as she asked Ichigo

"Remember when I said my help has a cost? Well it is time for you to pay on our deal and remember there is no negotiating!"

Looking to his family and to Rias he wondered if this cost would be too much but when the small woman smiled up at him and asked for him to call for Rias to join him he was about to refuse but something about this woman's smile assured him everything would be fine and now watching as she called for Rias herself Ichigo hoped the price was something he could pay but now hearing Hell ask Rias

"Would you marry this man today if you had the opportunity?"

Rias didn't hesitate to answer as she told her that she would in a heartbeat and now watching as the woman turned to Ichigo and told him that today he would be getting married neither could believe but it was when Hell turned to all in attendance and ordered.

"Gather everyone for the wedding of Ichigo Shiba and Rias Gremory! All races, gods, and Angels are requested to be there!"

Seeing everyone but the Phenex disappearing Hell snapped her fingers for the Kushinada to take the traders away and now ordering the Gremory clan to get the bride ready as her and the groom needed to speak had sent almost a shiver of fear up Ichigo's spine. The moment the pair were alone Ichigo wondered what the small woman needed to discuss in private and it was at that moment she told him the price of her help. Knowing he could negotiate he agreed and asked how long he would have before fulfilling the contract but Hell didn't seem interested in giving him an answer and instead asked what he thought Rias would want for her perfect wedding. Not wanting to answer Hell took it upon herself to set up everything at the hidden castle in the familiar forest. With each snap of her fingers something new would appear or change and now almost finished she knew that she had to set a path to the wedding and now snapping her fingers one last time the trees of the familiar forest moved and created a long wide path to the hidden castles gates. Rose petals had lined the path and now watching as guests began to arrive and marvel in awe of what Hell had done Ichigo was beginning to feel slightly better as he watched his family arriving for his wedding. Each had their own concerns but put them aside to support Ichigo on the most important day of his life.

Standing in front of thousands of guests and friends and family had not been Ichigo's idea for a wedding but he understood why it had to be this way and now hearing the wedding march begin he turned to watch as the most beautiful woman he had ever seen came walking towards him in her long white dress. Tears could be seen on both faces as their hands touched as the mass of guests couldn't help but share their own tears of happiness for the young couple. Now looking at Lady Hell who had begun the ceremony couldn't help but smile back as she could see the happiness shared between the two had told her she had made the right choice in picking Ichigo and now looking into the heiress of the Gremory clan she knew that the future would be bright for the world she had created and now asking if Rias she took Ichigo for her Husband

"I do with all my heart!"

And now turning to Ichigo and asking the same question he smiled and looked Rias in the eyes

"I love you with everything that I am and all my heart. I do"

Now asking the crowd if any one seen any reason for the two not to be married to stand up so that the groom could see his next enemy had caused a laughter but non stood and now telling Ichigo he could kiss the bride the union was sealed. Everyone in attendance cheered for them as they turned Lady Hell announced to the crowd

"Please welcome His Majesty and The new King and Protector of Hell Ichigo Shiba and his Queen Rias Gremory Shiba!"

Silence had filled the entire area for a moment and now hearing the cheers of her announcement the couple seemed stunned and now being greeted by their family and friends the couple knew that their lives would change yet again with her announcement but one thing was for sure hell was now in Ichigo's capable hands and he would strive for piece between all and if they opposed him he would fight until they seen it his way. Now off to the reception the happy couple seemed truly happy for the future they were now going to have together.

This is a short chapter but not the last. Felt everyone needed a small update and while I am not totally sure about this chapter I hope you enjoy it. Also some different perspectives will be coming in the future that might branch off into their own spin offs so please stay tuned. Also if you havent seen or read my other one chapter start do so and let me know what you think thanks everyone for your time and as always if you have a negative review pm me and we can discuss it like adults.