Hello readers I am back in action. Sorry for the late arrival but things got in the way. Also thinking of another crossover fic with DxD but way different than this one. Once I sort things out I may put the first chapter out. Now enjoy.

Chapter 26: Two dragons & an oni

It had been a week since the events of the Underworld. Once things settled down, the higher ups declared a meeting with their allies to deal with the events. Today with them were a rather important guest. Currently they were hearing the reports over the two incidents that occurred. The looks over the higher ups was bitter and grimace.

"What a blunder." the Vice-Chancellor of the Grigori stated. He had silver-white hair and purple eyes. He wore a purple trench coat, beret over a black vest. He also wore white pants and black boots. This was Shemhaza, right hand man of Azazel.

This cause Azazel to smirk as he drank some tea. "That's an understatement. First an assault by rogue fangire Bishop happened and even kidnapped the next generation of devils. Then the SS-class exiled Kuroka also cause mischief. While they acted on their own, the message is clear, the Khaos Brigade can attack whenever they so wish to."

"True, if it wasn't for the pawns of the Sitri and Gremory group, things would've gone worse." Shemhaza said. He checked some papers in front of him. "The opponents were members of the Khaos Brigade's independent special unit, the Vali Team, consisting of Son Goku Bikou, nekoshou Kuroka and also the user of the holy king sword Collbrande. That three people from a team of people endowed with tremendous power would come is… Also, the management ability of the devils is—"

His tone was scolding as he spoke. Azazel grimaced, once Shemhaza started he wasn't one to stop for a while.

Both incident cause the heirs to old noble families to be in danger along with their peerage. This was an insult to the Maou and to the families. But it was stopped by members of those peerage and all turned in their favor. Still having the treated violated so soon was a grave matter. Now how to handle attacks like this?

The dragon Tannin, in a mini form to accommodate himself spoke up, "I'm going to cheer for Miss Rias. Since the Sekiryuutei I personally trained is with her. Kukuku, he's an interesting kid. Poking breasts like that."

"The knowledge that Azazel has brought seems to be bringing about a revolution in the Rating Games. If handled poorly, there may be a change within the high-ranked group within half a year." Mentioned some high level devil.

"That would be good. Since the top ten haven't changed in the last ten-odd years. With this, it seems like we'll be able to see some interesting games." Another devil pointed out.

Just like that the tension dwindled down. Then the door opened to reveal an unexpected face.

"Hmm. So you youngsters can't greet an old man like me, huh?" The old man muttered. He had one eyes, and wore a worn down hat. He had a white beard that fell to his waist, and wore a simple robe. He held a staff in his hand and while his appearance wasn't much, the presence he showed was equal to that of a Maou.

Sirzechs recovered first from the interruption. "Odin."

The King of the Norse gods walked inside followed by a beautiful woman wearing armor. A valkyrie.

"Oh, oh, it's been a while, hasn't it, old geezer of the northern countryside?" Azazel said cheerfully.

Odin petted his beard. "It's been awhile, Fallen Angel brat. It seems you've become intimate with the people you fought with for so long, but… Are you still thinking of something crafty?"

"Hah! Unlike countryside gods that honour old-fashioned bonds according to conventional practices or whatever else, we young people have flexible thoughts. Rather than sticking to troublesome hostile ways of thinking, we place more value on growth and progress."

"That's a loser's mindset appropriate for the weak. After all, you're a gathering of brats that have lost their founding God and Maou."

The entire table watched the banter like one saw a tennis match. No one interrupted or said a word.

"It's called becoming independent and standing on our own, geezer."

"Seeing a bunch of brats doing a play meeting like this, I can't help but laugh."

Sirzechs then decided to step in. "It's been a long time, King God of the North, Odin-dono."

"Sirzechs. I came here on the invitation you gave me to watch the games. However, you've also had it hard. The descendent of the original Lucifer is now the Hakuryuukou. Moreover, he became a terrorist. The future of devils isn't going to be easy." Odin stated.

Sirzechs just smiled at the old god's sarcasm. Said old man then set his eye towards Serafall.

"By the way, Serafall. What's with that appearance?"

As usual she was dressed in magic girl costume. Something Odin as a cosplay lover approved of.

"Ara, Odin-sama! Don't you know? This is magical girl's outfit!" She said as she twirled and struck a pose.

Several members of the council face palmed at her usual talk.

"Hmm. So this is what's popular among the young people these days. Not bad at all. Yes, yes, quite nice." The old man said with a perverted smile.

This was stopped by the valkyrie and started an old argument between the two. Everyone just sighed as if this was the usual in such meetings. Once more Sirzechs interrupted.

"Odin, what brings you here so early? The rating games won't start for another month or so." The maou said.

The old man stopped his rant with his bodyguard to gaze thoughtfully at the maou.

"I came to see two flames grow stronger." The King of the gods said. "The two boys who stopped the fangire lad."

Everyone but Azazel and Sirzechs looked confused at Odin.

"Well Ise and Saji, it seems you two are getting attentions from the big shots." He mused in his thoughts with a faint smile.

A week later

Issei stretched as he got out of the store. It seemed one of the two times in his daily routine that things didn't turn chaotic. Since Koneko apparently liked him more as a friend, the fight for his affection had intensified. Only when making violins or buying groceries did he have peace and quiet. Also it didn't end in a battle royale. So he wandered to his home wondering if he should order take out when he felt a presence the moment he got to his house. Someone was there.

He entered to find Sona and her group there sitting with Rias and Akeno. The others were also behind the couch.

"Uumm I'm home?" He said confused.

Everyone smiled in amusement at his words. Issei then felt a tug on his shirt and found Koneko staring at him. This had become the usual routine and he could feel the glares of the girls as they stared at the scene. He even felt Sona's.

"Ise," Rias said. "It seems that today Sona has come asking for a request."

"Yes, forgive the intrusion," Sona said. "But this was done at the request of Azazel."

"What do you need?" Issei asked.

"I want you to help find one of Vritra's Sacred Gears."

Issei could only gape at her request.

Elsewhere

Bishop walked inside the room quietly. For this particular mission he needed this particular project. It took time to complete it, but he was pleased with the result. He looked to the tank, at the figure in it blurred by the glow of the serum that was stabilizing him.

"How are you feeling?" He asked. He heard some heated growl. "Well I can see you need to stretch and have some free time, that can be arranged."

Again more growls, this time more confused.

"Well, what I mean is that you are going to take your chance to go outside. You have task to accomplish."

More growls that sounded excited. Bishop smirked at how docile it was now.

"Excellent. Here's what I want you to do."

In the Kurenai residence

"So you want me and Saji to find this Sacred Gear." Ise mused. "Why me?"

Sona drank the tea Asia had given her before replying. "Honestly I asked Azazel-sensei himself for help as he is one of the few to truly know about Sacred gears. But he said he didn't want to and that you, Ise-kun would be better since you weren't doing much and could use the training. It seems dragons can find dragons. That's what he said." She finished with a sweat drop.

Her reaction caused Rias, Kiba and Issei to face palm to different degrees. This got sympathetic glances from the Sitri peerage. Azazel was too much sometimes.

"Do you know where it's located Sona?" Rias asked.

"I do," she answered. Her Queen gave her a map and after unrolling it she pointed at a spot. "It's deep in the mountains, according to the info Azazel gave us. Seems it was casted away during the War."

"Do you know what it does?" Ise asked.

Sona shaked her head. "No Azazel wasn't to forward on the information since he had to go to a meeting. This is all he gave use." She sounded a bit angered at the lack of information.

Saji sensed this. "Not to worry Kaichou we'll find it and learn of its power soon! What's the worse that could happen?"

The next day

Both Issei and Saji looked at the vast and ominous mountain. It was so vast and dreadful it even had its own aura. Both devil pawns could practically feel a 'leave or die' aura coming from the place.

"Are you sure it's there?" Issei asked hopefully that it wasn't.

"Yes the info was very spot on. Long ago a mysterious star fell into this area. The power unconsciously unleashing its energy to the place and changing it into something more."

"And we have to go there?" Saji asked incredulously. "Alone? How come it's only us two?"

"We have our own task to do," Rias explained apologetically. "According to my brother, there's a VIP coming here from the Underworld. We have to prepare things for their arrival and comfort."

With that the groups left them alone in the ominous mountain. They wondered what will they find in there. Issei for one felt multiple presences covering the entire woods that was attached to the mountain. He got the feeling this was not without its obstacles. Saji seeing his look of worry decided to speak up.

"Hey Kurenai, don't worry." He assured. "We are prepared for this. What's the worse that could happen?"

Both Issei and Saji jumped away as the monster attacked again. Issei disentangled himself from the bushes he landed as he heard Saji moan in pain. This was the third monster to attack them. Unlike the others this one was more cautious and attacked them from a blind spot. The thing was a giant spider but had the features of a tiger. The creature was fast, quickly hiding within the environment before striking with its webs. Luckily Saji used some of his spells on the creature, making it retreat.

"Saji are you alright?" Ise asked.

"I'll live," Saji groaned, "what in blaze is up with this place? First that creepy pale lobster-like monster and the that green insect thing! It's too much." He groaned.

[Partner this place seems to be a nexus of sorts. A place that attracts deadly creatures. You should be wary of whatever shows up.] Ddraig said.

"Great, this places is just getting better and better." Saji said sarcastically. He then pulled something from his pocket.

"What's that?" Ise asked.

"Oh this? You probably know that lately I've been going to Azazel to ask for training."

"That's quite the death wish you have there." Ise deadpanned.

"Why does everyone keep saying that? Anyway the last time I was there, I found this and took it in case I needed it." Saji finished.

Issei stared at the object in hand. It certainly looked familiar but he couldn't decide from where.

"Well Saji-san, all I can say is that some of sensei's work is unpredictable, so use it only when things get bad."

"You don't think this is bad already?"

"Not by a long shot." Issei looked at the sky. "We need to make more progress before noon. Come on."

The duo set out again, both were unaware that the creature that attacked them before was following them. It hissed softly as it followed the pair through the trees.

Both young devils were currently taking a break after the long walk. Saji was tending to a fire, while Ise checked their supplies. Then quickly divided some snacks to eat.

"I'm impressed Kurenai," Saji said as he munched on some bread. "You sure seem prepared for the outdoors."

"Sensei left me alone in the woods for training. Well Tannin-san was also there trying to make me awaken my powers." He smiled a bit bitterly. "It was horrible."

Saji sweatdropped at his friend's words. "That bad?"

"Yep. He told Tannin-san to show no mercy on me a-" He broke off as he heard something.

Saji tensed as he saw the look on Ise's face. "What's wrong?"

"I don't know som-," But was cut off as something large suddenly emerged from the woods and swatted at him sending him flying.

"Kurenai!" Saji yelled. But he quickly dodged as the creature attacked him. He looked at it clearly, it was the spider monsters with the features of a tiger. The creature hissed as it threw web shots at him.

He tried to dodge but was the web trapped his leg. He summoned his sacred gear and used it as a whip against it. The creature received a smack on the face from it, but it only made it angrier. Saji tried again but his panic he was missing more than hitting his target. The creature annoyed spit more web unto his arm with his sacred gear, trapping it. The pawn tried to pull at it but the density of the web was strong.

Suddenly a blur appeared from the woods and struck the spider monster. The creature hissed in a challenge as its attacker, who retaliated with a torrent of purple fire straight at its face. The creature roared in pain and attempted to leave. But another figure appeared, to Saji's relief this was Ise transformed in his Kiva armor. He had in his a blue saber with a wolf's handle, if her recalled this was his Garulu form. With great speed Kiva wounded the creature on the leg as the mysterious person was using drum sticks! Large one and sure enough was summoning fire on the tops as the warrior attacked the creature's torso. Both made a great team as the easily brought down the creature.

As they sliced and scorched it, Saji could finally see his saviour. His armor was like Kiva's, only it had a purple motif. The outlines of his helm made him seem almost demon-like. It had red gloves with decorations in the wrists and ankles, but also in his torso. It had belt which had items at its side. Both armored warriors looked at each other in curiosity. A strange resonance was felt as they both had what seemed monster-like motifs. Then they released their transformations.

Issei was surprised to see a young man, a couple of years older than him staring back. He was wearing clothes for the outdoors as he looked at both of them. A cough was heard and they turned to see Saji waving at them.

"A little help?" He said.

The young man quickly went and using a knife cut off the web. Saji got up rubbing his wrist before nodding his thanks. The other fellow nodded back.

"Um, excuse me but who are you?" Issei asked.

"Oh sorry, my name is Adachi Asumu." He answered.

"Kurenai Issei."

"Saji Genshirou."

Asumu nodded at them both. "What brings two devils around here? And one is even a kamen rider."

Both teens looked at him in shock. "How do you know about us?" Saji demanded.

"Well part of my training as an Oni is to notice when other beings disguised themselves as human." He explained.

"You are an Oni?" Ise asked curiously.

"It's what my organization call us. We wield this power to hunt down the Makamou."

Saji gasped. "I heard of those! Giant monster that dwell in forest and consume humans as food."

Asumu nodded at the answer. "My task is to hunt them down, like mentor did before me. But why are you two around here? This place is a nest for Makamou and other dangerous creatures."

"We're looking for something." Issei explained. "It's buried here, a sacred gear."

The Oni's eyes widened in surprise. "One of those is here? Is that why the forest seems so restless?"

"What do you mean?" Saji asked.

"Lately the Makamou had been bolder. Getting closer to human territory, something they rarely do. I was sent here to keep them at bay and investigate what was happening."

Issei frowned as he mulled over Asumu's word, then he turned to Saji. "Could the Sacred Gear be responsible?"

"I don't know. Sure they act oddly in most cases, I mean your Boosted Gear is proof of that, with the way its growth keeps occurring…." He trailed off.

"But?" Issei asked.

"Well most sacred gears are always bonded to humans. It was a surprise to me that this one wasn't and the few who do know about them are too busy to explain about them."

Issei nodded at his words. He was of course referring to Azazel and to an extent Michael and the angels.

Asumu suddenly went in alert. "What was that?" He asked.

Before the teens could look in confusion someone staggered towards them. Now that made the trio go wary as they turned to look at the person. He was a man, middle age, sickly pale and with a haunted and manic look on his face. He wore what seemed to be hospital scrubs as went towards them.

"Who are you?" Saji asked.

"Kiva…..only….I….can….be….Kiva…."He rambled.

They all looked at each other in confusion. But the warning look Saji sent Issei knew something was up and it was directed at him.

"We don't want any trouble here." Issei said.

This was a mistake as it made the man even more unhinged. "Disgrace….to... Kiva! I will…. Be Kiva! You will die…"

His entire body turned to mosaic-like glass, then a dark ooze bled through his body and slowly began to form a monstrous form. It seemed spider-like but with ending with hooved legs and sharp spikes in the legs. Pincers appear at the sides sharp and barbed as they snapped in the air. The man himself his lower body had disappeared for the new one. His upper body, his arms were claw-like as its true form was finally released. It turned to look at them, his face no longer there, but they could feel the glare nonetheless.

With an unexpected speed one of the pincers struck at them. Luckily they managed to dodge it and quickly scattered into the forest and away from it.

"You will not escape me you abomination!" The creature roared. "I will tear you to pieces."

"Damn Kurenai, that thing's got it bad for you." Saji said as he ran.

"Wait you are Kiva?" Asumu asked.

Issei nodded. "If he wants to kill me so bad then that means he works with Bishop and he doesn't want me as Kiva."

"Why?" Asumu asked.

"I don't know, but we have to stop it."

They quickly nodded only to get attacked by the creature. It came at them with great speed as it attempted to crush them with the pincers.

Asumu produced a fork-like device and tapped it on a nearby tree. The resounding sound was felt and heard as Asumu was covered in purple flames and transformed in Hibiki.

Likewise Issei summoned Kivat to transform into Kiva.

Then to both the others surprise Saji pulled out a belt and put it on. Then he pulled a cell, dialed three times and transformed. His suit was black with white outlines. This was Kamen Rider Delta.

"Saji-san where did you get that?" Issei asked.

"From Azazel's place, it was just there and I figure it could help me." Saji explained.

"Sounds like you stole it," Asumu pointed out.

"What? I did not steal this! I asked Azazel what it was and he said to take it cause he didn't want it anymore."

"Chill man, I was only kidding an-" But was cut off as the monster attacked them.

He dodged out of the way as he summoned his two giant drumsticks. Likewise Kiva summoned his Garulu Saber and his Ascalon blade. Delta for his part took several pieces from his belt and his cellphone to form a gun.

"Hibiki-san, you take its upper body," Ise instructed. "I'll take care of its legs, Saji-san support us form where you see fit!"

The other nodded and went to their tasks. Hibiki jumped in the air, his drumstick igniting purple flames as he began to smash away at the monster. When the human half tried to retaliate it met laser blast courtesy of Delta who was sniping at him. Kiva then began to move using both his blades to hack away at the legs.

The creature was tough. Even with fighting an oni and two devils, it was not falling easy. Saji summoned his sacred gear in an attempt to drain its energy. But was thwarted by a pincer who sent him flying away from the battle. He crashed badly, he was almost buried into the ground. Thankfully his rider suit protected him from any bad injury. The other two wanted to check on their friend but their opponent wasn't giving them any openings to do so. With the fight continued.

Saji got off from the hole he just made groaning. He sometimes felt like the butt of a joke lately. Sure he was a servant to a powerful King from an ancient house, but compared to others his power was not that great. He had a dragon sealed in his sacred gear but was currently divided into several sacred gears, so he couldn't use its full power. Then there was the other people with dragon sacred gears who are undertaking levels of strength far beyond what he had. The fact he took this suit and went on this mission was his chance to try and grow stronger. To change. But he still felt way far behind compared to Vali and Issei.

Still as he got up, he felt it. Something familiar. The same kind he felt the day he awakened his sacred gear, the day his life changed. He looked to see something flicker from afar. Could it be? What were the chances he had found the sacred gear?

"Then again, strange things do happen around dragons." He thought of something Azazel liked to say. Hopeful, Saji walked towards it.

Ise dodge another attack from the monster and retaliated with one of his blades. He made a point that after this, he will learn better swordsmanship from Yuuto. He saw Hibiki throwing purple fire with little effect. Ise was about to summon his sacred gear, when black flames suddenly appeared from within the forest and hit their opponent.

Both riders turned to see Delta joining them, his hands covered in the dark fire.

"Saji-san!" Ise said glad to see him ok.

"Yo Kurenai," Saji said casually. "As you can see I found the sacred gear."

The creature roared in pain, the burns still fresh on its body.

"Sorry but from what I was told by Vritra this is cursed fire. You are going to feel that always." To add the point he threw a wave of flames at the creature.

As the creature shrieked in pain both Hibiki and Kiva joined in. Once more Hibiki unleashed his purple fire, while Kiva used his Dragon Shot. Their opponent attacked them through the pain, attempting to crush them with its many legs or pincers. But the riders worked synchronized and while one shot at it in distraction, the others managed to escape the attacks and countered as well.

Slowly but surely the creature slowly buckled down and to their surprise fell sideways.

"Now! Let's end this." Hibiki stated.

The trio jumped into the air and unleashed their final move. The Rider Kick.

Hibiki unleashed the Takeshishiki Onike, (Violent Expression Demon Kick). A kick glowing with a powerful light as he struck the monster down.

Delta's white outline shone with blue light that gathered on his right foot. An energy drill appeared around it as he pierced through the monster's lower body.

Finally it was Kiva's turn. He had released the chains of his leg to unleash the Darkness Moon Break. For a moment he seemed to be floating before he quickly surged down to deliver the final blow.

For a moment the creature seemed to be frozen in place. Then cracks began to form around its body before he blew in a blinding explosion. The three riders stood there in place, panting softly as the fatigue kicked in. It had been a tough fight.

"What was that thing?" Saji asked.

Ise shrugged. "It seemed like a fangire only more odd."

"It reminded me of the Makamou," Asumu added. "I get the feeling it was the reason why everything was so riled up here."

Kiva nodded. "Something or someone brought it here."

"What now?" Saji asked.

"Now I report to my superiors and see if there are any more of this around. I will be bringing back up for sure." Asumu said.

Ise nodded. "We'll also tell our superiors, about the mission and this. It may be related to an enemy we faced before."

Asumu nodded and extended his hand. Both Kiva and Delta shook it. Then the three went their separate ways.

As they walked Saji sighed. "Man nothing seems more quiet lately."

"It just means that things are getting bad now." Ise siad.

"Yeah and we'll be the ones to stop it!" He raised his fist.

Issei smiled and fist bumped him. The enemy was getting stronger, but so were they.

Well done and done. I always wanted to give Saji a rider form and was happy to do so. I felt that Delta would be the best choice as it is strong but lacks a lot of weapons, which balances the Vritra sacred gears Saji ends up getting. And I introduced another of the remaining riders. Why Asumu and not his mentor? Well never did like that he never became an Oni, so this is my desire to make that true. So read, review and comment and keep those eyes peeled for my next story. Until next time.