[Flashback]

[Spirit speech]

['Spirit thought']

Sacred gear names

Attack names

'Thought'

Time skips and other

I don't own Highschool DxD nor do I own any references I may use. That goes to Ishibumi Ichiei nor do I own any references I may use. I only own Shiro.

Chapter 10

During the rating game...

Lilith Katsura sat with her legs crossed and her chin resting in her left palm as she watched her son make his way through the forest with Koneko until they arrived at the gymnasium where she shook her head and sighed as she watched him held out his hand towards the door and blew it off it's hinges. She watched as the pair made their way deeper into the building before they were confronted by four members of Riser's team before enganging them in combat.

"Your Son is holding up quite well Lilith." Zeoticus said with a smile as he watched Shiro delfect a job from the staff-wielder. "You've trained him well Kuroka." The Lord of the Gremory finally acknowledged Kuroka's pressence but there was no malice in his voice, only praise.

"Thank you Lord Gremory~" Kuroka purred, her tail waving back and fourth as she watched her student block the twins chainsaw and freeze one of them. "But you should save those praises for Shiro nya~" She said with a smirk as she watched Shiro get slammed into a wall before standing back up.

Lilith said nothing before her eyes went wide as she saw Shiro slam his palms into each of the girls and then use the spell that Artemis created...a spell who's orginal purpose isn't meant for Devils. She looked down at Kuroka and scratched her ears. "So you decided to teach Shiro the dragon chain prison?" She questioned before a smile crossed her face as she watched her son blast the whole group with Red-Dragon railgun.

"Nope." Kuroka replied as her gaze was more focused on her little Sister who was using her Senjutsu to coat her hands and feet to gain the upper hand on the Phenex 'Rook'. "I guess either figured out the move himself...or it was dumb luck nya~" She said before hissing in pain as Lilith dug her nails into Kuroka's back. A quick glance at the screens and it was clear to see why as she just witnessed her child get bombed by a sneak attack from Riser's 'Queen'. "If you are going to claw at something then do it to the chair and not my back." Kuroka hissed at Lilith causing her to snap out of her angered state.

Lilith blinked down at Kuroka before she removed her hand from the cat's back and gripped the arm of her chair. "Sorry Kuroka..." Liltih apologised as she watched on as a jagged shard of ice shot out from the smoke before it finally cleared to reveal a heavily injured Shiro. "That injury...it's going to cost him but how much I wonder?" Lilith idly mused before she smirked at Koneko's shocked expression the moment she helped Shiro to his feet. "Seems like Koneko noticed Shiro's extra ability."

"So it would seem...but seems like Shiro is far from being able to use it to heal injuries this severe." Kuroka replied with narrowed eyes as Koneke and Shiro walked away from the fighting 'Queens' before they were suddenly dragged into another building. "Hmmm I wonder what's happening in there nya~" Kuroka purred with a smirk as she teased Lilith. "I wonder if Shiro and Koneko finally awakened their desiree to have sex nya~" Kuroka snickered before she hissed as she felt Lilith flick her ear.

"Quiet you." Lilith rolled her eyes as she watched Shiro and Koneko, now joined by Kiba, exit the building and onto the Athletic field before the group was intercepted by Riser's team. Lilith watched the on going and brutal fight and her hands began to tighten around the arms of her chair as one by one, Rias' members fell until only Shiro was left.

SNAP!

All heads turned to Lilith as they heard the sound of wood splintering as Lilith's hands crushed the arms of her chair as she watched her Son get pinned to the ground and stabbed through his back. Lilith took deep breaths, breaths that tried to calm her anger. After all, what Mother wouldn't feel anger at the sight of their child being hurt. 'Get up Shiro...get up and continue to fight.' Lilith though as she ignored the splinters that stabbed into her hands. She eased up the pressure slightly as Shiro pushed himself to stand.

She felt pride well up in her chest as the Boosted gear reached it's final form before Shiro created a near cataclysmic magical event and after it was done, she finally released a breath that she didn't realise she was holding. She watched as slowly made his way to the building to join the final fight.

"He's just like Artemis." She heard Velena softly speak as a smile crossed her face. "His desire to save others rather then worry about his own well being...but just like Artemis..." Velena cut herself before she said anything she would regret.

"Yes...it's also his downfall." Lilith finished as she knew what Velena was going to say to him as she knew her husband and how he acted better then anyone and it was clear that, that side of Artemis was fully transfered to Shiro. She watched as Shiro practically clawed his way up the roof just to stand in front of Rias and Asia. Lilith closed her eyes and sighed as she stopped watching as Shiro protected Asia from an explosion before he charged at Riser. "He's done...this game is Riser's." Lilith said before she opened her eyes and they widened futher as she saw Riser, holding Shiro by his hair, about to slam a fire ball in his face and kill.

"He's coated his palms in Senjutsu." Kuroka's shocked voice brought all attention to her before they swiftly returned to the screen as Shiro deflected the fire ball and slammed his palm into Riser's chin sending him stumbling back. All eyes were on Shiro as he slowly pushed himself to his feet and began to make his way towards Riser before he stopped and Rias declared her loss.

Lilith quickly stood up, knocking Kuroka off her lap, before she began to make her way to the door and just as Kuroka began to follow her, she stopped as Lilith turned her head to her. "Kuroka, go back home and prepare Shiro's room for healing." She told her before yanking the door open and quickly walked to the medical room where Rias' team were recovering.

She swiftly slammed the door open and her eyes fell upon Shiro, who was being surrounded by the other members and was also still standing. Lilith made her way to them and gently pushed them away from his body until her gaze softened as she saw Rias, clinging to his shoudlers, crying her heart out. "Rias...I need you to release Shiro so he can be healed..." She softly said to the crimson-haired princess and placed a comforting hand on her shoulder. Rias, however, refused to release her 'pawn' and had to be gently pulled off by Lilith.

"He's such a foolish boy..." Rias hiccuped as she wiped her eyes with her hands. "He risked his life for me...I should've intervened sooner. If I did then maybe...maybe he-"

"Would've still fought despite that." Lilith suddenly said as she placed a hand on Shiro's cheek. "Even if you pleaded with your entire being...Shiro would've still fought against Riser." She said before turning to face Rias with a stern expression. "That's just how much you mean to him Rias. So dry your eyes and save your tears for when he wakes and whisks you off your feet." Lilith told Rias, her words carried such wieght that it managed to ignite a small flicker of hope in Rias.

Rias wipped her eyes with her sleeve and looked at Lilith with narrowed eyes. "Okay...I shall await for Shiro's return." She told Lilith before she looked between each member of her peerage, all looking at her with concern. "Meanwhile...I ask if you all can stay with me in the Underworld..."

"Of course."

"We would never leave your side nya~"

"You are our Master. We'll stay by yourside for Shiro."

One by one, each Member of the group voiced their conforting words as Rias asked them to stay behind with her. Rias felt pride well up in her chest before she looked over to Asia. "Asia...could you go back with Lilith and help heal Shiro."

"That won't be necessary." Lilith placed a hand on the blondes shoulder and shook her head. "I'm taking Shiro to a special place that only a Katsura can enter." Lilith told the group. That, however, was a complete lie of course as she couldn't risk exposing Kuroka to anyone, not even Asia. Just as Lilith created a portal and picked Shiro up on her back, she was stopped by Koneko who tugged her sleeve.

"Lilith...during the rating game...Shiro was able to use Senjutsu." She said, electing shocked gasps and expression from the group. "How was he able to use it?" She asked the woman.

Lilith feared that Koneko would ask after she saw her try during the rating game. Lilith thought at how she was going to handle it before she shook her head and patted the Nekoshou. "It was during the two week training...I asked a friend of mine to teach him. That's all I can say on the matter." She said and before the others could try and question her further, Lilith walked through the portal and it closed shortly after.

They all looked towards the place where Lilith just was before the door suddenly opening stole their attention. Rias scowled slightly as she saw one of her family servants bowing. "Lady Rias...Lord and Lady Gremory require your presence." The servant told her before bowing once more and closed the door.

Rias stared at the door with clenched fists, her body trembling slightly, before she unclenched her fists and took a deep breath. She puffed her chest and began to walk towards the door and out the room in pride. She wanted to show everyone that Rias Gremory of the Gremory household was. Not. Broken.

Back at the Katsura household...

A black magic circle suddenly appeared in the centre of Shiro's room before Lilith appeared in the centre of it carrying her unconscious child on her back. Once the flash of light died down, the first thing she saw was Kuroka laying on her side on Shiro's bed and she was also completely naked. Gone was her usual teasing smile she wore as it was now replaced with a serious expression. "Are you ready Kuroka?" Lilith asked the Nekoshou as she placed her child on his bed next to the woman.

"Of course." Kuroka nodded as she looked down at Shiro and ran a finger across his cheek. "But you know what I'm going to have to do to make this healing work?" Kuroka questioned Lilith as her hand slid underneath Shiro's shirt.

"Yes I do..." Lilith nodded before she turned around and headed towards Shiro's door. She grabbed the handle before turning back around just to see Kuroka's nude body laying atop her son's own naked form but at least she had the decency to pull the covers over them. "Please take care of him Kuroka." She said before closing the door to Shiro's room.

"You don't have to worry Lilith." Kuroka nodded before she snuggled against Shiro's body and began to share her Ki with his as his wounds and fatigue began to be healed.

Hell...Gremory Estate...

It was a week after the rating game against Rias and Riser and the entire Underworld was buzzing in joy at the new Pureblood Devil marriage, especially since it was between two powerful clans. Preperations were in motion, school's and stores would be closed for the duration of the wedding. It was a joyous day for all Devil...joyous for all but one group.

It was currently evening and the main hall of the Gremory house was filled with High-Class Devils. Servants of the Gremorys rushed about, serving food and drinks to the Devils who were gathered at the engagement party.

Over by one of the tables that held an assortment of food, was Riser's peerage. They were all wearing similar outfits which consisted of purple capes and a lighter purple dress. In front of them all was Ravel, the youngest member of the Phenex family, and she was currently talking to another High-Class Devil who was praising them for their win.

Meanwhile in a different corner of the room, and yet they were still able to hear her clearly, was the Gremory team minus Shiro and Rias.

"Well she's delightful..." Kiba sighed as he stared at Ravel.

"Yes...the girl has quite a mouth on her considering how they only won by a fraction." All heads suddenly whipped around to the new comer and expression of joy and relief crossed their faces as Lilith Katsura approached them. "So how are you all doing?" The Katsura Matriarch asked them and she stood in front of them with a hand on her hip.

"All things considered...we're doing just fine." Akeno replied, refusing to meet Lilith's gaze. Akeno held an expression of remorse as she kept thinking to herself if she had listened to Lilith and done what Koneko did and embraced her birth power...would the outcome have turned out differently? If she embraced the power that has caused her so much pain, would they of won?

Lilith seemed to sense this as she walked over to Akeno and placed a hand on her shoulder. "Don't blame yourself Akeno...in fact none of you are to blame for the lose." Lilith said as she turned her gaze to the others. "You all fought incredibly well." She said before she shook her head.

"U-Ummm..." Lilith turned her head as she heard Asia's soft and anxious voice. "How...How's Shiro?"

"He's doing fine." Lilith replied before she sighed and shook her head. "But...he still has yet to awaken but I know he'll wake up just in time to save Rias." She told the group with such confidence it sparked it in the others.

All heads suddenly turned towards the front of the Grand Hall as Riser suddenly appeared wearing a white tuxedo which exposed a large portion of his chest. "Greeting renowned Devils of the Underworld!" He called out and spread his arms to the side. "On behalf of the house of Phenex..." The Gremory team and Lilith soon tuned him out as they couldn't be bothered with his drivel.

"So...who do you have healing him if you don't mind me asking?" Kiba asked as he turned towards Lilith.

"The same person who trained him." She replied and crossed her arms before sighing. "And as much as I would like to tell you who it is...I can't purely for their sake." She told them as she couldn't exactly come out and say that an SS-class Devil was healing her child as that would surely cause an uproar that isn't need. Lilith opened her mouth to try and releave more of their worries but she was cut off as a crimson light shined next to Rias.

Rias soon emereged from the light in a white wedding dress. There was a chorus of ooh's and ahh's followed by clapping as the Devils took in Rias stunning and drop dead gorgeous appearance. After the clapping died down, Riser finally spoke up again. "Now then, I would like you all to know that we already have the wedding day planned and all who are gathered here are invited." He spoke, snapping his fingers before several maids walked about the room and handed wedding invitations to all the party goers.

Rias had her eyes clenched shut this hole time and she struggled to keep her body from trembling in both anger...and fear. Fear the boiled deep within her. Fear that stemmed from the fact that in a few days time she would belong to Riser. She would never be able to see her friends at school. She would never be able to live her life to the fullest and she would never be able to smile again. Her eyes slowly opened before they shot wide as she spotted Lilith in the crowd...and it seemed like the Katsura Matriarch caught her eyes as Lilith nodded to Rias and held up her hand, almost as if she was telling the girl to have paitence.

Katsura House...

It was the day of the wedding and Shiro had still yet to wake up. Kuroka had yet to leave Shiro's said as she continued to share her Ki with his and she was completely exhausted. Her own Ki had been depleted not to long ago and she took a short break to recover herself but she only allowed an hours break before she went back to healing Shiro as the damage he sustained was greater then anticipated.

However, the real reason why Shiro did not wake laid deep within his own mind.

Inside Shiro's mind...

Shiro floated in the endless abyss of his inner mind, like all the times before when he met with the Dragon, but this time was extremelly different. Unlike the other times when Shiro floated on a voidless current, the current didn't exist this time and thus he simply floated in spot. The concept of time was lost to Shiro as he laid adrift in the timeless void.

"Where...where am I?" Shiro's thoughts echoed through the endless void. "Am...Am I dead?" He questioned as he couldn't open his eyes. Shiro tried to move his body but found that it was unresponsive and he couldn't feel anything. It was just...nothing.

Shiro didn't know how long he stayed like that but he soon felt something encase his body and he felt himself get dragged by the current. His body floated down that current as it was guided deeper and deeper into his subconsciousness before he felt something...a presence...above him. He tried to force his eyes open so he could see who it was but he couldn't do it...yet he began to see a figure of a man missing his right arm floating above him. The man raised his left arm, balled his hand into a fist and pressed it against Shiro's chest. "Time for you to learn his name Shiro." The man said before his body was encased in flames along with Shiro.

Shiro wanted to scream out as the flames wrapped around his body and licked at his skin and yet...he didn't. Shiro didn't scream nor did he yell out as the flames didn't burn. They felt warm sure but...it was comforting and familiar to Shiro. Slowly, his eyes began to flicker open, his ice-blue eyes were still dull like they had no life in them, before came to a stop before a wall of flames.

[So you've finally made your way here Shiro.] He heard the booming voice of the almighty Dragon echo around him...yet he couldn't see the beast.

"Where...Where are you Dragon?" Shiro called out, still facing the wall of flames.

He heard the Dragon snort before speaking. [Why do you insist on calling me by that name? Is it because you do not know my name? Or is it because you feel like you are still too weak to learn it?]

Shiro thought about the Dragon's question before he shook his head and replied. "I...I am still too weak to learn it." Shiro replied and clenched his fists. His mind went back to his last memory...the memory of Rias Gremory, the woman who's life he sworn to protect, clinging to his shoulders and crying her eyes out.

[IS THAT WHAT YOU THINK!] The Dragon roared and a huge gust of wind hit Shiro head on...yet he didn't budge. [IF YOU WERE STILL WEAK WE WOULDN'T BE HAVING THIS CONVERSATION! NOW PLACE YOUR HAND ON THE FIRE TO REVEAL MY FORM!] Shiro's eyes narrowed as he suddenly raised his right hand and placed it on the flaming wall. The flames suddenly parted before they swiftly rushed towards Shiro and wrapped around his arm to form the Boosted gear with the might Dragon staring at Shiro. [Now Shiro...what is my name.]

Shiro's eyes narrowed at the Boosted gear on his arm before he looked up at the Dragon and smiled, holding his right arm in front of his face. "Heh you are the Welsh-Dragon, Ddraig...and you are my partner!" Shiro called out to the Dragon...no...he called out to Ddraig, who gave a toothy grin back.

Ddraig stood on his hind legs and flared out both his wings as flames encassed the two. [Before you go I will tell you this...if a sacrifice is made then a boon of strength will be given.] Ddraig told Shiro before he lowered his head to stare him in the eyes. [Now eyes up partner. You have a treasure to reclaim.] Ddraig told him before he blew hot air in his face.

Shiro's eyes began to slowly flutter open, a new fire was roaring in them, before his vision cleared and he saw the familiar sight of his ceiling. Shiro stared at his ceiling for a few seconds before he sat up...or at least he tried to as he felt an unfamiliar weight on his chest. He glanced down and his eyes went wide as he saw Kuroka, completely naked, laying on his chest and was also sleeping peacefully.

"She hasn't left your side." His head swiftly looked towards his now open door as he saw his Mother standing there. "You've been unconscious for a week and a half and she's been healing you all this time...Asia probably would've joined her but I told her to stay with Rias." Lilith told him before she walked further into his room, her hands behind her back. "So how are you feeling?"

Shiro looked at his Mother before he looked at his hands, well his right hand as his left arm was nesstled between Kuroka's large breasts, before he clenched his fist. "Like something has been stolen from me and I want it back." Shiro growled out before he raised an eyebrow in questioning as a white envolope with the Gremory family crest on it fluttered into his vision.

Shiro looked up at his Mother, who wore a harsh scowl on her face. "Good because the wedding is tonight." She told him before she turned around and began to walk out his room but before she did, Lilith looked back at him and held a vicious smirk. "Get up and find something nice to put on...you have a wedding to crash." She told him before she closed the door with a soft click.

Shiro looked down at the envelope before he picked it up and opened it. His eyes quickly glanced over it before he spotted a magic circle on the bottom of the paper and underneath had the words 'To be used to teleport to the Chapel.' Shiro slipped the letter back in the envelope before he wormed his arm out of Kuroka's grasp before he walked over to his drawer and pulled out the nicest clothes he had. After all...it was still a wedding even if he was going to crash it. He wore a white, long-sleeved button up shirt and black slacks. He still wore his usual necklace but her had it tucked into his shirt. Once he was fully dressed he turned back to face Kuroka, who was still peacefully snoozing away, and smiled at her. "Thank you Kuroka." He quietly said before he walked out his room.

"You ready?" His Mother asked, who was waiting outside his door.

"Ready as I'll ever be." Shiro nodded before he grimaced slightly as his Mother began fixing his collar. "Seriously Mum?" Shiro questioned as she ran her fingers through his silver-hair.

"What?" His Mother smirked at his reaction. "I'm not having you go without looking your best...you do have a girl to woo after all." She told him sternly, finishing up with combing through his hair. Once she had finsihed, she took a step back before looking him up and down before nodding her head and gestured for him to follow. Lilith lead Shiro through the house and to the door that was underneath the stairs before she traced the rune and opened it.

She lead him down the dimmly light spiral staircase until they reached the basement. "Shrio...good luck." Lilith said to her Son as she stepped aside and allowed him to see the magic circle on the floor. As he passed her, Lilith handed him a slip of paper causing him to glance at it before he put it in his pocket.

Shiro eyed the magic circle and then his Mother before taking a deep breath and stepped in the centre of the circle. "See you soon...and I'll make sure to have Rias beside me." Was the last thing Shiro said just before his body vanished.

Underworld...

Outside of a Devil Chapel, a black magic circle appeared. It sayed there for a few seconds, different Devils eyed the magic circle as they stayed clear of it before gasping in shock as Shiro appeared from it. His eyes were closed for a second before they snapped open and his brows raised in questioning and he leaned to one side slightly as he stared at the Chapel in front of him. It looked like a standard Christian Chapel back on Earth, a single story building with large stained glass windows, instead of showing Jesus Christ or God the windows depicted Satan and, what he assumed, was Lilith, the mother of all Demons.

Shiro looked closer at Lilith and noticed that she had a pair of ram-like horns jutting out her head and parted brown shoulder-length hair and she also had a spaded tail. 'You know I always found it weird that my Mother shares the same name as the Mother of all Demons...' Shiro thought as he stared at the window before shaking his head as the woman it depicted looked nothing like his.

Shiro began to make his way to the door and paused just before he was about to open it, holding his chin in thought. 'Hmm what song shall I enter to?' He thought and tapped his foot against the ground. 'Hmm At Doom's Gate maybe? Nahh that's too...metal for this... Crashed the Wedding? Too cliche... Hmmm maybe Run Devil Run?'

[Are you seriously thinking about that?] He heard Ddraig question him with a heavy sigh.

Shiro looked down at his hand a smirked. "Well duh. I mean...I gotta have a badass enterance right?" Shiro couldn't help but let his smirk grow as he heard Ddraig sigh once more, he could even see the mighty Dragon face-palming. Suddenly, Shiro expression became more serious. "Hey Ddraig...I wanna talk to you about this boon. What does it entail?" Shiro asked him.

Ddraig was silent for a few seconds before he spoke. [I will grant you the power to use the Balance Breaker, the strongest form of my powers...however, a sacrifice must be made.] Ddraig told Shiro before the silver-haired teen could feel him staring him down. [What will you give in return?]

"Isn't it obvious?" Shiro smirked as he gripped his right arm. "I give you my right arm...from the elbow down to use this power of yours." Shiro then held up his arm before it was swiftly encased in flames. This time, the flames burned his skin causing him to hiss in pain as they sunk into his skin and burned off his flesh. The pain only lasted a few seconds before it ceased and his arm was clad in the Boosted gear but it felt...different some how. Like his arm wasn't his.

[The boon has been given and you can activate it whenever you need...however.] Ddraig sharply said just as Shiro was about to push the doors open. [This boon...may only be used for one minute.]

"Wha-only a minute! Are you serious Ddraig?" Shiro questioned in slight anger.

Ddraig snorted at Shiro before nodding. [Yes I am. Your power may of grown and you may be fully healed...but that doesn't mean you are ready for my full power. Remeber Shiro, I am a Sacred gear that saps my wielder of their strength the more power I give and since the Balance Breaker is the final form.]

"You'll sap my strength like I'm an open faucet...shit." Shiro cursed before he ran a hand through his hair. "Well...I guess with a power like yours there has to be a drawback." Shiro sighed before he took a deep breath and pushed the double doors open. What greated him was an almost empty hallway with another set of double doors at the end. Shiro's eyes narrowed his he spotted two guards wearing orange armour, their helmets resembled bird heads, and they were also carrying spears.

Shiro began to walk down the corridor, alerting the guards and caused them to point their spears at him. "Halt!" The one of the left yelled. "We have explicit orders from Lord Phenex to deny you entry." He barked and continued to point his spear at Shiro.

"Out of my way." Shiro growled as he continued to approach the guards.

On the otherside...

Past the double door was stopped behind was a large room that had dozens of marble pillars, spanning from floor to ceiling acting as support struts for the ancient looking building. Along both walls were six stained glass windows, three on each side, and they all had the same upside down pentagram. Going across the floor was a velvety red carpet that sperated the dozens of pews. Each pew was filled with High-class Devils with the first two on either side filled with the Gremorys and Phenexs.

On the left were the Gremorys and Rias' peerage, while the right held the Phenex and Riser's peerage. Finally, at the very back of the room, were the bride and groom themselves, Rias and Riser. Rias, true to Riser's words, was wearing a crimson-red dress with flaming feathers lining the neck and bottom of her dress while Riser was wearing something similiar.

They were both stood opposite each other and between them was and Elder Devil who was currently reading the wedding vows and a very slow pace. Riser growled in fustration as this lower class Devil dared to keep the wedding from completing and was also keeping Riser from breeding with his new wife to create an all new breed of pureblooded Devils, ones that had both the powers of resurection and destruction. The truth was, this old Devil used to be a servant of Sirzechs and he was given orders to take as long as he could.

The Elder Devil was all to glad to accept as he always had a soft spot for young Rias as he was her caretaker when Enku was unavailable...but now was the time for the closing lines. "Do you...Lord Riser Phenex...take Lady Rias Gremory...to be your wife..."

'About time you old fool.' Riser thought with a sneer before smirking at Rias. "I do."

SLAM! SLAM! BANG!

Just as the Elder Devil was about to turn to Rias and ask if she took Riser as her husband, there were three loud bangs against the door which attracted all the Devil's attentions. Riser growled at the slight interruption before he turned to the Elder Devil and scowled. "Just continue with the ceremony." He said before the double door was suddenly slammed open by the bodies of the two guards Riser had posted.

"I object." Shiro's voice rang out in through the room as his eyes narrowed at all the shocked Devils before they finally fell upon Rias and Riser where his scowl intensified two fold.

"WHAT IS THE MEANING OF THIS INTERUPTION!" Riser yelled before he spotted Shiro standing over the two unconscious guards. "Grrrr you again...Guards! Seize him!" He yelled and pointed towards Shiro.

Suddenly, the silver-haired teen found himself by guards who looked identical to the ones he had just knocked out...yet Shiro didn't seem intimidated. In fact, it seemed like the he was just flat out ignoring the guards. "I'll only tell you this once...stand down." Shiro warned as he kept his glare on Riser. All the guards took a single step towards him causing Shiro to sigh, close his eyes before snapping them open as a wave of his aura was unleashed and slammed into the guards. One by one, the guards all began to faint along with some of the Devils that was in close proximity to Shiro, causing some panic in the other High-class Devils as they tried to rouse their unconscious significant others. Those that were able to stay conscious from being struck by Shiro's aura paled in fear and horror as they saw a mighty Red-Dragon hovering just behind Shiro, it's wings out-stretched but they didn't seem to span the full length as they strained the walls of the Chapel. 'The hell was that Ddraig?'

[That was a power called The Dragons Might and you can clearly see the effects it has on those with lesser will then yours.] Ddraig replied with a smirk.

Shiro inwardly nodded to the Dragon before he began to slowly make his way down the aisle to Rias and Riser, the latter was scowling at Shiro while the former had tears of joy in her eyes. "Rias...Firebird jackass." Shiro said, bowing to Rias before flipping Riser off one he reached the alter. "I'm here to take you home Rias."

"You will be doing no such thing!" Riser snarled at Shiro causing the Silver-haired teen to turn to Riser and get in his face as sparks flew between them. "Rias is mine as per the outcome of the rating game."

"Riser you still don't seem to understand." Shiro inhumanly growled. "You walked into a Dragon's lair, stole one of it's precious treasures and now you're expecting the Dragon to let you keep it?"Shiro growled. "You're dummer then I thought. Listen to me one last time Riser, Rias. Is. Mine." A heavy blush adorned Rias' face as Shiro claimed that not only was she a 'precious treasure' to him but she was also his.

Riser snarled at Shiro before he raised he arm and began to generate his flamse meanwhile she mirrored Riser and began to coat his left hand in senjutsu. Just as the two were about to collide, there was a sudden and loud clap that stole their attentions. Shiro's eyebrow raised as he saw a handsome man with hair coloured like Rias' and was also wearing a very ornate and fancy looking robe with silver shoulder pads. "I see the entertainment I arranged has finally arrived." Sirzechs smirked.

Shiro growled lowly at the man and glared at him. "And who are you?" He asked, he could hazard a guess as he only knows of one person to have that red coloured hair.

"That's my older brother Shiro." He heard Rias say causing Shiro to stop growling and bow respectfully to the man.

"Lord Sirzechs." He greeted, rembering that Kiba had mentioned his name. Shiro then stood up and raised an eyebrow at Sirzechs. "Not to sound rude but...what do you mean by entertainment? I mean, my Mother gave me an invitation to the wedding."

"Yes and how do you think she got that invitation?" Sirzechs asked with a smile. "That's besides the point...to be honest Riser, I must say I was disappointed by your performance."

"HA!"

"My sister and her team lack your experience and yet they almost brought you to defeat." Sirzechs explained with a matter of fact tone that left no room for arguments and yet Riser seemed to have an argument prepared as he scowled at the red-headed Satan.

"It's the final outcome that matters."

"That was in the past Riser." Sirzechs instantly retorted shutting Riser up. "But the games have changed along with their meanings...besides Riser, like I said before you were nearly brought to defeat by a first time competitor...I doubt your family are proud of the way you performed. I think you should be given another chance." Sirzechs said before he turned around and looked towards a man with the same hair as Rias and Sirzechs himself and a gorgeous woman with brown hair. "What say you, Mother, Father?" He asked before he then looked over to the other side of the room to a man with Blonde hair wearing an orange tuxedo and a woman who also had blonde hair. "And how about you, Lord and Lady Phenex? Would you be willing to allow this."

"But of course."

"I don't see a problem in this."

Both Patriarchs to the clans nodded in agreement, causing confusion between the other Devils. What the other high-class Devils didn't know was that this arrangment was decided before the day of the ceramony as they felt that Shiro wasn't able to show his full potentail and that if he didn't sustain so much damage he would've been able to prevail against Riser.

Sirzechs nodded to his Father and Lord Phenex before returning his gaze upon Shiro, who was currently getting his cheek yanked by Rias for taunting Riser, who looked mere seconds away from incinerating Shiro. Sirzechs, Zeoticus and Lord Phenex began to feel phantom pains in their cheeks. Sirzechs swiftly shook his head and coughed into his hand. "You there...I've been told you posses the power of a Dragon." Sirzechs finally said as Rias released Shiro's cheek.

"Uhhhh no shit?" Shiro replied with a raised eyebrow. "I mean...do you not see the Boosted gear? OW! Seriously Rias?" Shiro asked before he suddenly hissed in pain as Rias began pulling his cheek again.

"Shiro...please watch your tone when speaking to someone who could evicerate you with a flick of his finger." Rias said before releasing Shiro once more, who was currently rubbing his cheek.

"Moving on, I wish to see your full potential...and I think that goes for the same with many of the other Devils gathered here today."

"I see...you wish for us to fight." Riser pipped up, scowling heavily at Shiro but he had a sly smirk on his face as he watched Shiro's cheek get yanked.

"Hmmm Dragon vs Flame Grilled Chicken?" Shiro hummed aloud, much to the annoyance of Riser due to the name, before he savagely smirked and punched his fist into his hand. "Heh I'm game." Shiro said before he spun on his heel to face Riser. "I'll kick his ass right here, right now!" Shiro growled, actually growled, and aimed his Boosted gear clad fist at Riser, who responded by turning up the heat, literally, as his Hellfire began to form in his palms, the air above shimmering.

Suddenly, a hearty chuckle brought the two to attention and they both turned their heads to see that it was Sirzechs who was laughing. After thirty seconds of chuckling, Sirzechs shook his head and smiled at the two. "If you two were to duel here, the damage would cause many problems." He said before sweating slightly as he felt Grayfia's eyes bore into the back of his head for she knew the true meaning behind his words...he just didn't want to deal with any paper work nor did he want to deal with the Council of Sins. Sirzechs coughed into his hand before continuing. "A-Anyways, you two will be transported into an alternate space like the Rating game except I will be deciding what it shall look like. Do you two have any problems with that?" Sirzechs asked, glancing between the two.

After confirming that neither had a problem, Sirzechs raised his hand before snapping his fingers and a crimson glow encased the two combatants. After a short second both Riser and Shiro had vanished and the Chapal main-hall was replaced with the garden of the Gremory estate. All the Devils glanced around in confusion before a series of screens floated just in front of the window showing Shiro and Riser staring each other down, along with different camera angles. It was at that point that all the Devils realised that Sirzechs had used his Unholy amount of power to transport them aswell.

All eyes were suddenly on the screens before them as they heard Shiro speak up.

Arena...

"So just to confirm." Shiro suddenly yelled as he stared down Riser, who was perched atop of a sone 'King' chess piece. "If I win this...then Rias comes back home with me." He called out and waited for a response.

He waited and waited and waited until he heard Sirzechs respond. "If that is the reward you desire for winning that it shall be so."

A smirk crossed Shiro's face as he nodded in acknowledgement. "Heh, that's all I'll ever ask for." He confidently spoke, no doubt causing a blush to form on Rias' face. "Ready to get your ass kicked Riser?" Shiro taunted, recieving a sneer in response.

"You seem very sure of yourself." Riser replied before he spawned a pair of flamming wings and took to the skies. "Come boy! I'll take you down a peg."

Shiro leaned back slightly before he began sprinting towards Riser. "I should be saying that to you! PROMOTION...'KNIGHT'!" Shiro yelled at the same time as Riser began generating flames in both his palm and flung them towards the silver haired teen. Shiro easily dodged the twin fireballs thanks to the 'Knight's speed as he disappeared from view, kicking up dust and debris, before reappearing behind Riser, upside down with his right leg pulled back. "Hey asshole." Shiro spat. "This is for Kiba! PROMOTION...'ROOK'!" He yelled and, with a grunt of effort, twisted his body around and brought his leg along with him and slammed his foot into the top of Riser's head.

Thanks to the increased power from the 'Rook' promotion, Riser was sent hurtling towards the ground. His body impacted with the ground with a dull thud and kicked up dust but Riser was quick to get on his feet and used one hand, coated in wind magic, to waft away the dust only for his eyes to widen and bile flung out his mouth as Shiro was suddenly in front of him with his Boosted gear clad fist buried in his stomach. Once again, Riser was sent flying but this time, before his body could slam into something, Shiro appeared above him with his right leg raised up. "EAT THIS! WELSH-DRAGON CRUSHING TALON!" Shiro yelled as he slammed his heel into Riser's stomach.

The result of this was Riser's body practically folded around Shiro's heel and all his momentum shifted from forwards to straight down. Riser's body slammed into the ground beneath him with enough force to form a foot deep crater. As soon as Shiro landed on the ground, he quickly hoped a few feet back and stared at the hole Riser was in. Shiro had no doubt that his attacks didn't take Riser out and his doubts were confirmed as the blonde Devil pulled himself out of the crater and by pulled Riser's body turned into flames and then reformed standing up, any indication of injuries gone from his body.

Riser stared at Shiro with a sneer. "Was that the best you could do?" Riser taunted Shiro as he gathered his Hellfire in his palms once more before he pulled his arm back and then threw the flames towards Shiro.

"No it wasn't." Shiro yelled back before he bent his legs and leapt into the air, the gem on his Boosted gear glowing brightly. "LET'S DO THIS PARTNER!" Shiro yelled out before his and Ddraig's voice combined into one. "SHINE FOURTH OVER BOOSTER!" After that, Shiro's body was soon clad in the Red-Dragon armour with the gem's in his helmet being an icey-blue, like his eyes, rather then green like the rest of the gems. "BALANCE BREAKER: SCALE MAIL!" Once again, both Shiro's and Ddraig's voice called out as one.

Shiro said before the jets on his back burst to life and sent Shiro flying towards Riser at high speeds. Riser quickly took to the skies just as Shiro slammed down in where he was standing, kicking up a cloud of dust. Suddenly, Shiro shot out of the dust cloud and headed straight up. He summoned a ball of red energy between his palms before he held it in his left hand, pulled it back before throwing it towards Riser who narrowly dodged the speeding projectile, his left leg below the knee was taken clean off but it quickly regenerated back, by flapping his wings and dodged to the side.

Riser's eyes went wide and he quickly spun around as he heard the Boosted gear's call-out next to him only for Shiro to slam his fist into Riser's cheek. Riser, not wanting to let Shiro get away from him without a scratch, swiftly gathered his Hellfire in his palm before clenching his hand into a fist and punched Shiro in his chest.

Shiro's eyes went wide underneath his helmet as Riser's flames managed to crack his armour and also burn some of his flesh that was underneath. They both seperated from each other, with Riser being flung into a 'Knight' chess piece. Shiro winced as his chest burned from Riser's punch. 'Damn that hurt...good thing I have this armour.'

[Be warned Shiro.] Ddraig suddenly spoke to Shiro, who had never taken his eyes off of Riser. [While the Scale mail can protect you to an extent, Riser's hellfire can still harm you.]

'Yeah...I've noticed.' Shiro replied before he quickly ducked underneath a flaming punch from Riser but wasn't able to dodge an axe kick from him. The force of the kick, combined with his Hellfire sent Shiro hurtling towards the ground. Shiro had to quickly place his hands on the ground and then backflip awayfrom the crater he created as Riser, with the force of a miniture meteor, descended from the skies and slammed into the crater.

"Pathetic..." He heard Riser condescending voice call out from the dust. "Is this all that the fabled Boosted gear has to offer?" Riser taunted as he slowly walked out of the smoke, each step he took set the ground beneath him ablaze and flames also licked and flickered off his flesh.

Shiro clicked his tongue before standing up and cracked his neck. "Not a chance." Shiro sliently cursed as he realised that he was just wasting time smack talking with Riser but at the same time, Shiro realised that he wasn't getting anywhere with his attacks as Riser simply regenerated and reversed any damage he took. 'Come on Shiro...think.' He thought before charging at Riser once more.

Shiro's fist collided with Riser's as the two met in a head to head struggle of strength with Shiro easily overpowering Riser thanks to the boosts he was given during the fight. Shiro eyes went wide as he saw that Riser had gathered his Hellfire in his other hand, this gathering of flames seemed larger and hotter then the others. His eyes quickly narrowed and he suddenly grabbed Riser's wrist, spun his body around so his back was pressed against Riser's chest and he pulled Riser's arm and flipped him over his shoulder and into the ground before leaping back but Riser managed to quickly through his right hand up and then blast Shiro in the chest with a ball of flames.

Shiro crossed his arms to block the flames but the force of the impact sent him flying across the arena and into a wall, completely demolishing it. Shiro began coughing as he walked out from the broken wall and through the smoke.

[RESET! TIMES UP!] Ddraig called out as Shiro's armour exploded off his body leaving his body exposed. Shiro cursed to himself as he didn't realise he ran out of time before he quickly dove out of the way and skidded across the ground as Riser launched yet another fireball at Shiro.

The Blonde Pureblood stalked towards Shiro with a cocky smirk and sneer as he looked down at Shiro. "Well well, looks like someone has lost their armour." Riser spoke as a pair of flaming wings sprouted from his back. With a single flap, Riser was sent flying towards Shiro, who didn't move from where he was standing and allowed Riser to grab him by the collar. "Riser believes it's about time to end this charade." He sneered and began gathering a power Hellfire attack.

"Yeah...yeah you're right Riser." Shiro spoke, his hair shadowing his face. "But first riddle me this, what do you need to put out a fire?" Shiro asked before he lifted his head up to reveal a savage smirk. "Simple, water. So tell me Riser, what do you think you need to put out a Devil's fire?" He asked before he reached into his pocket and pulled out a vial of glowing water. "Holy. Water." He simply stated and, before could even react, then crushed the vial of water in his Boosted gear clad hand.

[TRANSFER!] Ddraig called out as Shiro transfered the power he gained from the boots into the water that coated his hand before he slammed it into Riser's face.

Riser released Shiro in favour of clutching his burning skin and stumbled back. "I-IMPOSSIBLE!" Riser cried out in agony. "THAT HOLY WATER SHOULD BE DESTROYING YOU! HOW ARE YOU ABLE TO RESIST IT!"

"Simple...take a good look at my hand Riser." Shiro calmly said and held out his dripping hand allowing Riser to get a proper look at it. The blonde Devil, despite the agonizing pain he felt, narrowed his eyes at Shiro's Boosted gear clad hand before his eyes went wide in shock.

"No...you...YOU GAVE YOUR ARM TO THE DRAGON!" Riser yelled.

"Got that right. Now, like you said, time to end this Riser." Shiro stated with narrowed eyes and bent his legs before shooting towards Riser. Despite the pain that clouded Riser's mind, the Blonde Devil managed to regather his flames and throw a punch at the approaching Shiro. However, said punch did nothing but singe Shiro's skin as he used the back of his left hand, coated in Senjutsu, to deflect the punch before slamming his right palm into Riser's chin sending Riser into the air.

Shiro quickly grabbed Riser's ankle and then slammed him, belly first, into the ground before stomping on the ground with his foot creating a magic circle that contained Riser. A second after it had formed, Riser's body was encased in ice, the next second the ice exploded in a plume of flames and Riser was the epicentre of it. "You...You...YOU INSOLENT PATHETIC REBORN! THIS MARRIAGE IS FOR THE GOOD OF DEVILS EVERYWHERE!" Riser screamed as his flames began to grow wilder and wilder until they formed into a pheonix. "THIS IS THE END FOR YOU! PROMIENCE PHEONIX!" Riser yelled as he raised his arms above his head, the Pheonix that covered Riser followed his movements and coalesced into a ball between his palms before Riser flung his arms down towards Shiro, sending the ball hurtling towards Shiro. "NOW BURN TO ASHES!"

There was an almighty explosion as the flaming ball collided with Shiro's body, the flames burned all across the battle field, and soon after the explosion, Riser slowly decended to the ground and stumbled slightly, since that attack drained near the rest of his stamina, once his feet touched the broken cobblestone. After a solid minute of panting for his breath, Riser shoulder's started to shake slightly before he threw his head back and cackled madly. "HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! THE MIGHTY RED DRAGON EMPEROR DEFEATED!" He laughed before turning around and flung his arms to the side. "DO YOU ALL NOW SEE THE POWER OF THE PHEONIX CLAN! AND ONCE MY WIFE BIRTHS MY CHILD OUR POWER WILL BE UNSTOPPABLE!" Riser roared, still laughing.

"You sound like a broken record." Riser's laughing ceased once he heard his voice call out to him. "Not only that but you're an arrogant son of a bitch who's all bark with a little bite." Riser slowly turned around, fear etched across his face as he watched the flames part aside to reveal Shiro's burnt appearance. His blazer was gone and his undershirt was missing it's left sleeve while the right was gone from the elbow down. His pants were in a similar state. Each step he took made the ground shake.

"N-No..." Riser muttered as he took a fearful step back as Shiro continued to approach. "S-STAY AWAY FROM ME DAMN YOU!" Riser cried and, using the last of magical power, threw three fireballs at Shiro who effortless dodged them, it was clear Riser wasn't aiming them.

"Stay away from you?" Shiro parroted as he suddenly dashed forwards and grabbed Riser by his collar. "Stay away from you? Did you listen to Rias when she said she wasn't going to marry you? No you didn't." Shiro snarled in Riser's face and raised his Boosted gear and clenched it into a fist. "So what makes you think I'd listen to you now? I'm going to tell you this just once. STAY THE HELL AWAY FROM RIAS!" Shiro roared as he swung his fist at Riser but his eyes went wide as he felt someone grab onto his arm.

"DON'T HURT HIM!" Shiro looked at his right arm and raised an eyebrow as he saw Ravel holding onto it, stopping him from pumelling Riser. Ravel opened her eyes, tears threatening to fall, and stared up at Shiro. "YOU'VE ALREADY BEATEN HIM!" She cried prompting Shiro to look at Riser. Riser's eyes were rolled into the back of his head and he was also foaming at the sides of his mouth.

The reason for this was for the fact of what Riser was subjected to. While everyone saw Shiro what Riser saw was far more terrifying. Just like in the Chapel, Riser was face to face with a might Red-Dragon, rage in it's emerald-green eyes and flames flicked out the sides of it's maw. It then opened it's mouth and released a deafing bellow causing Riser to faint.

Shiro stared at Riser's unconsciouss body for a second or so before releasing him, allowing Riser to fall to his knees where Ravel rushed to his side and began to make sure he was okay. Suddenly, the ground began to rumble and shake as it slowly crumbled beneath them. Ravel quickly wrapped her arm's around her brother before spreading her wings and took flight, Shiro followed her lead and spread his own wings.

[Congratulations partner.] He heard Ddraig say. [You've shown everyone the power you possess.]

"Yeah but...I had to give up my arm to do so." Shiro sighed as he looked at his right arm. "What does that say about my current power level?" Shiro asked but he didn't recieve an answer from the Dragon.

"Way to rock the house~" He heard Akeno say as she and the others, being Kiba, Koneko and Asia, who swiftly began to heal his wounds.

"You were awesome nya~" Koneko gave her praises.

"You totally nailed it." Followed by Kiba.

Shiro couldn't help but blush at the praises the three were singing. "Thanks guys." Shiro smiled at them before he grabbed Asia's hands and gently moved them away from him, causing the blonde to raise her eyebrow. "Thanks for the help Asia but...there's something I need to do real quick." He said before diving past the four and into Rias who swiftly wrapped her arms around his neck and pulled him into a hug.

"Shiro...you just saved my life." She gently sobbed and buried her face in the crook of his shoulder and neck. "Thank you."

Shiro smiled at her before embracing the hug. "No thanks needed Rias. No thanks needed."

A few minutes later, the group were on the ground in the Gremory garden. Shiro pulled out the piece of paper his Mother gave him and held it out, the magic circle that was etched on it facing away from him, and pumped some of his magic, or what little he had left, into it. The magic circle shined bright before a creature with the head and wings of an eagle and had the body of a horse emerged from the magic circle.

"Woah!" Shiro recoiled slightly as he wasn't expecting it. "Is this a hippogriff?" Shiro questioned as he walked up to the creature and ran his hand along it's dark blue feathers.

"Yes it is." Rias replied, also slightly shocked at seeing the beast as her family only had Griffins. Rias looked at Shiro, who was still stroking the Hippogriff's feathers, before smiling and walked beside him. "She's beautiful." She spoke.

"She is...just like you." Shiro replied, turning to smile at Rias who blushed heavily at the complement.

"Well since you're the hero Shiro, it's only right that you ride back with Rias." Akeno spoke up, her eyes closed and her mouth turned in a smile. Shiro looked back at the group who nodded in aggrement. Shiro shrugged his shoulder's before grabbing onto the reins and then mounted himself on the saddle. He held his hand out to Rias who graciously took it and hopped onto the saddle and sat in front of Shiro.

"Right well we'll see you guys at the club house." Shiro waved before grabbing the reins with both hands. "Hiyah!" He then snapped the reins causing the Hippogriff to look back at him, to this day Shiro swore he saw her do this, and glare at him before she crouched down, spread her wings before taking to the skies. Shiro looked around at the beautiful night sky of Hell before he felt Rias place her hand on his cheek.

"Silly boy..." She softly said and placed her over hand over his Boosted gear. "To give up your arm just for me." She softly said as she gently rubbed the back of his hand.

"Hey it was worth it." Shiro swiftly replied. "I would've done anything to get you back...and that's exactly what I did." He told her and was about to continue speaking but Rias stopped him.

"Shiro look..." Rias said with a fair away gaze. "The engagment my be over but this won't be last we hear of it." She told him.

Shiro was silent for a few seconds before his gaze hardened. "Then why don't we get engaged." He said causing Rias to look at Shiro in shock and surprise. He took this as a sign to continue. "The Katsura's and Gremory's already had an agreement like that right? Then why don't we act upon it. Sure you just got out of one arranged marriage but out of all other options...I think this is the be-!" Shiro was suddenly cut off and went wide eyed as Rias suddenly pressed her lips against his in a soft and passionate kiss.

The kiss only lasted around ten seconds but those ten seconds were the most blissful seconds the two had ever felt. After those ten seconds were up, Rias seperated from Shiro and she had a tear filled smile. "I would love that Shiro." She said before throwing her arms around him once more. "And...I love you Shiro."

Once those words left Rias' mouth, Shiro was frozen in shock. Here Rias was, one of the most gorgeous girls he had ever met, professing her love to him. Shiro felt a hurricane of emotions flow through him but none of those mattered at the moment as once emotion soon trumpped them all. Joy. Shiro felt pure joy flow through him causing a beaming smile to cross his face. "Rias." He said causing the red-head to look at him. "I love you too."

And that's the end of the first season done. I took longer then I wanted on this but that's because I thought about keeping the amount of time that Shiro was allowed to be in the balance break the same as canon, that being 10 seconds, but thought against it since Shiro is stronger then Issei, while not overpowered like other fics. Anywhoozle, I have two options ahead, either continue with canon or go onto the specials and OVA's but I think I'm going to continue with canon as I can't find a site that has the specials and OVA's on them but I'll see how it goes.

Update on Harem, that being I'm going to name the OC I'm adding:

1) Kuroka
2) Akeno
3) Koneko
4) Grayfia
5) Rias
6) Xenovia
7) Ravel
8) Misaki Kleinburst

Now Misaki won't appear until...season 3 at the earliest. Also someone asked me to take out the OC and add Rossweisse to take pity on her. Sorry but no, I don't take pity on her so why should Shiro? That may sound harsh but I don't see her and Shiro together.

Anyways till next chapter. Stay well, stay true...BYE BYE~