Chapter 21 The Heiresses and Issei

I don't own DxD; I just use its characters and techniques. All credit goes to its creator. Same applies for anything that I used from other animes

Rias Valerie and Ingvild deal with their dragon issue.

(Unknown Area)

People say that the most important meetings in history are the ones that happen behind closed doors. The ones that nobody knows about besides those involved and right now one of those meetings was about to take place. This meeting was taking place inside a large room with blue tiles all around and in the middle of the room was a small seating area with ice crystals sticking up. "Here we are" Rias smiled as she walked into said room with two other young women. The first was Valerie Lucifer the up until now hidden heiress of the Lucifer clan and finally Ingvild Leviathan the newly revealed Leviathan heiress. All three girls had towels wrapped around their supple bodies with Valerie letting her hair out for once and Ingvild sticking with her usual hairstyle.

"Holy crap this is one hell of a secret base." Valerie smiled as she looked at the large area.

"Thank you but right now we're here for business instead of pleasure" a new voice revealed. The voice in question belonged to the heiress of the Sitri clan, Sona Sitri.

"Sorry to have to call you like this Sona but I figured that it would be easier to discuss this with you now then surprise you later." Rias said bashfully as she looked at the towel clad figure of Sona Sitri. The room in question was Sona's secret and she used the room for private occasions such as these.

Sona got a good look at the three girls and couldn't help but frown due to the fact that the other three girls had massive breasts and she did not, "It's alright" Sona said calmly as she sat down. It's been a week since Ingvild's appearance and Rias thought it was time to discuss how to deal with Ingvild with the other two girls who would be most affected by it in Sona and Valerie. She could've invited Seekvaira Agares also, but Rias wanted to add Ingvild to her peerage and bringing those two in would complicate matters. The other three girls figured that out, but they weren't going to call Rias out just yet.

"So this is the mysterious heiress of the Leviathan. She certainly looks nothing like Katarea" Sona said calmly causing Ingvild to flinch.

"We've already had tests done and it's the truth. I believe Ingvild can be trusted." Rias said calmly.

"You mean because she keeps kicking your ass when you spar and instead of lording it over you she's almost regretful." Valerie snickered causing Rias to blush. After their first matchup, Rias and Ingvild fought 3 more times with Rias losing each time. It was a stark contrast to Valerie who dominated the Leviathan heiress each time.

"To be fair she hasn't used her sacred gear against you" Rias reminded her causing Valerie to twitch slightly. That gear would change things nicely and that was a problem Valerie knew very well.

"So what type of magic do you use?" Sona wondered. If she was a true Leviathan she should be a water magic user. Looking back she was a little shocked Katarea didn't use water against Azazel and the group.

"I use water magic." Ingvild said calmly aware this was a test and confirming Sona's suspicion.

"I see" Sona frowned before turning back to Rias. "So you've called this meeting and I'm curious what it's about." Sona frowned.

Rias did want to get to Ingvild also but that was the second topic to discuss, "We have a situation with our friend Diodora." Rias revealed causing Sona's eyes to narrow. As she continued to explain Diodora and Asia's history Sona's frown only seemed to grow.

"That explains why huh" Sona said with a hint of annoyance.

"Why what? Did something happen?" Rias wondered.

"A few days ago Azazel came by with Issei and Azazel gave my team a group of artificial sacred gears. He said that I would need them for the upcoming battles and suggested I face Issei as a test." Sona revealed.

"So that's why they left. That jerk is hiding stuff again" Valerie cursed. Azazel suggested a few days ago that they take Ingvild into town to get her used to the current society. They did just that with Valerie Rias Akeno Irina and Xenovia acting as escorts.

"I'm more curious how Issei did against your servants." Rias admitted.

"He crushed everyone including Tsubaki." Sona said bitterly. She knew Issei was strong but knowing that her whole peerage couldn't win against him was infuriating.

"I see" Rias said with her own frustrations. Issei's power was just as vexing as the odd dynamic between the two.

"Is Issei really that strong?" Ingvild wondered in confusion.

"If we're talking raw power he's a little stronger than Rias but combined with his sacred gear he's a monster. I'm actually lucky my gear contradicts his so much or I'd be in deep trouble" Valerie admitted.

"I see." Ingvild said curiously.

"Shame he's not a devil like us. I bet in a little while he'd give Sairoarg a fight" Rias smiled.

"Sairoarg" Valerie and Ingvild said curiously.

"Rias's cousin Sairoarg Bael. He's the strongest Youth Devil of our group and by a fair margin. He's a pure brawler as well." Sona explained.

"Somebody as strong as Issei huh. That sounds interesting." Valerie said with a smile.

"What are you planning Valerie." Rias said with narrowed eyes.

"I was thinking maybe it's time I make my grand return, and this is just another reason to do it." Valerie admitted.

"Really" Rias said with her eyes widened. She knew Valerie was thinking about it more recently but for her to go through with it it was a shock.

"Yeah. I've decided I'm going to..." Valerie started to say before a magic circle appeared by her ear.

'Valerie I know you're busy with your girl thing but we got a major problem.' Bikou shouted through the circle.

"What's going on Bikou?" Valerie said nervously.

"It's our boy Issei. Le Fay got careless and was training with Kuroka and our boy saw her in her magician's outfit." Bikou explained.

Valerie's eyes widened since that was a disaster waiting to happen, "You've gotta be kidding me and on today of all days? I'll be there soon Bikou." Valerie shouted before the circle faded.

"What happened?" Rias said nervously. Valerie didn't panic very often, and she was clearly panicking now.

"Somehow Issei's freaking curse activated and now he's on a rampage."

Rias and Sona's eyes widened for various reasons, "What curse" Rias spoke up since he was in her territory and a curse would be a bit of a problem.

Valerie got up and tossed her towel before activating a magic circle that put her back in her leather outfit, "Thanks to a previous wielder, Issei can't be around Le Fay when she's in her mage uniform. I forgot about it because Le Fay's been wearing other crap around the house, but I guess we got careless. Naturally this happens when Zaz had to take Irina and Xenovia back to the human world to deal with the fucking kendo club and Grayfia is with Sirzechs on business" Valerie groaned.

Rias's eyes widened because now the four people that could stop Issei reasonably were gone, "We have to get going" Rias said nervously.

"Yeah no kidding. Ingvild it might be time for your sacred gear." Valerie said nervously. She could help but depending on how bad it got things could get disastrous.

"Got it" Ingvild said sternly and ready to fight.

"What about me" Sona spoke up wanting to know if she could help.

"Let us deal with this Sona" Rias insisted. It wasn't pride that stopped her but the fact that she had to do this herself.

"Be careful" Sona said nervously aware that this was a dangerous situation.

"I will" Rias replied with a bitter smile as the girls rushed to grab their clothes and get back before it was too late.

(Scene Skip)

The three girls arrived back at the outer part of the mansion to find Akeno Xuelan Yumi Gasper and Asia on the ground with bruises all around. Fortunately they were just knocked out. "Looks like my group is out for the count. I can't believe Issei could be this brutal." Rias said with slight horror.

"The curse always said wrath of a dragon and I guess that's why." Valerie groaned. Out of nowhere the girls felt a powerful shockwave which told them that the fighting was further into the forest.

"Let's go" Rias said nervously.

"Yeah" Ingvild shouted and the girls ran into the forest. They could see the torn up area and realized that whoever was fighting Issei was holding him off for now. After finding a clearing they noticed what was happening and the quick reality of the situation was clear. Issei was in his balance breaker with a radiant red energy coming from him. Bikou was off to the side clearly injured and while Kuroka and Le Fay were gone, Arthur was fighting with a gold colored blade with a round pommel and a large grip that made it seem like a two handed sword.

"If Arthur's using Caliburn this must be bad." Valerie said ominously

"Yeah it is" Bikou said weakly.

Valerie moved towards her friend and smiled, "Just relax Bikou. We'll get you healed soon enough."

"Yeah but things aren't looking good. The kid ran into Le Fay and freaked out. Rias's two girls tried to calm him down but failed and before Akeno could call Rias she was knocked out also. Arthur showed up and sent him over here. He just got me a little bit ago." Bikou wheezed.

"Got it. Now let us take over. BALANCE BREAKER" Valerie roared and the white armor of her balance breaker appeared before she flew over to the two combatants

"Your timing couldn't be any better." Arthur smirked.

"Shut up and let us go" Valerie said through the gauntlet and alongside Rias and Ingvild charged Issei.

"You would stand in my way as well. The Pendragon must die." Issei said in a twisted voice that was a mix of his and Ddraig's.

"You know I can't do that Issei" Valerie said calmly.

"Yeah so stand down or this won't get ugly." Rias added.

"I'd like to see you try" Issei said with a cruel voice that clearly held a smile behind the helmet.

"Try THIS!" Rias shouted blasting Issei with massive ball filled with her power of destruction.

"Nice try but not good enough." Issei smiled before deflecting the ball of energy right behind him to the shock of Valerie who was attempting a sneak attack.

"What the fuck!" Valerie cursed having barely dodged the attack. Unfortunately for her, the dodge gave Issei an opening. Using his speed he got above

"It's over Valerie" Issei said coldly before slamming his fist into her back.

"GWAHH" Valerie yelled in pain.

"Valerie" Rias said nervously trying to fire an attack.

Issei quickly rose into the air and extended his hand "It's over DRAGON SHOT" Issei shouted before the prone Valerie.

"NO" Ingvild shouted firing a water serpent of her own that blocked the powerful strike but didn't lessen the explosive force.

"Oh well." Issei smiled as the dust cleared and Valerie Lucifer was on the ground knocked out as well. Her balance breaker faded.

"You bastard" Rias scowled as she looked at Issei with rage in her eyes.

"What are you going to do now Rias. You can't beat me" Issei taunted.

"No but we can" Ingvild shouted before focusing her power.

Underneath the helmet Issei's eyes widened since he knew what was coming, "Oh no you don't" Issei shouted before charging Ingvild hoping to interrupt her. Unfortunately it wasn't to be.

"Not today Issei" Rias shouted firing an attack his way that distracted Issei just enough.

"Damn it" the berserk Issei cursed as Ingvild's sacred gear arrived.

Ingvild stood ready well aware of what she wanted to do. Focusing as much magic power as she could she looked towards Issei and shouted, "STOP!" using as much power as she could. Her shout froze the berserk Issei in place.

"Did it work" Rias said nervously. She got her answer when the balance breaker was torn apart and Issei collapsed onto the ground.

"I'd say it did" Ingvild smiled before looking towards the carnage. It was amazing that one person could do that much damage but moreso that she was able to stop him so easily.

"Great job Ingvild." Rias said happily.

"Thank you Lady Rias" Ingvild smiled happily. The incident was resolved with relative ease and it was a good moment for the two girls whose bond was growing by the day.

(Scene Skip)

As Issei sat in his room he couldn't help but smile at the way things had played out. His punishment for his outburst may have forced him to stay in his room for a week outside of showers but considering he could still train he would live with it. He probably wasn't going to have sex during that time, but that was okay also since things went exactly as he wanted. "Well that worked out pretty well." Issei chuckled. The truth was that he was well aware of what was happening. The actual curses power faded once Le Fay left, but he kept up the illusion in order to test Valerie and the others. Well particularly Ingvild since they hadn't seen her sacred gears power.

"Yes and I get the feeling that the big winner might be the Gremory heiress." Ddraig smirked.

Issei chuckled at the response since it was very true. Rias and Issei had an odd relationship and the fact Rias's incredible body couldn't control him scared her. Ingvild would be useful in that regards and also give her a powerhouse pawn that would even odds against the others seeing as how Asia was fairly weak and Gasper was still afraid of his powers. Sure Koneko had improved but she wasn't quite there yet. He had to calm himself since he could sense somebody coming. A quick knock on the door came which was likely to see if he was occupied or otherwise. "I'm all alone" Issei said calmly. The door opened and Ingvild walked in wearing the blue nightgown from before. The fact she brought some food was a surprise also but then again he was stuck here for dinner.

"Are you okay" Ingvild said nervously.

"Yeah I'm fine. You can leave that on the desk if you want." Issei smiled.

"Okay" Ingvild said calmly before putting the food down before turning back to Issei.

"Is something wrong?" Issei said calmly.

"I thought you'd want to know, Rias asked me to join her as a pawn." Ingvild revealed.

Issei smiled at the news since it was exactly what he expected, "That's good for both of you. Rias needed a pawn and you needed a new family." Issei replied calmly as he got up to eat his food.

Ingvild was certainly confused by Issei's nonchalance considering what happened. Everything she was thought should have her resent him at least a little bit, "And that doesn't bother you" Ingvild wondered.

Issei put down his food for a bit, "Why wouldn't I. Unlike Valerie I'm not a devil and Rias is a good person. Naïve in a few regards but good nonetheless."

Ingvild was shocked by the response but couldn't help but wonder more, "So you're not worried." Ingvild said nervously.

"No because if a situation ever happened where you'd actually need to control me it means something went horribly wrong. Plus the fact you actually have to ask that question means you're not thinking about it" Issei replied calmly which more or less was what happened today.

"I see" Ingvild said calmly.

"If that's all I should really finish my food." Issei smiled.

"Of course" Ingvild replied calmly before leaving.

Issei calmly finished his food but just as he did another knock on his door arrived, "Come on in. I'm alone" Issei smiled well aware of how common of an issue that was even with his current situation. This time Rias walked in and she was wearing her favorite pink nightgown. Rias stood by the door so it was a business call instead of her latest attempt to charm him, not that it would ever work.

"I thought you should know, I made Ingvild my pawn earlier today." Rias revealed.

"I know, she just told me." Issei said calmly.

"And you're okay with it" Rias replied slightly taken aback at his nonchalance. It was no secret that their relationship had been an odd one for a long time. Issei didn't trust Rias and while he did enjoy fucking her two knights. He had kept a good distance between them unless necessary something she bitterly realized when he finally had sex with her just to use the moment as a buffer.

"Why wouldn't I be? You have every right to do so." Issei said calmly.

"Issei" Rias said solemnly but she froze as he got up from his spot and walked over to her closing the distance between them in a flash.

"Tell me Rias. Do you fear me?" Issei smiled as he placed his right hand on her cheek. Rias tried to reply but the words simply wouldn't leave her mouth as Issei's hand slid down her face past her neck and settling on her breast. "My situation with Le Fay is an exceptional one but make no mistake it is an outlier and one I'm fairly sure won't happen again anytime soon." Issei smiled.

"But Valerie ahh" Rias started to say before Issei's grabbed her breasts causing her to moan.

"Valerie is probably having a long talk with Le Fay on how to deal with the curse and how to ensure it doesn't happen again but that isn't what matters right now." Issei smiled taking his hand off her breasts and leaving Rias in a daze.

"Issei I" Rias stammered trying to say what she wanted to say but finding the words impossible to do so.

"Rias listen to me. Ingvild has nobody else but us to rely on. You've made her a part of your family and you need to embrace her the way you have the others. Your focus right now should be on helping her to grow and preparing for the battle with the Khaos Brigade. As long as you do that you'll be fine." Issei replied before shocking Rias by pulling her into a warm hug.

'This is why they love him.' Rias thought to herself as Issei's body permeated a warmth that was like nothing she felt before. Sure they had sex when he arrived but that was mostly rough which suited Rias surprisingly well. This was different. This was him saying everything is alright. This was him saying it'll all be okay. This was the warmth that he was certain his girls felt whenever they were with him, "Alright" Rias replied before placing her head on Issei's neck and simply enjoying his warmth. The pair stayed like that for another few minutes before Rias pulled away.

"Leaving so soon." Issei teased.

"Yes, it wouldn't look good if I'm seen coming out of your room considering the big stink that I made about punishing you." Rias pouted since she wanted to enjoy the moment.

"Alright" Issei replied before returning to his bed to relax. A reluctant Rias left the room knowing that Issei didn't hate her and that it was time to focus on the upcoming meeting.

(Scene Skip)

It was late at night at the Gremory mansion when the door to Issei's room opened again. This time it was Valerie Lucifer and she was dressed in a pair of long sleeved grey pajamas. Pretty simple by most standards but Valerie wasn't the nightgown type. Walking towards the bed of her supposed rival she smiled at the sleeping Issei who was amusingly enough alone, "You're a real ass you know that Issei" Valerie smiled as she looked over the sleeping dragon. She knew that Issei was faking it from the moment she noticed the lack of major injuries on the group and she realized that it was a ploy by Issei and Azazel to push Rias towards asking Ingvild to become her pawn. Issei could only smile at the response before he leaned up in his bed

"So Valerie makes three." Issei deadpanned as faced the Lucifer heiress.

Valerie simply smiled and sat on the edge of the bed facing Issei, "You don't seem surprised by my appearance" Valerie smiled.

"Considering how quickly you played dead, I knew you'd come see me sooner or later. I assume you'd want to talk about why we arranged that whole mess." Issei smiled.

Valerie frowned since it confirmed what she suspected. "It was a plot by you and Zaz to get Rias to add Ingvild to her peerage even though it would make far more sense for you to take her as one of yours like Irina and Xenovia."

"It would make more sense for me but we need Ingvild with Rias to give her the extra firepower for when Diodora attacks."

Valerie frowned remembering the conversation, "In other words give Ingvild to Rias she has power needed to stop Diodora's plotting since Akeno ain't enough if things go pear shaped. Koneko is growing but she's gonna need some time before she can be a real powerhouse. Gasper's getting stronger but his power is a known commodity and one they should be able to manage. The nun is useless and Yumi and Karlamine are strong but again not the trump card Rias needs"

"Precisely. Plus it lets me stay out of it unless absolutely necessary." Issei smiled.

Valerie couldn't help but smile at the concept since it was very much Issei, "You protect your family by avoiding conflict. I protect mine by becoming incredibly powerful. Of course that didn't stop you from having Zaz make those necklaces." Valerie smirked recalling the day she heard about those.

"I got lucky that the Khaos Brigade dick only wanted to fight me and Genevieve was able to control that guy. Had somebody truly annoying got a hold of them it could've been different. I wasn't going to let that happen again" Issei admitted.

Valerie couldn't help but laugh since it was very true. "By the way what are you going to do when you return to Kuoh?" Valerie mused.

"Same as I've been doing. Spend most of my time with the kendo club having plenty of sex and see you guys when needed." Issei shrugged. It went without saying that he'd be sleeping with Yumi and Karlamine also.

Valerie smiled before reaching for her pajama top and flinging it off her body revealing that she wasn't wearing a bra so her breasts were on full display along with pink nipples that were just begging to be sucked, "You realize that if you wanted to spend your time having sex you have Rias Yumi Karlamine Irina Xenovia me Akeno and Ingvild all ready." Valerie smiled

"Akeno and Ingvild." Issei said with a raised eyebrow focusing on that instead of on Valerie's body.

"Oh come on. We both know you could fuck Ingvild right now if you really wanted. Akeno wouldn't take much to convince either." Valerie teased as she pulled her pants down revealing just a silver pair of panties.

"True but I can't get too greedy. Rias is already terrified I'll take Yumi and Karlamine from her and considering how I treat her if I pursue Akeno it'll get worse." Issei smirked. Of course Yumi already voiced her opinion on the subject just to be turned down and Karlamine was curious about where she stood with his growing harem before he reassured them.

A smiling Valerie crawled onto the bed with her breasts swaying as she moved over the covers right towards Issei herself a few inches from Issei's face with her naked body there for Issei to enjoy if he just made a simple move forward. "Speaking of taking people, it wouldn't take much for you to take me right now would it, Issei." Valerie said in a surprisingly seductive voice.

"We both know that if you actually intended to have sex with me tonight it would've already happened, and we'd talk afterwards" Issei smiled despite the tantalizing sight in front of him. Rather ironically taking her virginity would've been a reward given what he did.

"You suck sometimes you know that." Valerie pouted before getting off the bed and walking back to her clothes. She was hoping to tease Issei, but he was far too level-headed to fall for that.

"Yeah but I'm doing both of us a favor. Right now, you have a lot to think about and me sleeping with you won't help." Issei smirked.

"Goodnight Issei" Valerie pouted before leaving the room with a huff of annoyance. He was right about that and if she was going to return she needed to be focused.

Once Valerie was gone Issei couldn't hide the smile that formed on his face. Once again had the devil girls right where he wanted them, "That was a waste partner. She was there for the taking." Ddraig grumbled.

"True but considering the way things played out I still win." Issei smiled.

"How's that" Ddraig wondered.

"I was able to confirm how the three heiresses feel about me even if two of the three were pretty much a given. Rias fears my power, but also hates that she is denied my warmth the way her servants are. Ingvild sees the way I am with the others but she's worried that her power will mess up any relationship we have. Valerie is just like Rias, but her issue is Le Fay." Issei smiled.

"Very well but be careful. Hell hath no fury like a women scorned." Ddraig warned.

"I'm aware." Issei smiled as he nodded off to bed. He could use some rest after using so much power against the others. Hopefully things were going well with the kendo girls.

(Kuoh)

The girls of the kendo club were not happy at all as they made their way to the location of the summer kendo tournament. "I can't believe we're going with you two instead of Issei" Clarissa teased as the girls sat in the bus heading to Nochizuri. Each of the ten members of the kendo club tried to summon Issei to their side while being naked and each one of them failed. Almost as though to spite them further, Issei sent Irina and Xenovia to check in on them a few days ago and they had been watching their training instead. Learning that the reason for their 'attempts' was to lessen the blow of a summer kendo tournament where they'd be reunited with Genevieve made Irina and Xenovia up the training even more out of annoyance.

"You only have yourselves to blame. Issei literally had one rule for you girls with those necklaces and it was no booty calls. The fact that you girls couldn't make it a few days without asking for a booty call was ridiculous." Irina deadpanned.

"As you already know, we did it because we wanted to tell him about this and figured sex would lighten his mood." Katase reminded her.

"You'd have been wrong but that doesn't' matter now." Irina replied remembering her own reaction to the news and the annoyance she felt. She was pretty sure whoever told Issei about the tournament would've probably been unable to walk the next day especially since they knew about the supernatural now. Her body actually shuddered at the thought.

"Well you're here now and we have to deal with it." Murayama frowned. The rest of the trip was silent as the girls prepared to see Genevieve for the first time since their kidnapping.

(Scene Skip)

As they made their way towards the bus after the first day of the tournament the girls of Kuoh were extremely happy with the results. Murayama Katase and Clarissa made it to the round of 16 for the individual tournament and they managed to place into the Quarterfinals also. As the girls got dressed there was a sense of pride that occurred because they won on their terms and without Issei to guide them. "Wait!" a voice they all knew very well called out causing them to pause. It was Genevieve Arcana dressed in the girl's uniform of Nochizuri. The girls stopped out of sheer curiosity but it was clear from the cold glances she received Genevieve was not well liked by the Kuoh girls.

"You really do have a death wish don't you Genevieve." Irina smiled with a viciousness that reminded the girls of Issei's.

Genevieve flinched badly well aware of her screw-up but she kept her cool, "Hear what I have to say at least." Genevieve said calmly hoping that Irina would be reasonable compared to Issei.

"Fine, but if you came just to apologize you'll forfeit your life right now. Any of us can call Issei and that would end badly for you I'm sure." Irina said coldly as the girls revealed their necklaces.

Genevieve flinched since she'd be screwed if the girls called Issei, "Well for the record I am sorry. I did my best to ensure that no harm came to you guys but that's not why I'm here. I came to warn Issei about somebody that he'll likely be interacting with soon."

"Oh and whose that." Xenovia said with restrained rage.

"His name is Diodora Astaroth. All I can tell you is that the guy is trouble." Genevieve explained. Honestly it would've been easier to tell Issei but Genevieve was pretty sure he might kill her.

"I'll let Issei know. Now if you don't mind we're heading back." Irina said calmly. Since Issei already knew about Diodora there was no reason to tell him about the meeting.

"Fine" Genevieve said calmly as the kendo club departed. She did her part and the rest would be determined in due time.

That's it for Chapter 21 everybody and things are just getting started. Next time the Youth Devils meeting begins and with Valerie Ingvild and Issei all in attendance things are going to get fun.