The New Prince of Darkness (M!Reader X High School DXD)

Chapter 22: Crashing a Wedding

(Issei POV)

I woke up from a strange dream with some dragon, I was at my room and all I could remember was a scene of Rias hugging Riser, a magic circle appeared and Grayfia came out of it

Grayfia: "I'm surprised your awake"

Issei: "Miss Grayfia, hey what the hell happened how did I get here?"

Grayfia: "The battle ended shortly after lady Rias surrendered"

Issei: "We lost?"

Grayfia: "I'm afraid so, lord Riser was declared the victor"

Issei: "No way! Are you sure?"

Grayfia: "Yes"

Issei: "But how? there's no way Rias would just give up like that, she'd keep fighting no matter what"

Grayfia: "Lord Riser was going to kill you, she surrendered to save your life"

Issei: "The game... The whole thing is one big blur"

Grayfia: "You didn't give up, every time he knocked you down you got right back up" The last memory I had was of Rias crying on top of me and saying that I had already done enough

Issei: "It's me... She did it because of me, this whole thing is my fault. I tried so hard to beat him but I wasn't strong enough, I failed and now Rias might be Riser's forever. Wait, where is everyone from my team?"

Grayfia: "Lady Rias instructed miss Asia to stay here and take care of you, after all you were hurt pretty badly. The rest of them are in the underworld lady Rias wanted them there for what comes next"

Issei: "Underworld?"

Grayfia: "Yes, the engagement party will be starting soon"

Issei: "Oh no... I'm sorry Rias I failed. I could have worked harder but it's too late, I'm weak. I'm so pathetic she deserved better than me"

Grayfia: "Listen Issei it's not your fault. Rias is abiding by the decision of the Gremory household. Sadly, the outcome of the battle is the way it was always meant to be"

Issei: "Even so. The thought of it, it makes me sick. I can't just sit here and watch Rias suffer she shouldn't to accept a horrible life she doesn't want to live. It's wrong! I can't let that bastard take her" Grayfia giggles and comes closer to me

Grayfia: "You really are a fascinating boy Issei, your an open book on a gentle soul to be sure. I've met a lot of devils over the years but never one quite like you. When your mind is made up there's nothing that can slow you down. And I'm not the only one who thinks so, Sirzechs feels the exact same way" She shows me a paper with a magic circle drawn on it

Issei: "What's that?"

Grayfia: "If you want, this can transport you to the engagement party"

Issei: "Are you saying I should go there and stop them?"

Grayfia: "Sirzechs gave me an important message for you 'if you want my sister back Issei you better be prepared to fight'"

Issei: "Remember his warning, if you decide to stage a rescue attempt, it's your only option" Grayfia leaves in a magic circle "I guess there's only one thing to do then" All of a sudden Asia opens my door and her eyes widen

Asia: "Issei... Your up" She runs to me and tackles me into the bed

Issei: "Asia, what's the matter you okay?" She speaks with tears rolling down her cheeks

Asia: "I'm sorry I was just so worried about you. You were out so long I didn't know if you'd ever open your eyes again, I was scared Issei"

Issei: "I'm sorry I never meant to make you worry about me like that"