Red Dragon's Family(ISSEI X RIAS)

Prologue-Running Away

Issei Hyoudou lay on the hospital bed, his body bruised and battered, his heart heavy with defeat. The words "Game Over" echoed in his mind, a painful reminder of the devastating loss he had suffered in the Rating Game against Riser Phenex. The weight of his failure pressed down on him, as his beloved Rias was now bound to marry that bastard.

In the dimly lit room, Issei turned his gaze towards the Sacred Gear embedded within his left hand. The Boosted Gear, a crimson gauntlet pulsating with otherworldly power, housed the spirit of the Red Dragon Emperor, Ddraig. Desperation consumed Issei as he mustered the strength to speak.

"Tell me, Ddraig," Issei's voice trembled with a mix of sadness. "What can I do? How can I change this outcome? I can't just sit here and let Rias marry that... that dip shit!"

Ddraig's fiery presence stirred within the gauntlet, his deep voice resonating with a sense of disappointment. "If you had trained harder, focused on your battles, and didn't waste your time staring at others' breasts and indulging in perverted nonsense, maybe you wouldn't find yourself in this predicament."

The words struck Issei like arrows to his heart. He winced, both physically and emotionally, as he felt the weight of Ddraig's scathing critique. But deep down, he knew the truth in those words. His mind wandered to the countless moments when his attention had been misplaced, his priorities skewed. Regret gnawed at him, but he refused to let it consume him entirely.

Issei Hyoudou, still nursing his wounded pride, looked up at Ddraig with a mix of sadness and sorrow. Ddraig let out a weary sigh, realizing the weight of Issei's emotions.

"Issei, you still have time," Ddraig said, his voice laced with a hint of sympathy. "Rias may be out of reach now, but she entrusted you with the care of her peerage. Just as she took care of all of you, she would want you to protect and support them."

Issei's eyes widened, his voice rising as he vehemently shook his head. "No! I won't accept that! I won't let Rias leave us like this. There must be something I can do, something that can change her fate!"

Ddraig couldn't help but snarkily interject, unable to contain his incredulity. "And what, pray tell, is your brilliant plan, Issei? I hope it's not as ludicrous as it sounds."

A mischievous grin spread across Issei's face, his conviction shining through. "Well, Ddraig, my friend, get ready for possibly the stupidest idea ever conceived. I'm going to kidnap Rias to keep her safe!"

Inside Issei's gauntlet, Ddraig facepalmed, fully aware of the utter foolishness of this plan. He couldn't help but voice his doubts. "Kidnap her? Really, Issei? Do you honestly think that's going to work?"

Issei's grin only widened as he confidently retorted, "Ddraig, my dear friend, it seems you've missed out on some key movies like Mission: Impossible and John Wick during your time sealed away. Don't worry; you're about to witness the brilliance of the master himself. Just watch and learn!"

Ddraig's expression turned from disbelief to sheer dread. "Well, we're doomed," he muttered under his breath. But he couldn't help but feel a glimmer of excitement at the audacity of Issei's plan. "Well then....LET'S DO THIS!!!" Ddraig roared tho he was 110% sure Issei will die and he will get transferred to someone else.

As Issei tiptoed through the Gremory mansion, clad in black clothes and a kidnapper's mask, he held a sack, ropes, and tape in his hands. Ddraig's voice echoed in his mind once again, filled with doubt.

"Issei, are you sure about this plan? The mansion seems too quiet. I'm not so sure about sneaking in like this."

Issei turned to Ddraig with a hushed tone, trying to reassure him. "Ddraig, trust me. This plan is foolproof. There's no way anything could go wrong. We just need to believe in our abilities."