The Golden Dragon Empress (HighSchool DxD)

The Start of Summer

Natsuki and Issei stared at the man in shock, surprised that their client was not only a Fallen Angel, but the race's leader.

Natsuki pointed her finger at Azazel, "I knew it! I knew there was something off about you, with the weird vibes I was getting from you there's no way you could've been human!"

Natsuki had felt a strange energy coming from the man since the day they made a contract with him, the feeling never going away each time they met. She had told Rias about it, but the redhead waved her concern off, stating that there were many average humans who had higher than normal amounts of magical energy and that was what she was noticing.

Natsuki's anxiousness about the whole matter was only settled when she spoke to Lux, and the dragon told her that she sensed no ill will or malice from him towards Natsuki and Issei.

Azazel chuckled, "No, I'm not. I was almost afraid when we first met that you would have seen through the glamor spell, I used to disguise myself and figured out I was a Fallen Angel."

Issei spoke up, "A glamor spell? But you look exactly the same as before just with twelve wings popping out of your back."

"There are several types of glamor spells that exist; the one I used was made to hide my scent and power, but Natsuki was still able to pick it up, even just faintly. I heard about your ability to sense magic, but the rumors don't do you any justice. Where did you get it from? Last I was aware, it was not an ability that belonged to the Evolving Dragon."

Natsuki ignored his question, openly scowling at the man, "Why are you here?" It's not an ability from Lux?

"After what happened with Kokabiel, I thought I'd quickly visit. That and one other thing; I also happened to have a special interest in your [Boosted Gear] and [Ethereal Domination]. It also seems that Vali did some excellent work didn't he?"

Oh, yeah. Xenovia told us that Azazel has been collecting Sacred Gear users for a while now. So, is he trying to recruit me and Natsuki? Issei thought.

"Vali?" Natsuki asked.

"It's the name of the White Dragon Emperor." Azazel answered, a dangerous smirk appearing on his lips. "Unfortunately, I wasn't able to be as present as I'd liked, so I had someone else take care of it in my stead. And I must say I was impressed with how well he followed directions this time."

Natsuki was about to ask what he meant by his last sentence, but Issei jumped forward, comic tears falling from his eyes as he glowered at the Fallen. "So, it your fault, you're the reason I couldn't suck on Rias' boobs! You destroyed my dreams!"

Azazel began to laugh, not expecting such a response, "Did I really? I'm so sorry."

Natsuki slapped the back of Issei's head, "Take this seriously, dummy!"

"Fuck off, Natsuki, this is more than important! This bastard deserves to have a house fall on him!" Issei roared, grabbing Natsuki by the collar of her shirt and shaking her.

"Okay, okay, I get it." Azazel said, stopping the two Devils from arguing any further, "You two will never be able to defeat someone like Kokabiel with the amount of power you have. It really doesn't matter how hard you try."

Natsuki flinched, a low growl leaving his lips, her eyes flashing gold as scowled, a fire burning through her at the man's words.

Azazel raised his hands up placatingly, still smiling lazily, "What I said wasn't meant to be an insult, Golden Dragon, only the truth."

"Well, it won't be true for much longer." Natsuki spat.

Oh, I know it won't... Azazel thought, wanting the two teenagers before him to grow stronger. "But in all seriousness, I have something that I want to discuss with you two."