Alice stood in front of the two reincarnated friends. Tears of happiness were streaming down her face. 

She runs forward without any hesitation and she jumped towards them, both boys opening their arms as they were met with a warm hug. Despite the heavy armor Alice was wearing, the hug was still comfortable for the three of them.

Separating from the hug, Alice backs up, brushing away the tears.

Alice: You both haven't changed a bit.

Y/N: The same could be said for you.

Alice: Well, due to the Synthesis ritual, my aging has stopped.

(A/N): I looked on the wiki about the Synthesis ritual and it doesn't really tell me how they stop aging so I'm assuming it does stop their aging. Like, Fanatio is SAO is about a hundred years old, but she looks to be in her early or mid-twenties.

Kiba: It's been a long time.

Alice: Yes...it has been. You kept me waiting.

Y/N: Sorry...

Alice: Well, let's catch up, shall we?

She then led the two boys to another room.

A few hours later, the ORC members, Azazel, Sirzechs, and Serafall were heading towards the Priestess of Light's temple. They saw that the doors were already open so they went on in.

Y/N and Kiba weren't found anywhere until they spotted a room in the back. It was the only room that was illuminated. Noises were coming from it. They all walk closer to hear laughter. They peer inside to see the three sitting there, chatting.

They could all see the pure joy on their faces as they talked with each other. Alice and Y/N were laughing as Kiba kept up a sheepish smile as they were telling embarrassing stories. The others smiled at the interaction between the three.

Timeskip-ORC Building

Few weeks from then, the ORC, except Y/N, were setting up for the school festival. Kiba wasn't enthusiastic about his school life as much as he discovered the truth of his identity.

While his home was here in Kuoh, he longed to be on the plains of the hinterlands of where he was born. The cool breeze in Norlangarth. The once mesmerizing tall tree that overlooked his hometown, Rulid. He missed it all. In fact, when he died many years ago, he would never get to see Selka and his family again.

His sadness was easily noticed by the ORC members and they understood why. The truth he learned was very hard to take in, but took it in well rather than most people when learning a hard truth.

Irina on the other hand was worried for her boyfriend. She discovered his true lineage, him being the reincarnation of the legendary Star King, the one who brought the three factions together before his death. Not only that, since the night of learning his birthright, she's noticed that Y/N hasn't been attending his school, not getting as much sleep, and sleeps in more. She even discovered Y/N recklessly training one night, going as so far to keep training till he dropped. She knew that the truth was taking a toll on his body.

She wanted to help, but how? To take her mind of things, she was helping prep the old school house for the school festival.

Rias: Now, let's start operations!

Everyone: Yeah!

Everyone begins to start cleaning the building, prepping for the decorations they would put up. The plan was to make the old school house a maid cafe for the festival.

Akeno: An occult mansion using the old school building. I cannot wait!

Xenovia: A haunted house and a fortune-telling room. Even a maid cafe! This is going to be exciting!

Asia: But, is it all right to do such a grand project? There aren't many days left to prepare.

Koneko: It is our duty to make it a reality!

Gasper: Let's try our best!

With Kiba and Issei

Kiba and Issei were in the hallway, sawing a plank of wood. The two were pondering about things, the Rating Game, and Kiba's and Y/N's past.

Kiba: Issei-kun, are you thinking about the Rating Game with Sairaorg?

Issei: Yeah, I keep trying to think of ways to fight him.

Kiba: We both have basic information about one another, but I think he still doesn't know about your new skill and Xenovia's Ex-Durandal. I think the game weighs on when each if those are used.

Issei: The combo attack saps up all my power. It would probably be best to keep it hidden until just the right moment.

Kiba: I'll train with you. Not sure about Y/N. He's been training for many nights now.

Issei: How...has he been holding up?

Kiba: ...He blames the loss of the kingdom on himself. He tried handing my sword back to me, but I think it's in safe hands for him to use it.

Issei: The Blue Rose Sword, huh? How did you get it even though it was so heavy?

Kiba: We couldn't carry it when we were kids. It wasn't until Y/N or Kirito, had wielded a sword and made his own style. "Aincrad Style" is what he called it.

Issei: Do you remember how to do that style?

Kiba: With my memories back, of course. But, Y/N has always been the better of both of us. No matter how many times I trained, I couldn't catch up to him.

Issei: How did you know about the "seal of the right eye?"

Kiba: (deep breath) That...is something I rather not talk about.

Issei: It's fine if you don't want to talk about it. What was that about training?

Kiba: As I said, I'll train with you. I'm also working on the framework of a new attack.

Issei: You, too?

Kiba: It's still a secret, though.

Azazel: Secret talks with men. The Red Dragon Emperor doesn't limit himself to women.

The duo looked over to the voice, seeing Azazel and Y/N walking towards them.

Issei: Azazel-sensei, please don't joke about that. Is the staff meeting over?

Azazel: It was troublesome, so I left it all to Rossweisse. I met Y/N over at the entrance of the building.

Y/N: Kiba, have you ever tried visualizing the Blue Rose Sword with your Sword Birth?

Kiba: Now that I think about it...I haven't. But isn't it considered a Holy Sword?

Y/N: Probably. The Axiom Church does classify it as a Divine Object. Same thing with my Night Sky Sword as it was made from the branch of the Gigas Cedar.

Kiba: Hmm...if I had a light version of Sword Birth, it might be possible to create the Blue Rose Sword again.

Azazel: Anyway, Ddraig. I found the counselor you were looking for.

Ddraig: Yeah, sorry for the trouble.

Y/N: Counselor?

Issei: Hey! What's this about a counselor!?

Azazel: He asked me through Fafnir's orb. Since his return to Tokyo, it seems he cries for no reason. The words boobs, tits, and breasts make his heart want to burst.

Y/N: (sigh) You can blame Issei for that. I pity you, Ddraig.

Issei: What? Seriously!?

Ddraig: Sorry, partner.  I can't seem to recover. It shouldn't affect your ability to pull out your power though. And Y/N, I will need it. 

Azazel: Well, I'm guessing that your ability to create miracles with boobs has shocked him and burdened his heart? The two heavenly dragons brimming with pride and power. It's not a surprise that powering up with boobs would hurt his heart.

Y/N: You're just all about lechery aren't you, Issei?

Issei: I-I see. I guess you're right. And I'm sorry that I can't help it! Now that I mention it, Ddraig always cries when I power up using nipples.

Ddraig: It seems my spirit isn't as strong as I believed. Sorry, partner.

Issei: Don't apologize! It's my fault! I only thought about myself and didn't understand your feelings!

Azazel: It was hard finding a counselor that specialized in dragons. I'll give you the contact information later.

Issei: I'm a failure as a partner.

Ddraig: Partner...

Issei: (rubs rag over orb on left hand) I'm sorry, Ddraig! There will be boobs everywhere, but I'll be sure to treasure you more!

Ddraig: Yeah. I'm sure my heart will be exhausted, but continue to take care of me!

Issei: (cries) I'm sorry! Ddraig, thank you!

Y/N: (deadpan) Huh...? What the hell is this?

Kiba: (sweat drops and chuckles nervously)

Rias: Issei, do you have a moment?

Issei: Huh? Buchou!

Rias: About the thing that was worrying me. Sairaorg's butler said he had a personal favor to ask you and me.

Issei: Sairaorg's?

Rias: Yes. Y/N, how are you?

Y/N: I've been better. Finding about your lost kingdom is a lot to take in though.

Rias: If you ever need a shoulder, the ORC is always there.

Y/N: Of course. Thank you, Lady Rias.

Timeskip-Night, Hyoudou Residence

It was night time and Y/N was packing up his things in a small bag. Just essentials. Food, a bed roll, and a tent, the things necessary for survival.

He was about to leave until Irina had open the door.

Irina: And where are you going?

Y/N: ...To a place where I need answers.

Irina: Why!? You've been nothing but distant lately! I-Is it me?

Y/N: (grasps Irina's hands) No. It was never you. I was thinking about my past. My future. Ours.

Irina: What are you getting at?

Y/N: When the time comes, will you be my queen and rule Centoria with me?

Irina: What...?

Y/N: (gets on one knee) I've loved you since we were children. Not matter what era, what time, I will always love you. So, will you Irina Shidou, be my wife? My queen?

Presenting out a diamond ring in a small black box, he shows it to the chestnut haired girl. She begins to tear up and gains the widest smile there was.

Extending her hand out, Y/N slips the ring on to her finger. The two engage in a kiss, one filled with love and lust. Irina begins to take off his coat and shirt as Y/N does the same with her nightgown. The camera shot begins to shift to the side, away from the two. The clothes fly around the room before moans of pleasure were heard and they began to drown out.

Small Timeskip

Before Y/N left, he went down to the training room. He entered and there was Kiba, clad in the familiar blue and white uniform when he and him stormed the Cathedral.

Kiba: One last spar?

Y/N: (smiles) One last spar.

Y/N tosses the Blue Rose Sword over to Kiba, who catches it flawlessly and twirls it around. Y/N unsheathes the Night Sky Sword as well and gets into his stance.

Getting ready to dance their blades, the two charge and clash blades. Both bearing grins on their faces, the two swung their swords gracefully. Sparks flew as the blades clashed.

(A/N): Obviously imagine real swords. The respective ones.

As the two kept fighting, the two had agreed not to use Sword Skills, purely fighting with skills alone.

Both moved at high speeds, ones that couldn't be seen by the eyes of normal people. They obviously did their best not to make too much noise so they don't wake up the others, but still made sure they had fun.

After a few more minutes of the two clashing blades, they both ended at a draw. Kiba had handed the Blue Rose Sword back to Y/N and the black haired boy sheathed both swords on his back. Looking into his best friend's eyes, they did their handshake one last time as this may be the last time they'll see each other before they reunite somewhere else.

Timeskip

Walking the paths towards the End Mountain Caves, Y/N had a solemn look on his face. He had already said goodbye to his adopted aunt and his friends. His mother was the hardest.

Upon telling her, she had let the tears run out and refused to let go of her son. But, it was time. Looking ahead, Y/N sees the familiar Osmanthus Knight ahead, a small smile shown on her face.

Alice: You sure you want to go now? We might not be back for awhile.

Y/N: I need some answers and Cardinal's library is the best place to start.

Alice: Once we cross the border, there's no turning back. Are you ready.

Y/N closes his eyes one last time. He thought back to the life he's lived so far. The Rating Game of Riser, his fight against Kokabiel, stopping Loki, witnessing Great Red.

He could hear the laughs of his comrades. And then, the bright and bubbly smile of his girlfriend. The violet eyed beauty he'd gladly spend the rest of his life with. Irina Shidou. Opening his eyes up, giving a determined look to the Osmanthus Knight.

Y/N: Yeah. Let's go to Norlangarth...

To home.

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I know I said that there will be two filler chapters for the end, but I think it's good to end the fourth season here. Since season five of DxD has not aired yet, which probably won't air till this spring or the summer, it's time to end this road here...for now.

Y/N and Alice are going back home to Norlangarth to find answers and hopefully a way to defeat Quinella as she had returned with Gabriel, or Emperor Vecta as an ally. Issei and the others go up against Sairaorg in their Rating Game and triumphed, but new evils also await for the ORC.

The story will continue in Book II, The Awakened Star King. Thank you all for reading. There will be OVA's before I end it off, but Y/N and the others will return. Hopefully, the Star King can take back his kingdom, putting an end to Vecta and Quinella.

Again, thanks for reading and for nearly 20k views with 500 votes. Thank you all for the support. See ya next time on vol. 2 for when it come out.

-okami