Chapter 31 (Born) Alter
No one's POV
After Issei had entered his Juggernaut Drive and went on a rampage, he then entered a coma with his Dragon Arm still attached and all messed up. And currently, Azazel is in Issei's room.
Azazel: Mind if I ask you a couple of question. I don't mean Issei, I'm talking to you, Welsh Dragon!
(Timeskip)
Azazel had left Issei's room and had a talk with Sirzechs and the rest.
Sirzechs: Still nothing? That's unfortunate...
Azazel: Yeah, we haven't been able to bring him out of his coma. The kid's Devil Power replenishing and his body is healing up alright. It would seem that the extend of his injuries go deeper inside though.
Sirzechs: Deeper inside?
Kiba: He never had such an intense transformation... Seems now our only option is to wait it out.
Sora just looked down saddened.
Sora: I'm sorry, everyone. This is all my fault... If only I had been faster... This would never had happen.
Asia: You cannot blame yourself, Big Brother. Some of them is my fault.
Gasper: If anything, the blames goes to that Chaos Brigade jerks.
Sora just looked away guilty unable to forgive himself for what happen and Azazel spoke up.
Azazel: Hey Asia. I got a question. You still haven't done it yet, right?
Asia looked at Azazel confused and Azazel just smile at her.
Azazel: I'm talking about what you work out in training.
After Azazel brought up Asia's training, everyone then went up to Issei's room.
Azazel: Because of his incomplete transformation, it seems apparent that the Dragon inside of Issei is malfunctioning. The fact that his arm is still in Dragon form only serves to prove the point.
Rias: If that's the problem, then how do we start fixing it?
Azazel: Asia's Sacred Gear might help us with that.
Sora: Will Asia be in danger?
Azazel: I honestly couldn't tell you...
Akeno: No way...
Azazel: It is a possibility, but it's not inevitable.
Asia continue to look at Issei who was still unconscious and look up with determination.
Asia: I'll do it! I at least have to try.
Sora: Are you sure?
Asia: Issei promise that he will always look out for me, and kept his word by beating Diodora. Now is my turn to look out for him, and there is no way I'm just gonna give up! I owe him more than that.
Sora looked at Asia and saw that her eyes is full of determination and smile at her.
Sora: Then he is in your hand.
Rias: I have full faith in you.
Everyone then left the room leaving Asia and Issei alone and before Azazel leave, he spoke up.
Azazel: Your Training up until this point is focus in healing from a distance. But this time, distance doesn't matter. It's about depth.
Asia: What do you mean?
Azazel: Issei needs your help healing a wound deep in his heart.
Azazel then left the room and Asia got on his bed and hold his Dragon Arm and everyone was waiting at the living room.
Kohaku: Do you really think is a good idea to leave Asia all alone in there?
Azazel: If she focus all of her energy. We have no way to determine how powerful the force would be. And as long that's the case, it's not safe to be in the same area.
Sora: All we can do now is believe in Asia.
Sora continue to look down with guilt in his eyes and he gritted his teeth.
Sora(Mind): Everywhere I go... I only bring Ruin. I hate this...
Back with Asia, she was still holding Issei's arm and green aura started flaring out of her body.
Asia(mind): My darling, Issei. I treasure you above anyone else. You have always been there for me. Cheering me up whenever I'm feeling down. Put yourself in harms way to protect me from danger. I'm so grateful that I met you. And I thank God for this opportunity that he has given me. I love you... So please, open your eyes and come back to me, Issei!
The green aura then flared up and after it died down, Issei's Dragon arm had turned back to normal and Issei slowly started to open his eyes and looked over and saw Asia.
Issei: That's weird. Normally when I wake up, Asia is not alone.
Asia: Your awake again!
Asia started crying and hug him tightly.
Asia: Issei I'm so sorry.
Issei: It's fine.
Asia: Your alright! Thank goodness. I'm so worried...
Asia then explain everything that happen and Issei looked surprised.
Issei: Wait, I was in a coma? And you brought me out of it? Thank you for saving my life.
Asia: I couldn't bear the thought of my life without you. Now come on, everyone is anxious to see you. Especially Big Brother, he is the most worried out of all of us!
Issei: Bro is?
Asia: He blame himself better than me. I don't know why, but ever since Summer Break, he feels a bit different. Like he always anxious or scared of something.
Issei: I know... I think everyone has noticed it. Well let's not keep him waiting.
Asia: But first, Issei...
Asia then leaned in and kiss him and Issei looked surprised and started blushing and Asia broke the kiss and look at him.
Asia: I love you, Issei. More than life itself. I've never been so sure about anything before.
Issei: Uh...Uh...
Akeno: So passionate...
Issei and Asia then saw Rias and the others of the ORC other than Sora as they all smile at them and both Asia and Issei looked embarrassed.
Akeno: I feel bad walking in on such private moments.
Xenovia: No fair, Asia! You stole his first kiss!
Issei: Oh hey guys.. didn't notice you there.
Rias: It looks like, everything work out...
Issei then notice that Sora was not with them and look confused.
Issei: Guys? Where is Sora?
Everyone finally noticed that Sora was missing and look confused.
Rias: Now that's weird. He was here just a minute ago...
Jeanne: If your looking for Sora, he's in the balcony.
Issei: The balcony?
Jeanne: Yes. You should go talk to him, Issei.
Issei then nodded his head and went to the balcony and saw Sora staring at the night sky.
Issei: Bro?
Sora:...
Issei: You alright?
Sora: I'm fine... don't worry about it. I'm glad your back...
Sora didn't even bother to turn around and his voice was a bit sore and Issei stood beside him and saw that his eyes was red and he gasped.
Issei(mind): He's been crying...
Issei: If your fine, then why have you been crying?
Sora just do a bittersweet smile and continue to look at the night sky.
Sora: I'm just remembering the past...
Issei: Now that you mention it, you never told us about your past. I only heard from Basara that you were bullied and harassed. And grew up without knowing the love of a father and mother.
Sora: I see... Do you know why I was exiled?
Issei: Rias told me that your power went out of control and caused an explosion and killed multiple people. And that's how you got those scar on your body...
Sora:...
Sora stayed quite for a few minutes and spoke up.
Sora: I just been suffering. For what I did... that's all.
Sora then looked at Issei and smile at him.
Sora: Well let's go back! Everyone is waiting...
Sora then left Issei and went back inside and Issei looked at him worried.
Issei:...
(Timeskip)
It's the next day and everyone is currently in the living room, sitting around and Issei was stretching.
Issei: It's so good to finally be back home again. It's weird to think I was asleep for three days. I kinda feel bad you guys miss school because of me.
Rias: I told the school that we would be spending oversees for a practice match. So our absent has been excuse. I'll just tell them our return flight was late due to bad weather.
Issei: So your solution is to lie.
Irina: What kind of club that has practice matches?
Xenovia: There are other problems besides that...
Everyone then looked behind the sofa and saw Rossweisse sulking and crying.
Sora: Why are you still here?
Rossweisse: Its not fair! How could Lord Odin be so cruel! I stupidly thought he'd return to take me back home, but instead he sends me into battle. I did it, no complaints, and when it was all over and done with, he's gone back to Valhalla and left boring old Rossweisse behind!
Irina: He probably had a load of admin of admin to wade through after such a mega conflict. I'm sure he'll...
Rossweisse: You. Don't. Get. It! I was his body guard for this mission and now he's returned to Asgard without me there to escort him! Then I'll be "Dizzy Valkrie" who wasn't up to the task of being the Allfather's bodyguard! They're gonna demote me for sure! This is a court-martial downside!
Rias: I felt terrible when I saw Odin leaving Rossweisse behind, I had no choice but to bring her home.
Sora: If she keep acting like that, I see why Odin left her behind.
Rias: She;ll be fine. If the Asgardians won't take her back, I have an idea.
Sora: Like what?
Rias: Not yet. That's a secret...
Sora: -_- Great...
Issei continue to look at Sora with a concerned look on his face but just ignore it.
(Timeskip)
Tomorrow, Sora was helping Issei and Asia as they practiced for the three-legged relay race.
Sora: Just a bit more.
Issei: Why aren't you practicing?
Sora: Jeanne didn't come today if you didn't noticed it! She said she had a meeting with the other Heroes or something...
Azazel: Hey kid...
Sora looked back and saw Azazel calling him and the two of them then went to sit on a grass alone.
Azazel: It's days like this that really help remind you what's worth fighting for.
Sora: I guess. So what's the reason for wanting to talk to me?
Azazel: I want to talk about the Juggernaut Drive.
Sora then narrow his eyes and look at him.
Sora: What do you want to talk about?!
Azazel: After I had a talk with Ddraig about the Juggernaut Drive. He said something about an outside force that was controlling him.
Sora: Some outside force? Now that you mention it, it is weird that Issei was able to recite the Juggernaut Drive when I never even mention it to him.
Azazel: That's what I thought. Well try not to worried to much.
Azazel then left Sora and he was lost in thought.
Sora: Easier said than done.
(Timeskip)
As everyone was busy preparing for the Sports Festival, Sora was currently at the clubroom with Kohaku as he continue to look at his book.
Sora:...
Kohaku: Is something wrong, Master?
Sora:...
Sora didn't say anything and continue to look at the book and he was lost in thoughts and he started remembering about the dream he had.
(Flashback)
Fake Sora: I am your Alter form. We only bring misfortune to everyone.
(Flashback)
Fake Sora: That's right! It should've been us! But don't worry, I can help you with that!
(Present)
Sora then gritted his teeth and put the book away on his pocket when suddenly, both he and Kohaku sensed a sinister energy coming their way.
Sora: What the hell?!
Kohaku: What is this dark energy?!
Suddenly, the door was opened and both Sora and Kohaku look completely shocked to see an extremely tall, slender, dark man with his right arm bandaged. With a right arm like flat board. His face, is a skull resembling the mask with its skin and nose shaven off.
Sora: What the hell?!
Kohaku: Who are you?!
???: You already know who I am... Now it's time for us to reunite with her!
Sora: Draco!!
Draco: Phantom Dragon: Balance...
Sora then tried to transform into his Balance Breaker, but suddenly a Dark Magic Barrier engulf them and Kohaku then transformed into his Tiger form, but the two of them fell on their knees.
Sora: What is this...? I can't transform...
Draco: M-My power... It feels like it's being drain.
Kohaku: And my body feels heavy.
???: Time for us to be reunited with her!
The figure then charged at Sora and his eyes widened completely and utterly shocked.
(Elsewhere)
Issei and Asia continue to practice until Rias told them to stop.
Rias: Okay you two. You've really got that momentum going for you
Issei: Oh Crap!
Asia: Is something wrong?
Issei: I left the stupid stopwatch in the club room. Hold still, I'm gonna go grabbed it.
Rias: I'll go with you. Sora is there and I've been meaning to check on him.
Both Issei and Rias then started walking towards the clubroom and Issei spoke up.
Issei: Something is not right with Sora!
Rias: I know. He's not like his usual cheery and jokester we used to know.
Issei: Are we the only one that knew about his past!
Rias: Yeah. But I think there is more to it than that. And I want to ask him...
Issei: Same goes for me!
The two of them continue to walked towards the Clubroom and they saw Koneko heading towards there as well.
Issei: Koneko?
Koneko then turn around and smile at them.
Koneko: Hi Issei, Hey Rias. I came to pick Gaspy and take him to the bread eating contest.
Issei: That little dude's gonna freaking explode.
The three of them then went inside and they looked completely shocked to see Gasper laying on the ground.
Rias: Gasper!
Issei then help him up.
Issei: What happen to you?
Gasper: Everyone! There is something just now. Heading towards the clubroom.
Suddenly, they all felt a huge Dark Magic Barrier was formed around the school and everyone looked completely shocked and everyone other than the Devils and Angels disappeared as they all felt a sinister aura.
Koneko: What is this energy?!
Suddenly they all heard an explosion occurred and went towards the clubroom only to see Kohaku on the ground unconscious and the place was completely destroyed.
Issei: Kohaku!!
The explosion continue and Issei, Rias, Koneko, and Gasper look outside only to saw Sora battling the figure with his invisible sword without his Accel Gear equipped.
Issei: What the hell is that?!
Rias: Come on! We need to help him!
Rias, Issei, and Koneko tried to help him, but they were pushed back by a Dark Magic Barrier.
Koneko: We can't get in!
(Elsewhere)
Akeno, Sona, Tsubaki, Saji, Xenovia, Irina, Kiba, and Asia all looked back as Rossweisse reaches the gate. They all then see a massive explosion from the club house.
Rossweisse: Oh no! I wasn't fast enough!
Everyone started making their way and saw Sora battling the figure and Rias, Issei and Koneko continue to watch.
Akeno: Rias!
Rias: Everyone!
Irina: What is that?! His aura feels so sinister!
Issei: We also don't know! As soon as we entered the Clubroom, we all saw Sora battling that thing!
Kiba: Why aren't we helping?!
Koneko: It's block by a barrier!
Issei: Dammit!
Issei then summoned his Boosted Gear and went to punch the barrier but Ddraig stopped him.
Ddraig: Don't Issei!
Issei: What?! Why?! We need to help him!
Ddraig: This Barrier is no ordinary Barrier! Don't you all see that Sora isn't using his Accel Gear! This Barrier is preventing him from doing so! If you hit this Barrier, it might not only take your power, it could also kill you!
Everyone gritted his teeth unable to do anything and continue to watch Sora fought against the figure as Sora was being pushed back.
Sora(mind): He's strong!
Sora: Tempest!!!
Wind started surrounding Sora and he started pushing the figure back and the figure started running away and Sora went after him, jumping from one roof to another.
???(mind): That wind. If I take a straight blow, it would be dangerous.
The figure continue to ran away and Sora continue to chased him and the two of them landed on the tracking field as Sora raised his sword and aimed towards the figure.
Sora: O wind! Enrage!
Sora then sent a massive wind blast towards the figure, but the figure just jumped and started floating right at the center of the wind and Sora stare completely shocked.
Sora: What the?!
The figure then went straight towards Sora and thrust his sword, but Sora managed to dodge it and jumped back and glared at the figure and everyone continue to helplessly watched the fight unable to help.
Irina: Is watching the only thing we can do?!
???: I can break the Barrier!
Everyone looked back and saw Basara and the other Heroes as they all arrived and saw Sora fighting.
Rias: Can you really break it?!
Basara: Yeah! But I need an enormous amount of energy, that's why Issei! I need you to Boost to the maximum limit and transfer to me!
Issei: Alright!
Issei then summoned his Boosted Gear.
Ddraig: Boost!
Issei: Just hang in there, Sora!
Jeanne: Just stay strong until we destroy this barrier!
Sora didn't respond to them and continue to stare at the figure panting as he was exhausted while the figure haven't even breathing heavily as he was completely composed.
???: Is this really the best you can do with just your sword and not using your Sacred Gear?
Sora:...
Sora didn't say anything and his hand continue to shake and the figure noticed it.
???: I guess this is your limit! It is fine if you are not attacking. The more this fight prolong, the stronger I become due to your fear!
Sora gasped by his words and glared at him.
Sora: You bastard!!
???: Not that it matters! Just a bit more and that body of yours will be mine!
Sora then rushed towards the figure, but suddenly multiple black tendrils started appearing from underground
and Sora jumped back trying to avoid it but multiple tendrils continue to rushed towards him until some of them managed to grabbed it's feat and it started spreading towards his whole body and Sora started screaming in pain as he was having trouble breathing.
Sora: AHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!! Damn you...
Everyone: SORA!!!
???: No one cannot oppose that Shadow. As you are pure, merely touching it will make you lose your sanity. But before that, I will take that body.
The figure then raised his hand and started started charging up an attack and
Sora saw this as he glared at the figure and started charging up his wind and the black tendril slowly disappearing from his body.
Sora: TEMPESTTTTTTTT!!!!!
???: Zabaniya!!
The figure then launched at Sora and went to thrust his hand towards Sora's heart and
Sora raised his swords and went to slam it towards the figure.
And back with the others, Issei had finally reached his maximum in Boosting and he touched Basara's shoulder.
Issei: Maximum reach!
Ddraig: Transfer!!
Issei then transfer all the power he had into Basara and Basara then raised his Brynhildr sword towards the barrier and used his Banishing Shift.
Basara: Banishing Shift!!!
???: Your to late! His body is now mine!
The barrier then started to crack and when it was finally destroyed, a huge explosion occurred and after the smoke clear, Sora was down on the ground as his eyes was void of life not moving and everyone look completely shocked.
Everyone: SORA!!!
Multiple tendrils started wrapping around Sora as it was sucking him towards the ground along with the figure and Issei and Rias rushed towards him and went to reach him and Sora weakly look at them and went to reach them as well but to no avail as he finally suck towards the ground along with the figure.
Rias: SORAAAAA!!!
Issei: NOOOOOOO!!!!!
Everyone continue to stare completely and utterly shocked as they all saw their friend had lost and was suck towards the ground.
Akeno: No...
Xenovia: This can't be...
Irina: It's not true...
Asia: Big Brother...
Gaspy: O my Devil...
Koneko: Sora...
Sona: What just happen...?
Tsubaki: He can't be gone...
Saji: Your kidding me...
Sieg: This is bad...
Jeanne: We're to late...
Astolfo: Please tell me this is a dream...
Yuki: Dammit...
Kurumi: Big Brother Sora...
Basara: Why...
Somewhere in an unknown location, Sora open his eyes as he saw it was some void as he recognized it right away. It was the same place where he saw in his Dream and he look around and saw nothing.
Sora: Rias? Issei? Basara? Jeanne?
No one response, all he could hear was the sound of a wind blowing and he started looking around.
Sora: Draco?
Even his partner Draco didn't respond to him and he gritted his teeth until he heard a voice.
???: Big Brother...
Sora's eyes widened completely and utterly shocked and he turned around and saw Mio as she was fading away into the darkness and he went to reach her.
Sora: MIO!!!
???: Don't bother...
Sora ignore the voice and continue to reach for her until he felt a hand touched his right shoulder.
???: I'm telling you, don't bother with it.
Sora then started to get furious and look around and saw the same figure that attack him.
Sora: WHO ARE YOU?!?! WHAT DO YOU WANT FROM ME?!?!
The figure them open his masked and Sora looked completely and utterly shocked as he saw it was none other than his dark version of himself as the Fake Sora smirked at him.
Sora Alter: Who am I, you ask? That's something... that should be obvious with one look.
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