Haru had found himself in the same scene but something was different. The dragon was there but the others were there with it. Rias, Akeno, Koneko, Xenovia, and Ravel. They were there helping the dragon. The girls descended upon Haru, surrounding him. Haru tried to summon the [Boosted Gear] only to be punched in the face by Koneko.
Haru staggered back and saw their faces. Demonic corruptions of what they once were.
Each one bearing a sadistic grin. Without a warning, Xenovia slashed Haru's achilles tendon making him fall. She laughed at his pain. Then Koneko started to punch him in the gut repeatedly, making him cough blood with her flaming fists. Each hit left a burn mark in the shape of a fist. Akeno walked up and began electrocuting him. Haru screamed his lungs out for what seemed like forever. She finally stopped but not before driving her heel into his liver. Then Rias walked up and said words that would haunt him.
"You were a good toy, Haru-kun. I had fun playing with you."
Then Ruto walked up and began furiously making out with Rias. Their tongues wrapped around each other and he began groping her massive breasts. He stopped and looked at him. His eyes. His fucking eyes were the same as that damn dragon's. His body began to contort and his bones were cracking. His arms elongated into wings and two tails came out the back. He kept growing until standing over Haru was the Dragon. The Dragon smirked and breathed fire to Haru.
Haru sat up in his bed in a cold sweat. He shook as more tears fell from his eyes.
Damnit… maybe they were right. Look at you crying because of a nightmare. You're pathetic, Haru. Pathetic! Haru thought as he sat in his bed.
[...] Ddraig remained silent as he listened to Haru's thoughts. He began to look for something to distract Haru. His salvation came in the form of three new energy signatures in the living room.
[Partner. There are multiple signatures in the living room. It might be them. This could be a chance to get some information!] Ddraig urged.
Haru crept out of his room and made his way to the stairs.
"Nii-san?"
Haru turned to see Asia dressed for the day. She was wearing a white jacket and a blue blouse underneath with white pants.
"Asia? Where are you going?" Haru asked.
"I have a date today. I told you last week. You even threatened the guy," Asia said.
"Oh right. Have fun and remember. Protection," Haru said, making a joke.
Asia's face turned red as she pouted.
"Nii-san…," she said.
"Have fun," Haru said. Asia smiled and nodded and walked down the stairs. As soon as he was sure that Asia left, Haru hid at the top of the stairs and sent silent [Boosts] to his ears to enhance his hearing.
"So how did you guys meet Ruto?" Xenovia asked.
"It was… a chance encounter. We were in the same English Studies class. He was sweet. Nervous. Cute," Rias said.
"Rias and he became instant friends and I just sort of came along," Akeno added.
"After a few months of being friends, he asked us out. He took us to this restaurant. I can't remember the name but I'll tell you guys when I remember it," Rias said.
"Both of you?" Koneko asked.
"W-Well no, it was sort of one at a time but then he told me that he liked Akeno too and couldn't choose between us so I talked with Akeno and Ruto and came to an agreement to be in a polygamous relationship," Rias said. "It was weird at first but hey… it's not like it was the first time."
"You didn't answer my question. Why him?" Ravel asked.
"Why? Hmmm, there are a lot of things. He's smart, funny, and cute. Understanding. Doesn't look at us like a piece of meat," Rias said, adding that last part with a hint of disdain in her voice.
"Yeah, it's nice to have someone see us as people instead of our chests," Akeno said.
"Hmm, I know the feeling," Xenovia said.
"How about you and Sakuya?" Rias asked.
"Er… well, we met when I was buying a new shinai. Figured I'd give kendo a try you know," Xenovia said. "He worked there and helped me pick some out and… I don't know. It was like love at first sight I guess."
Haru's heart shattered when he heard those words. Ddraig, however, narrowed his eyes. Love at first sight? Weird. Xenovia did not believe in such a concept.
"Love at first sight?" Ravel asked.
"Yeah, we just really clicked. He helped me out and we both shared a love for motorcycles and just took off from there. I don't know. I can't describe it," Xenovia said.
"How romantic," Ravel said.
"What about you two? You're both sharing one guy like Rias and Akeno," Xenovia said.
"Kyousuke-kun… he's a gentleman. Well, when we first met, I was running late and so was he. We ran into each other and I hurt my ankle," Ravel said, looking down. "He carried me to school afterward on his back. He was like a knight. Carrying a princess to safety," she said.
"We met in Home Economics," Koneko said. "He makes good sweets."
"That's a shallow reason Koneko-chan," Akeno said.
"He's also not a pervert," she said. "Also, I'll have him eating out of my palm by the end of the month. I spend more time with him than KFC over here so it's sure that he'll date me and not Ravel."
Haru arched an eyebrow. Something was off. Koneko never said that many words in a single sitting before.
[Partner.]
"Yeah," Haru said.
[There's something off about how she's acting.] Ddraig said.
"Yeah, she never says that many words in one sentence," Haru said. " Maybe she's being blackmailed?"
[No. Her feelings, while spontaneous, seem to be genuine.] Ddraig responded.
"S-So you're saying that? " Haru asked.
[Yes. How they feel is real. How they act… now that's a different story] Ddraig said.
Haru didn't hear the final portion of what Ddraig said. Instead, he snuck away not wanting to hear any more of their words.
[Partner?] Ddraig asked as he noticed Haru climbing out the window and walking to an isolated portion of the estate he nicknamed the Grove.
"Was it all a lie, Ddraig?" Haru asked.
[Was what a lie?] Ddraig asked.
"Their love. Was it all just a lie? Was I just some sort of toy for them to use and get rid of the minute they find something better?" Haru asked.
[Partner…] Ddraig said.
"Our entire relationship was all just one fucking joke wasn't it?" Haru said as black flames began to manifest and lick the surroundings.
"IT WAS ALL A LIE!" Haru roared as a dark aura exploded from him.
Everyone in Kuoh felt it.
The dark, evil, and cold feeling that just enveloped their whole town. People felt goosebumps and some started hyperventilating. But as quickly as it came, it vanished. Some were lucky enough to faint but others would know.
Something happened. The beginning of something big. Everyone supernatural or not felt it. How could they not, the sun was blotted out and the wind was too cold even for Fall.
Inside Kuoh College Division, Ruto let out a breath that turned to mist upon exiting his mouth. His window was frosting over. Impossible, even for Fall, it's too cold, he thought. He shrugged and got back to work, not all the while ignorant of what was occurring.
Back at Hyoudou Mansion, Rias, Akeno, Ravel, Koneko, and Xenovia felt it. They were rooted to their spots. The foremost feeling in their minds was fear. Utter fear. Whatever this was, they felt was angry. They didn't dare report this out of fear for whatever thing was out there.
The sun began to shine again but things were never the same after.
Haru tried not to scream. Black flames licked his hands and the ground was cracking from the pressure of this oppressive dark energy. Haru looked at the sky and saw the sun was blocked by the clouds. His eyes were different. His irises were green and his sclera became pitch black with a crimson tint. Letting his dark emotions control him, he summoned Boosted Gear. An action that surprised and terrified Ddraig.
[I who am about to awaken.]
Ddraig's eyes widened. He knew what was about to happen. He thought they got rid of it after Great Red and Ophis granted Haru [Dragon Deification] but it was still there.
The Juggernaut Drive.
[Am the Heavenly Dragon who stole the principles of Domination from God]
[Shit! Haru, snap out of it!] Ddraig yelled desperately at his partner. Noticing the next line in the chant was coming up he began yelling again.
[I laugh at the Infinite. I grieve at the Dream.]
[Damnit Haru! Don't do this! Innocent people will die! Do you wish to have that type of blood on your hands! I know you're suffering and I know you want revenge but this isn't the way to do things. If you do, you can never take it ba—]
[I shall become the Red Dragon of Domination]
[Haru! Don't do this, please! You're the greatest possessor of Boosted Gear. The one with the most potential. My best friend]
As Haru prepared the next chant, Ddraig tried his luck once more.
[Please! I don't want to lose you too! Think of Irina!] Ddraig yelled out.
[I shall sin—]
The chant stopped. Haru fell to the ground breathing heavily. Irina. Ddraig was right. He wasn't alone. Naru. Asia. Kiba. Ddraig. Irina. He couldn't abandon them like that.
"Thanks, Ddraig", Haru said through pants.
[Anytime.]
"…"
[So. What now?]
"We have to remove these pieces. But first, let me pass out."
Ddraig laughed. His partner was full of surprises. He thought back to when Haru was activating the Drive. What was that?
[That energy felt familiar. Dark but not evil. If he can master that power, he'll be as strong as Albion and I in our primes. Maybe stronger. Rest, Haru. We'll get these damned pieces out of you. Don't worry.] Ddraig thought before slowly repairing his partner's body.
Unknown Location…
"He's awakened," a man said as he knelt before a shadowy figure. The man in question had stark white hair, dark skin, and wore a mask that resembled a bull's head except for the snout which was shaped more like a beak. He wore dark clothing and had a black cloak.
The figure turned, their blue eyes shining in the shadows.
"Good," they said.
"What do you wish us to do?" the man said.
"The others will follow soon after. Find them and bring them here," they said.
"Understood," he said as he stood. Before he could leave, the figure spoke once more.
"Oh and Beelzebub. Do be careful when dealing with the First. He isn't an easy target," the figure said.
Beelzebub chuckled before nodding. Beelzebub left in a swirl of black mist leaving the figure alone in the room. The figure turned back and stared out the window. Their eyes shifted from blue to red as they sighed.
"Let's begin shall we?" they said.