Point out any mistakes please
There's a section where Rias yaps but I separated it into smaller chucks so it's easier read
Once more certain things aren't accurate this time though it kind of had to be changed to make sense the Leviathan chant specifically says bring says illuminate the heavens and bring down judgment of divine will…. Yeah these guys are devils the chant definitely wouldn't turn over well, to begin with the Drag-rides adapt to the user anyway so doesn't really matter.
I love when the Wiki literally just has zero information on certain things that I know for a fact this stuff was definitely mentioned in the light novel, there's no way some of these drag-rides were literally just not described.
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The once chattering peerage jolted in surprise at the sudden shout. Though they all knew the voice it was completely unexpected, nobody really expected the voice of the Satan Lucifer himself to appear without warning.
Though initially surprised they could clearly tell the visit wasn't for anything serious due to his jovial mood. Though wasn't he always in that type of mood with Rias around?
Rias ignoring her peerages reaction to her brothers appearance simply called everyone over before beginning to explain "So once again I'll explain what Drag-rides are but in a little more detail. They are mechanical pieces of armor type weaponry that generally fall into three different categories. Flying type, land battle type, and special equipment type the first two being self explanatory while the last being a little broad but the general explanation is that these Dragon-rides have special equipment that other don't allowing them to do things others can't like scouting. Tracking, healing, support, and many other things."
Pausing to see if anyone had any questions she looked at the small gathering, seeing that no one had anything to add yet she continued
"Among the thousands of Drag-rides that exist, twenty-two of them are known as Divine Drag-rides. These ones contain the power of Ancient Dragons from the world they are from, the regular Drag-rides only contain the power of the dragons lesser kin. As they contain the power of these Dragons they also have their name, those being,
Bahamut, Tiamat, Fafnir, Lindworm, Ddraig Gwyber, Cuelebre, Vritra, Nidhogg, Zahhak, Hydra, Typhon, Quetzalcoatl, Leviathan, Tarasque, Gorynych, Basilisk, Azi Dahaka, Yato no Kami, Jormungandre, Asp, Fernyiges, and Ouroboros.
Divine Drag-rides all have special abilities that no other ones have and are on a completely different scale from regular ones. If you were to compare they are around ten times stronger, at least generally speaking."
As she stopped she took a deep breath to recover from that long-winded explanation she asked "So, does anyone have any questions?"
Though everyone has the same question the one brave enough to say it was Sirzechs "Are we going to be able to pick from the Divine Drag-rides? They sound the most fun"
Though she was expecting it Rias could help but glare at her brother "Well that's really up to your aptitude with them, almost anyone can use a regular Drag-rides. The only thing they require is a strong physical and mental capabilities to operate. Divine ones on the other hand require a certain compatibility to wield with efficiency."
Hearing this new piece of information they all looked as if they'd tasted something sour.
"Don't feel too down, I'm sure at least one of you will find compatibility with one. Even if not since they have been upgraded by Amaterasu even regular Drag-rides are able to evolve to the level of a Divine one." Their sour expressions changed upon hearing that, nobody here really cared about having to work a little harder.
But in the group a few were confused the first to speak was Sirzechs "Amaterasu? isn't that the name of the Shinto factions chief god?"
"Ah yes, for some reason Ashtarte decided to change the form she initially met me in and also referred to herself as Amaterasu while in that form" Rias said
Realizing the issue Issei spoke up "Uh, won't that cause issues can't gods like sense when their names are called?"
"No, as Devils, beings of Sin we are invisible to the faith system of gods. And even if we weren't we are invisible Japan where they receive so many prayers they won't have a chance to notice something like us simply saying her name without even actually referring to her." Grayfia said in her usual icy tone.
Issei let out a sigh of relief though he didn't know how powerful the Gods were they definitely couldn't be that much weaker than Sirzechs right?
Clapping her hand Rias brought the attention back to her "So who wants to go first?" Snapping her fingers 19 of the twenty-two divine Drag-Rides appeared in front the group floating blade down handle up lined up in the order they were introduced in.
Noticing the lack of one Sona asked "Why are three missing?"
"Those three are a little special and can't be tested here as they are simply too large." Rias said and waited with expectation.
Sirzechs stepped up first "I assume we just inject some demonic power to test compatibility." Starting from left to right was Bahamut which produced no specific reaction to him, next Tiamat also nothing, it went on like this all the way through asp with no reaction to him. He was rejected by all of them.
Silence followed with him staring off into space. He slowly turned before walking to the back of the group.
Seeing his grief Riss couldn't help but ask "Are you okay brother?"
"No, no I'm not" out of nowhere he summoned a black military hat before saying "It's a terrible day for rain"
Rias caught the reference immediately 'did he seriously just make a full steel alchemy sisterhood reference? When did he even have time to watch it' since he could make such jokes she new he was just sulking and wasn't actually affected so she moved on "you'll be fine, like the Vision when you choose a regular Drag-ride it'll likely instantly evolve into a Divine one. Is anyone else ready?"
Seeing someone like Sirzechs being rejected by them all stabbed at their spirit but among them one stepped forward Sona Sitri
She could feel that things would be different for her, she just didn't know how. Unlike Sirzechs who tested them all she new exactly which one she wanted. Stepping forward she reached for leviathan and as her hands touched the hilt the locking function of the sheath instantly came undone.
A smile spread across the Sitri heiress's lips as she pulled the blade from the sheath, once it was fully unsheathed she examined the pure black blade and suddenly as if possessed she started a chant "Origin ocean, whirl to the point of absolution, let my will be known. Illuminate the path to victory and let my judgment rend the heavens, Leviathan!"
The originally completely black blade took on a blue sheen and as the chant finish a blinding white light bloomed from the blade and Sona's body.
As the light cleared, in its wake stood a shining blue and black three meter tall mechanical armor. It stood on long legs that took up much of its body, with its arms where big and similarly lanky like its legs, its hands on the other hand weren't true hands not even claws rather it was in the shape of canons. On its back spine like protrusions stood tall. The waist and upper body connected for form a sort of cockpit were Sonas body sat snugly. A long whip like tail also swayed behind it.
[A/N: Drag-Rides will also be referred to as DR or DDR for divine Drag-Rides, it got annoying writing it so often.]
A short time passed before the DDR started to move "It feels so different, it's like having to control two bodies at once, it's hard but not impossible. All it will take is a little training." Sona said while slowly walking around. The reactions of the group varied but all had a similarity, they were excited to try it out too.
Emboldened by Sona's success Issei went up next as he approached the sword his hand glowed before his boosted gear appeared and from it Ddraigs voice was heard "Partner go for the one that shares my name, I can feel the connection even from in here"
"What Seriously?" Taking a second to see if he can feel it too he realized he could feel this weird connection tugging at him. "Wow I can feel it too!"
Rias couldn't help but wonder is this was some sort of conceptual mash up? Though both share the name Ddraig there names are fundamentally different Ddraig Gwyber and Y Ddraig Goch. If I remember correctly Gwyber and Ddraig referred to two separate dragons in welsh mythology. Though the situation was strange it wasn't anything dangerous so whatever.
Issei quickly grabbed ahold of Gwybers hilt and instantly the lock on the hilt came undone. Much like Sona as he pulled the blade from its sheath and inspected it he started to chant as if something just took over his body however it was him alone chanting. Ddraig was chanting in sync
"I who am the Red dragon of Domination, a mark which oppose all things, I, who am about to awaken. The heavenly dragon of strife ruining heaven and earth, Y Ddraig Goch!"
Red light engulfed Issei's body and as it faded what was left behind was a large red and gold DR and imbedded in certain spots across the armor several green gems shined brightly. Unlike Sona's DR this one appeared much more humanoid and in its hands it held an enormous Red and gold Halberd.
"It seems like the Drag-Ride adapted completely to Ddraig and has taken on his properties." Rias said curiously, as she examined it further she tried reaching out with her ability to control DRs and noticed she could still manipulate it however she wanted as it still contained the concept of being a Drag-ride. But one thing she did notice was that Gwybers abilities were now fundamentally different though it retained what it had it now had more and the previous ones were enhanced.
Sona witnessing the spectacle quickly ran over, yes she can run in that thing now, and dropped a quick tip "Visualization is the key to moving these things efficiently, imagine it as though the armor has become your body rather than it just covering it."
And as quickly as she came she left in a sprint, doing skips and twirls Clearly showing off.
"My my~ she's having quite a bit of fun isn't she" Akeno said with a mischievous smile "Can I be the next to go?"
Looking at Akeno's expression Rias knew exactly what she was planning, some mischievous whimsy never heart anybody "Of course.. but first"
Looking back at the motionless issei she could see the green gems embedded across the armor flashing rapidly as if a new type of emergency service vehicle had just been born. "Issei how is it going up there?"
"…I can't control it at all…" issei said awkwardly "Even with what tip from Sona-senpai it won't let me move!" He was really excited about this too…
"Hmm, that doesn't seem right. Let me take a close look" Rias said with a hand on chin.
Reaching out her senses deep into the Drag-ride she found the issue instantly "Ah, I found the issue"
"Really!? What is it?!"
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Anyways that's the end of part 1 next one will take a little longer as I'm gonna try a different style of dialogue and description. I'm still experimenting trying to find a style that I like that also feels like my own. See you next time.