A boy, floating in seemingly endless waves of blazes, looks as if nothing could disturb him, resting there peacefully, eyes closed. Flames weren't hurting him, nor he was interacting with them. Such things could co-exist there. After all, it was only just a dream, nothing could hurt him in his mind. Even things that are way superior compared to his current state.

["Are you afraid?"] Those words were spoken out by a mighty voice. Following this event, one pair of brown eyes were opened.

If one takes a closer look to those eyes, they will understand that his eyes resemble two brilliant ambers with good-shapes. Brown-eyed boy got up eventually but reluctantly, he could lie there for hours if someone particular didn't interrupt him, his legs shaking second by second.

"Afraid? Where did that come from? I'm not afraid" He quickly refused, and looked at the figure in front of him, he had to lift his head to make eye contact with the creature above him.

["Your legs are telling me otherwise. You sure are afraid of something as you are shaking like a little girl"] The almighty figure said in a formal form, showing he wasn't concerned or pretending to be.

"Do people only shake when they are scared?" Questioning the figure in front of him. The boy was just playing dumb, obviously it was the real deal of knowing someone's scared or not.

["Yes, it's one of the few ways to know one is afraid or not"] The dragon-like figure just stared dead at the boy, whom he was observing from the moment he got up, and he could say that he was well awake by now.

"You think so?" Keeping up the conversation, boy couldn't find anything to say. He just didn't want to waste this opportunity to piss the figure in front of him, and maybe entertain himself on the way.

["Yes, at least that's what I think now."] The Figure had seen many enemies who would show their fear through either shaking their entire body or releasing their fear by letting go of their stances and have their instincts control them, the last one is not a common one. But that's also something he experienced during his life-time.

"Is there anything I should be scared of?" Continuing to play dumb, he wasn't giving any opportunities to the figure and dragging him even more to his trap.

["Yes, there is, and you surely know what it is"] The Creature long-before realized his plan, at least he did think so, but continued to play along with him. Just because he didn't have anything better to do, other than just lazily lying around.

"Why should I be afraid of something that never existed?" Smirking under his breath, the boy just couldn't help but say that.

["I did exist you little brat! Also, I managed to take down many with me, people that inspired many like you, those who had powers which you can't even dream of having"] Gnashing his teeth while glaring at the boy below him, he hadn't heard such insults before, his previous hosts were kinder and more understandable than this one. Sure, he was the most promising one up-to-date. But he really was getting on his nerves, especially in these 2 months.

"Well. If you say so. Ms. so-called Dragon-Emperor" Boy just kept smirking, pissing of the figure in front of him even more, which was revealed to be none other than Ddraig, Red Dragon Emperor.

["Why someone like you, who doesn't even believe that supernatural things exist, had to become my host in the first place?"] Red Dragon uttered silently, but it was enough for him to hear.

"I do believe things like Angels, Devils and Gods exist. But you are only something that popped out from fairy tales, there's no way that I can believe in something like you existed way before me and did the things as you said" He just couldn't help but let out a chuckle, he really enjoyed his company and didn't even mad get mad because he woke him up from his nap.

The Dragon was well-aware of that and often would let him do what he wants, even if sometimes he wishes he hadn't been his host, he was really glad of the situation. They were both surprisingly compatible with each other, not just because their way of thinking match, but also, they both had similar interests. Ddraig was occasionally simple-minded, he wouldn't think over matters if they already happened. They only would concern him before happening, and he always tried to have things go on his way. But after it had been done, he wouldn't care.

The same thing can be said to his host, he wouldn't cry over his past, let alone something unnecessary about him. He well-knows that he will just live once, like his partner, he would do everything to have his problems prevented. But even after his efforts, if it happened, he would just let it slide. They weren't types to get their pasts as burdens on their shoulders.

Their philosophy of life just basically wouldn't let them to do, apart from that, their opinions on fighting was also similar, with slightly pointless differences. Ddraig would do everything to have a fair duel, to the extent of having peace with his rival just to give the ones interrupted their duel a beating of their life. He was thinking dueling as a nobly, royal thing. He wouldn't do anything to bring shame to his rival and himself, and disagrees with anyone that says everything is fair in war.

His host on the other hand, was just a mix of both his own thoughts and Ddraig's on dueling. If he found a rival worthy enough to fight fairly, he would be more than happy to do that. But he also knew that in those times, people would only do things that benefits them. Because of that, he occasionally has one or two tricks up his sleeve in case his opponent tried something funny. He just wishes that his rival is someone worthy enough, it has been a while since he had a good fight.

["If we're done talking, then I have very bad news for you Issei…"] Ddraig said with a tone mixed with sadness and firmness. The newly-named boy just got the clue, it was the worst thing possible.

"Don't tell me…. I'm not ready for this. I beg you!" Issei didn't want to hear that, he literally was not ready for this. He just needed some more time.

["Today is Monday and It's 8:35, you only have 10 minutes until you are prepared and ready to go to school. I'm sorry Issei, you are on your own on this one."] And with that, Ddraig cut off his link with his host. Issei had to make it in time, he couldn't leave things to chance. He had to walk roughly 1.2 km's and had to do it in just a mere 5 minutes. He really thanked his last night-self to have his Bento, which contains his hand-made Katsudon, Uruchima and Tamagoyaki, prepared earlier. He immediately got up and looked at his watch, which he took of before going to bed and placed it to top of his nightstand.

Monday, 20th of May, 7:15…

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'DAMN YOU DDRAIG! You just wouldn't let me sleep peacefully, would you?' Issei was beyond pissed, that dragon literally made him wake up 1 hour and 30 minutes earlier! He was okay with talking and training him in his sleep, but waking him up was completely another thing. He will make him pay; He will make him suffer. At least that's what the boy thinks.

['Consider it as a payback for insulting and mocking me, now take your sweet time and get prepared'] The Emperor said it with an amused tone, he knew how Issei loved sleeping and taking naps. Yet he couldn't help but get him up just to see his reaction. And he wouldn't disappoint him, his reactions are just so out of place, like he wants to smash him but when he realizes he can't, he just starts walking around his room and trying to calm himself. But this time around he didn't do anything, and just got completely up and began to look towards his school uniform, which was next to his bed, thrown in a careless manner.

He, like every high school student in Kuoh, attended to Kuoh Academy and wore its symbolic uniform. It consists of a black blazer and matching pants along with a white long-sleeved shirt that has his chest open, and to have himself unique, he wears his characteristic plain red t-shirt. He out-right has tons of those that fills his closet, in case one of them is dirtied, he would wear the other one. And after a while it had been a gossip topic around students, that he fused with that red t-shirt, and those who try to get it out of him would be poisoned to death by the unknown powers of the shirt. He couldn't blame them though; he even wore his iconic shirt in P.E. But it always amused him how a mere topic could be discussed so widely.

He tossed his uniform towards his chair, making it land perfectly. He'd wear it after a fresh-morning bath, like he usually does.

'That's enough thinking for today, my head hurts after a while, thinking is bad. Better have a bath and come to my senses' and he did so… only to drift in his thoughts even more.

Issei would occasionally take glances around as he took a long way to go to school, watching children of the neighborhood play hide and seek together, spending time with their families, he had approximately 10 minutes of walking till he arrived to school, and even with that he was still early by 5 minutes until the classes even started to begin. It was all because of that damned dragon, why did he had to wake him up that early! He still wanted to jam his schoolbag into his right arm, which was nothing but a briefcase, to the exact point where that cursed dragon resides in. As he continued to wander through familiar streets, which he would often see on weekends. He'd see more and more families. He could say that he was a bit jealous, not because he hadn't seen his parents for 10 good years. It was because he really wished to see the day, when he would have an unconditional love for someone special, and only special to him. That was his only wish that he wanted to come true before he died.

["You do seem to have spaced out. What happened?"] The dragon inside him asked with a not-so concerned tone, he knew that his host had nothing to be worried about, other than being exposed to the supernatural as the Red Dragon's host. At least that was what he thought until hearing him.

'Nothing in particular. I was just thinking about my school life, and what I will do after I finish high-school' Issei told him in a way that made the dragon wonder. What could have possibly made him think of his future in all of a sudden? His host was someone that lived the moment. As the dragon's curiosity rose up, Issei decided to open himself to his only partner.

'I mean. I just feel like I can't keep my façade up forever. It is going to fall somewhere I certainly won't expect. And I better be quick to make my future plans as The Red Dragon Emperor. If anything, The White one will definitely find us and bring the long-lost rivalry between you two. Whereas one part of me wants to live my life as an ordinary high-school student, the other one says to dive into the supernatural and have my name carved to the supernatural as your host. I just can't decide what to do. You know me very-well, I live my life as it goes on, and normally I wouldn't even be slightly concerned about this matter. But, like, it simply came to my mind, and it frustrates me because I can't do anything about it right now.'

He sighed as he was done with talking. He really didn't like thinking that much, hell he wouldn't even think if it wasn't necessary. Ddraig had nothing to say, on certain times he would be like that. In those times, it was the best to leave him to be. Emperor could do nothing but that, his words wouldn't even reach to him in times like this that didn't mean he wasn't going to try; he always does what he can for his sake.

["Issei… You know. Thinking about future isn't your thing, it just makes both of us frustrated. The thing you need to do is leaving things ride as you watch. Your future is important, and I know that. Thinking about Albion and His Host, they can throw themselves off of a cliff for all I care. As of your current situation, I'm sure you'll completely overwhelm them even without mine and Boosted Gear's help. I have you and you have me, even though we both annoyed and continue to annoy each other, we still are an inseparable team. Now with your future plans, I'll just say my motto. "Don't do anything that you will be sorry about.". I am too sure that both of us are entertaining ourselves with the life you have. Today is known, but tomorrow is a misery. If you continue to think about tomorrow, you simply can't live your life. Do things that you won't be regretful. Believe me it'll ease your concerns."] The Dragon said with an anxious tone, he really couldn't bear to see him like that. And it looked like his words had some effect on him. Just because the faint smile on his face came back and he fully opened his eyes.

'Thank you, Partner. I don't know what I would do if you weren't here for me. You're a lifesaver' The boy said it with sincerity in his tone, making the dragon inside his head put a fatherly smile on his face. That was until he heard what he said.

'But that doesn't mean I'm not mad at you because of this morning, I literally had a whole frickin' hour to sleep you lizard. AND YOU RUINED IT!' It was clear that he's still pissed about the events of this morning. But he said it with a bright smile that replaced the old one. And that was exactly what Ddraig was waiting for. They both simply lightened up their moods with a small chit-chat.

["Well you brat, bring it on. It's not like I can't endure your puny punches without ease!] Releasing a mighty roar, that was today's challenge for him. To piss Ddraig as much as he can possibly do in a mere day. And Boy, he clearly had tons of plans for that. The Dragon thought that they would just what the duo usually did. He'd sleep in class and have harsh clashes against Ddraig for how much he can endure. But today was different, he had already planned what he was going to do. Oho boy, today wasn't going to be an easy day for the Emperor. He could already hear the helpless cries of the Red Dragon.

["Speaking of which, have you activated your Artifact?"] What a silly question to ask, especially since we have little to no distance until I arrive to school, thought Issei. And got an irritated roar in response from his partner, stating that he just wanted to help. He out-right didn't have enough guts to barge straight into his school, which really was a devil nest by the way, without concealing his presence through the help of his Artifact.

Extreme Concealment; Like its name suggests, it literally could erase one's presence from anywhere, even in memories after using it for so long. For Issei it was his main life-saver, just because nobody could detect him and sense his presence as the Red Dragon Emperor. He literally owed his peaceful life to this little piece of purplish-black cloth, which had a dagger design in same colors in it. He generally stores in his inside pocket, where it would neither bother him nor would be found. It had saved him from many burdens. Completely concealing one's presence was a skill that Issei had yet to Artifact only had one backlash though, he couldn't use any stealth spells, otherwise the Artifact's effect would be removed from him and he would be easily sensed even by the novice level magic users. His presence was a mixed one with Ddraig, it would emit such a terrifying feeling upon the one that tries to read him. Thus, it was not really for having a peaceful life.

Artifacts weren't like sacred gears, which were God of the Bible's gift to humanity. Instead, they were ancient relics that fallen warriors left behind. They were neither bound to their user's soul nor had any backlash to user when they were damaged. Everyone, who knows about supernatural, at least the basics, could use them, but some of them would either decide their user by putting them under some obstacles they have to overcome or just rot away in forgotten lands. About how Issei found his own, it really was just pure luck. He saw it rotting away in a collector's stand and asked whether he could buy it or not, the man just nodded and didn't even want any money from him. He was lucky back then, when he was just nothing but a child.

They also had classes like Sacred Gears, but they weren't that simple. His one was a Legendary-Rank, because nothing in the world could duplicate its ability, meaning its uniqueness. There were at least 5 classes but Issei only knew about the highest two, Legendary-Rank and S-Rank, also called as World-Rank. World-Rank ones were extremely rare, because no living soul would want to keep something that is able to cleave the whole world in two. At least that was what Issei thought, but that was just the gist of it, most of them didn't have enough power to destroy the world. But at the same time, it didn't mean that they weren't dangerous nor harmless, in fact, one World-Rank Artifact User can keep up in the fight with a Longinus user without breaking a sweat. But that's only if they completely understood the working mechanism of the said Artifact.

'Just who do you think I am? I'm so cautious that I really do not disable it in weekdays, and I always activate it from Sunday the night. That thing simply become a part of my daily life.' Issei really loved his Artifact, sure it wasn't a combat type but like he said before. It really was his life-line. If it weren't for his beloved Artifact, he wouldn't have gotten the peaceful life he wanted to live in.

["So, what are our plans for today? Though I don't think it will be different from yesterday, or the day before, or the days we have yet to see."] Ddraig grunted whilst replying to him. Although he wanted his host to live the life to its fullest, the dragon thought some action wouldn't cause any harm to them. Speaking of which, their styles of life differ on that particular matter, whilst he wanted to have some action packed in his life, he didn't want to ruin his host's life. On Issei's behalf, he just wishes to live a peaceful life until he gets exposed. He doesn't want something so challenging, does he?

'Precisely, we'll just continue to do what we do every day. Till the day I'm known as The Red Dragon Emperor. But just to let you know, I have a gut feeling that our way of peaceful life is gonna fail soon.' He sent another message to his partner through his thoughts. He really didn't know why he felt like that, but something inside him told that they'd get themselves known to supernatural without wanting. And that thing was a complete nightmare to him, at least his human side.

["Can you tell me the reason why do you think like that? I thought we were safe with your little tool."] The dragon added. Ddraig, like Issei, didn't think they would get themselves caught red-handed as The Emperor duo. It was just literally impossible with his host. It was true that his host wishes to help everybody around him, even those he doesn't the people around him were completely harmless ones, he hadn't seen anybody Issei befriended with turned out to have a connection with supernatural. It was just like his host had an impulse effect towards the ones who have any little connection with supernatural.

'Even I don't know, it just came to me like three weeks ago. Ever since then I try to be more careful in public. And hey don't call my Artifact a little tool, it actually has more importance than you right now!' Well, the last line was mixed with a bit of lie, thought the brown-haired boy. And he wished that his partner would catch it up. Unfortunately, Emperor didn't.

["Hmm… then Goodbye. My job here is done. It was good while it lasted Issei"] The Emperor said with such a serious tone that completely had Issei frightened. He didn't fear because he'd already done this joke tons of times and it was clear that they couldn't be separated physically. Issei knew that this day was going to be one of a hell one and sighed. Why he did fear that much was as bright as the Sun itself. Because Ddraig could take off the effects of his Artifact every time he wanted. And if he does it right in front of the heirs of Sitri or Gremory clans. He would be done for. About how that damned dragon takes the effect themselves was affiliated with the backlash of his Artifact. Ddraig could cast spells on Issei every time he wanted. Be it a stealth one or a strengthening one. And that wasn't the first time he's gonna do that.

'Oy…. Oy Ddraig don't do that. Do you want me to die?!' Welp, there he goes. Ddraig immediately cut off his link with his host, leaving him frustrated.

Before he even realized, he was already in front of his school, Kuoh Academy. Or the devil nest he calls as. About why he does call it as the way he does, it really had a meaning behind of it. Rias Gremory from 3-1, along with her little club-Occult Research Club-, was a devil. And an important one, she was the sister of so-called Lucifer of Underworld. As far as he knows, she has a peerage of 4 including her. Not to lie she was a complete beauty; her crimson hair simply was able to out-class any girl at her age. Not to mention that she had an excellent three-sizes ratio, that waist and those breasts, along with her princess-like nature, dang. If Issei was interested in her, he'd already made a move. She had such a beautiful face that drove most of the school crazy, including girls in the school. Such a bad thing that she was a devil, unbeknownst to practically everybody in the school, excluding Student Council and some individuals. Issei basically just wasn't a fan of her and maybe the only one in the school, not that he had anything against devils. He just didn't know her too well.

Sona Sitri from 3-2, the President of the Student Council. Unlike Rias, she wasn't known because of her beauty, which was appealing to his standards. In fact, she was known because of her keen intelligence, she proved herself with nearly doubling the amount of profit the school clubs get, ever since she has gotten to the rank of President. Compared to her other works, this one was nothing. But that was the only thing Issei remembers. She has defeated every single individual in the entire school on chess matches, including Issei. Her strict and cold personality has reflected to her looks as well, one glance from her was enough to make the rudest bullies bow and scrape in front of her. Like Rias, she was an important individual to devils. Her sister was the Devil Queen of Leviathan. And because of her she had to develop a strong and successful career different from Rias, who was really the type of Issei, living the moment and not thinking about the future or past in the slightest, until it comes to haunt her. Like Rias, the entirety of her club, Student Council, were devils as well, even their new recruit, Saji Genshirou. And like Rias, Issei didn't even know anything about her personality.

Valerie Lucifer from 3-3, and the only one in Issei's class. To sum up, she was a mix of the other heirs. Her beauty was beyond everyone else in their school. Unlike the Gremory girl, her three-sized were just perfect, her breasts weren't too big nor too small, her waist curve was something Issei admired after three years. Her silver waist-long hair was the thing that drove, like everybody, him crazy. As for Valerie's case, she was the one Issei ever felt close. Not just because her looks, he had studied three years with her and began to understand her nature. Her strict and composed personality was fully opposite when compared to him. He looks to the future from the bright side whereas she, if not always, often wouldn't want to talk about it. He was easy-going and friendly whilst she kept everybody away from herself. But all of those things aside, she was the only one that he ever tried to talk with. Not Rias nor Sona, but her. He always found something amusing in her, and always tried to piss her off, make fun of her or tease her. He felt like she is something that he couldn't acquire, that was why Issei was interested in her. He was sure that she was much stronger than the other two, and that was another reason why he tries to befriend with her.

Along with that, he felt like she is The Empress of White. He just had to caught her in the act, which was the thing the boy tries to do for 2 years. Her aura seemed so unrelated with her, like she was trying to cover something inside her. Her aura and personality just didn't match clearly, whereas she is as pacifist as him, her aura seemed to release war-itching signals towards him and only him. But it was just a feeling that he felt and had no complete reason behind it. At least for now.

'Soon, I'll be able to know who she is. I just have to wait for a bit longer, I can feel something is going to happen.' The boy thought with seriousness, he was only serious on matters that directly concerned him and his friends. And that one was just one of them.

With that, he finally stepped inside his class.

'Phew, it is finally over.' It was 12:30 and Issei had 40 minutes of relaxing and enjoying the awesome weather while eating his bento until classes begin again. His daily life was nothing but a loop, but he enjoyed it to its fullest. Having worked in a part-time job at a restaurant in past, he was able to cook properly. Every chore was done by him, and nobody but him taught how to do chores. He had a few friends, and he would often go out with them.
His social life was not something he likes though. Like Ddraig, he itched to have some action, but he also wanted to stay low until something happens. Life in Kuoh was utterly boring, like there's really nothing to do but study to go to a fine university and live the life there.

He was sitting at his usual spot, the school's terrace. It was closed down with iron bars, and had a lot of free space, in which Issei could lay lazily until his free time ends. He was usually alone in the lunch times, sometimes his friends would catch him sitting alone there and join him to enjoy their meal to its fullest. Issei was someone who was a complete bloviator, the things he says are completely non-sense and ironically, funny. Thus, he had some actual friends who would listen his non-senses, he kind of liked it though. Having actual friends was something that matters to him, in those bad times, there needs to be someone whom he would cry over on his/her shoulder. But he did think that he found those friends.

["You do seem to be thoughtful, what happened?"] Yay… everyone's favorite dragon has just come back. But Issei wasn't glad, that cursed dragon has just put him in 2 dangerous situations just in a day. First, he'd woken him up and secondly, he had deactivated The Extreme Concealment for exactly 15 times. Every time Issei puts it up, Ddraig just deactivates it with a basic level stealth spell, which irritated Issei, why he couldn't just let him do his thing until school finishes for today.

'If it weren't for you, I wouldn't be so anxious Ddraig. I could've gotten exposed because of you. That Valerie girl just kept looking at me for the whole day. I think she realized something, what shall we do?' Boy exclaimed rather worried; He didn't want to be caught because of Ddraig's little games. He'd rather have it in a serious matter or have it not at all. But Issei knew how to repay Ddraig, he had done enough damage to him today.

["I am inside you, you dumbass. Of course, I can see those heart-piercing gazes from her, but don't worry. I still think that she kept throwing those glances because she likes you."] The Emperor exclaimed quite jokingly; He likes to tease his host. Although this time Issei was fairly serious, he didn't want his façade to be thrown away through some unnecessary things.

'I don't agree with you Ddraig. There's no way to someone like her to like me, I simply don't have something to be liked. Yeah sure, I'm a bit hardworking, a bit skillful, and I have to agree that I'm quite handsome. And that's probably not because of you. Our personalities just don't match, and that's one big minus to my score. Trust me when I say I've tried every way, but she doesn't even acknowledge my existence. And that really bothers me. What shall I do?' The brown-haired boy asked his so-called mentor's advice. Sure, they were utterly joking towards each other. But there were times that both would be serious, and one of those times were them talking about that Valerie girl.

["Why do you even concern yourself? If she doesn't acknowledge your existence, then let her do. We don't have to prove ourselves, do we? But really though. Why do you act like a freak when it comes to talking about Valerie?"] Ddraig asked rather curiously, he simply wanted to hear the truth from his partner, nothing more.

'Actually I- 'In the exact moment we'd have told the truth to his partner. They were interrupted. The one who interrupted their talk was none other than the girl they were talking about. Valerie Lucifer, her hair waving through wind, she had her usual composed look on her face. She had her bento with her, it was clear that she wanted to have some fresh air, and enjoy the weather in the process. When she spotted Issei, she faked a frown, she didn't want to deal with him in any way. Not because she hated him or anything, she just didn't like having people around her. And that boy just wouldn't let her be alone, she was only thinking about his well-being. Everyone around her would eventually have troubles concerning them. She really didn't want to get the boy harmed through Supernatural because of her. And If that happened, she wouldn't forgive herself. Only if she knew that her behavior is the thing that makes him attracted to her.

"Eh? I thought you weren't the type who enjoys being alone Valerie, what on the earth brought you here?" Issei asked with a smile on his face, seeing her moon-bright face and ocean-blue eyes would eventually make his day. In one way or another. The girl simply ignored his question and sat right beside him, opening her bento and taking out the sticks in the process.

'Here we go again, she'll just ignore me and I'll get frustrated in the process' The boy thought rather sadly, he just wanted to have a proper conversation with her. And it looked like he wasn't going to have it yet, or that was what he thought.

"Can't I have a peaceful dinner whilst enjoying the weather?" Valerie replied with her frown continuing, she kind of liked him. He wasn't giving special attention only to her, he did to everyone, and everybody around the school knew him and his easy-going nature. Thus; he befriended with most of the school. Sure, he was trying to know her well than everybody does and she knew he wasn't doing this because of her looks. He just had that nature, and not giving him what he wants would cause her problems. But with that way, he'd be safe from danger. She already lost a couple of her friends because of her; she was going to make sure that the boy will be completely unharmed in any way concerning her.

"Of course, you can do! Feel free to do as you please." The boy was glad; he finally did get an answer from her. And his gratitude was also reflected in his face, his smile got bigger and bigger with each passing second. Valerie just smiled inside, not reflecting it to her face. The boy's smile was something that made her glad to have met with him, it's just like his smile could erase her problems every time she sees it. And that was one of the biggest reasons why she wanted to keep him away from danger.

"So Hyoudou, did you know that It's our turn to clean the class?" The Girl told the thing she wanted to say, she was searching for him because of that. They'll be completely alone in the class, but there would be other students who would clean their classrooms. But she doubted that they'd interfere with their business.

"Really? God, the time sure flies quickly, I remember doing it just 2 weeks ago. Anyways, I'm happy that I'd been tagged along with you. I'm sure we'll do a clean job!" The day was going to become better and better for Hyoudou Issei. First; he got his first conversation with Valerie, and secondly had a freakin' hour to spend with her. His gratitude couldn't be told by mere words. But quickly regretted what he said before. Because both of them got headaches due to him saying 'God' out loud. He hoped that she couldn't catch this one up. And frankly, she didn't seem to.

["He keeps getting on my nerves, just what do you find in that boy?"] A voice echoed on Valerie's mind, it is as glorious and almighty as Ddraig is. The silver-haired girl knew the voice so well, after all it was her life-partner that was always there for her.

'Nothing, I just find him entertaining and sincere. That's why I have come here, he's a complete human and thinks differently than others. I can see that his actions aren't fake nor he only shows them to me. But though, why do you think that he's annoying, Albion.' The girl said to now known as Albion, the exact opposite of Ddraig, The White Dragon Emperor.

["Hmm… That's because he's annoying, the weak have no words to say to the strong. Yet, he just talks to you as you are his friend. This is not redeemable; I recommend to you to keep your distance towards him. I don't really trust him. He might be luring you into a trap."] Albion said it like a matter of fact. His thoughts hadn't changed from the time when he was dueling with his archenemy.

'Really Albion, do we have to talk that right now? Just scratch that thought from your head. We are in modern times, your way of thinking just doesn't make any sense right now. Let me do what I want for now, we'll talk about that later.' As she said, she cut the link between her and her partner. Sure, Albion was the only one who was there for her in hard times. But they were in the past, right now she only wanted to think about today and tomorrow. Not past. She had thought about past for long.

"I can't say that I'm pleased to have this turn with you Hyoudou. To make it clear, if I even catch you talking non-sense. I'll leave the class at once. Understood?" Valerie said it as a matter of fact, the only thing she didn't like him about was his non-stopping talking. She wanted to make it clear. Because after a while her head starts to hurt, and it was very abnormal for her head to hurt. Only times it happens were either she would take an attack head on, or completely listen to his non-senses.

"*Sigh* I understand. I'll try to do. But just for today, and for your sake. If it weren't you, I wouldn't do that." Issei exclaimed with emphasizing the last sentence, he was right though. He wouldn't do that for anybody else. He finally talked with the girl he liked. So; he'd try his best to do what would make her happy.

"Good, now you're talking." With that. They continued to enjoy their meal with silence.

"Issei Hyoudou and Valerie Lucifer. While I think you already know that, I'll just make a reminder. Today it's your turn to clean the class, and please don't forget to close the windows. It just becomes cold here in the first period, and thank you for your service already." Said Issei's favorite teacher, Miss. Kizuno. She was the teacher who covers the history topic for 3 straight years. Thus, becoming his favorite teacher in the first place. She was kind and loving, especially towards Issei. He'd help her every time she wanted and wouldn't complain, and so did Miss. Kizuno. She'd help him with other topics like Geography and IT. She was like a friend to him, and often would lean her shoulder to him.

""Understood"" Both said at the same time, getting a smile from the said teacher.

"Okay class, the lesson is over for today and we still have a few minutes to spend. What shall we do?" Miss Kizuno said while getting up from her chair. She got up only for leaning against her desk. And having view of all the students at once, like in every class. There were students who'd sleep in the entire period. That didn't bother Miss Kizuno, because she already had a few students who would listen to her. When she spotted someone raising his hand, she nodded to the boy and let him speak.

"What's your idea, Takami?" She gave the permission, and the said boy started to speak.

"I think we should talk about our future plans, and maybe we can help each other on the way." Takami was one of the normal Japanese boys. Having his wavy long hair waving around him, with his monotone brown eyes. He was neither tall or short, like said before he was nothing but a normal Japanese boy.

"That's a very good Idea, who would want to speak about their future?" Seeing the majority raising their hands, she agreed to move on to their new subject. She glanced towards Issei, who seemed to not a fan of talking about future as he didn't raise his hand. She decided to have him to be the first one.

"Issei, what do you want to do in future? I'm sure someone like you has already planned his future, so why don't you share it with us?" Miss Kizuno said it in a way that demanded answer, Issei only sighed and stood up in a way to show respect towards his teacher.

"Well, to be honest. I don't even know what I'm going to do, you know me well Miss Kizuno. I am someone who lives the moment, nothing more. But I'd probably become a teacher, I just like teaching people a few things. And that seems like what someone like me would do." Issei said with honesty in his voice. He didn't like talking about future, but if his teacher said him to do, he could do nothing but talk.

"Hmm… You know Issei, you could make a fine teacher. I can see the light inside you. If you have any questions about it, don't be shy and ask me away!" Miss Kizuno said with her smile growing bigger and bigger on her face, her favorite student is going to follow her way.

"I guarantee you that I'll Miss Kizuno." Issei replied with his own smile and sat down, and sighed deeply. He was glad that he had his turn done.

"Okay, who's next? I'm eager to hear your plans my dear students." Miss Kizuno was one of the closest to her students. She had already planned to become like this when she was studying in the same school. It was her dream to be appointed here, and it happened in her first try. She spotted Valerie raising her hand, and gave her permission to speak. Valerie was also one of her favorite students, she was beautiful, hardworking and at the same time, clever. People, who are hardworking and clever were hard to find. If she had to give an example, it would be Issei's case. Issei wasn't clever, but he was really hardworking and tried to prove himself.

"Actually Miss. Kizuno. I h-"At the moment she was going to say, the bell rang. Miss Kizuno just threw a disappointed look towards Valerie, she really wanted to know what her student was going to say.

"Okay Valerie. Can you save that for later? We can discuss this personally." She said with her look continuing to spread her face, but she couldn't do anything. They had a duty and it had to be fulfilled. After earning a nod from Valerie, Miss Kizuno turned her face towards the students.

"Class, don't forget to bring your books for the next period. Even if we don't have anything left to do in this term, you have to bring it for it is a matter of form. Until then, take care!" With that shout, everybody but the duo started to leave the class. When Issei became sure that they were the only ones left, he started to speak.

"Okay, I'll just go and take two brooms. Do we need anything else?" The brown-haired boy said while looking directly to her eyes. After a while her reply came.

"No, I don't think we need anything else besides those. Just go and take them." With that, she put her head to her desk. She suddenly felt tired, and the sleepiness wouldn't let her alone.

'A little bit of napping wouldn't hurt anyone, would it? Albion, make sure when Issei comes, wake me up.' That was all that passed through her mind, and she let sleep come to her. But she forgot one little thing, she had cut her link with Albion, and he wasn't going to wake her up.

When Issei came back 5 minutes later, he found Valerie sleeping. He kept looking to her face with a smile on his face, he wasn't going to wake her up though, he could do all the cleaning by himself. 'She must be tired, it's best if I don't wake her up. After all, being popular in the entire school must be tiring.' With that thought, Issei began to clean the class all by himself. Issei wasn't mad that she slept, even if the person he hates the most, who doesn't exist by the way, was tired and slept. He wouldn't wake them up for something he can do alone. And doing chores was one of the best things he could do.

["You really go so easy on her; she might catch up something. And if that happens, your love to her will be exposed"] The Red Dragon emperor jokingly said, but Issei didn't catch the joke and began to blush faintly, with his smile continuing to spread.

'What! Me loving her, you must have dreamt while you were sleeping Ddraig. I don't love her, at least not yet…' Whilst shouting the first part, He said the last one rather quietly, but Emperor still heard it and began to laugh.

["Well…Well, not yet huh. Then spill; what made you attracted to her that much"] Ddraig asked with an amused voice, he has found another one of his host's weaknesses. And he was going to use it for his advantage. The Boy's blush began to spread on his face rapidly. Issei sighed with a smile on his face, even he didn't know what made him like that.

'I don't know Ddraig, it's just like something I can't explain even if I wanted to. I feel like I have to devote myself to her. At first; I thought that it was just her looks. But after a while I kept being attracted to her, only for desperately searching a reason for my complicated feelings. And I'll keep searching, I don't know the reason why I feel like this. But I promise I'll find it.' Issei told his partner with a tone mixed with resolve and sadness. It just kept weighing on his mind. And the thing that drove him crazy was he couldn't do anything to solve it.

["Just like I said before, opposites attract each other. And you two, my boy, are complete opposites when I look further into you. Not only personality wise, but also your habits seem to differ. But hey; I'll be here even if you can't earn her heart, which I doubt. We can live like we did before, just don't let it get to you and we'll be okay. If you need any advices for capturing her heart, I'm here to help!"] Ddraig began with seriousness on his tone, but he couldn't keep it and started to laugh when he was done talking. He had never seen his host like this and wanted to make fun of him, he knew Issei wouldn't mind.

'We'll talk about that later you cursed dragon. Right now, we have a duty to fulfill and I want to go home early today, don't get under my feet.' Issei was embarrassed, what on the earth he thought opening himself to Ddraig would be a good thing. The dragon wanted nothing but embarrass him in front of people. He cut the link between him and Ddraig and began to focus on his job.

Cleaning the class wasn't an easy task, it required concentration and having sharp eyes to see the dust even in places like under the desks. Fortunately, Issei practiced it while he was studying in Kuoh Academy. He knew which places he should look, every student's behavior changes. What he meant with that is he knew whose desk would be dirty and whose wouldn't. But to be sure, he looked into everyone's desks. When he was sure where he should look, he began with opening the windows, there were 3 of them. He had approximately 1 and half hours of working, which was way longer than usual.

'I have a feeling that this ain't gonna be easy…'

Issei wiped away his sweat with his left hand. He was very tired, but at least he didn't have anything left to do, which meant that he was free for today. He remembered what Miss. Kizuno said and closed all the windows before going back to his own desk. He cleared up what was left and prepared to go, but remembered he had one little thing to do, and it brought smile to his face. He approached the sleeping girl and poked her with his right hand.

"Hey Valerie…. Valerie. Get up" He continued to poke her bright face until she began to wake up. Valerie was a heavy sleeper; she couldn't be woken up by mere sounds. One had to poke her and say her name repeatedly, it was the most efficient way.

"Weave me awoneeeeee… I jwst want to sweep." She said it with such a cute tone that Issei's smile began to widen. He began to understand why; it was because no one showed him special attention. Everybody was same, if not worse, towards him, they only used him as a toy nor only befriended him because of his nature. But this girl, he wanted to believe she wouldn't make him sad.

"Valerie…. It's time to go. Please wake up." The boy said with a much nicer tone than before, it was like he was singing a lullaby for her. Soon, the girl opened one of her eyes to analyze the situation she was in. She saw the boy and closed her eyes, only to open them again. She was surprised, why she was sleeping in the class and they were the only ones here? She immediately made eye contact with Issei.

"Explain." She said it with her usual cold tone, she demanded answers.

"Uhh… Did you forget that it's our turn to clean the class? I went to take the brooms and when I came back, I found you sleeping. I thought that you were tired and did all the cleaning by myself. I swear I didn't do anything to you besides waking you up." Issei explained calmly, he hadn't done anything to her. So; he was relieved. She took a look around the class and found it cleaned. She was embarrassed though, but didn't show it to him.

"I'll only say it once Hyoudou, Thank you." Valerie said with none of her coldness around, she even smiled to him and got up. She prepared her briefcase and left the class, leaving Issei stunned behind.

Yeah, I'm done for today. If you get the vibe that it's going to be a SoL, don't worry. It's just the first chapter and I had to introduce you to the characters. I know that this chapter has a lotta grammatical errors, but I'm just a newbie author.

The Pairing is already decided, like every one of my stories, this one's gonna be Issei x Fem!Vali, and this time it'll have character development, at least I will try to do that. Until then, Take Care!