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Chapter II

It all started with a date

It was supposed to be an easy mission, find the kid, trick him to go with her on a date, and then kill him; even though the last part seemed strange,as Azazel was interested in studying the Sacred Gear users, not murdering them in cold blood. But orders were orders and as strange as it was this change, she would obey; after all she owed Azazel so much… but then why was so hard trying to murder the human named Hyodou Issei?

She studied him for over a couple weeks, didn't see much of a remarkable individual, very perverted on a side. But unlike his two companions, he refrained from peeping into the girls locker rooms; he even tricked his own friends into getting beat up by the kendo team. She had to admit, under that average-joe look, the kid had some cunning in him, earning some points on her favor that were pretty much lost when she found out (read his friends asked him practically screaming in public) about his particular tastes in porn. She was perverted, she had to admit to herself, she was a Fallen Angel and the reason she fell years ago was lust.

There was also his so-called brother; seriously, how could they be called brothers? Adopted maybe, but they were completely opposites. While her target was a bit perverted, average on height and looks, he was full of energy and life, his eyes wandering never still… and his brother, taller at 6 feet tall, had the appearance of a slow person. With hardened facial features, and very unexpressive; however he did seem to use his hands a lot when talking as a way of compensating the lack of facial expressions. His skin was a rare ashen and sickly color, and big yellow eyes that seemed to stared deep down your soul; yet the kid; Takeshi; oozed power probably he wasn't able to conceal it due to lack of knowledge in concealing or his power itself (somehow she doubted that). But the power itself, it was something she never felt, hard to put it into words, if something… it felt ancient, empty, and hungry… If she was going to take the kid down, it had to be whenever his brother was out of reach, leaving that, the times he was at school or hanging out with his two perverted companions.

And that's how she formed this plan, she would observe him from afar and would wait until he crossed the bridge he used to go home along his brother, then she would confess. Under the disguise of Amano Yuuma, and set up a date. That should leave her alone with him enough time to enact her plan, and maybe; just maybe have some fun herself, that fun being toying with Issei long enough to actually having him give her a real reason to kill him.

But then, nothing went as she expected, the kid… Ise as he asked to be called, seemed to know what he was actually doing; or was pretty good at improvising… both things actually good. They started at the Ice Cream Parlor and he ordered the special for both of them. During their time there, they talked about their daily life, in her case a bit of half-truths and lies; and he learned a bit more about him, yes he was a pervert. She could feel his gaze when a few drops of melted ice cream dropped on her cleavage, making poor Ise blush like crazy, opportunity she used to tease him… she expected him to deny and turn his gaze. But Ise actually admitted by saying "how do you not expect me to look at a such gorgeous woman like you!" then realizing what he said out loud, right at that moment, her orders started getting a bit harder.

"If you want you can clean this for me" she said in her most seductive voice while pressing her arms below her breasts, clamping them together, she could not help but giggling at her date's nonsense sputtering and blushing… she had to admit it, he looked cute.

"A-a-a as much as I-I'd like to" Issei manage to say, actually catching her off guard "That would be improper, and people are watching" his tone was a bit shy, but then his embarrassed face had a teasing smirk on his face "unless you are an exhibitionist Yuuma-chan?"

Now it was her turn to sputter…

"Oh… Innocent Yuuma-chan is actually a closet pervert that likes to be seen… oh the agony!" Ise lamented to himself in an extremely dramatic pose, and then he looked at her and both started laughing real hard… she hated her mission already.

Shortly after leaving the Parlor date she felt the presence of a devil's familiar, in a girl that gave Ise a leaflet; a devil's summoning circle perhaps, however she felt relieved when after walking a few blocks, Issei tossed it into a trash can. Now she could enjoy her date at ease.

As time passed on their date, her mission was becoming harder to accomplish at, Ise… no, her boyfriend was a bit perverted but under those average looks. He had a weird sense of humor that allowed him to rebuke several of her teasing attempts, making her try even harder, he was a gentleman, a perverted one but a gentleman nonetheless, quite caring. Trying to enjoy himself but paying attention to her so she could enjoy the date as much… not even more than him. The silver bracelet he bought her at the jewelry was proof of that; and most of all, he had a way to make her feel warm and safe… she could get used to that, scratch killing him. Ise would make a huge asset to the Fallen Angels side if the rumor of him having the Boosted Gear were true; and that way she could have him all to herself.

Now it was about to end, as the final place of their date, she chose to go the park; the sun was setting, it was the best end for their date; she did not want to do it; she would convince him to join them, if not… she just didn't want that to happen.

"Ne… Ise… c-can I tell you something?" an extremely conflicted Yuuma asked him.

"What is it Yuuma-chan, you can tell me anything" Ise responded with a caring smile, frowning at her conflicted expression, his face dropping down a bit, and his features saddening.

"I… enjoyed the date a lot…" she started but Issei interrupted her.

"But it was actually a challenge you were forced to do by your friends am I right?" his face softened, the caring smile never leaving his face, but his sadness was evident. She looked at him too shocked to continue. "I know my fame as a pervert is not as bad as those two… but it is still pretty bad, so the only times I have been asked it has been like this… it's ok, I don't hold it against you, after all. It's not every day you get such a beautiful woman having a date with you… and man that did sound cheesy" he laughed a bit, she did too. "Hope you enjoyed yourself and…"

"It's not that!" she shouted back interrupting him and surprising him. "It's just… that, it's not like that… what… what would happen if I told you I wasn't actually human?" she asked, looking at him expectantly.

"Well with your…"

"It's not time for jokes!" she yelled "I'll show you" and then a blinding light enveloped her for a few seconds, revealing a more mature looking Yuuma, with a very revealing outfit, and to black feathered wings behind her, a few feet above him.

Issei looked at her in awe, but put himself on guard, remembering his training, or more like try not to die sessions with his brother; still concealing his power. The threat level was low, so he would not need to summon Ddraig or any devastating spells, but he really hoped he would not have any need for them at all.

"Yuuma-chan?"

"It's Raynare… a-and I'm a fallen angel Ise-kun" she looked at him softly, she didn't show any surprise at is guard, it was natural afterall "I was sent to observe you" she continued in a soft tone, her expression turning a bit sour "and then kill you". She noticed Ise was about to interrupt her, but she motioned him to be silent " I enjoyed my date, I really did… and I don't want to do it Ise-kun… you are the first person that has worried that much for me"

"But why? Why kill me?" he tried to sound as shocked as he could, yet he was failing. Fortunately Raynare didn't seem to notice.

"I don't know!" she yelled "I was supposed to just observe you, as you were a potential Sacred Gear holder, but then… orders changed so fast, I was to kill you today… but I-I just can't do it… you are my first real boyfriend" she closed the distance in a flash and hugged him, pressing his face against her breasts "But… If… if you join our side I can prevent that to happen!" she smiled "What do you say Ise!" She gave him a pleading look.

"I'm sorry but I can't" in that moment, her world went down "I can't join anyone's side"

"Why!" she demanded, in a mix of rage and sadness, her embrace weakened and Issei got free, showing his Sacred gear, the Boosted gear; and if it wasn't enough, she felt enormous power concentrating in the area, around him to be more exact. What was he!? Her body trembled in fear and she wouldn't be lying if she felt a bit aroused.

"I will tell you… not here though" he looked uneasy, her fear turned into confusion as she descended to the ground "We are being observed" he closed the gap between them, she heard him mutter something in some sort of arcane language and they were no longer in the park…

Meanwhile, in an old looking building, a young red haired princess looked outside the window with a saddened expression.

"He never summoned us Akeno…"

"I know" her companion answered her softly, her expression turned sour "You should have used another method Rias…" she chided "Now someone is dead because of it!"

"Don't you think I don't know that!" she raised her voice "I didn't expect things to go this way… now what am I going to do Akeno… how am I going to get rid of him! And how am I going to…" she sobbed lightly.

Akeno looked at her king and embraced her. "Rias… you are too used to things go the way you want to, so much it costed the life of one of our kouhais… however what's done is done… I would have loved to spoil him a bit" she said sadly.

"I… I would have loved it too" she sniffed "like a little idiot brother" she gave a sad laugh "I should have looked for another alternative… I-I'll inform Sona of his death and to tell his parents"

"I'll do it Rias… you should rest a bit… and please, next time, think things more thoroughly, especially if it involves someone else's life… we love you Rias, we owe our lives to you… but I can't say we approved your approach on this…"

"I know Akeno… I… I have to rest… and thanks for telling me what I need to hear"

Her Queen smiled at her, not exiting before giving her a loving hug "What is family for?" both devils smiled before Akeno left the room. She felt sorry for Rias, she had a crush on the poor kid, and when she figured he had potential she got so desperate to get him that she didn't plan properly. Even after realizing he was being observed by the Fallen, even more he used them to get him under her command. If she was right she would have broken free from that accursed engagement and would have a little servant she could spoil and fill with affection; or that was what she told her, her best friend and confidant.

Now her desperation and lack of planning got him killed, it pained to see her King like that, but she needed to know what Akeno had to say, and that's why she chided her; she too was saddened by the sudden death of her kouhai. While she did not know him all that well personally, she apparently was one of the few people that saw the good side that was below that perverted mantle.

Shaking away those thoughts she went into the Student Council's room to give the President the bad news. She knocked softly on the door…

AN: For those few following the story, sorry for taking too long to update, but well besides me being a bit lazy in nature, work, college and Christmas have gotten me a bit busy, and being honest I had to think a good way to get into the main plot I have planned, which will be developing from the next chapter on.

To the people who gave me some criticism on my reviews, I really appreciate that, since you guys made me realize some things I may have not included or thought thoroughly, however those issues have been dealt with.

This is a corrected version of chapter 2, as someone wa kind enough to let me know my mistake in the excessive use of semicolons.

Richard Fern the Dragonmaster: Thanks for the feedback man.

KisaragiKei: I'm glad you are enjoying the story, and yes I agree. While I don't dislike Rias as a character, I find her way of recruiting Issei, well pretty terrible.

Thanks for reading this story, and your criticism is always appreciated.

Next chapter will be uploaded either today or tomorrow most likely as I'm still working on some parts that I'm not quite satisfied with.