I'm going to be honest and say that Asia won't be in this story. I don't hate her or anything but she just didn't seem to take much of a role in this story when I was planning it. Think what you will, she's not someone that I have use for in the story.
With that said, I will be creating OC characters for the purposes of this story, whenever I deem it necessary, if at all, though I'll try to control myself.
Also, I want to thank everyone's support for the kick-start for this story. It means a lot that you all were interested in it since I was very worried about how this would turn out.
Chapter 2: A Step into a New World
Due to his injuries healing slowly, Issei was forced to stay at the medical facility that Vali's family owned. Not only that, but Issei's entire body had been undergoing painful spasms while suffering severe headaches. It was almost unbearable. It felt like his body was reshaping itself by tearing itself apart and then putting itself back together on a molecular level.
He was also experiencing strange dreams that he didn't understand. He'd see images of battles in different eras and see creatures that he never even knew existed.
In the meantime, Azazel had also been doing research into Issei's Sacred Gear, as he had never seen anything like it.
While spending his days simply doing nothing inside of his room, Vali would visit Issei and bring him notes from school. She was his only company during this time, as nobody else really knew of what was going on with him.
One day, while Vali was out, Rizevim came to check on him.
"How are you feeling today?"
"Fine. Thank you for asking." Issei gave the man a courteous nod.
"It's no problem. It's mainly our fault for letting you fall into this mess. Beside that point, I wanted to talk to you." Rizevim sat down in an empty chair.
"About?"
"About Vali. How does she behave around you?" The grandfather asked jovially.
"Well, most of the time, she's pretty calm and composed. When we first met, she seemed to maintain her distance from everybody but after we started talking, she's become much friendlier, even cheerful." Issei recounted.
"I see." Rizevim made a satisfied smirk.
"Is something wrong?"
"Nope. On to the next question. What do you think about Vali, now that you know that she's not fully human, or humanly normal?" Rizevim pressed on.
Giving his answer some thought, Issei responded.
"I don't really think differently of her. She's still treating me the same as always, and she's the one that saved me. I can't be more grateful to her. To me, she's the first real friend that I've had in a very long time. I don't think anything would change that."
Satisfied with his answer, Rizevim smiled to himself.
"I see. That's good, then. If that is the case, then I must ask that you continue being her friend. You see, Vali's had a pretty bad past. She never had anyone there for her until I took her under my wing. When she first came to Kuoh Academy, she told me that she felt out of place at such a normal setting. However, as weeks and months went by, she became happier. I believe that can be attributed to you. She talks about you in a happy way, so as her grandfather, I can't be more relieved. So, I thank you for being one of her few friends." Rizevim bowed before leaving.
When Issei was allowed to go home, he was amazed at the structure that he exited. It was white marble and looked like a palace. Multiple floors stood on top of each other, with balconies protruding at several floors. Solid black gates stood guard several feet from the front door and the front gardens.
He had been offered a ride home but declined. He needed to walk these recent events off. He was still human but not in the sense that he was used to. He was stronger and faster than ever before. Perhaps Super-human was a better word to describe him.
He also now had new thoughts of danger dogging him. Would he have to watch his back 24/7 now? Now, he could even tell if a mosquito was flying around him. Hence, he felt himself grow suspicious to the things around him.
When Issei reached home, he immediately went to sleep, having called school that he was sick. He was sore and tired. All he wanted now was rest and maybe a big hearty meal later.
The next day, he went to school, but found that he was more groggy than usual. During break, he went to the rooftop for a short nap, closing his eyes and dozing off.
He found himself in darkness, not seeing anything nor feeling anything. Suddenly, an image blurred to life in front of his eyes, as if he were watching a movie.
He found a figure wearing black armor standing in front of a shadow with multiple glowing red eyes. The Black Warrior was covered in a navy aura with black sparks flickering around him.
The Shadow wailed a roar that would've cracked the entire world. It sounded like a legion of souls crying out at once.
The Black Warrior flew at the Shadow but was backed by a white entity that radiated so much light that it illuminated everything around itself. With a bright and violent crash, Issei was shaken out of his dream and shot up from his bed.
He gripped his forehead because of the migraine pulsing there and felt so much sweat pouring off him that he thought somebody poured water over him.
'What was that?' He asked himself.
Whatever the case, it wasn't something Issei was too eager to think about. There was no point when he didn't have any info to work with.
"Still, that armor…it looks so reminiscent." Issei mused.
He grumbled as he knew that his mind would occupy itself with thoughts of it but he knew that no answers were going to come since he knew nobody that had an explanation.
For now, it was better to try and sleep. Perhaps he'd think of something tomorrow.
The next day, he went to school and failed to notice the two people watching him.
Validia was observing him from a window alongside Rias Gremory, a buxom crimson-haired lady.
"So that's the one that you've been talking about, Vali?" Rias spoke some interest.
"Yeah. He's a Sacred Gear holder." The Hakuryuukou replied, almost flatly.
Rias had wondered about why her old friend had seemed so fixated on him for the past few days. Vali was shy and rather distant with strangers, but when she was with friends and family, she was bright and cheerful.
"Are you planning on reincarnating him?" Rias looked at her with a smirk.
"I don't know. I'd rather not." Vali sighed.
"Why?"
"I want him to make his own choice instead of me walking up to him to try and convince him to join my Peerage. If anything, I don't want him to lose his peaceful life because I invited him to something that may only hurt him. Besides, I already have members so I won't be greedy."
With that said, the matter with reincarnating Issei was laid to rest…for now.
"Ara ara. Ufufufu. Could it be that perhaps you like him?" Akeno Himejima chuckled from the back of the room. She noticed the attachment that was already developing between the two.
Vali sighed.
"No, I don't." She dismissed the notion.
"Still, why didn't we ever notice?" Sona Sitri walked into the room.
She had a short bowl-cut hairstyle with a hairpin clipped to her bangs. She was noticeably cold when it came to expressions.
"Perhaps he hid it?" Rias mused.
"No. I can tell he didn't. I think we were just too inattentive with him. The way he reacted to his Sacred Gear was almost similar to how I reacted to my own." Vali refuted.
Nobody challenged her claims as they knew the story behind it.
Issei made his way to class and sat down next to Vali. They greeted each other like normal, but Vali noticed that he wasn't as positive as usual. It was a given. His world had been changed within the span of two nights.
That seemed to depict things perfectly for Issei. When he entered the campus, his sense picked up, with his brain telling him that there were no less than 14 supernatural entities on the grounds and the number was increasing.
It was an odd sensation to him. His mind just snapped to alert and just told him, giving him sudden knowledge about the types of beings that were around him.
Vali saw his troubled expression and was about to touch his shoulder but she hesitated, retracting her hand. She felt terrible. If she had gotten to where Issei was in time, he wouldn't be struggling with his own existence and identity. He had been her friend and yet she had failed to do much for him.
Issei noticed the motion she was making and looked at her quizzically.
"Something wrong?" He asked.
"How are you holding up?" She questioned.
"Okay, I guess. I'm just trying to adjust." He whispered so that only she would hear.
At that moment, she decided that perhaps it was best if she give him more information.
"Come with me to lunch. I'll talk a bit more then." She informed him.
When the time came, the two sat on the rooftop.
"So, I already gave you the rundown about the background of my particular supernatural world. However, today, I wanted to talk to you about the kinds of steps that you plan to take. I want you to know that no matter what happens, you can always talk to me about whatever it is that bothers you. If you ever need help, then don't hesitate to contact me." Vali clarified.
"I know. Thank you, Validia-san." Issei nodded, understanding her attempts to show reliability. He placed much stock into that.
"From now on, you need to take special care about how you do things. First and foremost, you shouldn't speak to others about this, obviously. Second, others will most likely sense who you are now that you're aware of your own powers. When awakening powers like a Sacred Gear, supernatural entities tend to notice us more easily." Vali sat down next to Issei as she explained.
"I understand. Still, I never expected you to be a princess of the underworld." Issei chuckled.
He had read and heard of how Devils were evil, but he wasn't too sure of that claim, anyways.
Validia smiled wryly.
"I guess. However, that isn't really the case for me. My grandfather willingly rescinded control of the Underworld to our current government, which is like a board of leaders who replaced the Devils that they're titled after. The old ways weren't something that Grandpa was fond of, so he shrugged it off for a more free life after a new system was proposed. Now, he just spends his days trying to stabilize life for the people affected by the Great War from any part of the world."
"You sound discontent." Issei remarked.
"It's just that no matter where I go, people see me as some kind of princess. Even here, people gawk at me like some kind of zoo animal." She sadly scoffed.
"Well then, you make a very friendly one. Of course, in that case, I'm just the sasquatch that everybody ignores." Issei joked, hoping to lighten her mood.
"Hahaha. You're certainly not a hairy one, then." She giggled.
"Yeah. I shaved and escaped."
The two joked around for the rest of lunch. How long had it been since they had managed to spend some time together? Issei relished the moment as he was sure that solitude would strike him again in some unsuspecting way. It always happened.
Vali, on the other hand, was surprised that he still wanted to speak with her. She had basically told him that she was half-Devil, who was descended from the most notorious one of all time. What human in their own sane mind would do that?
She had done this a few times before and others always shrunk away from her. Issei had been the first in a long time not to run from her in fear. That was certainly refreshing for her.
When the day ended, Issei returned home, eager to quickly finish homework. His week had been hectic and long. He now wanted to get everything out of the way so that nothing would distract him from digesting what was happening to him.
Stretching his right arm forward, the Navy Gauntlet materialized in blue wisps of energy.
"Just how and why do I have this?" Issei mused.
The next day, Issei was surprised to see Vali waiting outside of his house, alongside Azazel. He never remembered inviting her nor did he ever give her his address. Opening the door, he them greeted casually.
Even when she was in uniform, Vali was exceptionally beautiful. However, now she seemed even more so. She was wearing a black jacket, a red t-shirt, a black skirt, and black boots with stockings of the same color. She looked like a supermodel in this attire, given the brand clothing and her unmatched figure.
"Hey, Validia-san. How'd you know where I lived?"
"I pass by all the time on the way home. We wanted to talk to you about something private. It's about your Sacred Gear."
Inviting them inside, Issei prepared tea as they sat in his Living Room.
"Azazel and my grandfather have narrowed down what your Sacred Gear is, if you're interested in knowing. I'd rather not speak about this at school, though. Who knows what could happen if we were overheard." Vali explained.
Issei grew nervous at this. Did he have something fearsome ore terrifying?
"I had to dig through lots of texts and forbidden information. I even had to go to Michael, the Archangel, to get information. Apparently, your Sacred Gear is called the Calamity Catalyst, which is automatically classified as a Longinus, possibly top-tier if not mid-tier. It hosts the most powerful dragon that could ever exist: Bahamut, who is known as the Abyssal Dragon of Calamity."
This was surprising, Issei had never anticipated he'd have something like that. He didn't seem all that powerful, when he thought about Bahamut's title.
"Bahamut was known as an unruly dragon, who destroyed those who enraged him unjustly. He was known as an avenger. He had a hand in terraforming the world to be suitable for all life in this world, cooperating with the Lord to help him make it. He hated people who caused chaos for no reason, as he highly valued innocent life. It was for that reason that he went on a rampage once. During a great war between all mythologies, each pantheon ended up causing severe casualties for innocent bystanders. Blinded by fury, he attacked everyone after his rage consumed him. He ended up destroying the galaxy in the process, thus, he forced the Lord to seal him into a Longinus Set."
Issei looked at his right arm in shock.
"Your right arm only holds one of piece of the set, which has a total of 6. However, that's not all. According to the data that I've found, you seem to have 2 pieces of the set. The other piece is the most important one of all. You've got the spiritual essence of Bahamut in your soul. When you were brought to the Lucieln Facilities, I scanned you and found anomalies in your soul. It contained massive energy surges so I did some digging. That explains why you were having painful spasms. It's because your body was adjusting to the massive power that you had unleashed. By doing so, you can actually handle the strain of your new powers." Azazel explained.
When Validia saw Issei's disturbed expression, she called out to him.
"Are you okay?" She asked.
"I don't know." He honestly responded.
"For now, lay low and act as if nothing's changed. Others will try to make use of you if they learn about you." Azazel warned.
"I understand."
"Well, I need to go now. I still need to investigate the matter about the rogue Fallen Angels." Azazel stood up with a wary expression.
"Should I come with you?" Validia offered.
"No need. You stay here with Hyoudou-kun. I'm pretty sure hearing all of this is just too shocking to take in. Besides, you may be able to help him a bit further."
With that said, Vali and Issei were left alone. It seemed like hours had passed by until Issei spoke.
"So, Validia-san, can I ask you a favor?" The young man asked, hesitant.
"Anything." Validia nodded.
"Can you help me get stronger?" Issei looked at her with a very serious look.
Surprised, Validia wondered why, until it dawned on her that it was because he had such a terrifying power, that Issei wanted to become strong enough to control it.
"If what you and Azazel say is true, then I have to get stronger so that I can protect myself. I need to learn how to use my powers if others are going to come after me for it." Issei looked down at his right fist.
"Alright." Validia nodded.
The next day, Issei was taken to Validia's estate, where it would be safe for them to train. He was standing in a room that looked like a forest, which was magically simulated to mimic a real environment.
"Given the new information we've just learned, we'll start by increasing your physical abilities." Validia stated.
Issei was starting to regret his decision to become stronger when he began taking part in Vali's training course.
He had to do 50 push-ups, 5 laps around the estate, 25 pull-ups, and weight training. When he was done, he was drenched in sweat. He wasn't exactly out of shape, but he wasn't too fit either. The sad part was that he had only just done the warm up.
When Validia did it with him, she didn't even break a sweat. The next part was the hard part. He had to do everything again, but he was forced to wear weights and the number of exercises was doubled.
By the end of it all, Issei felt like he had become the physical representation of the word 'sore'.
"Here."
Validia handed Issei a large bottle of water as he rested against a wall, feeling too exhausted to move.
"You…do…this…thing…every…day?!" He spoke in between pants.
"Almost. Besides, that's not the hard part. What's next is the more difficult part of your day." Validia gave him a plain look.
"I'm scared to know what." He drearily groaned.
"You're going to learn martial arts." She chuckled.
For the next 2 hours, Issei began to train, enduring grueling training from Validia, who proved to be kind but also strict. By the end of the day, he had several bruises and burning muscles and aching limbs. However, he didn't complain. In the long run, this would only help him on his road to survival, and hopefully, help him reach his goal of learning about his Sacred Gear.
"How's the training going? Did Vali make you do the time-attack yet?" Azazel walked in, grinning.
"No." Vali smirked. She had been planning on it.
"Well, in any case, this'll help you because I managed to discover some ancient tablets left behind on Earth." Azazel took out a stone rectangle while wearing a merry expression.
"This baby right here lists and tells about several Longinus Sacred Gear. As a scientist and researcher, I couldn't be happier. You'll also be glad to know that I've discovered what your particular pieces of the Calamity Catalyst can do." Azazel grinned like a child who had just gotten what he wanted all his life.
This immediately caught Issei's attention.
"Your right gauntlet, the 'Abyssal Fury' is a brawling type of Sacred Gear. It amplifies all of your physical abilities to extreme levels. You'll run faster than a cheetah and hit harder than a stampede of mammoths. Not only that, but it also gives you the power to use magic and energy. You got the lucky one out of the set." Azazel chuckled at Issei's luck.
"The 2nd piece of the set, the 'Soul of the Abyssal Dragon' gives you heightened senses, a discerning eye, higher mental abilities, and fortifies your magical and physical defenses. If a plane were to drop on you, you'd be fine. Of course, the power of your Sacred Gears only amount to the level of strength that you have. Their full potential can only be brought out if all pieces are obtained."
Validia looked at Issei, slightly worried about him. She had come to learn that he was a calm person, but he also deeply valued his lifestyle.
"If that's the case, then I'd better keep going." Issei declared with renewed vigor.
"Not a good idea. You're already exhausted and you've been training for the past 12 hours with only one short break. I think that's enough for today." Validia objected.
Already indebted to her, Issei chose not to argue, though he sighed, having lost the fight.
"Okay, fine. Thank you for today. I'll see you at school tomorrow." Issei bowed to Validia before leaving with a smile.
After he left, Azazel and Validia began to talk.
"What else did that tablet say?" She asked, worried about her friend.
"Besides what I told you, there's only an extra tidbit of information. Apparently, no one has ever assembled all pieces of the Sacred Gear set and not only that, without obtaining every part of the armor, the Balance Breaker remains locked. Also, I found historical texts suggesting that Bahamut has never formed sentience while sealed inside the Sacred Gear." The Fallen Angel Governor noted.
While Issei was walking home, he passed by the industrial area of Kuoh, where several old buildings were, many of which, were abandoned due to several businesses getting closed down. To be honest, it was a little unsettling, but Issei ignored it.
As he walked by an abandoned warehouse, Issei heard loud crashes and light flashing from within. He knew better to get involved, as he wasn't strong enough to protect himself yet, however, he couldn't ignore the matter if someone helpless was being attacked. Walking slowly toward the building, he was shocked by what he saw.
Rias Gremory and several students from Kuoh were fighting some kind of monster. It had three horns, fanged teeth, bladed limbs for arms and lion-like legs.
He took a closer look and realized that the other students were from the Occult Research Club.
There was the raven-haired Yamato Nadeshiko: Himejima Akeno, who was firing bolts of yellow thunder, which boomed and electrocuted the Stray Devil they were executing.
The blonde 'Prince of Kuoh', Kiba Yuuto, who disappeared from sight, vanishing into a blur before reappearing behind the Stray as blood gushed out of a deep laceration on the monster's chest.
The Mascot of Kuoh, Toujou Koneko, moved in and punched it away to the side as it tried to whip around and attack Kiba. Issei was a bit alarmed at her absurd strength, which was equivalent to someone who should be several dozens of times larger than her.
"Since you have strayed from the proper path and have used your master's power for sinful gain, along with devouring bystanders, I, Rias Gremory, sentence you to death." The crimson-haired ORC president created a surge of black and red magic in her palm before blasting the Stray into ashes.
Issei was honestly surprised by what just happened, his mouth slightly agape. Suddenly, Rias turned to his direction, causing him to jump in surprise.
"Come out! I know you're there!" She demanded.
When he walked out of the shadows, Issei gave everyone a sheepish look, followed by an embarrassed chuckle.
"I'm sorry for eavesdropping." He awkwardly apologized.
Rias was a bit alarmed at his somewhat random appearance.
"What are you doing here?" Her voice was slightly calmer, though there was unchanging caution in it.
"I was coming home from Validia-san's place and I noticed the commotion."
Rias recalled how Vali had told her that Issei had a supernatural encounter, which had awakened his Sacred Gear, though what it was or what it could do, remained unknown.
Contacting Vali to confirm matters, Rias relented when Issei's story made plausible sense.
"I understand, you may leave. However, I advise for you to refrain from talking about this to others, Hyoudou Issei-kun." She warned lightly.
Giving an understanding nod, Issei returned home.
The next day, Issei was tapped on the shoulder by Vali, who gave him a worried look.
"Rias told me about what happened last night. What were you doing there?" She demanded.
When she received the call last night, she had been surprised at him being there. It worried her when she thought that he had been hurt or something.
"I was walking home and I noticed what was happening. I heard screams and yells so I just had to check it out." Issei sheepishly tried to make an excuse.
Validia made an exasperated look.
"Well, based on what you did, you need to accompany me afterschool."
Unfortunately, the entire class had been listening in on their conversation, though they only distinctly heard that last sentence. Several cries of surprise were made as many crowded around the two.
Issei made a disgusted sigh,
'Who came up with the idea of school idols?'
"Validia-san, is it true?"
"Are you going on a date?!"
"Please no!"
Validia sprouted a tic mark on her forehead. This was getting old.
"I'm only asking for Issei-kun to come with me to the ORC Clubroom. There is nothing for you all to get into."
Issei backed away a little. He could tell that she was starting to get impatient.
After school, the two arrived at the ORC Clubroom. It felt kind of awkward for Issei since he had never been here before and he never had much interest for the place. Walking through the doors, Issei saw the entire ORC waiting for him.
"Welcome, Hyoudou Issei-kun. Please have a seat." Rias gestured to one of the sofas in the room.
"Is there something wrong?" He asked.
"Not really. However, now that you know what we are, there are matters that must be dealt with."
This unsettled Issei. Were they going to threaten him or hurt him?
"I believe that you know that all mythologies are real, correct?"
Issei only nodded.
"Addressing the main issue, we are all devils. The Student Council and the ORC are of the same species."
To emphasize this point, everyone sprouted black leathery wings from their backs.
"As for what you saw yesterday, we were merely executing a Stray devil, someone who has mutated due to being unable to control the power of the Evil Piece within them. Those who become Stray devils often rebel and escape their masters and are marked for death before they become a threat." Rias explained.
"What are Evil Pieces?"
Validia held up a crystal chess piece that was red.
"Evil Pieces are chess pieces that have the power to reincarnate or bring someone under the affiliation of a High-Class devil, making them a servant or associate. Underworld Society for devils is built upon a hierarchy of Ultimate, High, Mid, and Low-class devils. High-Class and Ultimate-Class devils are given Evil Pieces to reincarnate other beings so as to prevent devils from dying out after the Great War."
"So everyone here has an Evil Piece, then?"
"Everyone except for you, Vali, and me. Kings of an Evil Piece Peerage do not have a chess piece inside of them. They merely act as leaders."
This explained why Issei detected so many supernatural entities the other day. Several people within the school weren't human.
"Thus, we are brought to this point. As the one with ownership of the Kuoh area, it's my duty to make sure that nothing bad happens to my area. So, I'll ask you, what do you plan to do?" Rias gave him a compelling look, hoping for an answer.
To be honest, Issei only had one thing on his mind.
"I merely want to survive and continue living my life so that I can find out why I have this thing." Issei looked at his right arm.
Ever since he obtained it, he felt everything become so wrong and incomplete. The desire for his purpose and knowledge was bothering him to no end.
"And what would you do to obtain that knowledge?"
"I wouldn't do anything extreme, but to be honest, I'm not exactly sure of how to get information on it." Issei confessed.
It was a short-sighted goal, but at least he had one.
"I can vouch for that." Validia promised.
"Well, to be honest, you're the one with the largest say here. What happens with him, is really up to you." Rias relented.
As the heir to the Lucifer name, Validia had the most weight when it came to decisions.
"Then, Validia-san, what class are you?" Issei turned to his friend.
"I'm a High-Class devil." Validia admitted, materializing her Evil Pieces.
"Do you have any Peerage members?"
"I do. However, they're currently elsewhere." She ambiguously replied.
"So you mentioned that Evil Pieces will turn people into devils?" Issei asked, slightly alarmed. That must be a hard decision to make.
"Not always. The Evil Pieces can certainly do that, but that's only if the person has died. If Evil Pieces are inserted into a living person, they merely designate them as a member of a High-Class devil's household. An employee, if you will." Validia answered.
This was interesting to Issei, though staking his humanity was something that he'd prefer not to risk.
"For the time being, I would like to ask that you refrain from doing anything unnecessary, because if you create havoc, appropriate punishments that are proportional to your acts will be executed." Rias warned, though it seemed more hesitant and friendly, rather than threatening.
"I understand. I swear to avoid creating trouble." Issei nodded. It wasn't like he would want to do such a thing, anyways.
Satisfied with that, Rias' demeanor changed.
"Now that that's out of the way, how about some tea and cakes?" She smiled.
Akeno put several trays on the table that had plates of tea cakes, cookies, tarts, and cups accompanied by western tea.
"Validia and I knew each other since we were kids, so when she told us about you, I wanted to meet you." Rias chirped.
Validia gave her an exasperated look, not believing that she was trying to tease her.
"I see." Issei made a passive comment, with Rias' implication flying over his head.
"So, if I may ask, how did you and Validia-san meet?"
"My father and Rizevim-sama were meeting for business and they brought us along. After playing and getting to know each other, we became friends." Rias concisely summarized.
"You wouldn't believe how Rias was back then. She was all play and no work and she'd throw temper tantrums." Validia smirked, trying to get back at her friend.
"And Vali was a cry-baby. If I so much as raised my voice too loudly, she'd start stuttering while tearing up." Rias fired back.
Issei chuckled a bit. He imagined a child Validia from Rias' description and compared it to her current self. The contrast was just so unbelievable that it was funny. He couldn't help but crack a small chuckle.
Validia looked at him indignantly.
"Not you too." She sighed.
"Sorry. I can't help it." Issei continued to chuckle.
When Issei and Vali were walking to her limo, she opened the door, waiting outside.
"Go on and get in. I'll send you home." She smiled.
"You sure? I can just walk home."
"It's fine. I always go in that direction, anyway." She shook her head.
After dropping him off, Validia waved him goodbye before leaving. Issei entered his home and changed into more comfortable clothes. Suddenly, he felt chills go up his spine. He believed that his instincts were telling him that trouble was coming.
He looked up and saw light flying at him. It blew apart the glass in his window and made a hole in the floor. Dodge rolling to the side, Issei returned fire, blasting a ray of blue energy that struck at the person that attacked him.
Before anything else could happen, several magic circles appeared around Issei's house as Fallen Angels appeared, materializing in white light. He grit his teeth as he smashed his way out of his house by punching through a wall. He didn't know why, but he just felt that it was a good idea.
He ran out onto the road and was faced by no less than 10 Fallen Angels. This was not something he was ready for. Yet, something else happened. Much to his shock, a familiar white limo rammed into the group of Fallen Angels before grinding to a halt.
Vali looked out of the windshield and saw a massive creature glaring at them. A loud screeching roar was heard as the glass in the limo cracked.
Vali merely grimaced at what was in front of them.
"Of all things, it just had to be you all." She sighed.
A group of Fallen Angels wearing black armor, carrying spears with red blades descended to the ground, glaring at Vali.
"Princess Validia, we would like for you to come with us."
"And if I refuse?" She raised a brow.
"Then that servant of yours will die." One of them threatened.
"Not happening." Validia narrowed her eyes.
"Then enough talk."
The Fallen Angels flew into the air and pointed their spears, firing purple beams of magic energy.
Validia grabbed Issei and flew into the air, having summoned her Divine Dividing. Landing a few feet away, she gently let Issei down.
"Hide here while I deal with this." She gave him an apologetic look before zipping back into the sky.
"Who sent you? What do you want with me?" She asked, her tone much more serious, which was reflected by her face.
"You'll find out."
They concentrated their fire on Validia, who merely shielded herself with her wings. Each blast struck a light-blue magic circle, which absorbed each attack. After seeing that she had enough energy, Vali spread her wings, sending out a massive shockwave that sent all of her assailants crashing into the ground. Gathering magic power energy into her hand, she fired off blasts of lightning magic, which surged and connected with each person that it struck before disintegrating them.
Issei watched her every move and was amazed by the ease and finesse she used.
Suddenly, Issei turned around and found that one last Fallen Angel had snuck up behind him. His instincts reacting, Issei raised his right arm, materializing his gauntlet. With a loud clang, the devil was sent flying back by the powerful recoil as his spear exploded into tiny pieces.
Taking this chance, Issei punched him in the gut, causing him to cough out blood from the extreme force. Tumbling and rolling across the ground, Validia sailed through the air before crashing her feet into his body.
"Who sent you?" She questioned him.
"Sh-Sh- "He panted before Validia jumped back.
A pillar of magic erupted underneath him, obliterating the attacker.
Validia looked around but found no one in sight. She couldn't sense anyone either. Whoever it was, they were adept at hiding themselves and obviously didn't want anyone to know about their identity.
Retracting her wings, Validia contacted Rizevim, who soon arrived not long after. Several devils employed by Rizevim began to analyze and clean up the scene, while he talked with his granddaughter.
"So they just attacked you out of the blue to kidnap you? That's not good, though, I'm rather sure of who it is that wanted to capture you." The Super Devil sighed.
"Whoever it is, they've likely marked us as targets already." Validia then looked at Issei.
"Perhaps it would be a good idea for you to come with us." Rizevim suggested. It would leave a bad taste in his mouth if something bad happened to somebody who should've never been involved in the first place.
"That's right. Issei, I'm fairly certain that whoever it is that targeted us, probably knows where you live too. Maybe…you might want to stay with me before we find out what's going on." Validia suggested, though she blushed at how her words sounded.
Issei's cheeks turned slightly pink but he nodded. There didn't seem to be time to think over an answer, since his life was in danger. However, that wasn't really why he agreed.
It was the look in Validia's eyes. It was as if she was pleading for him to go with her. The way her eyes glistened and the way her lips curved into a sad way in a shy and nervous fashion just spoke volumes to him.
"Alright. I'll have to ask that you forgive me for imposing." Issei bowed.
Rizevim only shook his head with a sorry look.
"It's our fault that you got thrown into this. When this is through, go ahead and ask for anything."
With that said, Issei's normal life was finally beginning to die as he descended further into the supernatural world.
Well, I decided to use a different dragon instead of Draig, since I wanted to give him new powers and I also did it to make story events go the way I wanted them to. Bahamut is one of my favorite incarnations of a dragon, even though in mythology, he's actually a fish. That's also why I will tweak so many origins and backgrounds.