Hello everyone, I have returned. I manage to finish earlier than I thought. Now that I am done with finals that means other chapter will be finished quicker… Probably. Now unto the chapter. I own none of these series.

Chapter 2: Destiny's Play

Issei sighed as he leaned in his bathtub. It had been a long tiring day for him. Too many things collided with each other. He needed some relaxation. He closed his eyes to enjoy the bath

"What's the matter Issei?" asked someone. Opening an eye, he spotted Kivat in a hollowed mini violin on top of the water. "Rough day?"

Issei nodded. "Yes, I had to tell Buchou about me being Kiva. She seemed very surprised and wanted many answers I didn't know."

"Yare, yare, it is too be expected," replied the bat. "It's not everyday one gets to see Kiva in action. Moreso that he has become a devil."

Issei didn't respond as he pondered on what happened.

Flashback

Issei was sitting in the Occult Research club room. After fighting the owl fangire and de-transforming in front of his new peers, Rias had dragged him back the school for demands. Of course all the question she asked he didn't know how to answer.

Why was he Kiva? He didn't know, he began transforming a year ago.

How could one become Kiva? He didn't know how that worked.

Did the Fallen Angel knew he was Kiva, hence why he was targeted and killed? First time he had ever seen a fallen angel that day, he thought they were just stories.

How many fangires he had killed? He never kept count.

And finally, why didn't he tell them he was Kiva? First because it never came up and he tried but got distracted.

That made them face palm at his words. Still the teen was under such scrutiny he felt apprehensive. Buchou was looking at him like a newly discovered species. Kiba seemed to be sizing him up. Akeno-sempai just gave him some tea (he really needed a cup for his nerves) and Koneko was just eating. Needless to say the questions led nowhere and Issei was excused to go.

He felt like a kid again, he never fitted in with other kids. Alone, he was made fun of by other kids because he had no parents and lived in a "haunted" house. They started calling him Obaketarō, Ghost boy. Issei groaned in frustration and sunk deeper in the tub. He heard Kivat humming and knew what would settle his mind.

He left the bath, dried off and dressed, then he went to his workshop. There in its case was Bloody Rose. He picked it up and soon began to play. Issei let the music flow through him as he played. The sound the violin made was cool and sweet. Truly it was a great and unique instrument. Slowly his worries and anxiety loosened. Tomorrow he would face whatever was in store. No matter what.

The Next day

As he reached the school Issei noticed someone already waiting for him. It was Yuuto Kiba who nodded once he saw the brunette. He remembered Yuuto's way of fighting as he took on the fangire. His speed and swordsmanship were deadly. Issei wondered if this meant the blonde will be his caretaker as he entered the demon ranks. He noticed Kiba making a sign to follow him and so they set off together. Immediately everyone began whispering as to why they were together. Issei not one to like the spotlight was feeling overwhelmed, Kiba seemed to just ignore it all with that smiled on his face. The brunette sensed he hid his emotions behind that facade many times.

They followed the trail to the old school building and once inside Rias and her remaining peerage were already there. Akeno was in her usual place, at Rias' side and Koneko was sitting in the couch eating a parfait. Issei noticed the thoughtful look the crimson haired girl had and he felt nervous. Had something happened? She seemed to snap out of it as she spotted him.

"Issei you are here, good, thank you Kiba, that will be all," she said. Kina just bowed and went to join Koneko. Issei stood awkwardly in front of his master, he felt like he got in trouble and was in the principal's office. "Now Issei I have some news for you."

He flinched slightly at this. "W-what kind of n-news Buchou?" She seemed to have sensed his nervousness.

"Nothing bad," she smiled to relax him. It did. "But I had to speak to my superior about you being Kiva and why that fallen angel targeted you."

The brunette relaxed at that, but now it raised another question. "Why did that happen to me?"

Rias looked at Akeno who stopped her gentle smile and got a serious demeanor. "From what we have been told, it seems they were after you not for being Kiva, but for your Sacred Gear."

"Sacred Gear?" he asked confused.

Rias nodded, "Sacred Gear is a powerful are items of power known to some as God's Artifacts. They are bestowed to humans by Heaven to those who seem to be worthy. Many among the Factions are always trying to get a hold of them for their own reasons."

Akeno continued from there. "It seems that around Kuoh town a group of Fallen Angels are hunting down Sacred Gear holders, either for the sake of taking them or not letting the competition have them."

"That's why I was killed?" Issei asked pointing at himself. "I have this artifact inside of me?"

"You have to understand Issei," said Rias, "a Sacred Gear can do many miracles as they evolve. Many Sacred Gear holders have the capacity to be great individuals of power and influence to the world. In fact many people of history had Sacred Gears."

"Really?!" he asked perplexed. "Ano, what makes a Sacred Gear so powerful and evolve?"

"Desire. Sacred Gears are driven with the power of desire. And it also determines the power for it as well. Even though you are a Devil, your will to desire hasn't been lost. The stronger you desire, the stronger your Sacred Gear will respond to you."

He nodded at her words as he pondered about this hidden power. This raised a thought he voiced. "Are the Fangires not interested in Sacred Gears?"

Both ladies looked at each other before staring at him. "Why do you ask?"

"W-well," he felt sheepish. "It seemed to me something that would help them in battle. But from my fights with them I never saw one use such a thing before."

Rias mulled this over before answering. "The situation with the Fangires is very tricky at the moment. In the war long ago the Fangires' reason for battle was to gain total dominion amongst the devils, fallen and heaven. They joined with others from the Mazoku races or rather forced them into this war." She stopped a bit to drink the tea Akeno had set for her.

"I take it things got bad?" Issei asked.

"You have no idea," Rias said with a bitter smile. "The Great War left the Four Factions a share of their former selves. Rebuilding was difficult after the damage that was done. But unlike the other three, the Fangires fell to infighting. They betrayed many of their allies as the followed the law of the strongest. Any attempt at peaceful alliances were shut down. But then sixteen years ago give or take things went quiet."

"What do you mean?"

"I mean that all communications with their higher-ups was cut and no one knew what. After that things went quiet on their side except for the ones who attack people in the open. And to answer your question they never seem to find any interest in Sacred Gears and if they do they've kept it quiet."

Issei pondered this. It was clear all wasn't well among them but then Rias continued to speak. "Now onto what should be our business."

She looked at him. "Now Issei I felt it's time you begin your duties as a devil."

Issei wondered what star he was born for his luck to be so random. Currently he was on his bicycle pedaling towards the client he was suppose to make a contract with. He decided to find a better of transportation given what happened back at the clubroom.

Flashback

"Now Issei-kun," began Akeno. "As you probably noticed, we as devils all can gain power in order to cast spells among other things. With me so far?"

"Right," answered with a serious face. Unknowing to him it made him look all the more adorable to the black-haired girl which made her want to tease him. But work came before pleasure. She had explained more in detail about what will he begin doing. For a certain time, he would hand out leaflets containing the seal to summoning one of the Gremory Peerage. Afterwards he will then try and make a contract for their lives. It seemed the more desire there is, the more people want them to make them come true.

"Now please come into the magic circle Issei-kun," she replied as she waved her hand. At once a circle filled with strange glyphs and strange symbol in the middle appeared.

"Now Issei," Rias spoke from her desk. She had been doing paperwork and other duties as a king since his arrival. "You did an excellent job in handing out leaflets, as such you will now begin in your attempt at a contract. We'll give someone with a small wish, nothing that is too difficult. Koneko here has two reservation contracts and it'll be hard to do both."

"And that's where I come in," piped up Issei. The rest of the club had noticed he didn't stutter as much as he kept meeting them.

"Please help me out," said Koneko bowing her head. Issei replied in the same fashion.

Soon enough the circle begins to glow as Akeno begins to activate its power, then as it was turning brighter it suddenly began to flicker and the light of it dimmed down. Issei felt confused as he was still in the clubroom. He looked to Akeno and Rias who looked perplexed at what just happened.

"Is something wrong?" he asked worried.

"Well," replied Rias. "Akeno was starting to insert your carved seal into the magic circle. But for some reason you can't use it."

Issei let that sink in for a moment. "Eh?" Behind him Kiba sighed uncomfortably.

"Magic-circle requires certain amount of demonic-powers… It doesn't require that much demonic-power. No, it's a feat that could be done by any Devil. Even children. Transportation through the magic-circle is the first and the easiest step of being a Devil."

"So wait," Issei felt dread in his stomach. "That means…?"

"Your demonic powers are below that of children. Because of that you can't use the magic circle." Stated Buchou. Issei couldn't but feel the cloud of despair hung around him. It seemed it wasn't only trying to make a perfect violin that he failed at. Now he was failing as a devil as well.

He felt Kiba patting his shoulder probably in his attempt to soothe him. It did not work.

"…Unsightly," says Koneko.

"Regardless, a client is waiting and we can't let him wait. So here," she handed him a piece of paper. "That's the address now go and do your duty."

And so there he was, the boy who could turn into Kiva, unable to use even the weakest of demonic power. A new low for him. He felt embarrassed that it happened in front of his new Master and peers. He finally reached the client's place. It was an apartment complex. Feeling nervous he went to the the third door and knocked. No answer. He knocked again.

"W-Who's there!?" asked a shrill voice.

Issei grimaced before replying, " I-I'm here because you called."

"Liar! Devils don't knock on doors! They come from the circle thingie in the leaflet! Besides I called for Koneko-chan!"

It was clear that things weren't looking up for him. He remembered Kivat's words when he began repairing violins for people. He must act like a professional. He took several deep breaths to calm himself.

"Due to unforeseen problems I was not able to use the circle to appear, hence why I am at your front door. Second, Koneko-chan is currently occupied and I was sent in her place." He wanted to bash his head on that door. He sounded as one of those operators that people called whenever they had a problem.

The door opens slightly. Isse spots a skinny man glaring at him. When he sees looks at the teen up and down. "Well you do have the bishonen look, so you must be a devil."

Issei's right eye suddenly twitched. What did looks have anything to do with what you were? But since the client opened the door he decided not to ask him that or else he'd get in trouble with Buchou. The place was small but filled with many posters, mangas, anime films and figurines. It was an otaku's home. Issei had heard of people like that, but never met one. Mostly because he usually avoided talking to people. The man himself suddenly appeared with tea. He gave Issei a cup and after thanking him took a sip gratefully. This job had his nerves fried. But he had to do it, it was his job.

"Sorry about that," grumbled the man. "I was expecting Koneko-chan, not some prissy looking boy with wild hair."

Issei sweatdropped at his remarks. Clearly while he accepted Issei being there, he was not happy about it. "N-no worries."

"Yes, see I Morisawa am an entrepreneur," he declared. "While I have a good job, it has left me with the need to reach out to people, which led me to the leaflet and darling Koneko-chan." He started getting lost in his own fantasy image. "A Koneko-chan is so great…"

It was clear to the uncomfortable brunette that the man was in love with Koneko. Which explained why he was one of her regulars.

"G-gomen, she is very popular with other clients. Seems she's in charge of the cuteness department." At least that's what Buchou told him before he left.

"Ah I wanted a devil girl of the cuteness department. Instead I get you."

"G-gomen, but I was sent here to learn and begin my job."

"Yeesh, you sure apologize a lot." Issei was about to speak but Morisawa cut him off. "Forget about it, your apologies won't heal my heart! Honestly the only thing to make it all better is if I had a silver sword with me to stab you." Morisawa laughed but Issei noticed how his eyes were dead serious.

He decided to get to business before violence was used.

"S-so what is it exactly that you make Koneko-chan do?" he asked nervously.

"I wanted her to wear this." He pulled out a uniform? Seeing his confusion Morisawa explained. "It's the uniform of Nagato Yuki."

"Oh, from Suzumiya Haruhi." The teen recalled the anime from last year, it was very popular.

"Oh are you a fan of Nagato?"

"U-um, I-I like Asakura Ryouko."

"Oh, why? Her hair? Eyes? Oppai?" Morisawa noticed how the teen blushed at the last one and grinned. "My, my, so you are big breast lover?"

This made Issei blushed even more so. He normally kept his personal opinions to himself. He'd seen what happen to those self proclaimed perverts.

"Now, now kiddo," said Morisawa as he put an arm around the teen's shoulders. "There's no shame in loving big breasts, they are great fufufu. As for me, I like small breasted girls."

Issei was feeling uncomfortable with the talk. He always did, he just hoped he didn't pass out due to the nervousness. "T-that's good."

"Hey kiddo, don't you think Koneko-chan looks like Nagato? Her atmosphere is similar. Only thing is she's a bit short." As he said that Issei pondered about the similarities. Shows no expression, short hair, along with no curves it was reasonable that she was like Nagato.

"It's why I got this," Morisawa sighed. "It would definitely suit her." Issei saw the man crying. While it was an odd desire, it was clear that he felt regret.

"Ano, Morisawa-san," said Issei. "Do you have pencil and paper?" The man looked at him questioningly before complying with the teen's request.

Issei took them and in a flash began to draw. His speed left the older man gaping. When he was done, he showed to Morisawa his heart's desire. Koneko in the uniform.

"I-it's not her in real life," Issei said sheepishly. "But until the next meeting you can admire this?" He felt anxious as his client inspected the drawing.

"Sugoi!" Morisawa exclaimed. "Devil-kun you have amazing skills! What else can you do?"

"U-um, I can fix violins."

"Eeeehhh? Impressive, you have some unique skills Devil-kun!" Morisawa pondered. "Tell you what, how about you make more Koneko-chan drawings for me? Do that and I'll make the contract!"

Issei was surprised. He had succeeded! He quickly nodded as Morisawa gave him more paper and began asking his desires. And so the night went on as devil and human talked about anime and manga along with sketching.

It was nearing three in the morning after the job was done. Issei was content, he had completed the contract! Seems his luck was coming around. Now he had to go and sleep before school. He realized he hadn't worked on his violins or found varnish ingredients. He needed a schedule set up for some personal time. As he raced down the street he suddenly felt a chill behind him. Following his instincts he quickly threw himself aside. Rolling away he saw to his horror his bike getting destroyed by a beam of light?

"Well, well," said a gravely voice. "Look at what I found as I took a stroll."

A man suddenly appeared in mid air. He wore a suit with a trench coat and fedora hat. He looked middle age as he stared down at Issei.

"Well I'll be," the man said. "Never thought to see you again. I sniffed a devil but who'd a thought it was you. Reincarnation has its perks eh?"

It dawned on Issei that this was one of the fallen angels who set up the trap that killed him! Terror suddenly surge in his body as he recalled on that day. Buchou had told him the fallen angels sought to kill him for his sacred gear. Now it seem this one wanted a sequel. But unlike before where they lured him with a trap, Issei was ready.

"Kivat!" He called.

"Yossh, Ikuze," Kivat called as he appeared. Issei grabbed him before letting the bat bite his hand. "Gabu!"

As always the markings appeared on his face. "Henshin!" he intoned. The chains wrapped around him before melting and breaking as was revealed in his armored form. The fallen angel seemed shocked.

"Kiva?!" he exclaimed. Said person quickly went into a stance before rushing at the fallen angel. Kiva jumped but his opponent dodged.

He skidded in the ground and looked up to see a spear of light hit him in the shoulder. He hissed in pain. The attack barely hit him but hurt nonetheless. The impact pushed him into a wall.

"Issei be careful," Kivat said. "As a devil light based attacks are more harmful now."

The fallen angel laughed as he kept throwing more spears at Kiva. The young warrior dodged them all but needed an edge to win the battle. He then pulled out from his belt a blue whistle, a fuestle, and put it in Kivat's mouth.

A call was heard from the bat along with, "Garulu saber!"

Elsewhere

A man was in luxurious hall. He sat at a table drinking a cup of tea. In the light of the full moon his image was revealed fully. He seemed to be in mid to late twenties. He was handsome, but had a harsh and feral look about him. He was reading a book as he drank his tea. Suddenly he heard the call and looked up.

"So," he said out loud. "It seems I must breathe that dirty air again." He got up and went to an empty hall with only a throne surrounded by many rose petals.

He suddenly extends long nails from his right and kneels. He scratched as the floor conjuring blue flames that quickly surrounds him. One moment you see the appearance of a man, the next a monstrous humanoid blue wolf was there. Then he shifted in a statuette form before flying away into the sky.

With Kiva

A flash of blue showed the statuette appearing at Kiva's side. Then it shifted to a kris-like sword. Kiva grabbed the weapon and his armor changed. His Omnilens, his visor turned from yellow to a shade of blue. The dragon's head on his shoulder shifted to a wolf's and turned blue along with the entire arm. The chest at his center also turned blue.

This was Kiva, Garulu Form. The fallen angel shot another light spear but with great speed Kiva deflected it with his saber. Then he jumped in mid air , arms crossed and knees bent as he shot towards his opponent. Before the man could do anything, the Garulu saber was upon him. Kiva hacked at the man's chest, cutting him three times before the angel jumped back to evade the rest of the attacks. Kiva snarled before he threw the blade towards one of the wings. It hit.

The fallen angel screamed in pain as Kiva leaped closer and yanked the blade. Not before twisting it to cause more damage. With a snarl the fallen angel hit Kiva with another light spear before he could attack. The attack stun him enough time before the fallen angel retaliated once more. As he went for a third attack, Kiva grabbed his left arm and cut it.

The angel screamed in pain before Kiva bashed him on the head with the pommel of the saber. Then he roundhouse kicked the angel who crashed into a pile of trash. Kiva began to walk slowly towards the fallen angel, like a predator slowly begins to pounce on injured prey. He then took the Fuestle out and put the blade in hand in Kivat's mouth.

"Garulu bite!" Kivat exclaimed. "Garulu Howling slash!" The moon appeared clearer in the sky, brighter and bigger than usual.

Kiva's blade glowed bright blue as he jumped in the air. As the fallen angel staggered to his feet, he looked up to see Kiva coming at him, his blade in hand. It would be the last thing he saw. Kiva's attack cut him neatly in half and made his body disappear into dark mist. As Kiva stood there catching his breath, he suddenly saw a spear of light in coming from the right side of his chest.

"Issei!" Kivat exclaimed in worry. Kiva fell to one knee as he spotted another fallen angel. This one was female, wearing a very provocative suit (if one could something that looked like a bikini) that showed of her assets.

She had another spear at hand and threw it at the arm holding the saber. The pain was intense and made Issei dropped his weapon. Through the pain he recognized her as the one to stab him in the stomach after that ruse. It seemed she came for another round.

"My, my," she smirked sadistically. "So the rumors are true, not only did you have a sacred gear, but Kiva as well? You certainly are something are you boy?" She threw another spear into the shoulder of the injured arm nonchalantly.

"OI!" yelled Kivat.

"But really now, becoming a devil? As if one could sink any lower than human. The Kiva of the past had more pride than you do."

Issei was panting, everything was feeling hazy. It was clear that he was suffering blood loss as well as going into shock. He was trying to follow her words but everything was so confusing. He tried getting up, but failed.

"Well, why I don't care that you killed Dohnaseek you still need to be punished for your sins. For fighting a fallen angel and turning into a devil, I Raynare sentence you to death!"

As the spear went at Kiva it was suddenly deflected by a magic circle. Raynare was stunned to see Rias Gremory and her queen appear. Both did not look happy.

"B-buchou," whispered Issei before passing out. As he fell his armor was dispelled and was caught by Akeno as Kivat flied around them in panic.

"You!" Raynare sneered.

"Stand down fallen one," she stated. "Else feel the power that comes from my family."

"You have no business here," Raynare said triumphantly. "That devil boy went rogue and attacked and killed one of my people! He deserves judgement."

"That devil boy is my servant," Rias said. "Raise one more hand against him and you will suffer for it. Not only that your comrade attacked him in my territory. Leave now before I ran out of patience."

Raynare growled and threw a spear but was deflected by a dark power that came from Rias. Before the fallen angel could retaliate, the crimson haired teenager shot a blast of that power directly in her face. The angel screamed in pain before running away.

Satisfied Rias then turned to her servant who had fought valiantly. He was badly injured for sure. "Oh you naughty boy," she murmured. "Whatever am I going to do with you?"

Seems the Fallen Angels have it out for Issei. So we see one of the Kiva forms in action. And we see that Issei at least can do his job as a devil. In this chapter I really wanted to put more funny moments like in the DxD series and also more action, hence the face off against the Fallen Angel. Don't forget to review, favorite and follow the story. Until next time.