Aoi Hyoudou: Sorry for the late update, college life sucks so much. Anyway, if you haven't notice it before the poll ended a while back ago and the pairing that won the poll was harem so that means Ash will be paired up withmultiple girls. But the question is…which girls? The same goes with Issei. Yeah, you heard me, Issei is getting a harem of his own, too. I guess you could say the male protagonists need to be balanced, despite that I don't like Issei. With that being said, enjoy!

The Occult Research Club

{…}

Ash stared at Rias.

Rias stared at Ash.

He stared at her again.

She stared back.

It was awkward, REALLY awkward, not because she said that she was a Devil and she was his master, or the fact that they were both naked! No…It's because she said her name was Rias Gremory-the same Rias who sent him the mysterious text not too long ago, luring him to come to Kuoh Town.

'So…she's Rias…' The black haired teen studied the female Devil very closely. 'Perfect!' His auburn eyes drifted frantically around his apartment room where he spotted his katana leaning against the wall near the TV. Ash glanced back and noticed that Rias was actually daring him to make the first move, despite displaying an innocent smile on her face. He spared a brief side-glance to his weapon as he quickly fixed his gaze back to Rias, taking the chance to go for it. 'It's now or never!'

He lunged forward and grabbed his blade as he immediately sprinted back and tackled Rias onto his bed, pinning her down, not too rough, but strong enough to keep her from struggling. She groaned as her breasts bounced in motion. Ash quickly unsheathed his katana and tossed the scabbard to the side, pressing the sharp blade under her throat with one hand while gripping both of her hands firmly over her head with the other.

Ash glared down at her sharply, grasping firmly on the hilt. 'She's toying with me.' Was she now? 'She could've countered my moves and yet…she didn't even try to. Why?'

"Is that any way for a Pawn to treat his King?" asked casually Rias.

"Shut up!" Ash growled as he pressed the blade firmly against her throat. "I don't think you're in any position to be asking questions."

"Is that so?" she said, amused.

"If what you say is true and you're Rias, then tell me everything you know right now!" Ash demanded. "I won't hesitate to use force if you don't." Rias giggled. "What's so funny?"

"I knew I made the right decision." Ash frowned.

"What are you talking about?"

"Oh, look! We have a cute spectator watching us. Good morning." Ash immediately glanced over his shoulder and noticed Pikachu was watching them from the sofa with a sly smirk on his face.

"It's about time you got laid, Ash." teased the Electric-type.

A throbbing vein was plastered on the former Pokémon Trainer's forehead as he quickly grabbed a stiff pillow and threw it at the teasing Pokémon, who easily evaded the pillow from smacking his face.

"So…I'm guessing rough night, then?"

"Pikachu!"

{…}

A fully-dressed Rias sat at the dinner table with Pikachu sitting on her lap as she stroked him affectionately on his head. "You're so cute." she cooed.

"You know it." squeaked Pikachu.

In the kitchen, a fully-dressed Ash prepared two plates of French toast, scrambled eggs, and bacon: one for him and the other for his special guest. He walked up to the table and placed Rias' breakfast in front of her. "Whoa!" It smelled good.

Ash took his seat across from her and placed his plate down. He proceeded to enjoy his breakfast in awkward silence until he finally broke the ice and glanced over in Rias' direction, who was also enjoying her breakfast. "So…you mentioned that you're a Devil, right?"

"Hm?" Rias had a strip of bacon dangling from her mouth as she glanced over in his direction.

Ash stared blankly at her.

She chewed her food and swallowed as she spoke. "Yes, I am a Devil."

"I find that hard to believe."

"Trust me, this world is full of mysteries." The red haired beauty smiled.

"Mysteries?"

"That's correct-" Rias leaned forward and extended her out towards Ash, caressing his cheek affectionately as she gazed into his auburn eyes. Ash flinched. "-And I am your master." She pulled her hand away and smiled innocently at him. "May I call you Ash?"

Ash was taken aback by her sudden request.

He just met her and already she wanted to know if she can call him by his…name?

Who was this strange girl?

{…}

After breakfast, Ash accompanied Rias to Kuoh Academy under her special request. When they walked through the front entrance and entered school grounds with Rias leading the way, Ash noticed one simple thing. They were causing a commotion!

"No way! It's that guy!" said a male student.

"What's he doing here? He's not a student." said another student.

"By the looks of it, he's a Pokémon Trainer."

"Why would a Pokémon Trainer come here? Doesn't he know Kuoh Town is one of the few places in the world that doesn't have Pokémon?"

"I had to admit, that Pikachu of his looks quite strong." said a nerd

"Is it me or does he look kinda familiar?"

"Who fucking cares?! Doesn't it bother you that he's with Rias?!" a jealous student cried.

"That lowlife, who does he think he is?!" a female student growled.

"Rias!" Rias' fan club cried.

Ash glanced at Rias who kept on walking with a straight face and a sweet smile on her face, no doubt didn't mind the gossip. 'Judging by these idiots, she must be a high school idol or the daughter of a rich millionaire.'

When they entered the school building and walked up to the staircase, Rias glanced at Ash with a sweet smile on her face. "Mind hanging back a little? I'll send someone to come get you later this evening, okay?" Ash frowned. She giggled at his disapproval. "Don't worry, you'll get answers soon enough." said the female Devil with a reassuring smile.

"Fine," Ash sighed dejectedly.

"Good." Rias was clearly pleased. "Well, I'll see you later." The former Pokémon Trainer watched as she turned away and ascended the stairs.

"What the hell are YOU doing here?!" a voice belonged to a familiar male growled as Ash slowly glanced over his shoulder and noticed Issei was glaring sharply in his direction. Accompanying him were his fellow losers; one was a young male with a shaved head and big ears while his other friend was also a young man with glasses.

Ash noted that the two boys were keeping a safe distance because they knew it wasn't a bright idea to cross his path when he's in a really foul mood, his body emitting a murderous aura.

"Oh, it's you." He stared blankly at Issei, obviously not interested in the unfortunate reunion with the idiot teen as he turned away.

"Hey! Look at me when I'm talking to you, you bastard!" Issei snarled in anger, glaring daggers at the black haired teen.

"Shut up." Ash groaned, clearly annoyed as he glanced back at Issei. "You're annoying." The fuming Issei gritted his teeth in frustration.

"The hell did you just say to me?!" he demanded.

Ash didn't even bother repeating his previous statement as he turned away and walked off, infuriating Issei.

"Hey, come back here! I'm not done talking to you!"

Surveying the scene down below from the top floor was Rias. 'Those two are getting along quite well.' She looked amused with her arms crossed.

Standing next to Rias was a young, slim woman with black hair styled in a short bob cut and violet eyes, wearing a pair of violet spectacles. She too observed the scene, but with a straight face. "So, they are the ones?" she asked.

Rias simply smiled without looking to her longtime friend and rival as she watched Issei was throwing random insults in Ash's direction.

"It's not like you to impulsively decide to bring outsiders into your household." said the black haired girl with her arms crossed.

"Well, I got myself two little brothers." said Rias with a soft giggle, puzzling her friend.

"I see."

{…}

Later that evening under Rias' special request, Ash arrived at the old schoolhouse, a three story building, with the third story serving as the clock tower. When he entered inside, he walked up to the double doors and glanced up high at the wooden sign imprinted above the doors, which reads: Occult Research Club. 'This must be the place.' He casually knocked several times and waited momentarily for someone to welcome him inside. The door slowly opened, revealing a busty, young woman standing in the doorway. She had long black hair tied in a long ponytail and violet eyes.

"Oh my, you must be Ash, one of the newest club members, right? Pleased to meet you." said sweetly the girl with a lovely smile on her face.

'Club member?' Ash was clearly lost.

"I'm the club's vice president, Akeno Himejima. Pleased to make your acquaintance," she added with a soft giggle.

"Likewise," said coolly the former Pokémon Trainer.

Akeno smiled and then noticed Pikachu on his shoulder. "Aren't you such a cutie?"

The Mouse Pokémon rubbed his head in embarrassment as Ash rolled his eyes.

She glanced back at Ash and stepped aside, inviting him into the room. "Please come inside."

Ash walked past her accepting the invitation as Akeno closed the door behind him. He surveyed his surroundings and noticed that the wood-paneled room was lit up with numerous candles, adding an ominous atmosphere. There were Victorian-style couches and chairs along the walls. At the corner of his eyes, he noted that there was a shower curtain, strongly implying that club members can actually take a shower in the room, which was peculiar. He also noticed a silhouette behind the shower curtain, suggesting that someone was actually taking a shower at this exact moment! Turning his gaze away and looking forward, he noticed a petite girl was sitting on one of the sofas, enjoying her snacks. She had white hair with two long bangs going past her shoulders and several loose bangs hanging over her forehead and hazel eyes. She wore a black cat-shaped hair clip on both sides of her hair, along with the girls' standard uniform without the shoulder cape.

"She's Koneko Toujou, a first-year student." said Akeno as she stood next to Ash, smiling sweetly.

'I didn't ask, but whatever…'

Finally sensing his presence, Koneko slowly glanced at the former Pokémon Trainer and greeted him with a simple nod.

Then…things became a little awkward as she glanced at Pikachu, giving him a long stare.

She stared and stared…And stared some more until Pikachu became really uncomfortable by her constant staring.

'Why does it feel like she wants to…eat me?' he thought nervously, a sweat drop sliding down behind his head.

Suddenly, a familiar voice rudely interrupted the awkward moment, causing Ash to groan as he immediately recognized who it was.

"What the hell are YOU doing?!" Issei growled angrily as he stood in the doorway with a blonde male who looked quite baffled what got under his skin.

Ash reluctantly glanced over in Issei's direction and stared at him blankly. "I could say the same thing to you. I didn't realize she invited an idiot like you here as well."

"What the hell did you just say?!" Issei glared sharply at Ash.

"You heard me, idiot."

"Oh, jeez…" Pikachu palmed his face and shook his head, sighing heavily.

He knew exactly what was coming.

"Oh my." Akeno glanced at the two boys in confusion. "You two know each other?" she asked.

"Like hell we do!" said a fuming Issei. "He's been nothing, but an ass!"

"Funny, the only 'ass' I see here is you barking like an idiot." Ash spat.

Issei immediately dashed forward in a fit of rage, surprising Akeno and her friends. "You take that back right now, you son of a bitch!"

Ash stood calmly as Issei lunged at him with his fist reeling back, preparing to throw the first punch.

Suddenly, a fully-dressed Rias stepped out from the shower and interrupted as she toweled off her hair. "Sorry for wait-" She immediately gained everyone's attention as she glanced at Ash and Issei with a sweet smile on her face. "-Well, since everyone's here, should we get started?" she asked innocently.

{…}

"EEHHHH?!" A baffled Issei stared at Rias as he sat next to Koneko on the couch.

Ash who was leaning on the wall with his arms crossed, also stared at Rias, looking quite skeptical what she brought up moments ago.

Apparently, when the group gathered around for the "special" meeting she called for, Rias stated frankly that the Occult Research Club was a mere façade and that everyone in the room including Ash and Issei were Devils, taking the boys off guard by surprise. Next, she mentioned that Yuuma-Issei's ex was a Fallen Angel, an angel that once served God, got cast down to the underworld due to her wicked nature. It wasn't something Issei want to believe, but it was the sad truth. And when he had learned that Raynare-Yuuma's real name only dated him just so she can kill him because he had a dangerous object in his body called a Sacred Gear that could threaten an angel or a devil, he didn't know what to believe anymore.

As for Ash, well, Rias couldn't put it any simpler when she revealed the shocking news that a Fallen Angel was responsible behind Pallet Town's demise four years ago, which immediately gained Ash's full interest. When he questioned how encouraging she was about her source, she explained that she did research during the time he was accused and discovered that the black feathers at the scene of the crime were linked to a Fallen Angel. Whether or not Raynare was the Fallen Angel who formulated the attack, it was still up in the high.

"I see-" Ash adjusted his composure with a straight face, somewhat satisfied with the new lead. "-If what you say it's true that a Fallen Angel was accountable what happen four years ago, then I shouldn't be wasting my time here. I should be out there looking for that girl." Issei stared at his lap and chewed his bottom, knowing who he was referring to. "She might know something or better yet she might be the one I've been searching for."

When Ash walked up to the door and reached for the door handle, Rias called out to him. "Wait." He had his back turned against her with his hand still gripping tightly on the handle. "I'm sorry Ash, but I forbid you to go after Raynare alone. She's too dangerous." she said with a warning tone of voice.

"Forbid me?" he snorted as he glanced back at the club president and glared at her sharply. "I don't recall ever joining your little club nor do I take your orders from you, Rias."

"You do now, Ash." Rias glared back, her body emitting a red, murderous aura which didn't go unnoticed.

'Shit! She's pissed!' Issei was actually worried for the former Pokémon Trainer.

'This girl-' Ash noticed Rias' dangerous aura as well, feeling a bit uneasy. '-Who is she?' "What do you mean by that?" he asked carefully.

Rias' lips slowly curled up into a small smirk. "You might not know this yet, but the only reason you and Issei are still alive after Raynare killed you both because you two have been reborn into the household of Rias Gremory, daughter of Duke Gremory, an upper-class Devil." she stated proudly as a pair of black bat-like wings sprouted from her back, astonishing the two teens. "As my servant Devils, that is!"

Suddenly, her fellow club members gathered around her as their backs sprouted bat wings as well.

Then Issei sprouted bat wings.

Follow by…Ash as Pikachu gawked at the unusual sight.

"Whooooa!"

"Ash. Issei." The newly Reincarnated Devils glanced at Rias. "Welcome to the Occult Research Club. I hope you will get along with your new family members." She smiled.

{…}

Later that night, Ash quietly strolled through the streets with Pikachu on his shoulder after he departed the old schoolhouse, understanding his new life as a Reincarnated Devil and his role in Rias' household. He paused briefly as he glanced up high at the gorgeous full moon in the night sky. 'No doubt I can see better at night right now.' He slowly glanced down at the strange map in his hand, which was given to him by Rias. A red dot was flashing frantically on the map, strongly implying that he was several blocks away from his destination.

What he had learned from Rias about being a Devil is that…in order for Devils to collect power, they are tasked to form contracts with humans and receive compensation for it, although nowadays no one manually draws magic circles to summon Devils, so Devils have to hand out flyers to potential contractors instead. Usually, Devils have servants called Familiars to complete the task for them, but since he and Issei were novices, they had to learn the basics according to Rias. If they work hard enough, they too could gain a servant of their own. While Ash had no interest in something like that since he already has Pikachu, Issei was determined to work twice as hard so he can gain servants to do perverted things to them.

Ash quickly pocketed away the map under his cloak and sighed dejectedly.

He didn't understand why he was still doing meaningless errands when he could be searching around for Raynare.

"Ash?" Pikachu noticed Ash's grumpy behavior as he glanced at him with a growing look of concern on his face. "What's wrong?"

The Reincarnated Devil glanced at his friend and frowned. "We finally found our first major lead and we're here doing pointless errands, which has nothing to do with us." Pikachu gave him a sympathetic smile.

Suddenly, Ash detected a strong aura presence in the area as he glanced around frantically, trying to locate the source.

"What's wrong, Ash?"

Ash ignored Pikachu and continued to survey his surroundings very intently until he fixed his gaze forward and noted that the strong aura presence was nearby. He immediately sprinted forward and passed through several blocks until he reached the pharmacy store at the corner. He quickly leaned back and suppressed his presence as he slowly glanced around the corner where he noticed a confrontation was taking place between Issei…

'That idiot…I should've known he was nothing, but trouble.' he thought with a frustrated sigh.

And a woman…?

But not just any ordinal woman, no….She was a matured woman with a long, navy blue hair and a large bust, wearing a violet, trench coat-like top with a wide collar, a matching miniskirt, and black heeled shoes. The trench coat top was open at her chest, giving view to her breasts and cleavage. She also wore a gold necklace around her neck.

However, the most notable part about the woman was a pair of black angel wings sprouting from her back, indicating one thing.

'She's a Fallen Angel!' Ash glared sharply at the Fallen Angel with gritted teeth, gripping his katana firmly underneath his cloak. 'Then that means…She might know where Raynare is.'

He watched very closely as the Fallen Angel went on the attack, hurling a yellow light spear in Issei's direction who clumsily eluded her attack by sheer luck while his mind was preoccupied with something else.

'That guy…Not only is he an idiot, but useless as well.' Ash was about to intervene when the woman flew into the air forming another light spear and diving at Issei until something unexpected happened.

Suddenly, Issei's left arm emitted a strange light producing a strong gust of wind, which temporarily stunned the Fallen Angel, allowing his arm to transform into a red gauntlet with a green jewel and two golden spikes.

'What is that?' a puzzled Ash wondered.

Seizing the opportunity, Issei fired a green beam of light at the Fallen Angel, which easily overwhelmed her, shredding her clothes and exposing her lovely figure.

'Really…?' Ash and Pikachu stared blankly at Issei, unamused at his perverted tactics.

The Fallen Angel immediately fled the scene after realizing that it would be wise to inform her 'leader' about her finding. When she left, Issei sighed in relief that he was able to survive his third encounter against a Fallen Angel.

'I guess that idiot didn't need my help after all.' Ash relaxed as he removed his hand away from his weapon, but continued to stare at Issei's unusual gauntlet with a frown. 'Although…that could be troublesome.'

{…}

Ash and Issei returned to the Occult Research Club where the former Pokémon Trainer simply watched the brown haired teen being praised by the other members for awakening his 'Sacred Gear', although got scolded by Rias for acting alone. When a dejected Issei exited the room, Rias turned her attention to Ash as she casually walked up to her. "And as for you, Ash-" She used a firm voice as she crossed her arms and stared at him, her lips forming into a deep frown. "Why didn't you help Issei?" she demanded.

Ash snorted. "What am I, his babysitter?" Rias didn't like his tone of voice. It sounded so distant and cold.

"You two are family now," she said, reminding him.

"Family?" He looked unamused. "Since when did I-" He paused momentarily glancing at Rias' little 'family' before fixing his gaze back to her. "-ever agreed to be part of this 'family', you like to put it?"

"Ash, you need to understand-"

"No, it's you who need to understand me, Rias!" The club president flinched as Ash glared sharply at her. "Just because you saved my life and turned me into a Devil against my will, you think I'm going to join this 'little' family of yours out of gratitude? Well, sorry to say this, but you can shove it." He walked past Rias only for her to grab his wrist.

"Ash!"

Ash immediately yanked his wrist free from her grip, ignoring the hurtful look on her face as he headed for the door and slammed it shut behind him once he left.

"Ash…"

A/N: Ash is such a jerk, but you have to realize he's going through some hard times. It will take some time for him to eventually warm up to Rias and the others. Right now, it's just too soon. At any rate, please offer some suggestions as to which girls should be part of Ash and Issei's harem. Note, however, the girls have to be in the anime series since I don't follow the light novels or the manga. Since I'm pushing for Raynare to be one of Ash's love interests, she's already penciled in. Other than that, suggestions are welcomed.