Hello y'all
Welcome to the third chapter of ''The Road to the Silver Queen's Heart''
Pretty fast right?
I was on a roll with the last chapter, so I thought to myself.
''Why not update again?'' I do apologize to the readers waiting for updates of one of my other stories.
We finally see Grayfia again and she will spend another super sweet moment with Issei.
(At least, that's what I've tried to write) and so will Serafall.
Anyhow, the first 13 chapters or so are already completely worked out so there's still a lot of update material left for those constantly reviewing ''updaeteea plzsseszse''
Did I write down everything I wanted to.. I think I did *rub my chin*
Maybe one last thing about the previous chapter, where Grayfia was imprisoned. Remember it happened many, many years ago and time (supposedly) heals all wounds. It will take a while but emotions will find their way back to her.
I also have a bit of sad news. Exams are coming, which means I will have to take a Hiatus for 3 weeks. I know it's a long time but I won't be stopping completely, I will probably write some more storyline and continue on my 2 new DxD projects. Both are completely different from what I've written already, so look forward to those as well.
Who am I trying to kid, I'll probably write the fourth chapter in the meantime.
Let's start this show!
''….'' – Speaking
''….'' – Flashbacks and thoughts.
''.…'' – Ddraig speaking out loud.
''….'' Ddraig's thoughts and speaking in Issei's heart.
[...] – Boosted Gear action.
The tension was high in the living room when Issei reentered with some hot refreshments for the cold and shivering exorcists. ''Here you go, Irina.'' He said as he held out the drink.
''T-Thank you, Issei-kun'' His childhood friend replied as she held out her shivering hands.
The two exorcists were happy to still be breathing after threatening the legendary Serpent.
''Did you really have to be this rude, Xenovia'' Irina continued with a small glare when she gratefully held the warm cup of cocoa.
''Hmmph, how should I have known that a Maou was here'' Xenovia replied angrily and dismissed her responsibility for their current situation.
''Leviathan-sama, can you please calm down as well.'' Issei calmly asked as he pointed at the frozen lamp hanging over the dining table, 20 feet away.
Serafall kept glaring at both girls but did drop down her aura, though the intense pressure remained.
''cough. Can you tell me why you're here, Irina? I don't think it's because you wanted to see me.'' Issei voiced his thoughts when everyone had calmed down.
''Ahh..two weeks ago, three Excalibur pieces were stolen from the Catholic and Eastern-Orthodox church...'' Irina began to explain, much to the dissatisfaction of Xenovia who also made it known.
''They are devils. we shouldn't tell them anything'' Xenovia interjected. ''Maou Leviathan can't do anything about it or she will receive the divine smiting from Lord Michael''
''Is that so..'' Serafall answered angrily as the temperature dropped down again in the living room, turning breath visible.
''Please calm down, Sera-san. They are just as tense as we are.'' He said and softly squeezed her hand.
In a moment of carelessness, Issei held her freezing hand and hurt himself in the process.
Though reluctantly, Serafall gave them some air to breathe and was secretly happy that Issei hadn't let go of her hand.
Irina chastised Xenovia for her unnecessary comment that didn't help the situation and continued her explanation. ''The Excaliburs ended up in Kuoh through our research. The church already sent a lot of priests to deal with the situation but they ended up getting killed, so now they've sent us to retrieve them.''
''Hmmph'' The other exorcist snorted. ''Our mission is to retrieve the Excalibur pieces and make sure you devils don't get involved.''
''Irina, it's not going to work out like this.'' Issei said and referred to Xenovia's attitude.
To prevent more from happening, Issei held Serafall against his chest.
''I'm sorry Issei-kun. She has always been like this with devils.'' Irina replied apologetically and stood up.
''Can you wait outside for a minute, I'll bring you to the Gremory devil when I've calmed down Leviathan-sama'' Issei said and shooed them both out.
Irina grabbed a struggling Xenovia who was convinced that the devils would plan something but relented when she received a terrifying stare from Serafall that went through her entire body.
When Issei heard the front door close, he tried to speak to Serafall but noticed how she was shivering against his chest.
Serafall was shivering against his chest not in pain or cold. But in being afraid of pushed away.
''Sera-san..?'' Issei asked when he looked in her eyes and was shocked to see similar signs that Grayfia also showed. Signs of pain and solitude. Emptiness from missing something very basic, love.
Her diluted, empty eyes immediately focussed on his when Issei touched her cheek again and smiled softly at her.
His eyes bored into her own with such an intensity that she couldn't look away and had difficulty focussing on his voice.
''you're not alone.''
''doki, doki''
''you can always come here.''
''doki, doki''
Serafall's face could be mistaken for a tomato at the moment after his sudden exclamation of friendship. Though she might have mistaken it for a bit more.
''Now turn that frown upside down, Sera-san'' Issei continued and lifted Serafall from the couch.
''Sekiryuutei-kun?'' She asked with a small smile as she was standing on the ball of her feet.
''Aah!'' Issei suddenly said. ''I haven't even introduced myself to you''
''That's okay. I already know your name'' Serafall said. ''Hyoudou Issei.''
''That's right..'' Issei replied though he was confused on how she knew that. ''You can call me Issei.''
This slightly broadened her smile. ''Then I'd like you to call me Sera.''
''Okay..Sera.'' He replied with a soft smile and saw happiness spread in her eyes, filling the empty void she showed a minute before.
''Issei..'' She whispered to feel the roll of his name off her tongue. ''I have an order for you.''
The air around her changed as she changed from a magic girl in Maou Leviathan.
''You will do your utmost best to protect the devil interests in Kuoh for the duration of their mission.'' Serafall said. ''...by any means necessary''
''Yes, Leviathan-sama.'' Issei replied.
Serafall smiled at him and took a small but familiar paper out of her pocket.
''What is this?'' Issei asked as he looked at the paper. It was very familiar to the teleporting seal Grayfia had given him to save Rias.
''This is a communication seal. The only kind in existence.'' Serafall proudly said. ''It connects two specific seals with each other. I have the other one'' she continued and showed the same seal on her hand.
Serafall's smile disappeared again. ''I want you to keep me up-to-date with every single event. I don't want anything to happen to Sona. If you need to you can even summon me.''
Issei nodded in agreement and put the communication seal in his pocket. He looked back up at the Maou and saw that she had reverted back to her magic girl demeanor. Serafall sported a small smile again and she didn't look like she noticed it.
''I'm glad to see you smiling again.'' Issei commented and saw Serafall attain a surprised look.
''Huh?'' Serafall said and unconsciously traced her lips with her index finger. There was a small smile indeed.
''Thank you.'' She softly said.
''Let's no longer keep them waiting, Sera.'' Issei said but was grabbed by Serafall when he tried to walk away.
''I can't come with you.'' She replied and looked slightly saddened at him.
''Why..?'' Issei asked dejectedly.
''If the people would know that I had come to another high-class devil territory without prior knowledge, regardless that she is my little sister, it can be seen as grounds for war.'' Serafall said.
''Really?'' Issei replied surprised. ''You're a Maou.'' he continued like it was the answer to the entire question.
Serafall smiled at his answer and thought how nice it would've been if politics were that easy going.
''Even if I wanted to act against you when I thought you might have been a bad Sekiryuutei, if I'm not requested by the devil holding this territory I can't act even if you start killing them.'' She continued.
''I wouldn't kill them, even if ''she'' hurt me a lot.'' Issei said.
''Hmm..I know'' Serafall replied. ''I've seen enough of you today to know you're a good person.''
''Thank you, Sera.'' Issei replied gratefully before he adopted a more professional attitude. ''I'll bring Irina and Xenovia-san to buchou.''
He turned to walk away but was grabbed by his dress shirt by Serafall's trembling hand.
Issei looked back when he felt her tug softly and saw her eyes showing an internal battle before coming to a conclusion.
''Issei.'' Serafall suddenly said as she looked up at him with hope in her eyes. ''If it's okay with you, would you...''
She tentatively stretched her arms out like she did once, a long time ago.
He was slightly confused at her gesture and saw that she looked down at the floor before her arms started to shake lightly.
Issei finally understood what she wanted and what the hope in her eyes meant. He took one large step closer to her and wrapped her small form in his arms.
Serafall had already closed her eyes in fear of rejection and was prepared to flash away so Issei couldn't see her cry at his refusal. Those thoughts went right out of her system when she felt a foreign warmth envelop her body.
She opened her eyes to see what it was, but she saw nothing except for darkness and realized it was Issei's firm chest.
''So this is what it feels like.'' She thought as she felt year upon year of stress release from her body when she leaned into him, accepting her for who she was.
''Is this what you wanted, Sera?'' Issei asked softly as his hands went through her long twin tails. He felt her arms move around his own waist and felt a small spot on his chest grow wet.
Issei understood what was happening and kept quiet while holding her firm. Serafall's body was shocking as she calmly sobbed from relief.
All the stress and doubt she held over the years came out in a stream of tears as she wrapped her arms around him even tighter.
Though Issei had the exorcists waiting already for a good 15 minutes, he made no attempt to release himself from Serafall's hold, who slowly released her grip around his waist.
''Calm down, Sera. If you need more hugs you can come visit again.'' Issei said as he rubbed her head.
''Pffrt!'' Serafall choked in sudden laughter. ''What would my fans think when they saw me crying in an evil dragon's chest.'' she muttered and only held lightly onto him.
''They'd think it wouldn't be wrong to need someone as well, even if you're the strongest magical girl.'' Issei replied honestly.
''Perhaps..'' Serafall answered and rubbed the tears out of her puffy eyes with her sleeve before she let go of Issei. ''You can't let them wait any longer, Issei'' and materialized a magic circle.
Serafall felt much lighter after her hug, like an invisible weight has lifted from her heart. She also felt much happier and was very grateful for Issei and meeting him.
''Please keep it a secret that I was here, Issei. Don't forget what I said.'' Serafall said and flared her power. ''I have a feeling we'll see each other soon. ~Bye bye'' and teleported away.
Issei was left alone in the living room. He remembered her petite figure in his arms. Issei also didn't forget how nicely her breasts squashed on his stomach. He might only love Grayfia but an admirer of a beautiful woman he remained.
Though right now, his happy mood was drowned out as he remembered having to bring the two exorcists to his king who he snapped at not too long ago.
''Urgh.. let's just get this over with'' He sighed tiredly and walked out the door.
''Finally. Issei-kun, what took you so long?'' Irina asked her childhood friend when he finally appeared.
''Some business with Leviathan-sama'' He replied and walked right past her.
''I told you they would sneakily make a plan'' Xenovia replied and was about to take her sword out again.
''Are you coming, or are you going to pretend we actually care about the swords?'' Issei replied coldly.
''Shouldn't we wait for Leviathan-sama?'' Irina asked as she looked at the door, expecting the Mahou Shoujo to follow them.
''Leviathan-sama isn't coming, nor was she here.'' Issei answered.
''Ehh? But we just saw her.'' Irina said with disbelief.
''Irina. She wasn't here. Unless you are looking for her ire.'' Issei replied.
''It is none of our business what they do, Irina.'' Xenovia surprisingly said.
''I guess not..'' Irina answered uncertainly.
''Thank you. Let's go.'' Issei thanked them and started walking.
''Issei-kun, wait!'' Irina yelled as she ran after him.
''Run Xenovia! Just run, we'll stop them here.''
''Tssk!'' Xenovia snarled and followed the duo with a dark glare on her face.
''Neh, Neh Issei-kun?'' Irina exuberantly asked as they walked to the ORC clubroom.
''Hmm..?'' Issei said as he was snapped out of his thoughts.
''How did you become a devil?'' Irina asked and much to her confusion Xenovia was interested as well.
''I was killed by a fallen angel for possessing a sacred gear.'' He replied sadly. ''Though I went through a lot of pain because of some devils, I don't regret it.''
''Mom!'' Xenovia yelled, but it was too late as a deep black hand stuck out of her chest.''
''Grrr! He has become a devil, Irina. There is no hope left for him.'' Xenovia said from behind them.
Irina ignored her friend in favor of holding Issei's hand.
''Don't confuse me for a simple devil. I still hold my human values.'' Issei snapped at her. ''I don't strike people down for no reason.''
''Tears streamed down Xenovia's face when the light left her mother's eyes and she fell down to the ground. It was the moment Xenovia reached the church, out of the hands of the devils. A single pair of red glowing eyes and crimson colored hair were the last things she saw.''
''You devils are all the same. pure or reincarnated.'' Xenovia whispered hatefully.
''I will take vengeance for you, Mom!'' Xenovia shouted to her still form.
''I guess I'm not the only one hurt by devils..'' Issei softly said in the wind, which was carried to Xenovia who heard it but didn't respond to it.
''Issei..?'' Irina asked with concern in her voice.
''Nothing.'' He replied with finality.
Irina pouted at Issei for being cold to her after all these years and decided to ignore his current demeanor and question him again.
''How did you become good friends with one of the Maou's?'' Irina asked.
''Huh?'' Issei said and stopped in the middle of the road. ''I just met her like 2 hours ago.''
''Really? You looked pretty close to me.'' Irina replied with a small pout before following the confused devil again.
'We did..?'' Issei wondered as he looked into her truthful purple eyes.
She energetically nodded in response.
''I guess we did huh..'' He offhandedly replied and rubbed his chin.
The trio arrived at the ORC club room when Issei stopped in front of the door.
''One thing before we enter, please don't mind the rubbish.'' Issei said apologetically. ''Oh and please don't mind their strange behavior either.''
The church duo looked confused at each other before shaking their heads.
Issei was about to open the door when he felt two arms around him.
''I missed you, you know'' Irina said softly as she held her first and only childhood friend for the first time in ten years.
''It's good to see you too, Irina.'' Issei replied and smiled at her happy face before he opened the door.
''knock, knock'' was heard inside the clubroom.
''Are we expecting someone, buchou?'' Kiba asked his king.
''Not that I know of... Enter!'' Rias yelled as she tried to regain her regal appearance.
However, Her immaculate visage was crumbled immediately when her pawn stepped inside, staring her down in anger.
''I-Issei..'' She stumbled over her words trying to say anything, just anything to her pawn.
''I've brought two guests, buchou.'' He coldly said and leaned against the wall as far away from her as possible.
Irina and Xenovia were both surprised to see the regal looking devil so meek in Issei's vicinity.
Sona and Tsubaki, who were still there, also decided to take part in the discussion.
''Can we help you?'' Sona asked after seeing Rias absorbing Issei in her eyes.
''Yes..'' Irina asked confusingly as she saw everyone in the room slightly afraid of Issei while he was ignoring everyone.
''We were sent here by the church to retrieve our possessions.'' Xenovia interrupted.
She explained the theft of the swords and how they were located to Kuoh.
''Our orders were to make sure no devils would interfere.'' Xenovia said with a dangerous glare when she mentioned devils.
Though no one but Sona and Tsubaki paid any attention to her words, she got the message across. ''Interfere and I'll erase you.''
''Calm down, Xenovia-san.'' Issei said calmly. ''Trying to force anything on a devil will only cause problems.''
''Don't tell me what to do, devil!'' She shouted and took the wrapped up sword from her back.
The other devils in the room snapped out of their fear from Issei when they felt the overwhelming aura from the sword.
''I should just cut you all down in our father's name'' Xenovia continued and aimed in for Rias before she almost dropped her sword.
''Deep crimson hair draped over his face when he retracted his bloody hand from her mother's chest.''
An amazing holy aura spread through the room as Xenovia's trancelike state was absorbed in Rias' hair.
''Xenovia!'' Irina shouted desperately as everyone in the room prepared for battle.
''Ddraig a little help please.'' Issei shouted in his heart.
''I'm on it.'' Ddraig replied.
''ENOUGH!'' Ddraig roared through the room, sending everyone to their knees.
''Xenovia, whatever happened in the past happened in the past. That person is not here and you can't go threaten people because you feel like it.'' Issei said to the shocked swordswoman.
''Kiba, stop glaring at her.'' Issei continued on as the surprised knight looked at Issei.
''Guys, I'm already really, really tense and my friend Ddraig here is just as impatient as I am.'' Issei said to the people present.
''Now, I don't care what will happen here because I have a job to do, but if I find out anyone has tried to fight again..'' Issei threatened and left the penalty for it open. ''I suggest you all calm down before you continue.'' and walked to the door and left.
The people in the room remained on their knees slightly longer. ''Issei-kun doesn't hold back when he's angry'' Kiba said.
''After finding a dream he has become much stronger.'' Koneko unemotionally said.
''Let's start over again.'' Sona said as the voice of everyone present. No need to poke an angry dragon.
''Always fighting, always violence.'' Issei muttered on his bike.
He was on his way to one of his regular clients who had taken to night fishing lately.
Issei made his way over the bridge and could already see his client fishing with glow sticks attached to his fishing rod on the other side.
''Yo, devil-kun.'' the man said when Issei arrived.
''Yo.'' Issei replied much more sedated than usual.
''Something wrong in devil land?'' The man asked offhandedly as he pulled a fish in.
''Yeah, something like that.'' Issei replied.
''Care to share?'' he asked.
''Some exorcists came to us about something stolen.'' Issei said vaguely.
''Did those things happen to be Excalibur pieces?'' The man replied.
Issei was so surprised that the only intelligible word he said was ''Huh.?''
Six pairs of pitch black feathered wings suddenly shot out of the man's back.
''My name is Azazel, governor-general of the Grigori'' Azazel said as he introduced himself.
Issei lost all the color in his face from Azazel's introduction.
''hehe hehe calm down devil-kun.'' Azazel said to relieve Issei's tension.
''Bu-, wha-, I-'' Issei tried to form words but couldn't.
''I need your help on this, Sekiryuutei-kun.'' Azazel finally said seriously.
''I guess he can sense you Ddraig.'' Issei whispered.
''I fought him in the great war after all.'' Ddraig replied
''One of my subordinates has gone rogue. It's his dream to restart the old war again.'' Azazel explained. ''I can almost guarantee you that he has stolen the swords.''
''So why haven't you confronted him?'' Issei asked suspiciously.
''It's not like that, devil-kun. A fallen angel leader can't just enter a devil's territory without suspicion.'' Azazel said. ''Just like Serafall Leviathan can't do'' he continued with a knowing smile.
''Hehehe..'' Issei nervously chuckled. ''So you felt that huh.''
''Several weeks from now there will be a peace conference between the three large factions.'' Azazel said. ''I need Kokabiel alive to have him questioned and deny all the involvement of the fallen angels, or the intended peace might result in new clashes.''
''I understand.'' Issei said. It didn't take a genius to see how this could catalyst in a full out war again.
''Kokabiel is a cadre-class fallen angel who has fought even god in the war and survived.'' Azazel warned Issei. ''Even if you go all out it might not be enough. Though you are part dragon, the rest of your body is devil and his attacks would harm you severely.''
''What can I do about it?'' Issei asked.
''Train your balance breaker more and find a way to stop Kokabiel from moving.'' Azazel said.
''How am I going to do that? I only have ways to harm him, not stop him.'' Issei replied.
''Well..''Azazel said thoughtfully. ''It would be best to stop time or freeze him.''
''Stop time..Is that even possible?'' Issei asked doubtfully.
''I've been a sacred gear researcher for thousands of years. Of course there's a way to stop time.'' Azazel said as he stood up and pumped his fist in the air of his own awesomeness.
''..ok.'' Issei replied.
''Anyways. Your devil king has an additional bishop locked away if I'm not mistaken, who has a delectable sacred gear ''Forbidden Balor View'' that can stop time for beings with less than god-class strength. He wouldn't be able to stop us because of my awesomeness and your dragon, but it would be enough for Kokabiel.''Azazel explained.
''I guess..'' Issei said as he stood up to go home.
''Let me know if there's anything you need from the Grigori side.'' Azazel said and waved the devil off.
''..You'll need all the luck you can get.'' Azazel thought tensely and resumed his fishing.
It was a few hours later when Issei laid in his bed alone. Tonight Asia slept in her own room.
However, his mind wasn't with his current situation but with the threat of a possible war.
''How am I going to do this..'' Issei thought. He had never seen or heard anything about another bishop and he wasn't about to ask.
''So that only leaves freezing..'' Issei said out loud. ''But who can freeze things..'' he thought and closed his eyes.
''Issei-san. A soft voice said in his ear, tickling it with her warm breath.''
''Hmm..Grayfia..'' Issei whispered.
''Issei-chan. A happy and excited voice said next to him, warming his heart from the genuine happiness radiating from the voice.
''Hmm...Serafall..'' Issei accidentally said out loud.
''Hello, Issei-chan?'' Issei suddenly heard in a muffled tone.
''Serafall..?'' He said and looked around his dark room but saw no one.
''Yes..did you just call me?'' Serafall asked confused.
He finally noticed a blue glow coming from his pocket and saw that he activated the communication seal.
''I'm sorry for waking you up, Sera'' Issei said apologetically.
''I didn't expect you to contact me this soon already.'' She softly replied and giggled.
''That's right. I do have information for you'' Issei said with a small amount of fear in his voice.
''Ooh?'' Serafall said.
''We've got a problem..'' Issei started. ''a fallen angel named Kokabiel stole the Excaliburs.''
''What!?'' Serafall shouted through the magic circle.
''Yeah..and Azazel wants him returned alive.'' Issei continued.
''..Kokabiel..Azazel..what happened when I left?'' Serafall asked.
''Sigh, It's a lot to explain.'' Issei replied tiredly.
''I don't care. I'm coming over right now.'' Serafall stated and broke the contact.
''Huh?'' Issei said, but before he could understand what was happening, a blue Sitri seal appeared on his bedroom floor.
When the light died down, Serafall was there.
She was dressed in a one-piece pajama and her hair was down. Her eyes looked curious at him and his bed before she stepped closer.
''S-Sera'' Issei said with a small amount of color on his cheeks. She looked completely different from the way she did before but just as beautiful at the same time.
Serafall gave him a small smile as she took a seat on his bed. Her hair was long enough to reach her ankles and was spread out over the bed.
Issei quickly stopped admiring here when he remembered why she was here.
''I'm sorry, Leviathan-sama for reaching out to you late at night.'' Issei said with a small bow. ''But this is what happened after you left..''
He explained how they went to the ORC clubroom and things were about to get violent till he forced everyone down to the ground. How he met Azazel afterward, who knew that she was here and who had taken the swords.
During his explanation, Serafall kept silent and nodded several times at random moments.
''..and that was it.'' Issei finished and waited for her to speak.
Serafall had listened patiently. She wasn't very happy with the fact that her little sister was among those threatened by the blue haired exorcist nor that she was scared by Issei, but with these circumstances she was already happy that no one was injured. Meeting Azazel was a surprise to her and something to ask him later, but Kokabiel and the theft took priority.
''I agree with Azazel's statement that we have to take Kokabiel alive.'' Serafall decided.
Issei nodded in agreement. ''That's where I hope you can give us your help.''
''Why?'' She asked curiously.
''Azazel said it was an idea to freeze him, and I don't know any ice spells nor do I think I have enough magic for someone of his caliber.'' Issei replied in a soft mutter.
''I hate to say it but neither Rias nor Sona-chan is strong enough to face Kokabiel. The only one with a chance is you.'' Serafall said.
''I don't know if I'm strong enough..'' Issei answered as he looked down. ''He's been alive and fought in the old war against God, and survived!''
''I need you, Serafall.'' Issei said with such conviction that she was perplexed.
No one had ever said they needed her like this unless it was a demeaning task.
''W-What..?'' She replied as she was unsure whether he actually asked it or whether she was dreaming.
''I-I need you..we need you.'' Issei replied with a small blush.
''Ehehe.'' She giggled and jumped into Issei's chest. ''This Mahou Shoujo will definitely help you, Issei.''
''Woah easy there'' Issei laughed as he fell onto his back. Her small body pressed flat against his chest as her shocked eyes were only inches away from his own.
''W-What are you doing..'' Issei whispered, tickling her skin with his warm breath.
''Neh..?'' Serafall asked silently. ''Do you mind if I stay here for tonight?'' she asked bravely.
Issei took a moment to think. It was already past 3 AM and even though it was fast he wasn't entirely against making Serafall happy, he also let Asia sleep with him after all. He looked at her face and saw anxiety, fear and a little hope in her eyes. Issei closed his eyes in thought and gave her a small smile.
Her eyes lit up like fireworks into the night and positioned herself next to him. The spot where Asia usually slept.
''Good night, Sera.'' Issei said as he turned his face towards her. It was already pitch black outside and only a small amount of light from the moon illuminated the room but he could still see her shining smile.
''Good night, Issei.'' She whispered and closed her eyes.
Issei woke up in a large empty meadow where Ddraig was looking at him with glowing emerald eyes. His tongue slithered in his mouth through his long shiny fangs.
He raised himself on his powerful legs and spread out his dragon wings.
''I will start your first dragon fire training tonight.'' Ddraig said with a terrifying gleam in his eyes.
''T-Tonight?'' Issei asked with a rapidly paling face and took a few steps back.
Ddraig's massive form rumbled in excitement and bloodlust as he raised his head up.
''What kind of instructor would I be if I wouldn't show the potential of our fire to you. First-handed.'' Ddraig voiced in the echoing meadow.
''F-First-handed?'' Issei whispered deathly pale. He didn't know dragons could grin like devils,
''Now run, Partner!'' He roared in happiness as he took to the sky. ''We'll be training all night long!'' and opened his large jaws before filling the meadow with fire.
It was morning when Asia woke up. After Issei left yesterday afternoon nothing has been going well for the Gremory peerage.
Though the exorcists said nothing about Serafall, there was an uneasy tension when they were asked where they met Issei.
Fortunately, Issei's empty threat was enough to keep Xenovia and Kiba away from fighting each other. Asia also thought they wanted to ask or tell her something when they kept sending her small glances of interest and glares of anger.
''I hope Issei-san is feeling better today.'' She positively thought and wanted to wake him up.
She opened the door to Issei's bedroom and saw that it was still completely dark. ''Issei-san, are you awake?'' Asia asked as she opened the door even further to illuminate the room with the early morning sun.
What Asia didn't expect was a second figure in bed held in Issei's embrace.
''Is that...Akeno-san?'' She wondered as the long black hair prevented her from seeing the figure's face.
''I-I guess she would miss Issei-san too.'' Asia sadly thought and closed the door with a silent click.
As Asia's footsteps grew quieter the unknown figure to Asia opened her eyes. She'd woken up the second Asia touched the door, a handy instinct from her past where she had to be careful not to be drowned in her sleep.
Serafall could honestly say that she had never slept this well before. Initially, she thought that she'd never be able to close her eyes because of Issei being that close to her. She would have been content with simply enjoying his companionship but her body accepted Issei as something safe for her and quietly let her fall asleep in his embrace.
What she did not realize yet was that these were the earliest feelings of love that began to take a hold of her.
Serafall silently tried to get out of his grip, but Issei wouldn't let go of his body-sized pillow.
''Hmm..Sera.'' He whispered in his sleep and buried his head in her neck, breathing in her innocent scent.
Her face began to steam in embarrassment but she couldn't press down the feeling of happiness with the way he mentioned her name in absolute relaxation.
''I-Issei, w-wake up.'' Serafall whispered as she was being tickled by his nose and hot breath on her neck. ''Y-You haaaa-have school.'' she mewled and curled her toes from the delightful feeling of hot air against her tender neck.
''What did that little book say again about waking up a boy?'' She internally thought after reading a book called ''Sleeping Beauty.''
''I have to ki..'' Serafall thought before her face gained an even brighter blush at the realization.
''I-I am a Maou! Study is important to all the devils we lead so a small ki-kiss to help them is alright.'' She convinced herself and took a hold of his two cheeks.
Issei's sleeping face had a peaceful look though soft mutters of ''Ddraig'' escaped his lips. ''Here we go..'' Serafall whispered and closed her eyes before she descended her own pink lips on his inviting red ones.
''What do you think you're doing.'' Issei suddenly asked when he opened his eyes and had a completely neutral expression on his face.
Serafall's eyes flew open and noticed how close she was to his lips.
''W-Why are you awake?'' She asked with a genuinely confused face.
''My pillow usually doesn't move and breath.'' Issei answered without emotion.
''But I read that a man only wakes up after a kiss. Was the book wrong?'' Serafall asked with big, intrigued eyes.
A small smile broke his emotionless visage and he chuckled at her innocence. Something about her warmed his heart like only Grayfia could.
''What book did you read?'' Issei asked curiously as he sat up with Serafall now in his lap.
''Sleeping beauty.'' Serafall replied.
''I'm glad you think I'm a beauty but I'm not a woman.'' Issei chuckled and Serafall glowed red in embarrassment.
''I guess we should get up now.'' Serafall said and tried to get out of his firm grip.
Issei didn't let go of her and made an unexpected decision.
In a surprising move, Issei planted his lips on her cheeks for a split second, before he stood up and went to the bathroom.
He left Serafall behind who by now was completely gobsmacked from what he just did.
When Issei returned from his shower, she was still sitting in the same position as her mind was traveling through lala-land.
''Sera..?'' Issei asked concerned and was rewarded with an empty look. ''I have to go to school now.''
''I know.'' She replied a bit dejectedly but surprised him with a big hug. ''You're the first friend I've made since Sirzechs-chan, Falbium-chan, and Ajuka-chan.''
''I know Sirzechs, are those other two Maou's as well?'' Issei asked and felt her nod in his chest.
With small pleading eyes she looked up back at him and asked ''Is it okay if I come over again?''
Issei genuinely smiled at her and whispered. ''You're more than welcome.''
''I really need to go now, Sera. I'll give you a message when I need you, okay?'' Issei voiced and received a serious nod in response.
Issei left the room in high spirits when Serafall waved him off.
''I'm definitely not going to let anything happen to you.'' She whispered under her breath before she teleported back to her own place and made preparations for a busy day.
''Issei-san.'' Asia softly exclaimed when Issei entered the kitchen.
''Ah. Good morning, Asia.'' He replied with a guilty voice. ''I hope I haven't scared you too much yesterday.''
Small tears welled up in her eyes when she ran to Issei and jumped into his surprised arms.
''Issei-san, Issei-san.'' Asia quietly sobbed when she wrapped her small arms around him. ''I'm sorry I couldn't do more for you. I hope Akeno-san helped you this morning.''
''Akeno-san?'' Issei asked confused and almost had a slip of his tongue when he wanted to say that Serafall slept with him.
''This morning..''Asia mumbled.
''..was someone else.'' Issei interrupted. ''Someone who will help us today.''
''I'm sorry but I can't tell you more than that.'' Issei said as he looked at her saddened face. ''Just that she is a very important devil.''
''Do you want to sleep with me again tonight?'' Issei asked with a small smile at her tearful state and was rewarded with a smile as Asia completely forgot what just happened. He patted her soft hair and looked at the clock which showed 6:45.
''Shit, it's already time.'' Issei said. ''We've got to go or we'll be late.''
Issei and Asia were both jogging to school to be on time, till they heard a large explosion and saw a massive barrier appear around the school.
Not a second later, a small magic circle with the Gremory symbol appeared next to Issei's ear.
''Issei-kun!'' Akeno shouted desperately through the magic circle. ''They've begun their attack.''
''Akeno-san!'' Issei shouted back when he heard explosions and yells come from the other side.
''They attacked everywhere at the same time. Kiba is fighting several Cerberus summoned by Kokabiel, Koneko and Rias are fighting Kokabiel with one of the exorcists and I'm fighting a crazy white-haired priest with Irina.'' She yelled firing her lightning and hearing creepy suggestions.
''We're coming.'' Issei said and immediately deployed his balance breaker.
[Welsh Dragon Balance Breaker]
He quickly lifted Asia on his shoulders and flew high up in the air.
After a short but exciting flight for Asia, they reached school where several large three headed dogs were fighting Kiba who had an interesting sword in his hand.
He looked around him and saw several people holding their hands on the barrier. Issei flew down towards them and saw that the group of people looked familiar.
The armored dragon landed with a loud thud on the ground. Several hundred pounds of metal made an indention in the soft soil.
The group of people looked scared at him with the exception of Sona and Tsubaki, who knew who the figure was.
''Hyoudou-kun, we were already wondering when you would show up.'' Sona said when Issei retracted his helmet and let a shaking Asia down.
''Asia, please help Kaichou maintain the barrier.'' Issei said with a smile.
''What are you going to do, Hyoudou?'' Saji asked after coming back from the shock of seeing his friend as a massive armored dragon.
''I'm going to save us all.'' Issei replied and his helmet appeared again, gleaming emerald eyes bored in Saji's own.
''Good luck, Hyoudou-kun.'' Sona said and Issei flew up in the air again.
''This wasn't supposed to happen..'' Xenovia thought from the ground as she looked up to Kokabiel, who was walking closer towards her with a shining spear of light.
Inside of the magic barrier, things weren't going the way a certain blue haired exorcist wanted to. She was downed on the ground, helpless and powerless when the mighty fallen angel approached her.
With the vigor she started the fight with, how utterly defeated she was after her fake bravado didn't help her out. The smiles the high priests gave her when she left for Japan now looked like sneers to a face filled with betrayal and fear.
''Wielder of Durandal, how you disappoint me after spouting all that shit about the lord.'' Kokabiel said with a mean glint in his eyes.
Her first sword, Excalibur Destruction, was turned into an abomination together with four of the other swords after Irina's was taken as well. Her trump card, Durandal, was sticking in the ground after Kokabiel smacked it aside with a light sword and slammed her down with his wings that felt like they were made of steel shards.
''Your death, together with the devil princesses will spark a new war. A war we as fallen angels will win.'' Kokabiel cackled madly as he raised the light spear to end her short life.
''Our father in heaven..''
Fear gripped her heart when his gleaming, malicious eyes bore into her own frightened ones when he made a stabbing move with his light spear.
''H-Hallowed be your name..''
Time slowed down when the glowing spear closed in on her face.
Xenovia closed her eyes shut and wished her death wouldn't hurt.
''I'm sorry, Mom''
However, she opened them again when she heard the sound of a spear shattering.
Xenovia tentatively looked in front of her and was surprised to see an armored figure in front of her with an extended arm looking at Kokabiel.
''Red Dragon Emperor.'' He stated. ''a worthy adversary for someone like me. You're using Balance Breaker as well.''
Issei decided to ignore the figure in front of him for the shocked blue-haired girl on the ground.
''Are you alright, Xenovia-san?'' He asked.
''For now, I am alright.'' She replied.
Issei enveloped his arm in his dragon power and punched forward to destroy the spear Kokabiel suddenly threw. He didn't like to be ignored.
''Help Kiba with those Cerberus and if it's needed help Irina and Akeno-san with the priest.'' Issei commanded.
Xenovia was about to complain about helping the devils but swallowed her complaints when Issei shot a massive jet of deep crimson energy to a stupified Kokabiel who was just in time to wrap his five pairs of wings around him.
''Hmm..impressive, Red Dragon Emperor.'' Kokabiel said as his body was smoking and several burning feathers fluttered down to the ground. ''I feel like I'm fighting in the war again.''
In reaction, Kokabiel raised his aura several fold and glowed in a soft gold. Thanks to his armor and using his [BOOST] several times, Issei had no problems with the holy aura. The devils on the ground however weren't that lucky.
When the two began their fight, Xenovia helped Kiba with defeating the Cerberus which they succeeded in fairly quickly. They weren't very resilient against the combined efforts of a holy-demonic sword and Durandal.
Afterwards, they combined their efforts with Akeno and Irina and were able to destroy the fake Excalibur. Xenovia used her Durandal to cut the sword in two and collected the Excalibur cores from the two halves, ready to be sent back to heaven.
''Look at Issei go.'' Kiba said with pride as he was almost unable to follow Issei's speed.
Xenovia was surprised and impressed to see the unremarkable devil she saw this morning fight one-on-one with the legendary ''Angel of the Stars'' Kokabiel.
''Good luck, Hyoudou Issei'' Xenovia thought and left the grounds with the five cores and a knocked out Irina.
''Issei can't keep going like this.'' Akeno said. ''We need the strength of a Maou, Rias.''
She was afraid Kokabiel's overwhelming strength and experience would ultimately do Issei in.
''Why my brother, what about Serafall-sama?'' Rias voiced. She wasn't about to lose her pride in devil standings to call for help.
''That won't do, Rias.'' She heard behind her. It was Sona who took a closer look at the fight.
''You know how my sister is when she's here to see me...'' Sona said. ''..and your brother loves you very much.''
''So does your sister!'' Rias replied heatedly.
''I'm not waiting for this. I'm getting help for you, Issei-kun'' Akeno thought and used a magic circle to contact Maou Lucifer.
Inside of a lavish looking room, a crimson haired man was working on some documents when a red Gremory circle appeared next to his ear.
''Maou-sama?'' He heard.
''Akeno? What can I do for you?'' Sirzechs calmly replied as he continued reading.
''We're being attacked by Kokabiel. Issei is currently fighting him, but Kokabiel is getting the upper hand in the fight.'' Akeno said as explosions were going off in the background.
''Hmm..Rias will never forgive me if I go there personally..but I can't let her lose such an important piece either. The others will kill me if I let a war start because of her stubbornness.'' Sirzechs thought.
''Alright, Akeno. I'll send help over.'' and closed the connection.
Issei grew angrier at the lack of damage he did to the laughing fallen angel, and unconsciously black vapor was released from every fist strike he hit on Kokabiel.
[BOOST][BOOST]
''Hahaha, you're strong Sekiryuutei. Very strong.'' Kokabiel maniacally laughed and prepared a light spear the size of a small van. ''But you lack two things...''
''one..'' He said. ''The experience to keep fighting.''
Kokabiel increased his power even further. His five pairs of feathered wings spread out far enough to block out the sun.
''two..'' He breathed heavily as he increased the holy aura of the spear even more to the point it began to hurt even Issei in his armor.
''Is a dream, a desire worth fighting for..RAAAAGH!'' Kokabiel shouted and threw the spear at a sedated speed at Issei.
''T-That asshole..'' Issei thought. He could easily dodge the spear but it would mean the destruction of the city.
''Hahaha. Do you really think war is ever an honest battle'' The fallen angel laughed evilly and enjoyed the desperate situation the Sekiryuutei found himself in.
''Ddraig is there anything else I can do?'' Issei said to the glowing jewel on his left hand.
''I can't let you go into Juggernaut Drive.'' Ddraig replied regretfully. Issei had been told of the Juggernaut Drive in the park yesterday afternoon and what it would do to his body and life force.
''I guess it's time to put everything in my last strike.'' Issei said and focussed his remaining power on his right fist.
The faces of the two women he came to love and befriend flashed through his mind.
''Grayfia..Serafall..'' Issei whispered. ''I'm sorry.''
''For what, Issei-san?'' a quiet female voice behind him said.
His heart beat in his throat when he turned around and saw the one person he was willing to fight for.
''G-Grayfia-san..'' Issei said disbelievingly.
She floated behind him with her devil wings spread out and looked emotionless at him. Though there was a small flicker of recognition and familiarity in her eyes.
''It's good to see you again, Grayfia-san.'' Issei finally said after confirming it was real.
''Are you sure you have the time to worry about me, Issei-san?'' Grayfia responded as she pointed at the spear still making its way towards them.
His previous lack of confidence was now filled to the brim as Grayfia was there for his mental support.
''Sorry, I'll be right back.'' Issei uttered in a voice now filled with confidence.
Beneath him, he heard a voice shout ''So-tan!''
''I'm glad Serafall has arrived as well'' Issei thought.
''I feel completely revitalized, let's do this Ddraig!'' Issei shouted.
[BOOST][BOOST][BOOST][BOOST][BOOST]
''This should do it..'' Issei said.
Massive amounts of red and small black sparks howled around his fist. Ready to devour the light spear.
It was strong enough to gather the attention of the people on the ground and of Kokabiel himself whose expression changed to ecstatic with the arrival of the strongest female devils.
''Is that...'' Serafall thought as she looked at his fist, but shook her head in denial.
''Issei-chan is doing his best.'' Serafall said to the group watching.
''Do you know my kouhai, Nee-sama?'' Sona asked surprised.
''Yes, we are friends.'' She happily replied as she could use the foreign word for the first time ever in a conversation with her sister.
''How did that happen.'' Sona thought but decided to focus on the fight again.
''Hahaha the strongest woman in hell and the silver-haired queen of annihilation. Even worthier adversaries than the red dragon.'' Kokabiel laughed menacingly.
''I will still be the one to stop you.'' Issei shouted and with one mighty punch he cracked the massive light spear before it fell apart into particles of light.
Issei's punch slightly cracked the scale mail on his right arm but it did the trick.
''Impressive, Sekiryuutei. You have my commendations.'' Kokabiel said in disbelief as one of his strongest attacks was destroyed by a devil nonetheless.
Yes, the boy was far exceeding his expectations. Which could become a problem in the future, so it was time for him to take Issei out.
His maniacal demeanor had changed to a cold and calculated look. The look of a seasoned warrior.
''You have done well, Sekiryuutei. But the fight ends here for you!'' Kokabiel shouted and flew at him with high speeds, ready to deal the final blow as a crackling spear appeared in his hand.
Grayfia was about to interfere but saw Issei making a small signal at her not to interfere.
''Remember how we did it last night.'' Ddraig said as he followed the fallen angel closing in.
''Yeah, I'm ready.'' Issei confirmed and shivered slightly when he remembered his training.
''Grayfia-san.'' Issei said softly but was still heard by the Silver-haired queen.
''When I defeated Raiser, I promised myself that I would never lose to anyone ever again till I reach you. So please don't interfere.'' Issei said with absolute truth in his voice.
Though there was no outside change in her expression, inside of her silver eyes there was a small spark of hope.
Kokabiel's terrifying and calculated gaze found his eyes again as he was close enough to throw the spear with deadly precision, but Issei was ready for it.
''Do it, Partner!'' Ddraig roared.
''You're mine now!'' Issei shouted and fired a large wave of dragon flames at Kokabiel, who by now was too late to stop in mid-air.
The fire was hot enough to melt even the toughest of metals. Kokabiel's wings didn't stand a chance against the flames and he fell burning to the ground, screaming in pain till it was too much for him and his body shut down.
Issei had used every last bit of his reserves and glided down to the ground on his armored wings.
The Silver haired queen followed his descent with her eyes and saw him land on his feet on the ground.
''I think Issei-chan did enough.'' Grayfia heard from behind her and saw that it was Serafall.
''I agree with your suggestion, Maou Leviathan-sama.'' Grayfia voiced in acceptance and glowed a pale silver when she descended.
''It's Levia-tan'' Serafall returned and glowed in a faint icy blue herself.
On the ground, Issei had fallen to his knees in front of an unconscious Kokabiel, who was still smoking from his dragon fire. Some of his burned feathers fluttered around them to the ground.
''We did it Ddraig, a real legend, we defeated him'' Issei happily said in his heart.
''You did, Partner. It was due time for the pigeon to fall.'' Ddraig proudly replied.
In front of him, Issei felt the temperature lower tremendously as Kokabiel's form was enveloped in ice.
''Well done, Issei-san'' Grayfia said to the shivering dragon from a respectful distance.
''Thank yo-'' Issei replied tiredly but was thrown on the ground by a very happy and relieved Serafall before he could finish.
Grayfia saw Serafall happily rubbing her head on the downed boy and in a long, long time she felt something more than nothing. A faint flicker of annoyance managed to escape her frozen heart.
''Maou Leviathan-sama, please give Issei-san some space.'' Grayfia silently voiced as she pointed at Issei's spinning eyes.
The two peerages soon reached the group of three and were surprised at Kokabiel's still form.
''Congratulations, Rias.'' ''I didn't know the pervert was this strong.'' ''Hyoudou! sniff''
In their celebrations, no one but Serafall and Grayfia noticed the arrival of another devil.
A silver armored figure descended from the sky in pale blue glowing wings.
He landed next to the frozen Kokabiel and lifted him up on his shoulders.
In a dark voice, he spoke ''My rival might already be a good challenge if he was able to defeat Kokabiel all by himself.''
The two peerages who felt like the dragon insulted their friend prepared themselves for battle.
''How I would love to fight you now, but with the Maou and ultimate queen here I have to refrain from it.'' and wordlessly flew up in the sky.
The tension quickly dropped with his leave and everyone looked at Issei, who by now was completely out of it. Surprisingly, Serafall held his head in her lap.
Everyone looked at Serafall. Some in surprise, others in jealousy and one unemotionally.
''Alright everyone, let's fix the school for tomorrow.'' Sona said as Grayfia flew up high into the sky to cast her magic over the city. Everyone in the city has probably seen the fight in the middle of the morning.
About fifteen minutes later, Issei woke up with a wobbly feeling. ''Urgh..where am I..'' He whispered with spinning eyes and saw that he was lying on something soft.
A pair of concerned magenta eyes looked at his own and saw a familiar but relieved smile appear on that person's face.
''Issei-chan.'' Serafall said, grabbing the attention of the others.
''Can you help me up please.'' Issei asked and was held by Serafall in a straight position, Her arms secured around his waist.
Issei decided not to question anything due to having no energy.
''Grayfia-san, Leviathan-sama.. thank you for your help'' Issei genuinely said and bowed to them from his sitting position.
''You didn't need our help, Issei-san. It was all you.'' Grayfia replied calmly.
''-san, since when does Grayfia speak so familiar to my pawn.'' Rias thought enviously of her brother's queen.
''Ehehe Issei-chan. You were quite the brave hero.'' Serafall said.
''Bend down a little, Issei-chan'' Serafall continued and when he did she patted his head.
He noticed how forced she was acting at the unhappy look in her eyes.
''You're really far different from how you were this morning.'' Issei softly whispered and felt Serafall stiffen against his back.
''..It's not something I can explain here.'' She softly muttered in his ear before she stood up.
''So-tan, So-tan! Where are you?'' Serafall said and walked away.
When Serafall left, so did the others under Issei's glare till only Grayfia remained.
''I wanted to see and speak to you.'' Issei confessed to the silver-haired maid.
However, Grayfia nor Issei spoke in words to each other.
''I'm happy to see you, Grayfia.''
''I'm glad you're safe, Issei-san.''
''I missed you.''
''…''
''?''
''I'm a bit out of touch with that emotion.''
''I see.''
''It will only be harder to reach me from now on.''
''I know, but one day I will.''
Issei softly smiled at her blank visage and stood up.
He slowly walked passed her but deliberately touched his shoulder with hers.
Grayfia slightly bowed forward with her eyes closed.
On her neutral visage could a very thin smile of amusement be spotted.
''Try hard, Issei-san'' She softly whispered and teleported away.
What neither of them noticed was Serafall watching their scene as she was talking with Sona.
Back in the underworld.
An Hour later report Serafall and Grayfia reported what happened
All the Maou's were present when Serafall stepped forward to report her findings.
''Issei-chan defeated Kokabiel...'' ''He helped Azazel...'' ''Issei-chan followed my orders not to kill Kokabiel and brought him in for questioning...''
Those were the highlights from Serafall's report.
The Maou's looked at Grayfia wondering if there was more to add.
''Yes. Everything happened as Maou-sama explained.'' Grayfia quietly replied.
''Hmm..'' Sirzechs thought and brushed his chin
''I'm not entirely happy that Azazel was there but I know how he is. Hyoudou Issei moves fast and is on a high track to become one of the most important pieces in any young ones faction.''
''What do you think Ajuka?'' He asked.
''His change since fighting Raiser-san has been impressive, even his use of his newfound power has been admirable though unconsciously.'' Ajuka replied.
''I see, and what about you, Falbium?''
The most illustrious and unknown of the Maou's had already followed Hyoudou Issei after his fight with Raiser. As a strategic thinker, he always tried to see the value of others in battle.
Falbium answered in his common lazy tone. ''Impressive results for such a young and new devil. I support your decision.''
''I agree as well.'' Ajuka interjected.
Sirzechs nodded in satisfaction after he had already decided on what to do even before the fight had started.
''Alright. Grayfia, bring me Hyoudou Issei.'' He commanded his queen.
Grayfia nodded in acceptance and was about to teleport away when she was stopped by Serafall.
''Sirzechs-chan, Issei-chan has school tomorrow.'' Serafall interjected with a raised finger.
Sirzechs chuckled in response when he looked at the clock. ''Please bring him tomorrow after classes.''
''Of course, Maou-sama.'' Grayfia replied and crossed eyes with Serafall for a split second.
''It's time to put that warmonger in line.'' Azazel said as he teleported to one of the secret bases.
''Yo! the big man is here!'' He yelled when he entered.
But when he got there, he was surprised and angered.
There were several dead fallen angels and exorcists around Kokabiel's holding cell with devastating wounds.
Sounds were heard from inside the cell and he decided not to take any chances.
''Shit, not this time.'' Azazel thought and made a light spear before kicking the cell door open.
Inside was a bleeding and unconscious Kokabiel held up by two cloaked figures.
''He's here sooner than you said he'd be.'' One of the figures said.
''No problem, let's just go.'' the other said and produced a blue magic circle.
''Devils.'' Azazel said through gritted teeth.
''Goodbye fallen angel.'' and stepped through the magic circle.
''I don't think so.'' He replied and threw the spear with godlike speeds. But it shot through the magic circle and disappeared.
''ah fuck. They're gonna kill me.'' Azazel thought about his fellow leaders Barakiel and Shemhazai, and Michael and Sirzechs who entrusted him with Kokabiel and his interrogation.
The day had ended for our favorite Maou as she teleported back to her home.
She had a new and different day. She made a friend in Issei and slept at his place.
''I had a fun day.'' Serafall happily said as she brushed her long hair. She remembered how Issei went through her long locks with her fingers and shivered in relaxation.
''Issei.'' she thought and smiled after remembering their moments together, and managed to develop a small blush when she remembered the way she woke up.
''I wish every day was like today.'' and suddenly reminded herself of something.
''you are always welcome here..''
''ehehe.'' she laughed and dressed in her pajamas.
A sudden magic circle appeared on her floor and she jumped in it.
Location. Issei's bedroom.
There we have it, chapter 3
Much more focus on Serafall and fighting.
I hope you guys don't think I'll let Serafall steal Issei away from Grayfia.
It's all still friendship for Serafall in his eyes.
Chapter 4 will start something new and hopefully epic in your eyes.
Lots and lots of information will be written that gives a new dimension to DxD
I feel like I missed something in the story, more of a feeling I suppose. Not mentioning the death of God wasn't it.
If you're just looking for smut or lemons, this isn't the one for you.
Doesn't mean that there won't be any of it though :)
There we have it, please review the story and vote in the poll if you haven't yet.
Peace out!
Next: Chapter 4 - Sirzechs's Summoning.