Well Ladies Gents and Miscreants, here's the next chapter in our hero's epic saga. I'm sorry it took so long compared to the other chapters but long story short internet costs money :(
Anywheese, big Thank You to everyone who's still reading this and faving, following, and or reviewing. You guys keep me going. So this chapter is all about Kumonji and Issei's transition into Devilhood. Also, any easter eggs and crossovers are just that. This story will remain almost entirely strict to DxD with a side mission here and there from other sources. See if you can spot em all in this and future chapters! K thx bai!
I wish I owned DxD and any other elements besides Kumonji. But I'm only human.. or devil.
"...WHAT?!" both Issei and Kumonji shouted in unison. Rias just stood there with the same smile on her face that was there before she told the pair of them about the true nature of the ORC.
"You heard me. The Occult Research Club and all of its members are devils, as are some other classmates you may or may not have realized." Rias explained. At that particular moment Kumonji felt a tinge in his chest. Annoying though she may be, Teiya couldn't possibly.. No, she was out with friends when he had died, he remembered her sending a text that said she was on the way home. As he pondered this he managed to pay attention to the end of Rias' explanation of the difference between angels, fallen angels, and devils.
"So let me see if I have this right, we as humans were killed but you decided to bring us back to life as servents to your household. Now we're devils and more or less reincarnated in sturdier bodies that allow us to fully serve the Gremory House in any way you say until we die or we're freed, is that about right?"
"More or less," the apparent House Master replied with a nod. Issei seemed lost at first but it all clicked into place. Except..
Issei raised his hand looking slightly confused. "Er.. excuse me President but how do I know you aren't lying to us or something? I mean if we died wouldn't someone have noticed or something?"
"If you don't believe me, ask Yuuma." From the desk a small file full of photos of Issei and Yuuma on their date plopped in front of him on the table. Issei noticably cringed and reflexively grasped at the area where he was stabbed.
"I remembered her too Issei" Kumonji broke the silence. Issei looked over at him incredulous, then angry. "I knew you and her had been together but since nobody else knew or remembered I thought it would be better to investigate before I said anything."
"She was actually a Fallen Angel, sent to kill you because of the power that lay dormant inside you. You, Issei, and Kumonji as well possess a Sacred Gear: a powerful artifact given to very few chosen individuals to keep the balance between Angels Devils and Fallen Angels. Which brings us to our next lesson." Kiba and the silverette stood and moved the sofas apart far enough to create room. Rias stood in front of Issei with her arms folded. "Bring out your Sacred Gear, focus all of your energy on the part of your body that feels most powerful."
"Uh well okay but with everyone watching it'll be kinda awk-" Blam! Kumonji's knuckles to the back of the Perv's head sent him face first to the floor. After recovering and grumbling several choice obscenities at his best friend Issei took his stance, legs apart arms at his side. "Ka-me-ha-me-HA!" A brilliant burst of light later and his left arm was ensconced in a red elbow-length gauntlet adorned with a shining green gem at the back of the palm.
"That's your sacred gear, the Boosted Gear of the Red Dragon. Not bad, and on your first try no less." She smiled and turned to Kumonji as Issei tested out the feel and weight of his new power. "Your turn K"
"Sure what the hell I'll give it a shot," the redhead shot back slightly pessimisticly. He remembered once watching a Mixed Martial Artist take a stance before utterly annihilating a guy and wondering where he'd seen the stance before. Deciding to give it a go he brought his wrists up to cross in front of his chest and threw his hands down and elbows back. This time he wasn't blinded by the blue light that encircled him.
When it faded, he looked down and saw his hands were covered in a dull grey metal that conformed to his features. Not only that, a solid plate under three raised bars covered the back of his forearms, another on the outside of his triceps and shoulders. As he turned to examine the new gear he could feel two bars leading behind his shoulders to meet at a plated spinal covering that wrapped over his ribs descended to his outer hips and stopped halfway down his thighs.
"Whoa!" Issei exclaimed "That's the exoskeleton from Weapon X! I knew you were a comic book nerd but.."
"I will hit you Issei.." Kumonji smiled back, casting his best friend an ominous smile. As he moved around a little he could feel that the armor was conformed as tightly as possible and left as much range of motion as such a thing would allow. "But this thing should weigh half a ton, even if it's scaled back this much.." he said to himself, just loud enough nobody could hear it.
Rias just clapped her hands to get everyone's attention. "I believe introductions are in order. My name is Rias Gremory, the leader of this group, and I am a devil." Behind her back two batlike wings emerged frightening Issei. Kumonji at this point was beyond the shock factor and just thought it was cool.
The dark haired woman who had slept in Kumonji's bed with him stepped up. "My name is-"
"Himejima Akeno.." Kumonji said out loud, not realizing what he said or how he knew what her name was. However as soon as he realized that he had said it he quickly bowed "s-sorry."
"It's okay. How did you know though?" the woman known as Akeno asked.
"I- I don't know how I know. I just.. knew, I guess." the redhead blushed. 'Great, now she probably thinks I was stalking her or something. Perfect, now I sound just like Issei...' Mental facepalm aside, Akeno continued.
"Right. I'm Himejima Akeno and I'm a devil. I hope we get along" Her wings unfold behind her as well, though with her being in the darker part of the room they're harder to see clearly.
"Kiba Yuuto, At your service. I too am a devil." The blond quips and opens his wings with a sweet smile.
"Koneko Toujou. If you perv on me I'll kill you" she says while staring right at Issei with a stony face. It's hard to tell if she's sincere but as she shows her wings the point becomes moot.
Issei's wings shoot out from behind him without him knowing what was happening, causing him to freak out for a moment.
"...Hey Issei. Tell me something, did President Rias heal you herself?" Kumonji asked, remembering the morning he had with Akeno. 'I think it's safe to assume he went through more or less the same as I did. Him in close proximity with a woman in bed.. there's no way he restrained himself..'
"Well yeah why do you-" WHOMP! With a little careful aiming Kumonji's wings shot out and clipped Issei in the back of the head, again sending him to the floor face first as the rest of the peerage deadpanned at their dynamic. "..you perv."
Koneko's expression never changed throughout the exchange. "I like him already."
While Rias Kiba and Koneko were discussing the details of his sacred gear with Issei, Kumonji took advantage of the pause to approach Akeno about their.. encounter.
"Himejima-senpai?"
"Just Akeno is fine. We are gonna be working together now, you're like part of our little family."
"Er- okay I guess. About the other day when you woke up in my bed.." Both of their cheeks went a bit pink at the memory, but Akeno smiled and headed off his train of thought.
"It's fine, becoming a devil is strange and confusing. It was rather nice of you to let me stay over for breakfast though, and your family is so sweet and interesting."
"Yeah okay but-"
"And you have a lovely home too."
"Miss Himejima.."
"I have to say it was a very restful sleep too."
"Excuse me, but I'm trying to ask if we had sex." Kumonji realized that he said that a little too loudly, everyone now staring at the two of them. Akeno's face is one of shock, and a mild amount of hurt, though she shakes it off and puts on that grin of serenity again. 'aaand now I look and sound like an ass.. way to go kid.'
"No, we didn't do it. I'm still a virgin."
"I-I'm sorry, I didn't mean to.. *sigh* I'm just gonna go sit over there quietly." Kumonji takes a seat and hangs his head at his first impression. Issei scoots in closer with a perverted monkey face while Koneko debates whether she should change her mind about the new redhead. Kiba tries to comfort the embarrassed newbie, and Akeno and Rias chat quietly in the corner. After several minutes Rias steps up again and addresses the two new recruits.
"As you may or may not be aware we devils also have duties to perform outside of fighting Angels and Fallen Angels. One of these is to answer summons from those who want their wishes granted, within reason. Since you two are new, I'll be sending you on easy jobs this time." A large red magic circle appears on the floor and starts glowing as Akeno prepares it.
"Ready to go!"
"Alright, Issei you first." Rias says gesturing to the large insignia.
"Hell yeah!" Issei steps up enthusiastically and focuses his energies. The light envelops him "Hey what's up I'm the devil you summoned what can I do for-" Issei stops as everyone in the ORC club room sweatdrops at his lack of abilities.
"It seems you're still not strong enough to make the jump on your own. You'll have to get to your summon another way."
"There's a bicycle outside if you want to use it," Kiba offers. (A/N Oak: this isn't the time to use that)
"Awww man that blows! What kinda devil shows up on a bicycle?" Issei whines, much to everyone's satire. To make things worse everyone pointed right back at him, which made the depressing situation that much worse. Someone suggested he fly, but not having tested his wings that was quickly ruled out as well. "Okay Kumonji why don't you try it then smartass?"
"My pleasure." Stepping into the circle he cleared his head, followed the flow of the magical energy, and let his energy burst from within. Blinking once he shook his head, looking around to see a myriad of computer screens and a shadowy silhouette of a woman with braids and glasses.
End chapter!
A/N I know, cliffhangers. But most of you already know who it is anyway. If you don't then you'll have to wait and see. Next chapter will also have the first elements of crossover, but like I keep saying the crossovers are secondary.
As always reviews, input, swearing; as long as it's constructive criticism or praise (that I don't deserve) I love hearing what i'm doing right and what i'm doing wrong, as well as where you think the story is going or where it should go. Peace n Hair Grease!