Sup guys? Welcome to chapter 4 of my story. Again, got a lot of good feedback on the story. Now let's go answer to some reviews, shall we?
redclaw39: Like I said before, him joining Rias' peerage is still only an idea to me, the same goes with him joining Sona's peerage. But honestly, if I had to choose one of the two, it would be Rias' peerage, because it would be easier for me to write. Him joining a peerage of people that he barely interacts with in the anime would be kind of weird.
PhantomBullet95: You're right, I could do one of those two, but the question is which one? I personally favor the first option, but I might change it a little.
HDdragon: That is something that may or may not happen during the story. Someone manages to kill Issei and Rias brings him back to life. But that may or may not happen. Can't reveal too much.
xden1997: Well, I'll try and include them in, since it was one of my favorite Arcs in the anime.
TheLaughingStalk: You are right, suicide attempts will start happening during the end of the story. But, if you want, skip the entire chapter and go to the author notes at the end. There's something I would like to say regarding this story.
And that was all of the reviews that I could answer. Let's start chapter 4.
Chapter 4: The meeting between a nun and a dragon.
Issei was walking home after his meeting with the ORC. After Ddraig's statement, Rias said that she would like to prevent Issei from taking his own life, if possible. The others agreed to help as well.
Issei gave a long sigh. He just didn't understand as to why she'd like to help someone like him. He was even surprised by her offer. Turning him into a devil and joining her peerage.
Issei thought about it, but in the end, shook his head, declining her offer. He still remembers her disappointed look. But she understood and let him go, but she also said that the offer would still stand.
He took out his spare key and opened his door. He closed it and locked it. He let his school bag drop to the floor as he looked at the body in front of him. Since tomorrow was Saturday, he could go and bury her body near the end of the day.
He went to his fridge and grabbed milk. He put it on his table and went to one of the cupboards, grabbing a bowl. He then grabbed some chocolate flavored cereal. He poured the cereal in the bowl. The milk then followed. He grabbed a spoon from a drawer and went to sit on the sofa, opening the TV.
As he sat down, his mind wondered to one of the agreements that Ddraig accepted. Rias accepted the fact that he didn't want to become a devil, but she then proposed in joining the Occult Research Club. Issei was about to decline, but Ddraig beat him to it, accepting the offer.
[Partner, as much as I want to believe that you can kill Kokabiel by yourself, I am having mu doubts as well. Without help, then it would take months, maybe years for us to find Kokabiel alone. But since they are Devils and enemies of the Fallen, then it could work as an advantage for us. They hunt down a Fallen and they contact you. You try and get some information and then you kill them at the end. Sounds good to you Partner?] Ddraig explained his reason to Issei.
Issei thought about it for a while, but he agreed in the end. True, he is good at working alone, but him finding Kokabiel alone might take a few years. But with help, it could lower the time of the search.
After finishing his cereal, he looked at the clock on the wall. The time was 10:43. He put the bowl in the sink and filled it with water. He then went upstairs to take a bath. He took his clothes off with the bandages. Before entering, he looked at the wounds that were caused by Raynare.
They were all closed. Since he was now a dragon, his wounds heal three times faster than the original human time. He entered the bath and began washing himself.
'Hehehehe… You can take all the medicine you want… but you will never get rid of me… I will always be in your self conscious… I will always be here to torment you. Hahaha… I can see your struggle… nothing escapes from me… not even you.'
Issei clutched the side of his head as he exited the bath. He knew he forgot to take something these past two days. He forgot to take his medicine.
After the incident with Kokabiel, Issei's uncle took him to the doctor. After an examination, the doctor said that he was suffering from depression, extreme paranoia and maybe dementia. But the most worrying was schizophrenia. His uncle asked how the schizophrenia was triggered. The doctor said that it might have been during the incident. There is no known single cause of schizophrenia, said the doctor to Issei's uncle.
The uncle then asked if there were any other illnesses or trauma that he could be aware of. One issue that the doctor said to be careful on was of a panic attack, since he did experience the death of his family. The doctor then gave Issei some pills. He said to take three every day, at breakfast, during lunch and at dinner.
The good thing, Issei managed to get self-control over his panic attacks over the last few years, which caused them to be quite rare. His schizophrenia was the only serious problem, aside from his depression, extreme paranoia and maybe his dementia.
Issei dried himself in a towel and quickly went downstairs. He grabbed a cup and filled it with water. Issei then opened one of the drawers and grabbed his bottle of Thorazine. He put one down his throat and soon drank the water.
'Hehehehe… You can't get rid of me… See you soon, Issei… Hahahahaha…'
It was all that the voice said before going silent. Issei gave a small sigh of relief as the voice finally quieted down. For now at least. Issei went upstairs to his room and fell on his bed. He soon fell into a deep slumber.
Inside Issei's dream:
Issei's eyes snapped wide open. The first thing he noticed was that he was in the school's courtyard. He looked around, but there was nothing. Only the school and the blue skies with white clouds. Suddenly, the sky turned red and the clouds turned black.
Issei then felt a sharp pain on his chest. He looked down and saw a sword that was impaled in his chest. Issei shakily turned and saw no one.
"Hehe, so the brat from ten years ago is still alive. I must say I'm impressed." A voice said.
Shadows began to form a figure in front of Issei. First were the legs, then the arms, then the torso and then the wings. The man had long black hair, red eyes and from what Issei could count ten black feathery wings on his back. Issei recognized him easily.
It was Kokabiel.
"It was what I expected from the holder of the Boosted gear and the host of the Red Dragon Emperor. But I want to at least get a good fight out of you!" Kokabiel shouted with a grin on his face.
Before Issei could blink, he found himself on the floor, deep cuts all over his body. He saw Kokabiel walking towards him with a grin on his face. Kokabiel had blood coming down his forehead and his lip was also bleeding.
"I must say that I'm somewhat disappointed in you. I expected you to at least put up a good fight. But it seems I expected a bit too much. Oh well, this time you won't be able to revive yourself, so that is another brat down the drain." Kokabiel said as he summoned a light spear in his hand. He raised his hand in the air impaled it into Issei's head.
End of dream:
Issei gasped as he sat up on his bed. Sweat was trickling down his forehead as he let out short shaky breaths.
[Calm down Partner. It was just another nightmare. But this one seemed… more realistic. But, let's not think about that right now. Breathe, try to relax.] Ddraig instructed Issei on what to do during his small panic attack.
Issei gave a sigh of relief, feeling better now. But he agreed with Ddraig on one thing. That nightmare seemed realistic. It was almost as if it was trying to tell him something. But he decided that it was another nightmare, so it probably meant nothing.
Issei stood up and went to the bathroom. He took a quick shower and went downstairs to make himself breakfast. He had enough to make himself a bowl of rice, so he probably should go to the store and buy more.
Issei then filled a cup with water and took one Thorazine pill. He put it in his mouth and drank the water. He gave a sigh and sat down on his couch, rubbing his eyes.
Since there was no school today, Issei decided to spend the day home and then bury Raynare's body at night. But for now, he'll go buy some stuff that he needed. He took his key and exited his house.
As he was walking, Issei still couldn't get his mind off that dream he saw. It was strange. He felt like he should be more cautious now. Issei managed to push his thoughts to the back of his head as he entered the store.
After buying the stuff that he needed, he exited the store and walked back to his house.
"Stand still, I'll make you feel better! Trust me!" Issei heard a voice say from right across the street.
Issei looked at the direction of the voice and saw a girl kneeled down with her hands extended towards a bow that was about eight years old. The girl was wearing a white veil on her head and a black teal nun outfit. She had long blonde hair. Suddenly a green glow emitted from the girls hands.
After a few seconds, the boy stood up with a happy grin on his face. He looked down at the nun.
"Wow that was amazing! Thank you misses!" The boy said, He then ran off.
The nun stared at the bow with a happy smile herself.
Issei was surprised by her healing ability. He realized that it was a sacred gear and a pretty powerful one as well.
[If my guess is correct Partner, then her sacred gear is Twilight Healing. And just like your Boosted gear, hers is pretty rare.] Ddraig said.
Issei crossed the road and approached the kneeled nun. The nun looked up and saw Issei staring at her.
"C-Can I help you with something?" The nun asked slowly, a stutter in her voice.
Issei extended his hand to her. The nun smiled at gladly accepted his hand. Now that Issei was closer to her, he saw that she had green eyes. The nun looked at him with a smile.
"Thank you. Let me introduce myself, my name is Asia Argento. It's a pleasure to meet you. What's your name?" Asia asked with a small bow.
Issei gave a small bow as well. Issei cleared his throat, but ended up coughing heavily. It's been a while since he cleared his throat from the mucus that he had since the last ten years that he spoke.
"Ahh! Are you okay?! Do you need help?!" Asia screamed in worry.
Issei only raised his hand as he stopped to cough. He gave a sigh of relief as he recovered from his cough attack.
"Thank God, you're okay. Now can you please give me your name so that God can give you his love?" Asia asked with a relived smile.
Issei pointed at his throat or more importantly, his vocal cords. He pointed at them and shook his head.
"What does that mean? You can't speak?" Asia asked.
Issei shook his head.
"You haven't spoken in a while?" Asia asked once more.
This time, Issei nodded.
"So your voice is basically gone. How sad." Asia said in a sad tone.
Issei nodded as if saying thanks for the concern. He then started to walk away from Asia.
"Ah, wait!" Asia shouted.
Issei turned to look at her with a raised brow.
"Umm, since I'm new in town and I don't know my way, can you possibly show me the way towards the nearest church. There's someone I have to meet there." Asia asked shyly, with a small blush on her face.
Issei had a small feeling that it was more than one person who she was going to meet, but he still decided to help her. He nodded his head and walked back to her, mentioning with his finger to follow him.
Asia nodded and followed Issei. She looked up at him and stared at the two scars that were visible. The one on his neck and the one on his right eye. She wanted to ask him how he got them, but she knew he wouldn't answer her, since it's been a while since he last spoke.
Suddenly, Issei heard a loud grumble. He turned towards Asia, who was holding her stomach with her hands, while her head was down in embarrassment, a huge blush on her cheeks.
Issei could have sworn that he felt the side of his left lip inching up to a barely noticeable smile, which surprised him. He didn't even know that he had the ability to smile. But, it lasted for only a millisecond, so he still has a way to go.
He mentioned for Asia to follow him to a fast food court. Issei bought himself a cheeseburger. He bought another cheeseburger for Asia.
They decided to sit outside. As Issei was eating his burger, he noticed Asia looking at her food. He tapped her shoulder so he could get her attention. Asia looked at Issei and Issei stared at her with a raised brow.
"Umm, this may sound like a stupid question, but how do you eat this? I've… never actually seen this type of food." Asia said looking to the left shyly.
Issei then grabbed his cheeseburger and Asia looked at him. Issei then took a bite out of the burger and chewed slowly. He then looked at Asia.
"I-Is that how you eat it?" Asia asked.
Issei only nodded.
Asia grabbed the burger with her hands and took a small bite. Her eyes widened as she looked at the burger with stars in her eyes.
"This is so delicious! I never ate something as delicious as this!" Asia said as she took another bite of her burger.
Just like before, Issei's lips went up to another barely noticeable smile. It lasted for only half a millisecond.
After they ate their lunch, Issei then led her to the nearby church. Once outside, Asia turned to Issei with a smile on her face.
"Thank you for showing me the way to the church. I hope we meet again soon. May God be with you." Asia said as she entered the church.
Issei was a little suspicious about what was in that church. He knew that there was more than one person that Asia was going to meet, but what were they. Were they Fallen Angels?
'Hehehe… It looks like you worry too much about little Asia… why is that? You never cared for anyone but your own… why start caring now?'
Issei shook his head. There was no way that an innocent girl like her would associate with monsters like the Fallen Angels. Maybe she really was just going to meet another priest? But for whatever reason, he decided to agree with the voice.
Issei decided to push his worries away and decided to go back home. There was nothing else to do.
"Ah, hello Issei! Didn't expect to see you here!" Issei heard a voice from behind him.
Issei looked over his shoulder and saw Rias walking towards him. She wore the same attire that she wore yesterday.
Issei raised his shopping bag, saying that he only came here to shop.
"I just came here to take a small walk for fresh air. Also… you could say that I was watching you a little. And I saw you walking with that nun." Rias said nervously as she saw the look that Issei gave her once she said that she was watching him.
"I-I just want you to know that nuns are associated with most angels and since angels are enemies to us Devils, then I would suggest that you stay away from her." Rias continued.
Issei then extended his right arm forwards.
[Rias Gremory. Of course, we know that Devils are enemies of Angels and Fallen Angels are the same. But you forget, Issei is no Devil. We may be associated with you, but that does not mean that we are at your side.] Ddraig said.
"Then on which side are you?" Rias asked.
[That is a stupid question. You should already know that we are on no one's side, expect our own. Of course, we appreciate the help that you will give us, but other than that, you are just a temporary ally. After Issei's quest is over, you know what will happen.] Ddraig said.
"And I already said that I'll do what I can in order to prevent that." Rias said seriously.
[You can try… but I doubt anything will change my Partners choice at this point.] Ddraig said.
Issei then looked up at the sky. He saw that the sky was starting to get orange. He was quickly reminded that he should go bury Raynare in a few hours.
[Well, I think it's about time we depart. There is a Fallen Angel that we have to bury.] Ddraig said.
Issei started to walk away.
"Can I help you with that?" Rias asked hopefully.
Issei looked at her a little strangely. After a small while, he sighed and nodded his head, mentioning to follow him.
Rias smile and followed Issei. Issei was more than comfortable with the, walking in silence. He actually preferred it. When they arrived at Issei's house, Issei took his key out and opened the door.
The first thing that caught Rias' attention was of course the dead Fallen Angel that was near the entrance. The second thing that caught her attention and worried her a little was a bottle of medicine that was on the kitchens dining table.
Issei mentioned her to wait here, and he went upstairs, leaving Rias alone for the moment.
Rias' curiosity got the better of her as she approached the dining table. She grabbed the medicine tab and looked at the lable. From what she could tell, the medicine was named Thorazine. She then heard steps coming down the stairs.
Rias quickly put the medicine to where she found it and went back to where she was before. When Issei came downstairs, he was holding a large bag and a shovel.
Issei grabbed Raynare and stuffed her in the bag. He closed the bag and tossed it over his shoulder.
"Do you know where you want to bury her?" Rias asked.
[There is a small yard behind Issei's house. It would be a good place to bury her, just as long as nobody sees] Ddraig said.
"I can easily cover you." Rias said, confident.
Ddraig said nothing.
They both went to the backyard through a door in the living room. Issei began to dig down a small hole. Once he was sure that it was deep enough, he grabbed the bag with Raynare inside and tossed her inside the hole.
"Umm, Issei. Can I ask you a question?" Rias asked, nervous.
Issei stopped pouring dirt in the hole and looked at Rias.
Rias was sweating a little. She didn't know how he would react when she tells him that she saw him medicine. She gave a nervous sigh to calm herself.
"What… is Thorazine? I saw the medicine on your dining table, so I got curious." Rias asked.
Once she looked at Issei, she instantly regretted asking him. He was just staring at her, a very dead look in his eyes. He finished pouring dirt in the hole. Once giving the pile two pats with the shovel, Issei turned his attention back at Rias, slowly approaching her.
And that id the end of chapter 4. I hope you guys enjoyed it. I went on a small gaming spree, that's why I wasn't updating. But, I have something to ask you guys. A review from TheLaughingStalk assumed that the story will be short, since Issei will only focus on killing Kokabiel and then the suicide attempts start. But, I gave thought to some things. The Raiser Arc will be in this story and as you know, the Kokabiel Arc will be in the story. But what about the rest of the Arcs? You guys have three choices.
1] Write a sequel.
2] Continue this story.
3] End the story with Kokabiel's arc.
This small pole will only be active for this chapter. Once I upload the next one, you can't vote anymore. You can vote in the reviews. Until next time, don't go changing.