Authors note

I thank you all for the support I didn't think that I would get so many likes and all. Really thank you guys! Also I thought that the last chapter wouldn't have be good for you since it was completly different than any story I know. This chapter will be the start of Irina's and Issei's relationship. I saw that I shouldn't rush but I don't want to make multiple chapters where basically the exact same things with different talks so I decided to make a couple of time-skips. In the next chapter is the last time-skip for a while as the kuoh story begins.

one week later

Issei was happy all the past week because he could see the love of his live again after many years. Before they got on earth Gabriel spoke to him "Are you ready Issei? We need to take a plain from Japan to England to not raise any suspicion."

Issei had a bright smile on his face as he said "I was always ready for this day I will see her again! But mama I have a question. Is it ok fir an angel to love without the risk of him falling?"

Gabriel chuckle and started to answer the question if the blushing kid "It is indeed allowed that an angel falls in love with a human if his feelings are pure but he isn't allowed to have a child with a human."

After saying this they teleporyed to earth and started walking to the airport to take their plane to England.

As they landed and they walked out Issei had tears forming in his innocent eyes as he saw the love of his live Irina again. He started rushing to the girl who also had tears in her eyes as he hugged her really thightly and she said in a quite voice that only Issei understood because they where hugging "Thank you for coming Issei! I love you!"

Issei instantly blushed as he heard that and said in a louder voice "I love you too Irina!"

After this they all went to Irina's home talk in a privat space. Irina wondered all this time who the woman was that was holding Issei's hand.

She wanted to ask Issei who she was but before Irina could do so Issei started speaking " This is my mother Gabriel. Mama took me in after my parents were killed by fallen angels and she took care of me afterwards. I shut this memory out of my heart long time but my master told me to look in my heart and I remembered it all and swore to myself to never forget it ever again."

As Irina heard that a tear rolled down her cheek but her parents seemed to know this already. The girl who also was 15 years old just like Issei finally talked "Oh that is sad Issei. You mentioned a master didn't you? I noticed that you are stronger than before. So he helped you get this strong body?"

Issei started laughing and Irina had a questioned look on her eyes. He answered her question "No he didn't help me get the strength I currently have. Kaio-sensei taught me martial arts. It wasn't just him though I learned also by Shibukawa-sensei and Orochi-sensei. That happend while I was living on my own to get stronger to protect you! Also I have a question for you too. Did you really mean what you said at the airport Irina?"

Irina blushed from the part where Issei said he wanted to protect her until much later that day asas she said "Yes Issei I love you! I always have!"

Hearing that made Issei look really happy and he also blushed at the statement that his beloved childhood friend just made. Seeing that Irina gave Issei a kisson his cheek as his heart started beating faster. He turned to face Irina and gave her a passionate kiss on her lips.

"I love you too Irina!" was all he could say but her parents sent her to her room because they needed to talk to Issei and Gabriel in private. As Irina was waiting in her room oy thinking of the man she loved they started talking.

Irina's father said "Issei we know that you are Gabriel's Joker and an angel so we want Irina to become one of Gabriel's bravebrave saints."

Issei nodded his had because he knew it as he said "I know but at first I wasn't sure if I wanted that to happen. Now after seeing youall again my heart is oy beating for Irina and mama so if she wants to become one I won't stop her!"

All except Issei started laughing as Irina's mother started talking to Issei once again "Then you should be the one who asks her. You two have our blessing!"

After hearing that Issei walked to Irina's room and knocked. She instantly started blushing again because she knew who was on the other side of the door as she quietly said "Come in."

Issei opened the door to see his loved one with her head in her pillow. As he approached her she staryed turning her head towards him and said "Sorry" in a sad voice

Issei brushed her hair as he said "Why did you apologize?" As he had a troubled look on his face.

"I was sad that only I got sent away and you all talked happily." She sad still with a sad voice.

He still brushed her hair as he said "We talked about something that might change your live and my soon-to-be parents in-law asked me how I thought about this. I have a really important question for you! Do you want to becone an angel and to be my girlfriend?"

After hearing this with Issei's serious voice she blushed even more as she started to answer "Of course I want to be your girlfriend Issei. But what do you mean by becoming an angel?" After saying this she hugged him as strong as she could and he also hugged her but not quite as strong.

Issei started standing up after their hug to release his wings. Irina also stoodup with bright eyes and hugged him once again while saying "I don't understand what you mean."

Issei started laughing after they fell on the ground and said "I think mama could explain it better thanI ever can." After this they stood up and walked outside while holding hands.

The adults still sat at the table but there now were five mugs filled with tea. Irina started taling as they moved towards one of the sofas "Issei told me that he is an angel but i don't understand. He also said me that you could explain it better than him Gabriel-san."

Gabriel started laughing as she realised that her son gave her the task to explain it to her. As Gabriel explained it to the girl Irina had a bright smile on her face.

After hearing the explanation Irina started talking "Does this mean I can be with Issei forever? If so I will glad to become an angel!"

After hearing this Gabriel made her cards appear and Issei said "I would recommend making Irina your ace mama."

After Gabriel found the ace card she told Irina to lay down and so she did. As Irina was laying down Issei hold her hands and they both looked into each other eyes. It took some time but Gabriel made Irina her ace just as her son wanted it.

Gabriel said to Issei and Irina "I need to go back to heaven. I can give you one week until I need you two to return to heaven."

Issei nodded in agreement before his mother went back to heaven and said "Ok mama we see you in a week." After hearing that she disappeared with a smile on her face.

Issei and Irina sat down on one of the sofas as her father said "Enjoy your week and don't forget to come over once in a while in the future."

Both nodded in agreement and went back to Irina's room as Issei said "Wait I know we are a couple now but do we sleep in one bed too?" Irina blushed as she said "Is there a problem with that Issei? I want to be as near to you as possible!"

Issei once again blushed but said "I want that too but isn't it a bit soon?" Irina just answered quickly while changing clothes "I don't think so also we have only ttwo beds in this house."

She smiled as he changed his clothes with magic and they went to bed hugging until they slept.

The next day started and Irina woke up before Issei just as it always has been. She looked at him and thaught "He looks so cute even when he sleeps." After that thaughts she leaned towardshis face and gave him a kiss on his lips. This woke Issei up but he didn't mind it as he kissed her back.

After they ate breakfast Irina wanted to show Issei around as they walked out of the door.

Irina walked down the street with Issei as they walked around the small town. After sightseeing Irina wanted to buy new clothes with her boyfriend. Issei agreed with her wish and so they walked shopping.

They went into a small shop and Irina took a dress she wanted to try on. She walked into the changing room. It took her a while to get changed because she usually doesn't wear dresses. After she walked out in the white and blue dress she took a little turn to show it to Issei who blushed as he saw this beautiful dress.

She noticed Issei's face and asked him "Does it suit me Issei?" Issei nodded and said "It looks perfect on you Irina! I love you!"

After hearing this Irina her self blushed and hugged her boyfriend and said "Thank you Issei. I love you too! And if you like it that much I think I will take that."

Issei shook his head and said in a happy voice "I buy it for you as a present." She looked at his happy face and gave him another kiss.

After Issei bought the dress for Irina they went on looking for a pair of shoes that would be a good combination with her new dress.

Issei found a shop that looked like it sells shoes as he pointed at it with one finger fron the hand that wasn't holding Irina's hand.

They went inside and Irina instantly spotted a pair she wanted to try on and so she did. She got another blush from Issei who instantly said "Should we go buy them?"

Irina nodded in agreement as Issei got his wallet and bought them for Irina. She once again gave him a thank you kiss and a tight hug.

They went home because Irina had another plan Issei didn't know about. Irina told him to go wait in her room as she said that she wants to surprise him.

Irina started preparing a basket with a blanket and some food for her plan to go picnic with Issei. Once she had prepared everything she called Issei who forgot that they bought the beautiful dress Irina was still wearing and seeing this made him blush again.

After she realised it she took his hand and took of to a small park.

The sun went down slowly as they arrived at a grassland Issei noticed that Irina was holding a basket but didn't say anything. Irina took out the blanket that she laid out on the ground and both of them sat down in a way they could look at each other.

Issei looked at his girlfriend and said "Thank you for this surpriese I didn't notice it until we arrived." Irina blushed and said "I wanted to do something as a thank you for buying this dress for me."

Irina took out the food she prepared what contained some sandwiches and fruits. Issei took an apple and started to ask Irina "So what did you do this whole time we were appart?"

Irina smiled at her happy looking partner and said "You remember my father being an excorzist right? I wanted to step into his footsteps so I trained a lot too. I learned to use a sword and also I got one of the Excalibur pieces Excalibur mimic. But I don't have it with me right now."

Issei kissed her forehad what made her blush as he said "Don't worry if someone is coming to attack us I protect you! Also do you want to have a test fight tommorow I want to know how strong you have become."

Irina was happy that he would protect her but wasn't sure if it was a good idea because she thought that she was pretty strong. After those thoughts she said "I don't know if this is a good idea I'm pretty good you know."

Issei laughed and said "I believe you but want to see how strong you are with a practice fight." They laughed and enjoyed their time together.

Some time passed as Issei got a serious look on his face and Irina asked him "What is it Issei?" He just said "It's a fallen angel but don't worry I dispose of him." As he said this he started stretching.

The fallen angel appeared before them with a lightspear in his hand and threw it in Issei's direction as Irina took her hands in front of her face. Issei just punched in the direction the spear was as it vanished with no effect.

Issei said in an confident voice "Is that all you got?" As the fallen angel heard this he started creating two more lightspears but before he was finished creating them Issei stood before him and kicked his head from the side.

The fallen angel flew to the ground as the spears vanished and Issei said "If this is all you can you should go NOW!" After hearing this the fallen angel decided to report to his master and he vanished.

Issei sat down to Irina again as she noticed that he has a left over on his cheek. Irina went towards her boyfriend and started to eat the leftover and gave him a kiss. Issei blushed as he heard her beautiful voice that said "You had a leftover on your cheek and I decided to not waste it." Hearing this Issei blushed even more.

They finished eating and looked into te distance. Irinas head was on Isseis shoulder and they talked about the past.

After it was late they decided to go home and while doing so they where holding hands.

They went to bed the exact same as last time and slept even better than before.

Irina again was the first to wake up thought of the fallen angel and Isseis strenght. She again gave him a good morning kiss.

As he woke up he was greeted by Irinas smile and she asked him "Why didn't you kill the fallen angel Issei?"

He looked into her bright eyes and said with a sleepy voice "If possible I want to avoid hurting people because I don't want someone to feel the same pain I felt."

Irina hugged him and said "You will never again feel this pain I promise!" And both changed into there fighting clothes. As she asked him what this is Issei said "If I'm fighting I always wear this."

He only wore a blue short and shoes as he did in China in the dojo. Irina started laughing and asked "Does this have any meaning?"

He nodded and said "Yes this reminds me of the time where I started training in martial arts."

They went to eat breakfast before leaving to the church to have someone to watch the battle. It was a girl with short blue hair who wore the same battle suit as Irina.

Issei gave her his hand to greet her introduce himself this was something he learn from the four saints. He said "I'm Hyoudou Issei nice to meet you. I'm an old friend if the Shidou family I hope you don't mind watching us." He said with a smile

She just looked at him and said with a distant voice "I'm Quarta Xenovia and don't mind to watch this battle."

He warmed himself up but in a differnt way than he did yesterday. He imagined fighting a strong opponent in this case Retsu-san. As he was avoiding the attacks of the phantom a wound where blood came out opened on his face.

Seeing this Irina got worried and shouted "Issei where is this wound coming from?" He didn't answer because he was focused on his fight.

After ten minutes he stood there with more wounds as he said "Irina what's wrong? Why do you look so sad?"

Irina had tears in her eyes aas she said with a troubled voice "You have blood all over your body and have many wounds."

She didn't stop to cry as Xenovia said "Hyoudou Issei what did you do?"

Issei said "I warmed up if you have a strong mind you can fight a phantom of someone you know. I do this everytime I have to fight a strong opponent."

Irinas tears stopped and bith girls couldn't believe what he said as Irina asked "You see me as a strong opponent?"

Issei turned to Irina with a smile and said "Yes so let's start Irina."

They started to fight Irina came at him with speed that far surpasses what a regular human should have but Issei avoided the quick strikes.

Xenovia couldn't believe her eyes as Issei suddenly caught Irinas Excalibur and said "After this we should work on your speed and accuracy."

Irina lost focus as Issei was talking and slipped but gladly Issei was there to catch her. He caught her and after that hugged her what made her drop the sword "Irina are you ok? I wouldn't forgive myself if I would be the cause that my girlfriend would be hurt."

Irina blushed at hus statement and nodded that she is ok they heard Xenovia taling wuth a puzzled look in her face "You two are a couple? Doesn't make you weaker Hyoudou Issei?"

Issei started to carry his girlfriend to a tree and layed her down in a way she could see both of them "Xenovia wanna try it?" He said with a confidant look.

At first she was hesitating but soon draw her swird it was Excalibur destruction and said "I'm not as weak as your girlfriend!"

Sge charged at Issei as he taled to Irina for a second "I will be back soon." He caught Xenovias swird and said "You have a nice sword don't you?" After this he threw her away and she stood up immediately shocked from the power he had to catch her sword.

Before Issei walked a bit to the side so Irina wouldn't be hurt she attacked him again. Multiple quick slashes he all avoided except for the last. He parried the atrack by raising his foot to block it.

Both Irina and Xenovia were shocked as Issei said "Where us your confidence from earlier?"

After hearing this she put her sword into the ground to make a destruction. Issei couldn't see anything so he blocked the incoming attack and said "Now it's my turn"

He gave her a punch into her stomach that made her fly a few meters as she said "I give up! What church did train you?"

Issei said "I didn't train in any church I trained with different martial artist masters."

Xenovia looked shocked and said "Is it allowed for a member of the church to train in such a way?" He answered with "If it wasn't I wouldn't have done it would I?"

After this Xenovia shuckled and said "You are an odd one I'm gonna train and someday we will fight again."

After she left the couple enjoyed the days before they had to go back to heaven.

Before they took of into heaven of into heaven they said their goodbyes to Irina's family and said that they will come back soon.

After arriving in heaven they wanted to go talk to the saints Issei stopped her and said "Can you wait a moment I need to talk to a friend?"

Irina looked at him with a puzzled look and asked "Who do you mean? We are the only ones here."

Issei smiled as two wings came from his back "Sorry Albion I wanted to talk to you sooner but it was hard on earth an I wanted to enjoy my time with Irina after many years."

Irina heard a chuckle she couldn't identify as she heard a voice "Partner no problem I know you missed her but I'm glad you didn't forget me after two years. I saw your fight with that girl. It seems you only showed a small portion of your power."

Still puzzled she heard her boyfriend talk into nothingness again "Yeah I didn't want to hurt Xenovia or made her lose to the will to get stronger. Oh yeah Irina the wings you see on my back are Albion. He is a friend of mine."

Irina didn't quite understand but was sure it was soon explained to her. Once again Albion talked "I understand what you mean she has great potential. I'm really curious about your full strength partner. Would you mind showing it to me soon?"

Issei started to laugh as he said "If I need to fight serious you will see it but I have a feeling that will take sometime."

Before they went to outside to talk to the saints they heard a sad dragon.

They went outside of Isseis room as Isseis was waving towards a table and said "Long time no see mama, Lord Michael"

Issei couldn't complete his sentence as the saints except Gabriel laughed and Michael said "You know Issei if Gabriel is your mother we ar your uncles."

Issei answered "I'm sorry uncle Michael it is a habit of mine."

They started laughing bit Irina was thinking why her partner was so friendly with the leaders of heaven as Michael started talking "That isn't the matter why we wanted to talk to you two today."

They went to the table and sat down Issei was between his girlfriend and mother.

Michael started to speak 'Shidou Irina we greet you in heaven as Gabriel's second brave saint. We should train you some before you can go back to earth. But Gabriel should show you your room."

Issei took Irinas hand and hastly said "Uncle I want to have a room together with Irina. I can't sleep without her anymore."

Irina blushed as she tried to take her hand away to cover her face but he held it to tightly.

Michael looked down because he couldn't be the one to seperate the loving ones as Gabriel spoke up "If you both want it it is ok with me."

As they were about to go to the room Gabriel asked something "Issei why didn't you kill the fallen angel? Was it because if back then?"

Issei looked sad as he was embraced by his mother as she said "It is ok I'm not sad but if Irina gets treathend again please kill the person."

She let go of her son and he nodded in agreement.

They got their room for two. Irina's training was hard at first but she grew strong. After almost two years her training was complete and she was way faster then before and could control magic better than Issei.

One day they got a mission from Gabriel "You two need to go to Kuoh to research something for me and to eventually annihilate some fallen angels. Don't forget that this is devil territory please don't start a battle with them. Also you will be living in Isseis old home."

They both nodded in agreement as they teleported to Kuoh.