I'm sooooooooooo sorry that I didn't update in a long time. But here is the next chapter. Please note that the Riser Arc will NOT be in this story.

Chapter 4: It really must be fate

"So I'm assuming that whoever this 'Amaterasu' is… she must be important or God-like?" Issei said after Saji's bombshell which in turn rendered everyone silent for a good 5 minutes whoever Issei was silent for another reason entirely.

After a minute with no response, Issei just gave up and put on his headphones concluding that whatever was going on would probably last for a while. Lying down on the couch with his head lying on Rias's lap, Issei let his mind drift away from the awkward silence in the O.R.C room.

The same sets of questions were running the minds of the members of the O.R.C (excluding Issei) and the Student Council: How is that even possible? Is it true? How did they not know? If so then how does he have a Sacred Gear? Could Saji have been misled? It would be a fair guess to assume that the events of tonight were completely… astonishing to say the least. The discovery of Issei's Sacred Gear, the instantaneous brother-like bond Saji and Issei now share and last but most definitely not least being Saji's parentage.

It was roughly after 20 minutes that it was decided that this topic would be discussed at a later stage since it was very late and it was still a school night. Everyone soon left via magic circles except Issei who felt the need to walk. He had to clear his mind of today's events and start to think about what he wanted to do with himself now that he was a devil.

"I really hope I made the right choice… I would really hate to disappoint everyone now that I know that I'm the Apocalypse Dragon…" Issei thought as he made his way home.

"No boy. I'M the Apocalypse Dragon! You my friend, are just a nobody so don't go around telling people lies…" Great Red responded much to the disdain of Issei.

"Jea Jea Jea… whatever you overgrown lizard… now tell me what kind of powers I have!"

"I'm tired now. Good night"

"Hey Red! Hey you fuckin-" Before Issei could retaliate the mental connection was severed. This act of childishness left Issei wonder just how such a powerful being could be so immature. This train of thought come to an abrupt end as Issei was finally home and was in bed. Sleep quickly claimed him.

The next morning Issei was making his way to school, when he accidentally bumped into someone. He was on the verge of apologising to the stranger but when his eyes landing on the figure in question, his breathe got caught in his throat. One world could describe the girl dressed as a nun with long golden hair and green emerald eyes that seemed to stare into Issei's soul… beautiful. His situation wasn't made any easier as the nun was the first one to speak in one of the most sincere sounding voice he ever heard and mostly will ever hear considering that he was no a devil.

"I-I'm s-sorry… I wasn't paying attention" she said with a blush due to her embarrassment.

"Uhm… no, don't worry about it! It was actually my fault." Issei's gaze landed on the cross dangling around her neck and couldn't help but wince as a massive headache rushed through him, luckily the unnamed nun didn't notice. There was an awkward silence that fell between the two but Issei made a quick attempt to change the situation.

"My name is Issei by the way! Issei Hyoudou."

"O-oh uhm, my name is Asia… Asia Argento." The nun replied with a smile that could melt steel.

It was then that Issei noticed that Asia was carrying a suitcase and a map in her hands. It was pretty clear that she was having difficulty knowing where she was meant to go, this could be a way for Issei to make it up to her for knocking her over but he was beat to the finish.

"U-Uhm… Do you happen to know where the church may be Issei? I've been searching for hours and I can't seem to find it."

"The church heh? Jea I know where it is. It's actually not that far from here. I can take you there if you want?"

"I would LOVE that! Thank you so much! This must be the work of God!"

With that the two headed towards the church that was near the outskirts of town. The two remained silent as they made their way to the church. Issei was about to speak when the voice of Great Red interrupted him in his mind.

"This girl has many seals inside her… I wonder why? But I can defiantly tell she has a Sacred Gear… Twilight Healing to be exact."

"How do you know that?"

"My power derives from dreams so in a nutshell I can enter people's minds without them even knowing… unless they are mentally powerful."

"Wait so I can do that as well?"

"I don't see why not… but you're going to need to train to reach those kinds of abilities."

Issei then snapped out of his conversation with the dragon when a chill rushed down his spine. When he looked up the church was in full view.

"So here we are Asia. Unfortunately I can't follow any longer since I'll be running late for school. I do hope I'll see you soon though" Issei didn't even wait for a response as he made his way to Kuoh…

"I could sense Fallen Angels in the church… I think you should come back to that church tonight… that girl is bound to do something unexpected."

"What do you mean?"

"When I was in her head, I noticed that she was planning on killing those Fallen but I don't know how… you better come back here to witness it. But don't tell the devils! They are just going to burst in song…"

I know that this was a short chapter but I am currently busy with the next chapter so I'll update soon. Yes there is a twist in this Arc…

Peace!