Chapter 6 Asia Argento

Asia P.O.V.

My name is Asia Argento and I am a holy sister of the church. When I was just a baby, my mother abandoned me and I was raised by the kind people of the church I was left at. Ever since then, I learned the ways of the church and the teachings of God. One day a wounded puppy walked into the church and was close to death. I prayed day and night for that puppy to be saved by God and it was then my power of prayer awakened. Seeing it as a blessing from God, I decided to use this gift on anyone I should encounter. However, my days at the church were over after that day. I came across a wounded man who I later found out was a devil. I was banished from the church and labelled as a witch for healing a devil but to this day, I don't regret what I did nor do I hate that devil I healed.

After I was placed in exile, I was put in the possession of the fallen angels and my life was governed and monitored by the fallen angel Raynare. She didn't treat me poorly but one day my life changed. After I completed my morning prayer to God, I was notified by father freed that Raynare was killed by a devil and I was to be put in his care. Father freed didn't seem like a bad person at first as we carried on our regular duty for the lord. But after the death of Raynare came to his attention, he transformed into a savage beast. We were just on our way back from our latest job and the sun had finally set. When we approached an alleyway, Father Freed changed and started to treat me very roughly muttering "How ironic it would be for a priest to taint a holy sister."

Before I saw it coming, I was pinned to the wall and he started caressing his hands above my body and I felt terrified as he did so. I cried out for help and that's when he showed up. His gentle and caring smile as he said to me these words "Don't worry I will protect you" Those words alone possessed the power to set my heart at ease and I knew from the look on his face, I could rely on him to keep me safe. That man's name is Hyoudou Issei who saved me from being defiled and even granted me entrance to his house. That time is now and I am currently in his home taking a shower after he suggested I take one.

I know that Issei san is a good person and I can trust him. I feel relieved that I had a spare outfit in my brown satchel to replace the torn one that Freed ruined so I did not have to impose on Issei san by borrowing any of his clothes. I exited the shower feeling clean once again and dried myself off getting dressed shortly after. I returned to Issei's room smelling a warm fragrance as I stepped inside.

"Um thank you for letting me use your shower Issei san." I said feeling both happy and embarrassed this being my first time in a boy's room before.

"Not a problem Asia, please have a seat I've prepared some tea." Issei said offering me a cup.

"Um thank you very much!" I said bowing to him. Sitting down at the other end of the table afterwards.

"It's delicious."

"I see I'm glad you like it." Issei said with that warm smile of his.

"So Asia, how are you feeling?" Issei asked me obviously concerned about what just happened to me.

"I'm fine now all thanks to you. You really are a saint Hyoudou Issei. Amen" I sending a prayer.

"Ahh"

"What's wrong? AH! I'm so sorry! I forgot you're a devil so that must hurt you right?" I said panicking when I realised I hurt him.

"It's fine. And what do you mean you forgot I was a devil? Surely that priest said it enough." Issei said laughing a bit afterwards.

"Well the thing is Issei san is such a nice person that I couldn't see you as any kind of devil." I said with a slight blush on my cheeks realising I said something very embarrassing.

"I see, thank you Asia that makes me happy." Issei said avoiding my embarrassment as he accepted what I just said happily.

"Anyway Asia, I have something to ask you." Issei said staring right at me after finishing his tea.

"Yes what is it?" I said back feeling nervous.

"Is it really true that you have no place left to go?" Issei said to me making me surprised but I answered him.

"Yes, I was exiled from the church so I no longer have a home. Ah but don't worry, I can take shelter in the church." I said secretly worried about it.

"No that's not good enough. I will offer you the spare room in my house. I can't just let a pretty and gentle girl like you stay out on the streets. Please accept my offer I really want to help you." Issei said making me cry.

I placed my arms around his neck in happiness as I thanked him repeatedly.

"Thank you so much Issei san! I don't care if you are a devil. You truly are a great person and a gift sent to me from god. I promise that I won't be a burden to you." I said now releasing him and now sitting on my knees.

"Nice to meet you, my name is Asia Argento. Please take care of me Issei san." I said feeling very emotional to be saved not just once but twice by this boy.

Normal perspective

Issei patted the blonde girl on the head and then wiped away her tears. "Go get some rest you must be exhausted." Issei said settling the girl's mood.

"Yes I am it's been quite a day." Asia said stretching her arms as she stood up."

"Tomorrow's a Saturday so I will introduce you to my master and see if we can help you out" Issei said to the girl as she approached the door.

"Yes thank you very much I am very grateful Issei san." Asia said approaching the room Issei let her use.

That night, the holy sister finally managed to get a good nights sleep.

Meanwhile, a certain red haired beauty struggled to get even a wink of sleep.

Rias collapsed onto her bed having suffered another nightmare of Riser this time of him killing Issei.

"What should I do?" Rias said as she began to get upset knowing full well that she wouldn't be able to sleep tonight.

The next day arrived in a flash at the Hyoudou household as the red dragon emperor began his morning routine. After completing his early workout, Issei began preparations for breakfast. Asia was still asleep but she was soon woken up by a beautiful aroma that invaded her nostrils waking her up gently.

Asia went down the stairs following the interesting scent leading her towards the living room. Asia's sleepy eyes shot wide open when she saw the feast that was laid out on the table.

"Ahh good morning Asia, did you sleep well?" Issei said smiling towards her whilst he took off his apron.

"Yes I did thank you" Asia replied unable to turn away from the delicious food on the table.

"Ahh that? I'm sorry I guess I made a bit too much my appetite is that of a dragon's after all so I forget to hold back when preparing somebody else's meals." Issei said smiling whilst he scratched the back of his head.

"No! It all looks so delicious and plus I'm very hungry! Thank you for the food!" Asia said showing no hesitation to dig in.

"Mmmm this is so good! Issei san you're a great chef." Asia said making Issei smile.

"Well you know, when you've lived alone for 6 years, you learn how to do things like this." Issei said causing Asia to ask.

"Umm Issei san, why do you live alone?" Asia said causing Issei to pull a sad expression. Even though it's been asked many times, Issei still feels the pain when ever he remembers their lifeless bodies on the ground.

"When I was only 11 years old, my parents were murdered by a fallen angel and then I too was killed. I was revived as a devil and then once again came close to death. But when I wished for power to protect myself and to avenge my parents, it's as if the sacred gear heard me and gave me power. I got my revenge but I vowed that I would never let anybody else's lives be made miserable by the fallen angels and that I would protect the innocent." Issei said quickly consuming his drink afterwards seeing Asia about to cry he spoke up.

"But don't worry, I'm fine. Hurry eat your breakfast and then take a shower, I have washed and dried some clothes for you so please go get ready we have a big day ahead of us." Issei said quickly disrupting the depressing atmosphere.

"Yes I will" Asia said resuming her delicious meal.

After Asia and Issei were ready to go, the two left the Hyoudou residence and made their way for Kuoh academy. Issei and Asia approached the ORC clubhouse and opened the wide wooden doors entering into the sitting room.

"Excuse me President Rias?" Issei said making his way to his master's desk after noticing the situation.

Rias Gremory was in fact in the clubhouse but she wasn't aware of Issei or Asia's presence.

Issei smiled and removed his jacket placed it over his master's shoulders as she slept on her desk.

"Thanks for the hard work master." Issei said placing a note he wrote to her in the jacket pocket.

"Let's go Asia; the president is tired so I will show you around the town." Issei said ushering her out of the room.

"Yes of course Issei san." Asia said following him out of the room.

Meanwhile while Issei and Asia were making there way out of the building, the president was imprisoned in her dreams.

Rias Gremory felt so cold during her sleep as soon as that frightening man appeared again.

"Ah look it's my wife to be Rias. I hope you know that I plan on having sex with you before we are married." The golden haired devil said making Rias startled and start to retreat back.

Just as Rias stepped back though, a circle of flames surrounded them trapping her inside.

"There is no where to run my Rias, you are mine and some day I will take you for myself."

"No stay back!"

"Shout as loud as you want Rias. Nobody is going to save you." Riser said tearing at Rias' school shirt revealing her naked torso.

All of a sudden, Rias suddenly felt a warm sensation not from the fire but inside her chest. As if he were summoned by her cries for help, Rias was completely silenced when she saw the brown haired boy with his sacred gear equipped standing right in front of her.

"Issei?"

"You bastard! I won't let you hurt Rias anymore." Issei said whilst his sacred gears gem began to shine on cue.

Rias ran towards Issei's back and tried to throw her arms behind him. But before she could do this, he vanished and Rias had come back to reality. Rias took a few seconds to register what just happened and this left her both relieved and sad. Relieved that Issei showed up in her dream to protect her. And sad because she didn't even get the chance to embrace Issei in her dreams let alone in reality. It was then she realised the warm coat which was placed on her back whilst she slept at her desk. Rias blushed when she recognised the scent as she held it towards her face.

"It's Issei's scent." Rias said sighing as she hugged it close towards her chest. Revealing the letter that fell out of the pocket.

The president opened up the folded paper and read what it said.

President Rias, yesterday I saved a holy sister from an abusive priest and she now has no place to go home to. I took her in because she's only just arrived in Japan and still has loads to learn but I mainly feel responsible because I killed Raynare the fallen angel she was being fed and kept alive by. Need to speak to you about what we should do next as I believe that you are the right person to come to about this.

Thanks for the hard work.

Hyodou Issei.

Rias folded the letter and began doing the task she set out to do when she first came into the clubroom.

Elsewhere, Issei and Asia were walking around the town to which Issei was showing her around.

Issei decided to take Asia clothes shopping first because of her lack of the essentials paying for them himself from his savings as a devil he earned whilst he worked as a stray devil for Sirzechs.

After they finished clothes shopping, Issei bought Asia and himself a crepe.

"Here you go Asia." Issei said handing her the delicious pastry.

After Asia took a bite from the snack, she began to cry alerting Issei.

"What's wrong Asia, do you not like it?" Issei said panicking over Asia suddenly crying.

"No it's not that at all. It's just ever since I was little, I have always dreamed about making friends with others. We would go play, read books and pick flowers. And you've treated me so kindly a complete stranger. I don't know how to thank you." Asia said unable to contain her happiness.

"What are you talking about Asia? I already consider us as friends and friends look out for each other so you have no need to thank me. I'm just doing what I can to help a friend who is in trouble." Issei said patting her on the head.

Asia couldn't contain herself any longer as she wrapped her arms around him.
"Thank you so much Issei san, I'm so happy that the first person I met yesterday was such a nice and gentle man like you." Asia said accidentally pushing her crepe into his nose.

"Oh I'm so sorry!" Asia said bowing down to him.

Issei burst out laughing as he removed the cream from his nose.

"Hey if you wanted to share your food with me, you should have just said so." Issei said smiling as he ate the cream that was left on his face.

Asia stopped panicking and began to laugh as well.

After a long day of visiting the tourist attractions and landmarks, Issei and Asia were beginning to make their way back to the Hyoudou resident.

"Asia stay behind me." Issei said as a loud sound of flapping wings sounded through the sky.

"Who are you and what do you want fallen angel?" Issei said getting ready to fight.

"I have no business with you devil, now hand over the nun nice and slowly she belongs to the fallen angels." The male corrupt angel said.

"Asia belongs to nobody! And if you want her you'll have to get through me first!" Issei said back.

"She is a mere human who possesses a sacred gear it is her destiny to either die or serve us higher beings."

"Then I will protect her from scum like you! I am the Sekiryutei Hyoudou Issei!" The teen said as he revealed his boosted gear.

"No way the Sekiryutei?! The devil that killed Dohnaseek and Raynare?" That line made Asia shocked and Issei on high alert.

"That's right; I will kill anyone who threatens to hurt those I love! So if you treasure your life, get out of here now!" Issei said making the fallen angel cower backwards and fly away.

"Issei san, is it true that you killed Raynare?" Asia said very startled.

"Yes it's true, I'm sorry I didn't tell you. I just didn't want to frighten you." Issei said completely surprised by Asia's actions when she grabbed him.

"I knew it! I knew that God sent you to help me. I was suffering when I was with the fallen angels but you set me free Issei san! I couldn't ask for a better person to call my friend." Asia said holding him close.

"I'm glad that I helped you Asia. I know exactly what it's like to have your life ruined by fallen angels." Issei said as they walked home.

Issei and Asia made it back to the Hyoudou household and they made their way to bed straight after they brushed their teeth.

"Good night Issei san, thank you for these pyjamas they are very comfortable." Asia said smiling.

"That's okay Asia. If you need anything just ask me okay?" Issei said as they both went into their rooms.

Issei removed his t-shirt and climbed into bed one thought in his mind as he closed his eyes. "I wonder if Rias is okay."

Later on in the night, a bright crimson light shone from the centre of Issei's bedroom.

As if she was answering Issei's question, Rias Gremory stood there in Issei's room and began to remove her clothes.

"I'm sorry Issei, please forgive me. But I feel more comfortable sleeping by your side. I can't sleep without you anymore." The crimson princess said as she climbed under the covers with Issei resting her naked body on his chest.

"It's just as I thought, this is where I feel the most comfortable. I just wish I could stay by your side forever Issei." Rias said as she closed her eyes and stole him for the use of a body pillow.