Here is the next chapter. I may or may not write another chapter tonight. :P I think I probably will but who knows.
So this chapter is shorter then usual, but I think it kind of assists in bringing in the new ARC.
I hope you enjoy it.
Issei began to groan within the Void. He awoke finally and sat up, only to come face to face with Erebus again.
"So you are awake aye boy?"
"Yea. What happened?"
"Think. Everything will come back to you. At least most of it."
Issei closed his eyes and he began to have flashes of what happened. He saw himself fighting Akeno and Koneko, and a ton of other beings. He saw the monster he became. A shadowy creature with a lot of shadowy tentacles, all with a mind of their own, keeping the others at bay as he fought with Akeno and Koneko. He then heard and saw, Rias apologizing to him. It was blank after that.
"Yes Issei. She apologized to you. You felt that she was sincere with her apologies that you returned with your sanity. The leaders of the three factions and I all worked together to save you from the dark hole you were descending down. Your anger and hate, despair and misery, combined with the immense power of the shadows, creating that monster. While it was entertaining, I decided you did not deserve to go down that path so I helped you or should I say, I helped them help you."
"Why did you do this for me?"
"Simple. You have amused me for a while now. You have kept me entertained so I did you a favor. Plus, I suppose I felt bad for you. Do not expect me to do those kind of things again." Erebus said with a puff of his breath, knocking Issei to the ground.
"Heh, I will keep it in mind. So... what now?"
"Well, do you wish for me to tell you... or do you wish to find out on your own?"
"I guess ill find out on my own."
"As the best choice. Just keep this in mind. The path you were going only led to destruction. While destruction is fun, complete decimation would only make things boring as you will have nothing to play with anymore. You were going to be unable to live your life, and now you have been given a third chance."
"A third?"
"Heh, you are a Devil remember? Devil's live for millions of years as do Angels and Fallen Angels. A human lives for what... a hundred? Less then that for most. You have been given a chance to live a life you couldn't have as a human. You are entering the world of the Devils, and I have been watching them from time to time. The Devils are by far the most entertaining species. You enjoy fighting yes?" Not even waiting for a response Erebus continued. "The Devils love their fighting. There is fighting all the time. Its a constant battle, even between the factions there is fighting. I am honestly jealous of you."
"You are?"
"Quite. As I am all powerful, I can in fact go and have fun directly with you creatures, but that is not what I really want. This power... It really is a curse sometimes. As you do have my powers, the limit to the powers I gave you is quite limited. However, you are still able to be very powerful. You could be the strongest being in existence, except of course me... hahahaha. So Issei. Are you going to live your new life?"
"Yes. I will."
"Good. Now, I want you to promise me something."
"What is it?"
"When you return, try to forgive. Do not forgive immediately, but forgive in time. Try to live your life."
Without even waiting for a response, Issei was awakened in the real world, by Erebus forcing him out.
Issei opened his eyes and found himself in a familiar settings. He found himself in the office of the O.R.C where Issei was told what he was, what they were, and where he was told he was a servant. He looked around and noticed he was alone and it was midnight according to the clocks. He sat up and put his head in his hands down, rubbing his eyes.
'I see Erebus. This is what you have meant by forgiving. So I am back with them am I? Heh. I suppose I am not as angry as I once was... I feel... renewed... free from the constriction of my rage... is it because I let it out that night?'
He then heard a voice, Erebus.
"Yes. When you fought them that night, you released an immense amount of your negative emotions. If you had kept it in any longer, you would have never returned to us. You would have become a shell of your former self and walked the path of absolute annihilation."
"How can I hear you?" Issei said out loud.
"Oh good, so this does work. Look in front of you Issei, on the floor."
Issei looked on the floor in front of him and what he saw was freaky. Erebus's head was looking right at him, but it was 2d.
"You are... my shadow?"
"Indeed. I have decided that this would be a great way to enjoy myself as well. I can manifest myself into a physical form as well in time, turning into an actual warrior for you. Its Living Shadow."
"Huh, I think that would actually be fun to have you around like that."
"As do I. Well, it is time that I take my nap. Dealing with you the past week has been tiring. Good night." Erebus said, disappearing from the shadow, no longer actually making a shadow onto the floor.
Issei stood up and walked towards the large bay window, looking out into the sky and the school yard. The full moon was out and it was shining bright. The moon light was basking him in its glow and it made him feel alive... it made him feel as if he had a new chance at life.
'I have not forgiven anyone for what they did... but now... I feel like I can. I feel like I can move on. If the Devil's can make me happy, I will embrace it. I do not want to feel this anger or sadness anymore. I just want to be happy. Thank you... Erebus.'
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