What's up guys! Recently there has been an uproar for pairing Saji and Akeno together. But rest assured, what happened at the pool was just a momentary crush. Issei is still her main man.

Akeno: "Yep! No one can replace my Ise-kun. Ufufu."

There you have it, quoted by the Priestess herself.

"Talking"

'Thinking'

[Ddraig]

Chapter 11: Gasper the timid vamp…..

The next morning in the dining room, the Gremories, the Hyoudou's plus Sona and Akeno were having their breakfast. At some point, Sirzechs raised a suggestion to her beloved sister.

Sirzechs: "You know Rias, I'm beginning to wonder when would be the perfect time to released your servant."

Rias: "W-what?! Why would I do that?"

Sirzechs: "I'm talking about your other bishop."

Rias sighed in relief and answered his brother.

Rias: "Oni-sama, do you really think I'm ready?"

Sirzechs: "Why of course! You've shown me that you've matured and grown stronger each day."

Lord Gremory: "You brother is right Rias-dear. Your victory against Riser is enough to prove that fact."

Rias then turns to Issei and Akeno. The both of them just nodded in agreement.

Rias: "Alright. If this is an order from my brother, no. From the great Maou Lucifer, I'll comply."

Sona: "Don't worry Rias. I'm sure your servants will be there to help you."

Rias: "Thank you Sona."

Mr Hyoudou: "Bishop?"

Mrs Hyoudou: "Another servant?"

Issei: "I'll explain to you later…."

At the school gates, Issei and Sona head for the Student Council room whereas Rias, and Akeno went to their club room.

Akeno: "I feel like Sirzechs-sama and Lord Gremory enjoyed their stay a lot more than they did originally."

Rias: "Yeah. Now that Ise's parents know about us, we have nothing to hide anymore. It's kind of relaxing."

Akeno: "Ufufu! I couldn't agree more."

In the ORC room…..

Kiba: "Are you serious buchou? Releasing your servant?"

Rias: "Positive. Plus, Koneko will have someone to be with."

Saji: "Another servant? Releasing? What's going on guys?"

Akeno: "Buchou has another bishop locked away under Sirzechs-sama's orders."

Saji: "Wow, this bishop must be very strong, and violent."

Asia: "To think that Buchou-san has another Bishop."

Xenovia: "In case that bishop goes beserk, (Summons Durandal) I'll deal with it."

Rias: "It's alright Xenovia, put the sword away."

In front of a secret door.

Saji: "So this is where it's locked?"

Rias: "Yes. Oni-sama was worried about my servant's powers so locking him up is the best option."

As Akeno is finished unlocking the seals, the door swung opened and reveals a room full of plush toys.

In the center of the room sits a small coffin. With a little girl sitting in it.

"Iyaa! Who's there?! Please don't hurt me!"

Saji, Asia and Xenovia we shocked when they saw Rias's other bishop in the room.

Saji: "This little girl is your bishop? She's kinda cute."

Kiba and Akeno began giggling at Saji's comment.

Saji: "W-what's so funny?"

Rias: "Actualy, Gasper is a boy. He just loves to cross-dress."

Saji then drops on the floor, depressed.

Saji: "Just when I thought I could have twin blonde babes."

Xenovia: "Hmm…He doesn't look too tough."

Gasper: "Uuwwaaa! You're so meaaaann!"

Rias: "Come out now Gasper…. No need to be shy…"

Gasper: "No! This room is my home and I want to stay heeerrrreeee.!"

Saji then grab Gasper's arm and wanted to pull him out.

Saji: "Come on man, we won't hurt you."

BLINK!

In a split second, Gasper was relocated to the corner of the room.

Saji: "What the? How did he get there so fast?"

Xenovia: "He definitely did something."

Asia: "Teleportation?"

Akeno: "Gasper-kun's sacred gear is Forbidden Balor View, which grants the host the ability to temporally stop time."

Xenovia: "So that's how it is."

Rias: "The only problem is that Gasper hasn't mastered his sacred gear and thus is unable to control it yet."

Saji: "Ahh, so that's why Maou-sama asked you to seal him. So, what do we do now?"

Rias: "Akeno and I have to set up the school for the Gathering of the Three Factions. So I'd like you all to train Gasper while we're away. Yuuto, would you be our escort?"

Kiba: "Hai buchou."

As the 2 Onee-sama's plus Kiba left the building, the rest discuss on how to bring the timid Bishop out.

Saji: "Hmm….It's not easy bringing out a fearful child in the open. What do you suggest Asia?"

Asia: "Umm….We could lure him out with sweets?"

Koneko just stepped forward and toss some garlic cloves at Gasper.

Gasper: "KYAAAA! I hate garlic!"

The bishop then burst out of his room to the corridor.

Saji: "Why? It's just garlic."

Koneko: "Gya-kun is a half-vampire."

Asia: "And Vampires are afraid of Garlic."

Gasper: "UEeeennnn! Koneko-chan is soo meannnn!"

Xenovia: "Right. Now that we've got you out, let's train!" (Summons Durandal)

Saji: "Xenovia, you're not actually going to…."

Xenovia then chased Gasper around the old school building while swinging her Durandal.

Xenovia: "A healthy mind requires a healthy body. Give me 5 laps!"

Gasper: "Uuuwaaaa! Xenovia-senpai is scary!"

10 minutes later, Gasper lay down on the floor panting vigorously.

Saji: "I think you went a bit too far Xenovia."

Xenovia: "What? That's how the church trained me."

Koneko: "This will wake him up." (Shows garlic to Gasper)

Gasper: "IYAAA! Garlic!"

This time, Koneko chased the poor vampire around the building for almost 5 minutes.

In the end, Gasper froze time and ran to his room.

Saji: "Groan…..This is harder than I thought."

In the Student Council Room, Issei is helping Yura and Hanakai preparing the documents for the gathering. Enter the Vice-president Tsubaki.

Tsubaki: "Hello everyone, how's it going?"

Yura: "We're almost done Tsubaki-san."

Issei: "Yep, just give us 2 more minutes."

Tsubaki: "Well, good job. I'll come back shortly." (leaves the room)

Hanakai: "Aww, I'm out of ink. Hyoudou, could you grab that ink pad here please?"

Issei: "Sure."

As Issei went over to the other table, he tripped over Yura's foot an fell on the floor.

Yura: "Ise-kun! Are you alright? I'm so sorry."

Issei: "Y-yeah I'm fine. Oops."

Yura: "AAhhh!"

However, as Issei got up, he accidentally knocks Yura off the floor and he too followed after her. This resulted in Issei lying face down on top of Sona's rook.

Hanakai misinterpreted the situation and tossed Issei across the room.

Hanakai: "Hyoudou you pervert!"

Yura: "Momo, wait!"

Issei: "Aaahh ow!"

Yura: "It was an accident. Ise-kun didn't mean to knock me over."

Hanakai then saw Issei painfully rubbing his back while getting on his feet. She then realized her mistake and rushed to the brown haired pawn.

Hanakai: "I'm very, very sorry Hyoudou. I thought you're going to pounce on Yura-san."

Issei: "It's alright Hanakai-san. I get that a lot."

Hanakai was touched by Issei's kindness and went to hug him.

Hanakai: "You're so kind Hyoudou-kun. Call me Momo next time, ok?"

Issei: "Alright Momo." (Receives a bigger hug from Hanakai)

Yura: "Hey Momo! Let me hug him too!" (Went to hug Issei)

Issei : 'Heh. They're just like the girls back home.'

"What is the meaning of this?"

The three of them then turned around and saw Tsubaki with a stoic expression on her face, with a hint of redness on her cheeks.

Issei: "Ahh Tsubaki-san. Err, this is not what you think it is."

Tsubaki: "Kaichou really needs those documents, so I expect them to be ready soon. You may hug him later if you want." (Leaves room)

Issei: "Eeehhh.. That's what she's upset for?"

Hanakai: "Well, our fuku-kaichou IS a difficult one to read."

Yura: "Sigh, let's just get back to work."

Issei: 'Sigh, I wonder how's Saji doing."

In front of Gasper's room.

Saji: "Sorry we had to call you from your preparation."

Rias: "It's alright, you did the right thing."

Saji: "Sigh, after being chased around by Xenovia and Koneko-chan, Gasper refuses to leave his room. We only made things worse."

Rias: "I can't blame him."

Saji: "Huh?"

Rias: "Vampires care about pride above everything else. And because Gasper was only a half-vampire, he's shunned by his father and then casted away from his family. His life didn't get better after receiving human contact, as they're afraid of his vampirism heritage. I found him when he was nearly beaten to death by several villagers and revived him as my servant. But since then, my peerage suffered from his unintentional activations of his sacred gear. That's why Oni-sama decided to seal him until I was ready to train him."

Saji: "I see. So that's why he's so timid."

Rias: "Looks like Oni-sama was wrong after all. I couldn't control my servant."

Saji: "Yes you can."

Rias: "Saji?"

Saji: "Buchou, since I'm the only remaining guy let me handle Gasper. Plus it's about time I get my own Kouhai."

Rias: "Ufufu. Very well, I'll leave him to you."

Saji: "You can count on me buchou."

Rias then teleports away.

Saji: "Looks like I'll be here for a while. I better call Asia."

Saji calls Asia.

Saji: {Hey Asia, I'll be home late today so you go on without me alright?}

Asia: {Oh, Why?}

Saji: {I need to convince Gasper to come out.}

Asia: {I understand. Xenovia-san and Koneko-chan will be borrowing the shower for a while so I'll see you later.}

Saji: {Thanks Asia, bye.}

Saji: "Okay Gasper, I'm not going to mve an inch until you come out alright?"

Gasper: "NOoooo! You all will chase me again!"

Saji: "Sigh….Look, you can tell me anything. Just, what is it that you're afraid of?"

Gasper: "Well…..I'm scared of my sacred gear. It's very powerful, but I always have trouble controlling it."

Saji: "Why is that?"

Gasper: "Every time I activate my sacred gear, everyone around me will freeze. It's scary, and I worry that people will me mad at me for unconsciously stopping time." (Crying)

Saji: "I'm not mad at you."

Gasper: (Opens door slightly) "You aren't?"

Saji: "Why would I be? We all mess up one time or another, but that doesn't mean everyone will be mad at you."

Gasper: "If you put it that way…."

Saji: "And to be honest, I envy you sacred gear over my own."

Gasper: "You really think so?"

Saji: "Come on. You can stop time! And what can mine do, latch on to objects and that's it. I even have to make my own weapons for Maou sake."

Gasper: "You're very kind Saji-senpai."

Saji: "Hmm?"

Gasper: "No one has ever been jealous of my sacred gear before."

Saji: "Listen Gasper. God gave us sacred gears for a purpose. And that is to use it to serve buchou till the day we perish."

Gasper: "Yes! I will stay proud of my sacred gear!"

Enter Asia, Xenovia and Koneko.

Asia: "Saji-san."

Saji: "Huh? Asia, what are you doing here?"

Asia: "I felt bad leaving you with Gasper alone. So I brought everyone here to help you train him."

Saji: "Thanks.."

Xenovia: "I see you've brought Gasper out."

Saji: "Yes. All he needs is a little encouragement."

Asia: "Gasper-kun, I made this for you. Hopefully you like it."

Asia gave Gasper a paper bag with eyeholes on it.

Asia: "Just put it on your head."

Gasper: (Puts on paper bag) "Ooo.. I like it."

Saji: "Huh? I don't get it."

Asia: "I used to have problem talking to people face to face, but not on the phone. So I thought, why don't I cover Gasper-kun's face so he wouldn't feel so nervous."

Saji: "Asia, you're a genius! But Gasper, as soon as you're more confident, you might want to take it off."

Gasper: "Hai! Saji-senpai!"

Outside of the old school building, Saji, Xenovia, Asia and Koneko are training Gasper's sacred gear.

Saji: "That's it Gasper. Hold it for 10 more seconds….."

Gasper: "I'm trying…." (Freezing a ball in mid air)

Asia: "5,4,3,2,1. Let go."

Gasper released the ball.

Gasper: "Phew! I did it."

Saji: "Well done Gasper. Now take a short break."

Issei: "Hey guys."

Asia: "Ise-san!"

Xenovia: "Hi Ise."

Koneko: "Evening Ise-senpai."

Saji: "Hyoudou. How's things bro?"

Issei: "Quite alright. So, you must be Gasper."

Gasper: "UUehhhh! (Hides behind Saji)"

Saji: "It's ok Gasper, he's a friend. Sorry Hyoudou, he's very timid."

Issei: "I understand."

"Look at everyone so cheerful this evening."

Everyone look up and saw a fallen angel landed in front of them. The Gremory team then get into battle stance.

Issei: "Woah woah guys, it's alright. He's our ally."

Saji: "What'd you mean he's our ally? He's a frickin fallen angel! With 12 wings!"

Xenovia: "What do you want fallen angel?"

Issei: "Xenovia, I can assure you, he doesn't want any war. He's the leader of the Fallen Angels Azazel."

Azazel: "Yo, what's up."

Saji: "So why ARE you here?"

Azazel: "I just come to observe the vampire. His sacred gear to be exact."

Saji: "What do you want with Gasper?"

Azazel: "I want to advise you. Let the vampire drink some dragon blood and he'll be able to control his powers for a moment. You may thank me after that."

Asia: "But we don't have any dragons."

Azazel: "Or a host of one. I'll be off then." (Flies away)

Saji: "Hmm….Host of a dragon…..So Hyoudou, I was wondering if …"

Issei: "So long!" (Dashes away.)

Saji: "Sigh….So I guess that leaves me then."

Gasper: "Will this really work ?"

Saji: "Let's find out. (Bites his finger) Ow!"

Asia: "Saji-san!"

Saji: "I'm fine. Here you go Gasper."

Gasper licks Saji's bleeding finger. His eyes then start to glow as if he's powering up.

Saji: "Feel anything?"

Gasper: "I feel…..stronger…."

Saji: "Here, catch!" (Throws a ball at Gasper)

Gasper managed to stop the ball almost instantly.

Saji: "Well done Gasper! Ready for some more?"

Gasper: "Bring it!"

Saji continues to hurl balls at his kouhai. Soon enough, the cross-dressing Bishop managed to stop a whopping 20 balls in midair.

Gasper: "Ngh…ah!" (Drops on the floor)

Saji: "I guess that's your limit. No worries. With training, you'd be able to stop more than balls. What do you say Gasper?"

Gasper: "Hai Saji-senpai!"

At an ancient shrine, Issei is waiting for a certain maiden to show up.

Akeno: "Hi Ise-kun. Sorry I'm late."

Issei: "It's alright Akeno-san. So, has Michael-san arrived yet?"

Akeno: "Only one way to find out."

Both devils walked into a hut and met up with a Seraph dressed in golden robes, spreading his 12 wings.

Michael: "Nice to meet you, Sekiryuutei."

Issei: "It is an honor, Michael-san."

Michael: "Due to the formation of the Three Factions, countless skirmishes have been reported in order to prevent us Angel, Fallen Angels and Devils to join forces."

Issei: "I understand."

Michael: "As for that, I've decided to give this."

Michael summoned a holy sword and presents it to Issei.

Michael: "This is Ascalon. A holy sword forged especially to slay dragons. I suspect that you'll be facing opponents who might be dragons so this might be the most suitable weapon for you."

Issei: "I gladly accept this gift. Thank you very much."

Michael: "I'll be taking my leave. Until we meet again, Hyoudou Issei."

Issei: "See you later, Michael-san."

5 minutes later…

Issei: "Thanks for the tea Akeno-san."

Akeno: "You're welcome…"

Issei: "I hope you don't mind that I ask but…."

Akeno: "What is it Ise-kun?"

Issei: "Will you still hate your father?"

Akeno: "Ufufu! After what you did? How could I hate him?"

Issei: "That's good to know."

Akeno brings her face to Issei's and landed a deep kiss on the lips. Both of them lie on the floor embracing each other.

Akeno: "Ise-kun…..I know I've mentioned this before, but when will you call me by my name?"

Issei: "Just wait and see Akeno…."

Akeno: "Ok, if you say…..Issei you bully! Ufufu!" (Kisses him again)

Issei: "Hahahaha! I can't believe you fall for that!"

Akeno: "Well played Ise-kun, well played."

AHEM!

Issei faced the door and saw Rias leaning at the entrance.

Issei: "Oh hi Rias."

Rias: "I don't want to be left out!"

Rias then tackled her beloved to the floor while Issei continued to enjoy the company of both ladies….