Hey everyone! Welcome to the 1st side story for Rebel Phoenix DxD! In the season finale, Isaac kicked Riser's ass, killed the 1st Time Parasite, then was told be Clark that he would be staying for a little while longer! In this episode, Isaac will be on a date with Rias...Let's see how it goes!
ORC building, That Next Friday, Isaac's POV-
Things have finally settled down after I defeated Riser and killed the first Time Parasite. And since my boss Clark told me that I'm staying longer than usual, I'm enjoying my time with Rias and Asia. The Occult Research Club had their usual meeting, and we were about to wrap up. Rias said, "Well, if no one else has anything else, then I shall see you all next Monday."
Everyone packed up their things and left except for me. Asia saw me and said, "Isaac, why aren't you coming with?"
"Sorry, Asia. But I would like you to go home without me. I want to talk to Rias for a bit."
"Oh...Ok." She was looking a little sad, so I kissed her.
I smiled and said, "Come on, don't look like that. I'll be home soon, I promise."
She smiled back and said, "Alright."
She then left and Rias asked, "So what is it you want to talk about?"
"Well, I've been thinking about this for a while, and...I want to take you on a date."
"A date?"
"Yes. I think after all that we've been through, we deserve this, also you said you wanted to hear more about my history."
"Well, alright. Sounds perfect. When did you want to do this?"
"Tomorrow evening. I know it's kinda short notice, but I promise it'll be a good one."
"Sounds great. Ready to go home?"
"I sure am, Rias."
We then packed up and went for home.
-Isaac's Home, Later That Evening, Isaac's POV-
I just got home with Rias, and I was just taking care of some things when I got a call on Skype. It was Clark.
"Hey, Clark. What's going on?"
"Not much, man. So how are things on your end?"
"Pretty good, I'm gonna go on a date with Rias tomorrow."
"Really? Where?"
"I haven't decided yet."
"Then that's great timing. I got a couple of Wanderers set up about 3 blocks from your place. It's called Mario and Luigi's, a nice Italian place."
Rias overheard that, and said, "Well, that sounds very good."
"Hey, Rias. Didn't hear you come in."
"Sorry. Hi Clark."
"Hey Rias. Well Isaac, I'll leave you with Rias. Oh, and one more thing, I left you a little package. It should be coming in right about...now."
A box then appeared on my bed, and Clark signed off.
Rias went to get Asia. They just got back and Asia said, "Aren't you going to open it?"
"Yeah, I will."
I opened it up and saw a black hoodie..."Wait...It couldn't be."
Rias asked, "What is it?"
"It's my hooded jacket from my universe, 'Hidden Love, Hidden Life!'"
I put it on, and notice a little pin on it. It is a miniature pin of Ryuko's Scissor Blade! I also check around in its pocket and feel a note. I open it up and it reads,
'Dear Isaac,
I hope you remember this memento from home. Clark told me a message from me would make you happy, so I thought I would do this.
Love, Satsuki Matoi.'
I finish reading it and I am crying happy tears.
Rias taps me on the shoulder and says, "Is everything alright?"
I wipe my tears and say, "Yeah, sorry. It's just an old friend wishing me luck. Well, I that's all then I think it's time for bed."
Asia gets in first, then me, and Rias follows, this time with clothes on. I kiss Asia, then Rias, and we all drift into sleep.
-Isaac's Home, The Next Morning, Isaac's POV-
I woke up around 8 AM, and was feeling pretty good. I woke up Rias, then Asia. They both said, "Good morning, Isaac."
"Good morning, ladies. So ready for an awesome Saturday, Rias?"
"Yes, I am, Isaac."
Asia asked, "What do you mean?"
I said, "Oh, sorry, Asia. I'm...gonna go on a date with Rias tonight."
"But...but..."
"I know, I know. Look, I promise I'll make it up to you. When we have some time to ourselves, then please let me know."
"Ok." She then smiled.
-Isaac's Home, 10 AM, Isaac's POV-
I was relaxing with Rias and Asia when Rias got up and said, "Well, since we're leaving around 5, I'm going to go back to my apartment and get ready for our date."
I looked at her and said, "Can't wait."
She then made a magic circle and teleported home. Asia then hugged onto me and I smiled at her. "I guess I had that coming."
I kissed her and we went to watch some TV.
-Isaac's Home, 5 PM, Isaac's POV-
I was getting the last things ready when I saw Rias appear through a magic circle. She had a strapless red dress and black high heels.
"Oh my...Rias, you look amazing!"
"You aren't bad yourself, Isaac."
I was wearing a white button-up shirt, dress pants, and some dress shoes. "Thanks, Rias. So are you ready to go?"
"Yes I am."
I went up to Asia, told her we were leaving, kissed her, and Rias and I then left.
-On the way to the restaurant, Isaac's POV-
We were walking to M & L's and Rias was holding onto my arm. I asked her, "So what did you think of me when you first met me?"
"I'll admit, I thought you were a little weak, but I was proven wrong a couple of times now. To be honest, you weren't just going to be my first to get away from Riser, it was also because I love you."
I smiled at her and said, "I love you too, Rias. Well, it looks like we're here."
We saw a sign that had red and green letters and read 'Mario and Luigi's.' We went inside and saw 2 mustached men: a man about 5'3 wearing red clothes and blue suspenders, and another that was about 5'9 and wearing green. "Welcome! You must-a be the one Clark told us about. I am Mario, and this is my brother, Luigi. Please, come and sit."
Rias says, "Why, thank you."
We take our seats, and Mario says, "Here are your menus. I will give you a few minutes, and tell me what you want."
I said, "Thank you, Mario."
He left and Rias said, "Well, he certainly is an interesting character."
"Yeah...I feel like I know them from somewhere. So what are you gonna have?"
"I think I'm going to have Chicken Alfredo."
"Sounds good."
a minute later, Mario comes back and said, "So, have we decided-a on what to eat?"
I said, "Yes, I am going to have the Angel's Hair with the regular sauce and Italian Sausage."
"Good choice, good choice. And for you, miss?"
"I will have the Chicken Alfredo."
"Very good. My brother and I will have your food ready soon."
He left and Rias said, "So you said you wanted to tell me your history. I think I would like to hear it now."
"Alright...I was just a normal guy from Tennessee, a few friends, but mostly kept to myself. That was until I met a girl named Ryuko Matoi. We dated for 2 years. Around that time, she left because her father had been killed. Now, things had been kinda spiraling down for me, until the universe changed. I was in the main city of Ryuko's conflict with her sister, Satsuki Kiryuin. But the people switched places. Originally Ryuko was a normal girl because her father took her away from her crazy-ass mother, Ragyo, who had planned to use alien clothing to enslave then destroy humanity, and ultimately the world. But when it changed, she was raised by Ragyo, and Satsuki was taken away and took Ryuko's place."
"Then why don't you remember being with her in that altered timeline if she took Ryuko's place?"
"I'm not sure. I guess it's because I'm not from that timeline. But anyways, I wound up in Honno City and fought alongside Satsuki to dethrone Ryuko, and get her back to her senses...But Ragyo stepped in, kidnapped Satsuki, then I singlehandedly defeated Ragyo, saved Ryuko and Satsuki, and killed the Parasite that changed everything."
"What happened after that?"
"Well, I was then in a place called the Chronal Nexus where I met Clark. What he told me was that I am part of a group called the Wanderers. We are 'immune' to time, meaning that when universes change, we move alongside it, and kill the Parasite."
"Oh..."
"Yeah. I know it's a little out there, but with our line of work, I think it suits us quite nicely."
"True." We both smiled at each other.
We talked for about 15 more minutes, then Mario came back with our food and said, "Here-a you go."
"Thank you, Mario."
He then left and we started eating.
5 minutes later, I said, "You know Rias, I'm glad you chose me as a Devil."
"Oh?"
"Yeah. I felt the thrill of adventure when I first put on my jacket 'Hidden Love, Hidden Life,' and wanted to get back into feeling that. So with all that's happened, I thank you."
"You're welcome, Isaac. And I did it because I wanted to show there is hope in this cruel world."
"Hm...A butler to a certain legend once said, 'Some men aren't looking for anything logical, like money. They can't be bought, bullied, reasoned, or negotiated with. Some men just want to watch the world burn.'"
"Interesting saying. Now I have a follow-up question: Are you willing to be the flame?"
"A better question is, who do you want to watch it with?"
"Hm..."
We both leaned towards each other, and kissed. We then continued eating.
-Isaac's Home, 20 minutes later, Isaac's POV-
We just got home from our awesome date, and head up to my room. Asia comes out of her room with Rassei in her arms, and says, "Oh, you're back. How was it?"
Rias said, "Very interesting, Asia. I hope you don't mind, but I want to be with Isaac tonight."
"Oh...Alright."
I said, "Thanks, Asia. Good night."
I then kiss her, and we head into my room.
I take off my clothes, and Rias follows suit. "Why'd you remove yours, Isaac?"
"Eh, it was kinda uncomfortable, and seems weird to wear these to bed."
"True."
She gets into bed with me and I say, "I've been waiting for this for so long."
"So have I." We then kiss.
I look into her eyes and say, "I love you, Rias Gremory, and I promise, not just as your servant, but also as a Wanderer, to fight and protect you."
"Thank you, Isaac. I love you too."
She then falls asleep next to me with her head on my chest.
...Damn, things are gonna get more interesting. Whether it's better or worse, I'll just have to see.
I then drift into sleep.
Well, that was something. So Isaac told Rias about the Kill la Kill universe, and had a real romantic evening. In the next episode, Isaac will see an old pact, Lisa. Thanks for reading!
