The Hopes of Issei Hyoudou
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Harem: Rias. Sona. Raynare. Irina.
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Chapter 14: Small Problems
School went on fine. He got over the shock of the M&M duo's expulsion and Irina and Raynare's insertion in his class.
They acted pretty normal, except for when both girls start fighting over something he could 't understand. He decided to ignore them as class went on.
Sona had visited him on the rooftop during lunch break and challenged him to another chess battle.
He won again.
Afterwards, she decided to have a chess match every lunch, and Issei merely smirked at her.
She glared at him, then let out a small smile as well.
The two ate lunch together on the rooftop, basking in the silence and tranquility of the place.
And soon, dismissal came. Raynare and him walked home, with him asking her how school was.
It was annoying, she said. Boys in Kuoh Academy had already started asking her on a date. His eyes narrowed.
As if noticing his distaste, she switched the subject as she started asking in how his day was, and if he was fine.
They reached their home and went to their rooms.
Issei had given books to his fallen girlfriend. Spell books and some hand to hand combat techniques to further her skills.
It showed his trust to her, and she accepted it.
So they both trained together in the basement.
The lower level of the house was bare, but it was large.
The walls were painted gray, the lights were bright, and the ground was set like an arena.
There was a fridge and a copy of the kitchen upstairs, chairs lining the walls, two blue portalets were on the side, and some dummies set up on the far wall.
There were some weapons on the weapon racks near the dummies. Swords, bows, arrows, guns, and some odd things like maces, war hammers, axes, kunais and shurikens in boxes.
When Raynare first entered the place, her jaw immediately slacked, mout agape.
"Who owned these?"
"Well. Technically. Me. But legitimately, they were my mother's."
"What happened to her?"
"She's gone."
Raynare stopped to gauge the reaction if the brunette. She knew it was a touchy subject. But to see his eyes sad and dark, she felt guilty.
"I'm sorry."
"Meh. What's past is past. At least I get these slightly illegal goodies."
He reverted back to the jolly him, eyes lighting up.
"Have you used these?"
"Hmm? Yeah. Some of them. Personally, i like the pistols better."
"Pistols? Why?"
"Small and handy. Easily hidden. Actually have one always in my bag." he paused.
"Well, sometimes. The ammunition is cheap too."
"Then why didn't you use it in the battle?"
"I... Uh... Forgot to bring one."
"You forgot." was her dry response.
"Don't blame me! My mind was all over the place!"
She snorted as she picked up a spear and then threw it at the dummy.
Dead center in the head.
"Remind me not to anger you next time."
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When they were finished, fifteen dummies were obliterated completely. Some burnt, some resembling a sponge, some were porcupines, and some lost parts of their bodies.
The walls weren't safe either. Scorch marks darkened the gray walls, a light bulb was busted from a stray lightning bolt. The floor was drenched and some parts were elevated, stray weapons scattered on the floor.
And in the center of ut all were two young teenagers, panting slightly from the exertion.
Clothes ripped and scorched, frames sweaty, and tangled together.
If someone were to ignore everything else, they would think the two were having sime steamy passionate sexy time.
Issei sighed in exhaustion. He hoped that hever makes his girl angry, lest he get a spear aimed at his nuts, and that his plans work as they should.
With that, he fell into unconciousness.
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The week went on with the same routine without a hitch aside from when his order had arrived.
The project he had in mind dealt with potions and poisons, and the package delivered had the ingredients required for a slow acting mana eater and coma inducer.
He cackled evilly in his mind.
School went on, some assignments, his chess match with Kaichou, more school work, training and sparring with Raynare, and more reasearch on the project he's working on.
His screwdriver had a built in sonic shot for stunning people, had longer range to lock doors, and a bulit in pen. Cause why not.
He knew that fighting a Phenex head on is near suicidal, and he was a hundred percent sure that he will lose the battle, but he will make sure that something bad happens to the asshole.
After that was merely a psychological battle. And he liked those very much.
A couple of bruises and burns will be worth it.
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Thursday night was weird. Strange, actually.
Raynare went somewhere, promising take out, so he sat on the pit couch covered in blankets, watching Sherlock on NetFlix, when all of a sudden, a pattern appeared on the floor and shone.
Teleportation circle. Huh. Maybe he should start using that? Imagine the possibilities of teleporting to the nearest pizza place then going back home... Oooh.
He was snapped out of his musing when Rias in all her red headed glory appeared before him.
She seemed all over the place, eyes showing depression and desperation.
"Yo, Rias. What's up?"
"I-Issei. You... You told me that you'll help me end my engagement, right?" she stuttered, as if unsure of what she was doing.
"Yeah. Why?" he furrowed his brows in confusion.
"Please take my virginity!"
What.
"What?" he vocalized.
"Wait. Wait! Stop!" he shouted when she started unbottoning her uniform.
She stopped, eyes brimming with tears, ger hands clenching and unclenching beside her.
"What the hell happened?"
"T-they want the m-marriage to happen immediately..."
"I thought you had until you graduate?"
"My parents decided to... do it as soon as possible. I d-don't know why."
"Look. I have a plan, okay. Just. Just calm down."
"There's no other way, Issei! Please."
His eyes turned sharp.
"Is this what you want then? To sell yourself off?" he stated coldly, standing up.
She flinched, eyes flowing with tears as he approached her, his tone low.
"To let someone you barely know take your purity as long as you get what you want?"
She started backing up as his steps got nearer.
"To cross out all other options, to simply just use the easiest route?"
He seemed to be getting closer, her vision started warp.
"Then you are a fool. And you call yourself a king, a person who has lives under her; people who will be affected by your choices."
She bumped into the wall, with him caging her. Her thoughts flew to her peerage, and her friends.
"What do you think will happen afterwards if I do as I please to you?"
She suddenly got nervous, her tears still flowing but her eyes held fear.
His face invaded her personal space, his hands slamming into the wall as he trapped her head in between.
"You might think that there's only one choice, but always know that there's another. You just have to believe in it."
With that, he left her sliding on the floor, eyes unfocused. In the back of her mind, she knew that if it was anyone else, then she's be on the floor sullied and dirty.
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Issei entered the kitchen, opened the tap then started washing his face. The cold water soothed his nerves and his slight arousal.
Who wouldn't be when a goddess of beauty offered sex to him?
He sighed. Rias and her race are really troublesome.
And aren't there fucking contracts? Contracts were there for a reason, and if both parties agree to a change, then that is when they have the right to change it.
But Rias clearly declines.
Then that means that the contract was made by her parents, long before she was born...
Ah fuck it. He'll do his plan anyways even if the gates of hell appear infront of his home demanding his soul.
He sighed again. His stomach rumbled and he groaned. Raynare was late, so he might as well eat some snacks.
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Issei reentered the living room, with a tray with three cups of tea, a pot of the warm drink, and some mochi he kept in his stash.
To his surprise, Rias seemed to have calmed down enough to situate herself on the couch. Her eyes were fixated to the t.v. showing Supernatural.
How ironic. A show about the supernatural being watched by a supernatural.
He served the tea and the mochi beside her, as he sat on the couch as well.
"Issei... Uh. You're right. I'm.. I'm sorry." she stated.
"I apologize as well. I shouldn't have said harsh words."
They both continued to watch, Issei gaining some respect towarss the show. The show is interesting. Just like Sherlock. And Doctor Who. Msybe he should watch these too? There's alot of seasons.
Rias, however, was alternating her looks from the tv to the male beside her. He seemed so... Relaxed. Like nothing happened earlier. It was weird.
"Hey Issei. What's your plan?"
"Tell you tomorrow." came his short reply.
"Is this show really that good?"
"Ye-"
He was interrupted again when another teleportation circle appeared.
A flash of light and in come a devil with silver hair wearing a maid outfit. She had a cold mask in place that screamed professionalism.
"Rias-sama. I hope you haven't done anything rash."
The red head glared at her. "What do they want now?"
The silver haired maid frowned ever so slightly. "I was sent to make sure you didn't sell yourself to void the marriage."
The small flinch of the girl was not missed as the silverette's eyes narrowed.
"N-no, no! I did, but... He refused."
"And to whom did you offer it?"
Her eyes traveled to the silent brunette who seemed to be so absorbed to the show. He waved his hand at the Strongest Queen as if to say hello, though his eyes never left the screen.
"You."
"... Me." he asked, confused.
"Rias said you were a pervert. Why did you decline?"
He looked at Rias, feigning hurt. His hand flew to his chest where his heart was while the other wiped an invisible tear.
The ladies sweatdropped.
Then his face turned serious.
"I may be a pervert, but I do have morals."
Morals that he can throw aside, but they don't have to know that.
"Oh. I apologize if I have offended you. I also apologize for whatever my idiotic charge has done."
"Maa, no harm, no foul."
She nodded in appreciation.
"Rias, your brother calls for you."
"Won't you stay for tea?" Issei offered.
"Thank you for your hospitality, but we must go."
Rias stole a mochi and then sipped her tea, then stiod up.
"Well then. Let's go." then she turned around and faced the brown haired mage. "Meet me tomorrow?"
"Of course."
He hoped that things go smoothly and according to plan. Based on this visit, then he could expect the Phenex heir to appear sometime this week, or the next.
Oh well. His plans were already clear and ready to go. All he needs is the target and his plan is set in full motion.
With that, he flipped the show back to Sherlock and waited for Raynare. He sighed and rewrapped the blankets around his frame.
The door opened as soon as he got comfortable. He groaned in annoyance. Everyone likes to cut into his alone time, it seems.
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A/N Sorry for the late update. I was busy with some stuff.
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