Chapter 19: Exploring the life of a high school girl. We will all protect Issei!
With yet another girl in his peerage successfully pleased on yet another personal date, Issei's nerves began to grow more and more wary as the battle between hell and the evil god Loki began to creep up on him.
Spending his days with those he cared for, helped him forget the harsh war which was approaching rapidly over the horizon. But Issei was beginning to feel the pressure crush him from above and the cruel fate lay straight ahead of the young Sekiryutei.
If he was going to defeat Loki and save his loved ones, the king of the Gremories, was going to have to put his life on the line as collateral for this catastrophic event.
But once again, just as Issei has repeatedly done this week, the devil placed his worries deep into the back of his mind and focused on the day in front of him.
Issei has now nearly thanked and in his own way, said goodbye to the girls as he gifted them with their own personal perfect day.
But unknown to most around Issei, the Sekiryutei was beginning to lose his resolve, fear of losing his family once again, conflicted with his own will to want to stay with everyone. But it was because he had lost a family once, that his fears were once again discarded as he prepared himself to become a martyr to save everyone. Normally Issei wouldn't approach the battlefield with the thought of self-sacrifice planted firmly in his head. But who could blame him for doing so this time?
His opponent was a god, whose powers still remained a mystery to him.
Issei took a deep breath as he approached Xenovia's bedroom door.
With a soft tap from the edge of his knuckles, Issei knocked on her door.
"Good morning Issei." Xenovia said as she welcomed her gentlemen caller.
Issei did as he had done over the past few days, and pushed his worries about the upcoming battle, to the back of his mind. And put on his best smile as he complimented Xenovia on her chosen outfit.
Xenovia was wearing a dark blue tank top which was slightly darker than her hair. Along with that, draped upon her shoulders, she wore a stylish denim jacket and a black skirt. Also, instead of high heels, Xenovia was wearing trainers as opposed to the other girls who except for Koneko, wore classier footwear.
"Those clothes look great Xenovia. The fashion suits you very well." Issei said with his masked now placed on to hide his inner worries and troubles.
"Thank you Issei, Asia and Irina went shopping with me recently to help me find some more casual clothes for our date today.
Today's date unlike his previous one's this week, was very specific due to Xenovia's personal requests. So this time, instead of planning out where he was going to take his knight today, Issei was going to the places where Xenovia herself asked to go.
As they stepped out of the house and boarded an oncoming bus, the sekiryutei and Kuoh academies newest student council president, headed to their first destination… The pool.
After the former exorcists, previous embarrassment at the last time she went to the pool with everyone, Xenovia wished to get in some practice whilst getting some decent exercise at the same time.
It wasn't that Xenovia did not know to swim, in fact, Xenovia was surprisingly a very well knowing athlete who excelled in a majority of sporting challenges.
As she trained in the past to be an exorcist, Xenovia was taught how to swim, if the situation were to revert into a chase in the water with her target.
However, she was only taught to jump in with her usual combat gear, which even though it was a daring outfit to swim in, it still did not quite match the complexity that Xenovia suffered with when she was trying to put on a swimsuit.
So the main means for practicing in such a task, was meant to get Xenovia used to how to correctly wear a swimsuit and to assist her if she encountered a situation where she may need to wear one.
"So why did you want to go to the pool so much today Xenovia?" Issei questioned as they reached the ticket booth.
"Well you see, this is quite embarrassing really. But I have been invited to go to the pool before with the rest of my friends and colleagues of the school council. But I was too embarrassed to show myself as so weak in front of all of them." Xenovia said making Issei pull her close to his side.
"Well don't worry Xenovia, we will practice all day if we have to. I won't rest until you are fully confident that you can proudly join your friends at the pool." Issei said as they finally reached their stop.
"I'm grateful. Thank you Issei." Xenovia replied as they now approached the ticket counter.
Just as the pair were about to split up and proceed to their specified gender changing rooms, Xenovia with a quick flick of her wrist, pulled Issei inside a family specified changing room and locked the door behind them.
"Xenovia, what's going on?" Issei asked as Xenovia began to remove her clothes.
"What do you mean Issei? You said you would help me practice putting on a swimsuit today didn't you? So you're going to help me put it on obviously aren't you?" Xenovia asked as she removed her bra.
"I know I said I'd help you practice, but I didn't know you meant this way." Issei replied to Xenovia's daring actions.
"But if you leave me here alone to do it, I'll be so embarrassed. It will take me so long to do this by myself. And you don't you want me upset do you?" Xenovia asked putting on the innocent girl act and using Issei chivalry to her advantage.
"I understand." Issei said as he removed her swimsuit from the bag.
Xenovia made Issei blush harder when she removed her skirt and her underwear with her back towards him.
Issei felt his heartbeat increase, he could feel just how much Xenovia trusted him to leave herself completely unguarded like this.
Issei grazed his fingertips along Xenovia's naked skin and made the surprised girl let out a noise as he brought his warm hands up to her chest to place on the first half of her swimsuit.
"So this is what Rias meant, when it feels good for a demon to get what she desires." Xenovia said as he fitted her bikini top on with the adjusted right size.
"Okay, now I just have to put on the bottom half. Can you spread your legs a little for me then Xenovia?" Issei said in a flustered state.
Xenovia brought her feet backwards and inserted them each into the individual holes of the water proof swim wear.
Issei's hands glided against Xenovia's thighs as he lifted and fitted Xenovia's bottom half around her hips.
"Alright, it's all finished now." Issei said as he went to retreat the changing room.
"Not quite yet Issei. You still have to put some sun cream on me." Xenovia said making Issei surprised.
"Why do I have to put sun cream on you Xenovia? Didn't you already do that this morning?" Issei asked in a puzzled state.
"The pool is an outside one and didn't expect it to be so hot today. You wouldn't want me to get sunburnt, now would you?" Xenovia said attacking Issei's chivalrous nature again.
"I guess it can't be helped then." Issei said as Xenovia lay on her belly and he placed some sun cream on both his hands.
What Xenovia did not know though, was that she was entering into a territory that she herself was unaware she was not ready for.
"Okay I'll start with your legs so please stay still." Issei said as Xenovia grinned with her eyes closed.
Xenovia's torso sprung up the minute that Issei's gentle but firm hands began to rub the cream alongside her thighs.
"Stay still Xenovia. I still have to do your back and your arms." Issei said making Xenovia squirm even more.
"Wait you're kidding me right? Stop!" Were Xenovia's last words before Issei made her feel too good for her own good?
(Because of the excitement Xenovia gained from pushing her luck too far, the cocky exorcist had to shower in the girls changing room and reapply sun cream on herself….)
"Sorry for the wait." Xenovia said as she exited the girls changing room feeling slightly embarrassed by the noises she made whilst massaged her before.
"No worries. Let's do some stretches and get in the pool." Issei said making Xenovia cheer up.
After they finished their warm up, Issei had yet another surprise attack to launch on Xenovia.
"Oh by the way Xenovia, about your swimsuit…." Issei said as he gazed at the bikini covering her up.
"What about it… Does it look weird?" Xenovia asked feeling that she had made a mistake with her purchase.
"No, not at all. It look's great on you. You look very mature and sexy." Issei said making the normally calm and composed Xenovia, blush like a normal high school girl.
What started off as an awkward event for both Xenovia and Issei, quickly turned into a majority of competitive competitions between the two powerful swimmers.
Xenovia and Issei had a blast setting record times as they continuously did numerous laps in the pool.
However, even though Xenovia was witnessing Issei smiling whilst they swam and played together, the sapphire haired teen noticed glimpses of an expression she knew all too well.
As Xenovia changed into the outfit that Issei presented her with, the knight contemplated whether she should use this opportunity alone with her master, to find out if her suspicions about him were in fact true.
Xenovia once again exited a changing room but this time, instead of wearing a swimsuit, the dazzling beauty was wearing a sophisticated and stylish black dress with the heels to match the colour design.
Issei had also changed from his casual clothing and wore Xenovia's matching colours.
The pair exited the clothing store arm in arm as they approached one of Japan's most notorious restaurants.
"Excuse me, a table for me and my good lady please." Issei said getting the owners attention.
"I'm sorry sir I'm afraid we are fully….." The gentleman began to say but his words failed to process any further the moment he decided to take a glimpse of his new customer.
"It's been a long time Cecil." Issei said as he familiarly addressed the high classed entrepreneur.
"Se…Se…Sekiryutei?!" The man said as he revealed his innate fear for his newest guest.
"So you own a restaurant now? Glad to see you have turned over a new leaf." Issei said acting very close to this now intimidated rich upstart.
"What can I do for you Mr Hyoudou sir?" He asked trying to be very friendly now.
"That's Mr Hyoudou Gremory now Cecil. I'm a happily married man." Issei replied making the mystery past acquaintance of Issei's quickly correct himself.
"Of course, I'm very sorry sir! Now what was it? Table for two? Certainly right this way to the VIP room please. I insist." Cecil said as he led them to a private room for just the two of them.
"A friend of yours?" Xenovia asked as they followed the nervous man.
"I wouldn't say friend. More like a reformed fallen angel. I met him after he bragged about being one of Raynare's men. But he turned out to be a timid character who couldn't even use holy powers let alone hurt me." Issei said making Xenovia wonder more now.
How could somebody who strikes this much fear into his enemies, be worried anything or anyone for that matter?
As the two now took their seats, the air between them lay quiet as they both perused the menus
"Issei, is something bothering you?" Xenovia started with to open up the topic.
"Of course not Xenovia, I'm absolutely fine. I guess I'm just hungry. Hmmm what should I order?" Issei said as he tried to smash away the topic.
But Xenovia was quick on her return, determined not to let Issei escape and hide away his heart.
"You're lying Issei. You've been very good at hiding your worries, but at times, I've seen you slip up and show me your true expression. And it's not a happy expression. It's an expression I know all too well. An expression I placed on my face as I went into my battle with Kokabiel. A face to show that I am ready to die in my upcoming battle. But you didn't let me do that, you offered to help me and you accepted me for who I was despite our sides being at opposite ends. Now I'm returning the favour to you. Please Issei, please tell me what's got you so worked up." Xenovia finished saying making Issei's finely forged mask crumble and fall to the floor.
"I guess I can't hide the truth forever can I?" Issei said as he prepared to reveal his inner feelings.
Xenovia waited patiently, giving Issei plenty of time to express himself.
"I'm afraid Xenovia. I'm worried about our battle with Loki. I've faced a lot of tough opponents in the past, but never against a god. A few years ago, I had nothing and I was all alone. But since I met Rias, I have gained so much more than I could ever ask for. And just when I feel I am surrounded by those I love and who love me, a great threat has made itself aware to me and is threatening to take you all away. I spent this week with all of you so I could thank you for all you have done for me. And to say goodbye to each of you one by one.
I was willing to throw my own life away to protect all of you and your futures." Issei said only to leave Xenovia in silence as she knew, there was a but coming into all of this.
"But I don't want to leave all of you. All this week has done for me, is remind me of what and who I have to lose. And because of that, I'm even more afraid of what is going to happen if I let all of you down. I don't want to be alone anymore. I don't want my son growing up without a father. And I don't want any of you to be left alone when I swore to protect you. But I don't want to lose any of you. That's why, that's why I have to do everything I can to stop him!" Issei said as the table shook in response to his erupting despair and anger.
The shaking made an immediate stop as Xenovia's hand made contact with his.
"Don't worry Issei. None of us are going to die. We will forever stay by your side. Do you know why?" Xenovia asked making Issei curious as to her answer.
"Because you make us stronger. Because you take such great of all of us, we don't want anything to happen to you. Do you know what this tattoo here means?" Xenovia asked as she undid the magical circle on her arm.
Issei remained silent as Xenovia showed off her crimson tattoo.
"It's our promise our oath to protect you. We don't want you to die Issei. And we're not going to let anyone god or no god, take you away from us." Xenovia said making Issei smile.
Issei finally cheered up after Xenovia's kind words and spent the duration of their dinner smiling truly.
"I feel so much better now. Thank you Xenovia, you really helped me today." Issei said making Xenovia smile.
"Well I am your knight. It's my honour to help you in any way possible Issei." Xenovia replied.
Issei and Xenovia left the restaurant, with the Sekiryutei leaving a generous tip. After leaving the top class establishment, Issei removed his tie and placed his arm on Xenovia's shoulder, pulling her close to his side.
"Issei?"
"I'm feeling really good right now, let me show you one more place that we can let loose and have some fun." Issei said as he pointed to a huge building with a neon sign.
"I've never done this before, but it looks like fun." Xenovia said as they entered the not so busy building of the night.
"One karaoke box room for two please." Issei asked the cashier politely.
Issei brought Xenovia to a karaoke house, another place where she may or may not be invited to by fellow classmates.
Xenovia was a little stiff at first, this being her first time singing in general….
However, after she got used to it, she surprisingly turned out to be quite the gifted singer.
Issei stared in awe at Xenovia's newly awakened talent and listened to her voice as it brought out the notes to the music in perfect harmony.
Issei went to the bathroom before they left to go back home and to Issei's surprise, a revelation was spoken to him by his partner Draig.
"She's not wrong you know?" Draig said taking Issei's attention after he finished washing his hands.
"What do you mean Draig? What's not wrong?" Issei questioned as he tried to get on the same page as the red dragon that lay dormant in his arm.
"What your knight just said about how you are making everyone else stronger. Haven't you noticed it lately partner?" Draig questioned making Issei focus.
"Notice what? What's happening to everyone Draig?" Issei asked clearly without a clue in the world about what draig was talking about.
"Ever since you decided to grant the desires of all of your female companions, they have been getting stronger with the strength you have gifted them with. The power of the Sekiryutei, was transferred to them in different ways."
"So you're saying, that Asia, Akeno and Koneko have received a power boost because our bodies became one?" Issei asked now thinking about how he hadn't seen any of the other girls since he took them out on their dates.
"That's exactly what I am saying Issei. Ever since you awakened and mastered your king form, whenever you have decided to bed with somebody, you have granted them a power boost. But this wouldn't be possible if the receiver did not possess strong feelings for you. If that were not the case, they would be consumed by the power and changed forever." Draig said making Issei shocked by this revelation.
"So I can make everyone stronger by accepting their feelings and gifting them with some of my power?" Issei asked feeling a ray of hope come crashing down onto him.
"That's correct. Those girls and their love for you, will make them stronger." Draig said making Issei fully aware of the situation.
"Thanks Draig, that helps a lot." Issei said as he was about to leave.
"But I must say, even though many of the Sekiryutei have attracted and consumed many women, you are the first to control your power in such a manner. You truly are the best and strongest host of the Sekiryutei's power. And I am glad to be your partner." Draig said making Issei grin.
"The feelings mutual Draig." Issei said as he left the bathroom and re-joined with his date.
As they returned home that night, Issei entered his household with Xenovia, another resolve in his mind.
"Hey Issei, I'm not really tired right now. Why don't we try practice for the day when I bear your dragon baby?" Xenovia asked half joking and half serious.
Issei picked up the startled girl in a bridal carry and escorted her to her bedroom.
"If that is your wish." Issei said with determination.
As Xenovia lay on her bed with nothing but the covers to hug her back, Issei closed the door.
(I will make them stronger! I will protect them! I won't let Loki take anyone away!)
(Lemon scene)
Issei stared at Xenovia as sat at the edge of her bed.
His fingertips felt like the edge of a feather as they stroked gently against her body.
The Sekiryutei's touch felt like electricity pulsing through Xenovia's body.
Xenovia leaned herself backwards onto Issei's chest where Issei began to massage her hungry body from behind.
The Sekiryutei's hand's cupped both of her well-formed breasts and massaged them in a circular motion.
Xenovia began to moan, her weak spot already made obvious.
Issei continued to focus his attention on Xenovia's chest to make her the most comfortable before they began.
Issei's finger's suddenly snuck onto the top of her breasts and pinched at her nipples.
Xenovia let out another unique tone as Issei showed her new feelings her body could experience.
To Issei's surprise, Xenovia was already dripping wet from the massage on her breasts alone.
Issei was just about to stop his massage and proceed to massage another area with his fingers, when suddenly he was stopped by none other than Xenovia. Who begged him to stay where he was.
"Please don't stop, my breasts feel so good right now, they're on fire. Just put it in like this." Xenovia said Issei continued to rub her breasts.
To her personal request, Issei remained behind the girl as they lay backwards on the bed.
Xenovia spread her legs wide open and accepted Issei's inner dragon from this unusual position.
But this angle wasn't going to prevent Issei from giving Xenovia the satisfaction that she so long-fully desired.
Issei placed Xenovia's special sheath that she always carried on herself on his Ascalon as it entered inside her.
"That feels great Issei. More! More!" Xenovia shouted showing her enthusiasm for Issei's incredible technique.
As Xenovia's moans got louder and louder, Issei began to move faster and faster.
Xenovia's chest felt ablaze as did her pussy, Issei's Ascalon and hands fully setting her pleasure gauge at maximum.
And with a loud moan from both of them, the sound of Issei's sheath shattering from sheer force resounding inside Xenovia's special area.
(Lemon scene over)
Elsewhere, the other members of Issei's peerage were training their newly obtained power.
Akeno was deep in the underworld facing her father in a sparring battle.
Asia was deep in the mountains continuing her mission to bond with her newly gifted dragon companion.
As for Koneko, the agile white cat seeked the help of her older sister to increase her capabilities and abilities with her Nekomata power.
They all trained continuously with a strong resolve.
They all trained with the sole purpose they all possessed. They seeked strength to protect him. They won't let the Sekiryutei die.
And that's chapter 19 completed! Only one day remains now until Loki will fall upon the underworld and do battle with hell's strongest dragon warrior. For the last remaining day, I will be doing a chapter with just Issei and Rias. Where they will do some baby shopping for supplies and spend the day together. Thanks for your continued support and please if you have any questions message me .