Here is the last chapter for the night. I am too tired to write anymore. So this chapter was inspired by Mark Hammil and his joker laugh... and the joker himself. Enjoy.

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It was the day of the rating game, and Issei was dressed in the black suit, sitting on a lawn chair. He had the mask off as well.

[Hello everyone. The Arbiter for this match shall be me, Queen of Sirzechs Lucifer, Grayfia. Today is the match between Sona Sitri and Rias Gremory. The Kings are located at their bases. Sona is on the first floor west side. Rias is on the second floor, east side. In order for pawns to promote, please move to the opponent's base. This match will have special rules. Documents on these rules have been sent to each group, so please check them. A single bottle of Phoenix Tears have been provided to each time. Furthermore, the time to strategize is thirty minutes. Contact with the opponent is forbidden. The game starts in thirty seconds. Let the strategy game, begin.] And with that, Grayfia was gone.

Rias looked over her document. She narrowed her eyes. "Damn… this is not good."

"What's wrong Rias?" Akeno asked.

"We cannot destroy the mall. So no flashy moves."

"Sweet. Luckily I don't cause destruction normally… Oooh I know exactly what imma do." Issei said with a grin.

"Yes… this battle will count on Issei, Kiba and Koneko. Since you guys have the ability to not destroy the mall… at least better than the rest of us, it will be on your shoulders to win us the game."

Issei got up from his chair to go take a walk.

"Issei. You and Koneko will go together ok? Can you tell me where you wanna go?"

"I wanna go to the open area in the middle of the mall. Is that ok?" Issei asked Kiba.

"Yes that is fine." Kiba said.

"Imma go read for a while then." Issei said, putting in the magical ear piece given to him by Akeno, then leaving to the clothing store. He then stopped and turned around, going back to Rias. "Rias, I have a very special request."

"What is it?" Rias asked. Issei began to whisper into her ear, in which she began to laugh after hearing it. "You are evil… but I like it. I will do it."

Issei left and walked into the bookstore and sat down with a book about World War 2. It was more importantly, about the tanks of the German Forces in World War 2. Issei loved World War 2, He loved the German weaponry and tactics, and he liked playing the German side in those World War 2 games. Issei was alone for a good five minutes, before he felt two heavenly orbs against his back.

"Issei… whatcha reading?"

"H-hi Akeno… I-I'm reading about the Tiger 1 and the Tiger 2 of World War 2… W-what are you doing?" Issei asked as Akeno hugged onto him, embracing with him a very tight hug.

"Gaining courage." Akeno said with a painful voice. Issei felt heartbroken, because he was unable to help her. "… I need the courage to fight… because I might have to use the other power that flows within me this time… and I'm scared. I hate it… That is why… I am getting courage from you."

Issei bit his lip. "I know you can do anything… You are strong… proud… and kind… you can get through this… I know it… and if it helps by embracing me… then… I am happy to give you courage." Issei said with a smile. Akeno had a couple tears in her eyes, but she wiped them away.

"When I bring out my power of light… will you watch? If Issei is watching… I will be able to use it."

Issei smiled. "Of course I will watch. I can't wait to see Akeno in action."

Akeno smiled brightly. "… I'm so happy… if I am together with Issei… surely… you belong to Rias… but even so I will always… be by your side…" Akeno said, in a very low voice. Issei only caught bits and pieces. It was then Issei noticed Akeno's lips were closing in. He was suddenly frozen.

"… Issei. It's almost time to gather." Said a familiar voice. Just as Akeno and Issei's lips were about to touch, Koneko appeared.

"K-koneko. This is u-um…" Issei said, trying to get an excuse, but he got nothing. Koneko just sighed.

"Oh my, you saw us Koneko… Ufufu. Issei… Thank you. I'm okay now." Akeno said, her pleasant smiling face on. She began to leave but she whispered something that Issei did not hear. "Next time… for sure… with you."

Issei stood up and sighed, heading towards the door but he was then grasped by Koneko.

"K-Koneko?"

"… Please give me courage too." Koneko said, her face red. Issei smiled, knowing only a little bit.

"Of course… if I can give you such a thing." Issei said, his smile bright and warm. He grasped her hand back, giving it a gentle squeeze. Issei thought that if Akeno and Koneko could gain courage… just by hugging him or holding his hand… he would do so any time they wanted.

"…Issei… Aren't you afraid of me, as a Nekomata?"

"No. Not at all." Issei said calmly. Koneko's face was astonished, though Issei did not see. Her face was down and sad. Issei was still kind of trying to avoid Koneko.

"…Before the training began, I said something horrible to Issei." Koneko said sadly. Issei understood what she was talking about. She snapped at him as he tried to give her some positive reinforcement. He wasn't upset with her or anything, he was more of upset with himself.

"You don't have to worry about that… I was the one at fault. I didn't know your circumstances and I opened my big fat mouth. I was an inconsiderate senior."

"… No… That isn't true." Koneko said, grasping his hand harder. "… I'll use my Nekomata power… I hate what my sister became… but as things are now… I may not be able to be useful to everyone… that's why… I'll use it." Koneko said, her face determined. Issei smiled and knelt down, grasping her shoulders.

"Koneko, you'll surely overcome your nekomata power. I know you can do it." Issei said, trying to encourage her. "I will also declare this to you. If you run out of control with your Nekomata power, though I know you won't, I will stop you. I will protect you now and forever. Even if that scary sister of yours comes again, I will definitely save you. I shall blow her away with just one punch, so don't ever be scared." Issei said, trying to be manly for her. He thrusted out his chest and thumped it like a dork.

"… You really are a gentle spider…" Koneko murmured. Issei didn't hear anything from her except just sound… it wasn't anything coherent. Koneko and Issei made their way back to Rias and the others.

[Game Start.] Grayfia said. [You have three hours maximum.]

"Alright everyone. You're instructions are clear… Let us win and show them what it means to be a Gremory!" Rias shouted out, wanting her peerage to be pumped up and ready to go. Issei smiled put on his mask before slinging with his web across the large area, heading towards the middle quickly. Koneko went down the stairs, going to catch up with Issei who was already out of view.

When Koneko arrived at the middle of the entire mall, which there was a giant sky light, there was a massive black web, spun out from the floor to the skylight. There was also another large web spanning across the skylight. There was also different strands of web, leading near the enemy's base. Issei was currently laying against the web, just waiting. He looked down and spotted Koneko. He was surprised and oddly turned on. Koneko had cat ears and a tail. A TAIL! Issei covered his nose and shook his head.

'Way too cute… Oh man. If cuteness could kill… I'd be dead.' Issei thought.

Issei then shot out two strands of web, then yanked. What came with was Saji and another person. They were somehow spotted by Issei and yanked. Issei pulled them right into the web, where they were now stuck. Saji was on his back and the girl with him was on her stomach.

"Damnit! How did you catch us?!"

"You stepped over one of my strands of webbing I used as trip wire. I just fired my webbing in the general direction quickly."

Saji and the girl began to struggle, only making the web jiggle.

"What the hell! We can't move!"

"Of course. You are caught in my extra strength webbing. Ooh!" Issei yelled out, shooting out two more webs, yanking. However all he did was bring one more person and then a door, which slammed right into Saji.

"OW!" Saji yelled out, still trying to get out.

The person that was yanked was Tsubasa, a rook.

"Damn! Even Tsubasa! How powerful are you?!" Saji yelled out. All three began to struggle as Koneko just stood there, looking up.

"… What are you doing Issei?" Koneko asked. He watched as Issei began crawl on the web, acting like a spider.

"The Ittsy Biitsy Spider came up the wall… down came his fury and he killed them all. He opened his mouth and prepared to fire… some of his venom while wearing his sexy attire." Issei sung out, albeit terribly, but sung it none the less. He opened his mouth and that is when everyone noticed it. Issei's mouth began to admit noxious fumes. The liquid venom turned into gas as it hit the air. The fumes made the three people in the web cough, while Koneko backed away. The amount of fumes was immense and there was more and more of it. It began to form a cloud, enveloping the three people in the web.

The three people, Tsubasa, Saji and Ruruko, a pawn, all began to cough. They were coughing and hacking, unable to do anything but lay there and suffer as they could not break free. About ten seconds later, they were gone.

[Two pawns, one rook, one knight, one Queen. Sona Retired.]

Issei smirked and looked at Koneko who was smiling. They were winning without any losses. This was a good day. Issei leapt from his webbing and landed near Koneko.

Rias, Akeno, Kiba, Xenovia and Asia all came from one door, while Issei and Koneko came from the other.

"Very good work my servants." In the large room, there was two Bishops and the King, Sona. They were all behind a barrier which was able to withstand Rias's destruction power. Issei walked right up to the barrier and began to breathe his very noxious venom gas. He placed his mouth against the barrier, opening his mouth wide, giving them a wicked view of his teeth.

"… We need to move… that gas is extremely lethal." Koneko said, moving back out the room. The other members followed, though Rias at least allowed herself some vision. The room began to fill with the toxic smoke, which began to peel the paint off the walls. It also began to form holes in the walls, but it was the barrier. The barrier began crack, and then it shattered, only for the concentration of the gas to envelop the two bishops. The King was not there.

[Two Bishops, Sona, Retired.]

Issei quickly sucked up the gas, not wanting to destroy the entire mall. Issei walked out and returned with his friends.

"Issei… You are really full of surprises." Rias said.

Issei smiled. "Why thank you. I just learned about it during my training. I have a very nasty bite."

Akeno smiled. "You are amazing Issei, though I am disappointed I didn't get to use my power's."

"I'm sorry Akeno… Some other time ok? Actually, how about after this game, you show me yourself. You versus me in a spar. I wanna see it ok?"

Akeno blushed and nodded. "That sounds great."

"… The King is on the roof." Koneko said.

Rias nodded and everyone relocated to the roof.

In a viewing room, Sirzechs, Serafall, Azazel and a couple other people were watching the fight.

"Hohohoh, what an interesting battle." Said a very old man. He had a large head of grey hair and a matching large beard. He also had an eye patch over his left eye. "Sirzechs." The old man asked.

"Yes, Odin?" Sirzechs asked. Odin was the King of the Gods in the Norse mythology.

"About that boy who is using webbing and poison gas."

"You mean Hyoudou Issei He is known as Venomous. He has the powers of a Spider and he has fused with an alien organism."

"Ah yes… that one right there…What a good devil… you should take care of that one. I see he is strong… but he isn't selfish with his power. He protects others with his power… Take care of him…" Odin said with a smile. "This sister of yours… Rias was it? She has a very powerful group of servants… They will become probably one of the best groups if not the best in ten years… but they also have a very fatal weakness."

"Issei." Azazel said.

"Yes… The boy with the Spider powers… He is their lifeline. He is their stability… if he falls… your sister and her team may just collapse..." Odin said.

Everyone arrived on the roof, where Sona was waiting. Rias stepped forward but she had a smile.

"Your servant here is very powerful. I was surprised he took out most of my servants."

"Yes, Issei here is my most powerful servant. He is still getting stronger."

"So… Shall we fight then?" Sona said.

"Oh, I would love a one on one fight Sona… but you see… I made a promise."

"A promise?"

Issei was no longer in his suit and he began to laugh. He began to laugh like a maniacal evil clown. It started out softly.

"Yes to Issei." Rias said. A magic circle appeared under her. "Time to castle."

With that, Rias was gone and in her place…

Satan.

Sona's eyes went wide and then she screamed. "SPIDER! EWWWWW! WHAT THE HELL IS THAT THING?!" She screamed, going to her knees. Satan was inching forward slowly, as if playing with his prey.

Issei's laugh got more maniacal and louder and he fell to his knees.

Kiba smiled but shook his head and Akeno began to giggle while smiling. Koneko smiled and shook her head. Xenovia smiled but Asia was confused.

"Why is Issei laughing?"

Akeno smiled. "Issei asked Rias to castle with Satan, because Issei knew Sona was afraid of spiders… And what is worse than a spider?"

"A big one?" Asia asked.

"That is right. Issei… has an S-side to him." Akeno said. She then licked her finger. "I like it. It makes me hot."

Sona was shaking afraid as Satan drew near. His fangs were only a foot away from her body. She was having trouble breathing, and she was sweating like crazy. It was then she disappeared in a flash of blue.

[Sona, retired. The winner is Rias Gremory.]

It was the day after the fight. After the fight with Sona, Issei and the others went to relax, though Rias and Akeno went to great Sona. Sona and her queen also went to greet Rias and Akeno. Issei went to go read, and the others went wherever they went. Anyways, it was the next day and Rias, Issei and her peerage were at the train station, getting a good bye from Rias's family.

Rias's father was talking with Issei.

"Well then Issei. I look forward to the day we can meet again. I apologize for the issue we had earlier. You can return here any time without hesitation ok? Think of the Gremory Family as your own ok?"

Before Issei could say anything, Rias mother, Venerana spoke up.

"Yes Issei… Please take care of Rias in the human world ok… since my daughter can be extremely selfish, I worry as a mother." She said with a smile.

"M-Mother! W-What are you saying?!" Rias said, her face deep red.

Issei's was confused. They weren't talking about marriage, but were they talking about protection?

"Of course I would take care of her." Issei said with a smile.

"Thank you." Said Venerana.

About ten minutes later, everyone boarded the train. Issei took a seat in the back with Azazel, though Azazel sat on the opposite corner. Issei smiled and relaxed against the comfortable seats.

"That was funny with Satan, Issei." Azazel said with a grin.

"Thanks. I remembered the day that I was blown up, that Sona was afraid of the small Satan. She tried to kill it. So, I asked Rias to castle for me which she agreed. I thought it was hilarious..."

Azazel chuckled and settled in to take a nap. Issei also closed his eyes, relaxing. It was then the train started to move. Rias took a seat next to her Queen, Asia sat with Kiba and Xenovia and Koneko was walking towards Issei.

Issei was shocked awake, actually jumped in his seat, when he felt something sit in his laps. He opened his eyes and looked down, noticing Koneko was sitting on his lap. She was swishing her tail back and forth, while twitching her cat ears.

"K-Koneko?" Issei weakly asked. He was a bit surprised.

"Nyan." Koneko sounded out with a kind of a sing song tune. She had a smile across her whole face, which melted Issei's heart.

'So cute… so cute… so cute! Oh God! I am going to die from the cuteness!' Issei said. 'Oh great… I am now going to have naughty thoughts of her… Damnit it's already starting! NO! BAD ISSEI BAD!'

Rias was scowling unhappily, her eyes narrowed. Akeno was giving off some dangerous pressure with a silent smiling face and Asia had very teary eyes…

The voice in his head began to laugh. It was Toxic. "Go ahead. Touch her. All you have to do is touch her… Do it and all your pain will go away." Toxic said, egging Issei on.

'Shut up! This isn't a game! I will not ruin my friendships!' Toxic shut up and was gone. Koneko sat on his lap the entire ride home. Koneko turned around, no longer facing him and sat with her back against his chest. 'Cuteness… is justice.' Issei thought one last though, before he just laid back in his seat.

It was when they returned home, that everything changed. There was a man with delicate features and a very handsome face. He walked towards Asia, then knelt.

"Asia Argento… we finally meet."

"U-Umm." Asia said, confused.

"… So you've forgotten me… We should met that time." The man said, opening his shirt and revealing his chest. There was a very deep scar. Asia's eyes went wide open when she saw it.

"-. That wound… no… could it be?"

"Yes, my face couldn't be seen back then, but I am the devil from that time." Asia went speechless.

"My name is Diodora Astaroth. That time you weren't able to treat it so a scar wouldn't form, but you have saved my life due to your sacred gear." He said.

Issei then remembered about Asia and her past. All about what happened to her. Issei held some slight anger towards this guy because he caused her past, but he wasn't too angry. It was then Diodora took Asis's hand and kissed it tenderly.

"Asia, I came to meet you. I apologize I couldn't greet you at that meeting, but I think the counter between you and I was destiny… I want you to be my wife. I love you."

Issei's eye twitched, hearing the man propose to Asia.

Summer was over… and autumn can begin…. And it begins with a marriage proposal…

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