Consensus Ad Idem

Raynare took a seat before Issei as she flicked a lock of her hair over her hair. Issei could already predict the words that would leave her mouth.

"Can I have something to drink please?"

"Sure" he replied like clockwork, he turned around and began mixing a drink that he knew would help lift her spirits.

"Thanks for letting me in Issei. I just needed somewhere to relax" the raven haired woman admitted

"Tough day?" he replied without skipping a beat, although he already knew the answer to his own question. She laughed derisively at his question,

"Yeah, you can definitely say that" she looked up at his back as she her lips creased into a frown momentarily before going into a neutral expression.

"Huh, so did I" he replied over his shoulder, earning a look of interest from the fallen angel. He then turned around and served her. The drink was a vibrant violet served with an umbrella.

"Here you go, on the house. Looks like you need it" he offered with a small smile, his smile caused a small smile to tug on her lips. She then lifted her drink to her lips before taking a small sip of the liquid.

A myriad of tastes danced on her tongue, the two most prominent was sweet and fruity undercut by the slight burn of alcohol. The drink added a bit of fire to the down in the dumps fallen angel as a smile formed on her lips.

"Wow, that's tasty. What this drink called?"

"Ray's bad day?" he joked with a small laugh, she pouted teasingly

"Me having a bad day is not something to joke about"

"Sorry Sorry, hmmm how about Violet delight?"

"It has a nice ring to it" she admitted

"Reminded me of your eyes" issei complimented before internally cursing himself. Raynare tensed up at her words before turning her face to the side a small smile at the corners of her lips.

"Thanks Issei, soooo, what happened to make you have a bad day?" she asked, a sigh escaped Issei's lips as he had already prepared the story.

"Met an old friend of mine, we got into an argument and we left on bad terms. Is the short version of it but it just left a bad taste in my mouth." He explained while scratching the back of his neck. She nodded in understanding after all no one wanted to fight with their best friend. She began tracing the rim of her cup before taking a deep breath and deciding to speak her mind.

"I took your advice… I met him and asked him if he wanted to go out with me." She continued tracing the rim of her glass as the events played in her head, Issei leaned in and listened intently.

"Then he just stared at me before he told me he was sorry. He didn't mean to lead me on and he said he saw me as the daughter he never had. He apologized and said he could never return my feelings. He just kept apologizing but then I saw red… I… slapped him and stormed off"

"Now here I am, sipping a drink and telling my issues to a bartender" she laughed derisively but Issei had enough. The sad expression on her face, the way she bit her lips and her violet eyes so bright and interesting now dull and boring.

"Stop" his tone made the fallen angel flinch and look up, her eyes locked with his determined brown ones.

"Firstly, I am not just a bartender I am your friend"

"Secondly, telling your issues to someone is not something to be ashamed of rather advice from your friends is a strong weapon and tool. Also relying on your friends is not a sign of weakness but a sigh of strength and reflection, it shows that you have the strength to ask for help but also that you have a reflective side."

"Thirdly be proud of yourself Raynare, you got an answer. You now don't have to worry about someone who will never reciprocate your feelings. Your worth a lot more then you think and it saddens me that you are self-depreciating yourself" he leaned forward and his hand gently resting on her upper arm as small frown formed on his lips. Raynare paused as she let his words sink in and she could only come to the conclusion that he was right and it only hit her that her heart was racing. She then began internally wondering why did her heart race for the brunette but as she looked into his eyes she saw someone who cared for his friends and burned with determination. A wide smile graced her lips,

"Your right Issei, you are right"

"Here's to your wise words" she raised her glass before downing her drink

"Now can I have another one?" she asked with a smile as Issei smiled back before serving her another drink.

"This one isn't on the house" he quickly added

"Awh, come on Issei. After all you basically named the drink after me don't I get royalties?" she asked with a happy smile

"Nope"

"I thought I was your friend!"

"I am but I am also your bartender" he said with a smile as the two continued talking

"Thanks for this Issei, you're a great friend" Raynare slurred as she walked nearly tripping had it not been for Issei's timely grabbing of her arm. I know I should have cut off her early he mentally regretted. It was now after midnight and the streets were deserted and Issei was now dragging an intoxicated Raynare home.

"Yeah and you're a good drunk" he said sarcastically

"I'm not drunk, I'm just tipsy" Raynare declared with cute pout as she looked up at the bartender, his heat skipped a beat at her cute expression.

"Sure, that's what they all say. Are we there yet?" he asked his raven haired colleague

"Maybe" she commented while tapping her chin and having a thoughtful expression on her flushed face

"How about I leave you here and go home?" he almost growled which earned another pout from the fallen angel who then hugged Issei tightly, her head pressed against his chest.

"What kind of a man are you to leave a girl outside?" she insulted as her violet eyes looked up at his.

"One who needs sleep" he calmly retorted

"Come on Issei, let's walk around for a bit then you can drop me home" she spoke as she grabbed his hand and began walking. Issei was reluctantly dragged along.

"Fine but only for a couple of minutes"

Raynare dragged him into a nearby park. The park had a small fountain in the middle and benches around it. The park was silent except for the small gentle sound of water escaping the fountain. Raynare took a seat on the bench, her face reflected in the moonlight while Issei sat beside her. The two had a beautiful view of a full moon the phrase.

"We should have come here in the evening" Raynare said randomly, earning a raised eyebrow from the brunette.

"How come?"

"Amano Yuuma" Issei eyes widened in understanding

"Heavens evening gaze" she smiled at his understanding of the phrase

"He called me that once" she admitted with a hint of sadness, Issei knew who she was referring too and really didn't want to press the raven beauty.

"It suits you" he did admit, Raynare's heart skipped a beat. She turned to her friend and bartender, her violet eyes locked with his brown ones. In the evening moonlight Raynare could see past the façade he always wore, she could see pain and sadness in his eyes. Pain he was trying to hide, it made her frown as it tugged on her heart strings.

"Why are you in pain Issei?" she blurted out her self-control non-existent

"What do you mean?" he spoke, his muscles tensing slightly under his skin it did not go unnoticed.

"Your eyes they hold so much pain and sadness" she shuffled closer until their legs were pressing against each other, she could feel his warmth through their clothing. Under the moonlight, she could see his jaw was a lot more chiselled then she first thought but his eyes she loved their colour and how expressive they could be. She wanted to feel his skin without the hindrance of clothing her hand gently reached out to cup his cheek but she found her wrist clasped in his firm hand. His grip was tough but it was juxtaposed by his soft skin.

"Let's get you home" he spoke as he stood up and let go of her hand.

"Ok" she nodded before grabbing his hand and leading him away but to her surprise and joy he didn't let go. A pair of eyes watched the situation with growing intrigue.

"Here we are" Raynare announced turning on her heel in front of a house.

"Alright, I guess that's my job done" he said eager to go home and get some sleep

"You won't walk me to the door?" she sounded hurt, he had to resist the urge to sigh

"It won't kill me" he admitted as a smile grew on the fallen angel as she walked to the door with Issei in tow.

"Thank you for everything Issei" she thanked him as she wore a genuine smile

"It was my pleasure"

"And sorry for making you walk me home" she admitted with embarrassment as she rocked on her heels and a blush was on her face. If issei realized, he didn't pay it any mind.

"Alright if you two aren't getting a room, then I suggest you split" a voice interjected, Raynare did a complete 180 as Issei looked past her to see the source of the voice

"Kalawarner!" Raynare shouted as she sent her a look that indicated she was not happy at the interruption.

Kalawarner was an attractive blue haired woman with dark blue eyes who was gifted in the chest department. She was dressed in a maroon trench coat and matching mini-skirt. She was leaning on the open doorway to the house.

"Do you know how worried I was about you? You didn't even call to tell me where you were or when you would be back" Kalawarner scolded to which Raynare glanced at the floor in embarrassment not being able to say anything in her defence

"Now hurry up and get inside" Kalawarner demanded, Raynare sent her a nod

"Thank you Issei" and much to Issei's surprise she leaned in and kissed him on the cheek. The brunette froze up as he felt the gentle and soft touch of her lips before Raynare basically dashed into the house like a school girl.

"Good night Raynare" he said before turning around eager to leave

"Where do you think you're going?" Kalawarner called which made Issei stifle a groan

"I have to get some sleep its late" he replied over his shoulder

"It will only take a minute" she insisted while he decided it would be better to hear her out then waste time trying to get away.

"Alright then I'm all ears" he said turning around to face the blunette

"Wanted to thank you as well" Kalawarner thanked

"For what?" Issei asked rather stupidly

"Giving her the advice she needed, she was always hung up on Azazel. Never could get over that guy and after all him committing to a relationship is a complete joke." Issei eyes widened slightly at the word Azazel. No way, what would be the chances of it? Ever since he sealed Ddraig he was unable to detect anything to do with the supernatural. However, his gut was telling him something was a foot.

"It was no problem, sometimes you need a third opinion" he said neutrally

"Hmm, I'll see you around I guess" the fallen angel said her goodbyes before going back into the house. Issei was finally able to walk home but he walked home with a nagging feeling in the back of his mind Azazel was not just a coincidence.

Issei was walking home, the streets still deserted. His mind raced over the possibilities that the Azazel, Kalawarner had referred to was indeed the Azazel who led the fallen angels. If so Issei was up shit creek supernatural and soon he would be forced into it. He was no fool he could see that Raynare was trying to kiss him at the park but he wasn't ready and she wasn't thinking properly.

A thud shocked Issei out of his thoughts as he found something lying down in the middle of the street at least 10 meters away from the street. Blue and a small snippet of green caught his eyes as they widened in horror and his legs began moving.

"Xenovia!" he called out as he easily crossed the distance falling to his knee's beside her body. He then felt a warm liquid at his knees and realized she was bleeding, he quickly rolled over onto her chest and saw a massive wound in the middle, a slash. He immediately applied pressure and it drew discomfort from Xenovia's pale face as her eyes flickered open and shut.

"Xenovia stay with me!" he shouted as he desperately applied pressure as his mind raced with what he could do. He pulled out his phone,

"please if you ever want to talk call me…" his eyes widened as a solution jumped into his head and he dialled Gabriels number within one ring it was answered

"Gabriel! It's Xenovia the bastard got her!" he quickly shouted

"I'm coming" was the hurried response as he heard the angels voice of concern but also underlying anger

"Hurry she's…" a sudden burning sensation pierced Issei's chest and blood split from his mouth

"Issei? Issei!" Gabriels voice called as he suddenly went, Issei looked up to see the sneering face of the bastard who caused him so much pain and took away Irina from him.

"K-Ko-kabiel…"

"Issei I am coming!" Gabriel shouted with desperation as the phone slipped from his fingers and smacked on the floor. Tears began pooling in the angels eyes as she could hear his pain through the phone while she raced off to rescue her loved one

"Oh how the might have fallen. Still crying over that girl? Well your about to lose another unless you awaken your power" he taunted as Issei's vision began flickering.

"Fucking… b-bast-ard I'll kill you" Issei declared, Xenovia's eyes opened to see a light spear jutting through Issei's chest and a scream of horror barely escaped her lips as Kokabiel laughed.

"Come on show me what you can do red dragon emperor" he taunted as Issei fell to his side barely holding on as his conciseness slipped away.

"Issei!" a voice called out that did not sound like Gabriel's but all he felt was pain and burning from his chest but his left hand as well and suddenly the world exploded in green.

Well time to get the ball rolling as I feel I have been avoiding cannon and Ddraig (poor guy), I am trying to flesh out the characters who will maybe be in Issei's harem. Well, I am pretty sure most of you guys guessed it was Kokabiel who had killed Irina well now here's your confirmation. I have decided to add Kalawarner as a potential candidate to the harem. Tell me how you found the chapter and if anyone caught some of my rather blatant references. I also want your thoughts on the story in general if you are enjoying or what can be improved and if you guys would like to see something specific leave a review and i'll consider it. Until next time!