Sup guys? Welcome to chapter 13 of my story. Before we start, I want to ask you guys a favor. Only for this chapter, I want you to give me criticism. The reason, is because I want to make this story better. I don't know, I just feel like there's something missing. So, when you're typing in your review, tell me what is it that I need to fix about this story. It could be an idea; it could be me doing something wrong. Either way, write your criticism in the reviews and I'll see what I can do. Now, let's answer to some reviews!
Wacko12: As you have probably read, Issei tried to hit Xenovia, but she dodged. Issei will only watch the fight between Kiba and Xenovia. You'll see what happens when you read this chapter.
NinjaFang1331: Glad that you find the chapter excellent! Yep it was a bit sad when Issei and Irina reunited, but at least the did reunite, right?
Tenzalucard123: Yep, Juggernaut Drive is triggered with negative emotions. Here's the next chapter, hope you enjoy!
Xerozzuro: Here's the next chapter! Issei could have done something shocking, or he could have done something natural, for him at least. I'll reveal what he did in this chapter, so if you want to know, better start reading! You voted three times, but only one has counted. And I know who votes, since I write their names on a small notepad.
DragonMaster128: Issei patted her head when he did something to her that caused Ddraig and Irina to fall in shock. If you want to know what he really did, then keep on reading!
AnimeAwsomeLove: The illnesses were actually named in chapter 5 by Ddraig to Rias. Yep, Issei's life is pretty tough. And to answer your question, no Issei will not be emotional when and if he defeats Kokabiel. I'm planning on making him fall even deeper into depression. Hence the reason of the poll. Issei can control his anger a bit, but Kokabiel will reveal something to him, triggering the Juggernaut Drive or him running away.
Lightningblade49: If you want to know what he did, then read this chapter, since I reveal it!
Sad: I'll try and answer in Spanish, though I'm not that good at it. Yo podría hacer eso, pero la historia no se termina en el Kokabiel Arco. Ya he decidido que la historia tendrá el único fin que he planeado. ¿Cuál será una sorpresa, ya que yo podría hacer una secuela, no estoy seguro todavía. Si hago decidir sobre múltiples finales, entonces yo podría hacer un epílogo, la elección opinan que final fue la mejor. Espero que usted entienda mis planes!
Jamieb144: If you want to know what he did, then read this chapter! Glad that you enjoyed the chapter!
xden1997: If the anticipation is killing you, then read this chapter and find out what he really did to Irina! Let's see if that will make you fill a bit better! Did not know that I opened that many possibilities. I might go with the one that Issei gets nursed back to health in Kuoh. I have already decided that Issei will not become a Devil and he won't be joining the Church.
1337Pwny: That would actually be pretty funny, if he got a boner whilst hugging Irina. But that's not it sadly. Though you do get bonus points for the idea of him getting an erection. Yea, I noticed that when I re-read the chapter, but I was too lazy to fix it. Maybe another time when I decide to get off my lazy ass and fix a few grammar mistakes. Glad to know that I nailed Irina's and Xenovia's characters. Was a bit worried that Irina acted a bit out of character when Ddraig named Issei's illnesses. If you want to see Kiba fight and use Sword Birth, then continue reading this chapter! And about him collapsing due to Dementia, it was actually a last minute change. But glad that you liked it.
Sasuke75249: Thank you.
The Tell-Tale Man: Sorry to say, but Issei might be staying like this. Sure, it's sad that he's like this, but the title says it all. He's broken beyond repair. And I'm planning on making him fall deeper into depression once the Kokabiel Arc ends.
Maalikdb: Did he though? Read the rest of the chapter if you want to find out what he did.
Dovahkiin1503: Glad to know that you like the story thus far. Thank you for your vote.
And that was all the reviews of the previous chapter. As of right now, these are the poll results:
Issei runs away: 8 votes.
Issei goes into Juggernaut Drive: 25 votes.
As you saw, there was only one new vote... Juggernaut Drive is in front still. Now, on with chapter 13!
Chapter 13: A Knight's pain.
Issei and the rest of the ORC went to the back of the Old School Building, since Kiba wanted to fight one of the two Exorcists. Xenovia was the one that stepped up to the challenge.
"Akeno, is the barrier set up? We don't want anyone to see this." Rias said.
Akeno nodded.
Xenovia unwrapped Durandal from its cloth and stabbed the stone floor with it. Kiba summoned his own sword while glaring at Durandal.
"Are you ready, Knight of Gremory?" Xenovia asked.
When she said that, Kiba started to laugh like a maniac. Everyone besides Issei was looking at him, worried.
"The thing that I have wanted to destroy my whole life is right in front of me. Why wouldn't I be ready?" Kiba said as he got in his stance.
Xenovia also got in her own fighting stance, raising her sword from the ground.
Kiba dashed towards Xenovia with all his speed and clashed his sword with hers. Kiba's sword now had a few cracks in it, making his eyes narrow.
Xenovia pushed Kiba away with Durandal. She then immediately striked back downwards with Durandal, shattering Kiba's sword into pieces.
Kiba jumped backwards away from Xenovia and dropped his broken sword to the ground. He summoned another one and dashed forwards once more.
Kiba went to strike her downwards, though he faked his attack and hit Xenovia in her left shoulder, successfully cutting her.
Xenovia didn't even flinch at the wound caused by the Knight. Instead, she swung her sword to the left. Kiba blocked the attack at the lost possible second, though it caused the destruction of his second sword.
Kiba growled in frustration at the sight of his broken sword. He summoned another one as he dropped the broken one.
This time it was Xenovia who dashed towards Kiba. Kiba used his speed to his advantage and disappeared before Xenovia could reach him. He reappeared behind her, only to disappear again when Xenovia turned around and swung Durandal.
Kiba then started to pick up his pace. He kept on disappearing, making a few illusions of himself. Xenovia was now finding it difficult to strike Kiba. Everywhere she turned, she could see a brand new illusion from Kiba's speed.
Xenovia then felt a bit of pain in her lower left leg. She looked down and saw her knee was bleeding a bit. She then felt her right shoulder being cut this time.
"RAHHHH!" Xenovia shouted as she swung Durandal in a circle. She managed to find Kiba, who blocked her attack. His sword managed to stay intact this time.
Kiba was pushed backwards by the force behind Durandal's power. He landed on his feet and looked up at Xenovia, panting.
"I have to compliment you, Knight of Gremory. You have managed to cut me more that I have expected. But, this is where I must end it. This one final attack will determine the outcome of this battle." Xenovia said, going back to her stance.
Kiba narrowed his eyes as he also got back in his stance. Kiba and Xenovia started to run towards each other. They then jumped into the air and clashed their swords. They both landed, their backs facing each other.
Xenovia was looking forwards, while Kiba was looking down, his blonde hair covering his eyes.
Suddenly, Kiba's sword shattered as he fell to the ground, a small wound on his lower stomach, which was caused by Durandal.
Xenovia started to walk towards the white cloth which was used to wrap Durandal. She grabbed it and proceeded to wrap the giant Excalibur.
"N-No… You are n-not… Leaving! I… I must destroy that… Sword!" Kiba shouted as he slowly picked himself off the ground. He summoned another sword in his hand.
"Kiba… please stop this…" Issei heard Rias mutter.
[Hey Partner, I think it would be a good idea to stop the Knight.] Ddraig said inside Issei's head.
Issei raised a mental eyebrow.
[He might be useful when you fight Kokabiel. Plus, he'll end up killing himself instead of accomplishing his revenge.] Ddraig said.
"No, don't listen to that stupid Dragon! I want you to watch this. You remember, don't you? This is how you were… or should I be saying this is what you are still. You both live for the sake of revenge. And in the end, you both might end up failing. Hehehehe…" The voice said inside Issei's head.
Issei gritted his teeth and grabbed his head. He didn't want to admit it, but the voice had a point. He and Kiba could relate in a way. They both lived thus far for the sake of revenge.
"Issei, are you alright?" Issei turned to his left and saw Irina looking at him with worried eyes.
Issei removed his hand from his head and nodded at her.
"Was it… the voice in your head?" Irina asked in a shaky voice, which was barely noticeable.
Issei only nodded. He then disappeared.
When Kiba was about to run towards Xenovia, Issei reappeared in front of him stopping him.
"Issei get out of my way. You will not deny me my revenge." Kiba said as he glared at Issei, in which he returned back. Issei did not bulge. He stayed firm where he was.
"Issei, if you do not remove yourself, then I'll be forced to attack you as well." Kiba said, pointing his sword at Issei.
Issei only stood where he was, still not moving. He was just glaring but at Kiba.
Kiba then sighed.
"You live me no choice then." It was the only thing Kiba said as he dashed at Issei.
Kiba raised his sword and brought it down on Issei's shoulder. He was very surprised to see that his sword broke when it made contact with Issei.
Once the broken part of his sword fell to the ground, Issei tackled Kiba to the floor and punched him two times in the face, creating a small crater.
Kiba was still conscious, but he could not move.
Issei turned towards Asia, who was in shock at was Issei did. He pointed at Kiba and walked back to the group.
Asia understood what he meant and ran towards Kiba to heal his injuries.
When Issei got close to the group. Rias was the one that walked towards him.
"Despite me not approving of your method to stop Kiba, I still thank you for stopping him from injuring himself any further." Rias said with a small frown.
Issei only shrugged his shoulders, saying that he couldn't think of a more nonviolent way to stop the Knight.
Asia finished healing Kiba's injuries. The Knight stood up, but his hair shadowed his eyes, while he was gritting his teeth in anger.
"Irina, I think it's about time we departed. Rias Gremory, I hope that you don't interfere on our matters. Red Dragon Emperor, meet us tomorrow in the town. We will be waiting. Also Irina, curious question, what did the Red Dragon Emperor do back at the clubroom?" Xenovia asked her partner with a raised brow.
Irina blushed and looked to the side, playing with her fingers.
"O-Oh, w-well… H-he just gave me a p-p-peck on the cheek…" Irina said, her blush darkening.
"W-What?! Issei, why don't you kiss me on the cheek?!" Rias asked Issei, hurt.
Issei sighed and face palmed. Issei then looked towards Kiba, who was starting to walk away. Rias also noticed.
"Yuuto! Don't leave! You're the Knight of Gremory after all! It would be troublesome if you turned into a stray!" Rias shouted as she walked up to him.
"I was able to escape thanks to my friends… this is the reason that I pull their regrets into my Demonic Swords…" Kiba said as he used his speed to disappear from Rias' sight.
"Yuuto…" Rias muttered sadly, her head hanging low.
"D-Don't worry President. I'm sure that Kiba will come back to you." Asia said with a smile.
"Yes… Let's hope so." Rias said as she raised her head.
"Oh. I almost forgot. Red Dragon Emperor, you should beware. The White One has awakened. So, I suggest that you are aware, since he might interfere in your fight with Kokabiel." Xenovia said. She wore her cloak and walked inside the forest.
"Goodbye Issei. I'll see you tomorrow." Irina said as she gave a quick hug to Issei.
She then followed Xenovia into the forest.
"Issei, i'll ask you one last time, are you sure that you want to work with Exorcists? I mean, they can help you track down Kokabiel faster, but are you sure that you can trust them?" Rias asked, clearly worried for Issei.
Issei nodded, saying that he wanted to work with them.
Rias sighed, but then smiled.
"Alright… I'm going to trust you on this. Now, Asia, Issei let's go home." Rias said.
They all grabbed their bags from the clubroom and headed towards Issei's house. Before they could leave, Asia invited Akeno and Koneko to have dinner at Issei's house.
"My, my, this is my first time that I enter Issei's house." Akeno said with her usual smile.
"Remember Akeno, there are Fallen Angels living with us. Try and act friendly around them." Rias said to her Queen.
"Of course, President." Akeno said, but her smile was gone and was replaced with disgust.
Once they reached Issei's house, Issei unlocked the door with his key and entered his house, the others following behind.
"A-Ah, you're a-all back I see." Kalawarner said nervously, failing to hide a giant book that was in her hands. Mittelt was also nervous.
"What are you reading there Kalawarner, Mittelt?" Asia asked.
Before she could answer, she looked at Issei with a sigh.
"Please don't be angry." It was the only thing she said.
She then showed everyone the book that she was reading. It wasn't even a book. It was Issei's family photo album.
Issei widened his eyes at the sight of the book. He hasn't seen the pictures in that thing in over two years.
Issei walked calmly towards her and grabbed the photo album from her hands. He then looked at for a while and slowly opened it to a random page.
The page that he stumbled on was his fourth birthday. Issei saw a picture of him with his mum and dad, all smiling at the camera. His mind started to travel to his fourth birthday. How times have changed. He used to be a happy kid. Now he was just an empty shell. He used to have plenty of positive emotions. Now, the only emotions that he feels are anger, pain and grief.
"RUN WHILE YOU STILL CA-!"
"Remember my name. Kokabiel, Kokabiel, Kokabiel…"
"When I kill Kokabiel, I will kill myself and join my parents in the afterlife."
"Hehehehe… Do it…End your life… It's the smartest thing that you'll be doing in your pathetic life anyway."
"Issei. Issei! Issei!" Issei was snapped back to reality by Rias, who was looking into his eyes with worry evident in her face.
"Issei, are you alright? You suddenly dropped the photo album and you looked… Dead." Rias said.
Issei grabbed his head and sighed. He looked at Rias and nodded his head, saying that he was alright.
"Are you sure? I'm really worried about you Issei." Rais said as she cupped Issei's cheeks in her palms.
Issei pushed her hands away from his face and glared at her. Rias looked away, sadness evident in her face.
"W-well… I'll prepare dinner." Asia said as she looked at Issei. She was also quite worried.
"Let me help you, Asia." Akeno said with a smile.
Everybody went to the living room and watched TV whilst they were waiting for dinner to be ready. Issei could see Rias glance at him a few times. She must be really worried about him. Though Issei just ignored her.
"Issei, can you go to the store real quick? I need you to buy some things." Akeno said from the kitchen.
Issei stood up from the couch and went to the kitchen. Akeno handed him a small piece of paper that had everything that he had to buy. Issei opened his door and headed to the nearby store.
Once he bought everything that he needed, he exited the store and started to walk back to his house. Suddenly, he collided with someone. They both stumbled back a bit. Once Issei raised his head, he was met with a pretty familiar face.
A tall man stood in front of him, appearing to be in his twenties with an average build, black hair, golden bangs and black goatee. He was wearing a black leather jacket with black pants.
"Shit, sorry about tha- Oh, it's you kid! It has been a while!" The man said with a grin, once he realized who he collided with.
[It's good to see you as well, Azazzel] Ddraig responded.
"Ah, I see that you haven't spoken yet since the last time we met. How have you been doing, Red Dragon Emperor?" Azazzel asked, the grin remaining on his face.
[We have been trying to find your subordinate, Kokabiel. It's said that he's here in Japan, more specifically, this town. The only thing that we know as far is that he wants to start another Great War. My Partner and a few others are plotting against him.] Ddraig said.
Azazzel stopped grinning, his expression turning serious.
"I have always suspected that Kokabiel wanted to start another war between the factions. It seems that he still resents me from retreating first from the war. Though even if he didn't want to start another war, I suspect that you two would still go after him for what he did to you." Azazzel said, pointing at Issei.
[Yes, we would still pursue him, even if he didn't want to start another war. And I suspect that you would not get in our way, correct?] Ddraig asked, making Issei's eyes narrow at Azazzel.
Azazzel only smirked and chuckled a bit.
"No. I'll actually respect your decision. But, I have to ask a very big favor from you kid." Azazzel said.
Issei only looked at him, wondering what Azazzel wanted.
"If possible, could you let Kokabiel live once you fight him? Yes, I know it's going to be impossible for you, but I want to interrogate him. "Azazzel said.
[Azazzel, you know that you're asking a lot from my Partner. I don't think that he will let that crow live.] Ddraig said.
Azazzel sighed, though a smirk was on his face.
"Eh, I it was worth a try. Well, I have to go. Goodnight kid. And it was good to see you again." Azazzel said as he walked past Issei.
Issei starred at Azazzel's retreating form for a small while. He then started to walk back to his house.
Once he reached his house, he unlocked the door with his key and entered his house. He gave the bag that he was holding to Akeno and sat back down on the couch.
After a small while, Asia called everyone to the table. Dinner was finally ready. Dinner consisted of Curry Rice, Yakizakana and Udon. They all sat in silence while they ate their food.
Dinner was finished rather quickly. Akeno and Koneko said their goodnights as they left.
Issei yawned. He walked up the stairs and entered the bathroom. He took a shower and brushed his teeth once he finished his shower. He yawned once more as he opened the door to his bedroom.
He lied down on his bed and starred at the ceiling. Just as he felt his eyes starting to close, his door opened. Issei looked and saw Rias enter his room. She started to strip from her school uniform. Issei sighed and closed his eyes. He felt Rias hug his left arm.
"Issei, can you promise me something?" Rias asked.
Issei opened his eyes and looked at her.
"Promise me that you'll never leave me. Promise mw that you won't end your life when you kill Kokabiel. Please… I don't want to lose you." Rias said in a shaky voice.
Issei only sighed. This was a promise that he couldn't keep, sadly. Slowly, they both entered deep sleep.
And that is the end of chapter 13. What do you guys think? Like I said, I want you guys to give me criticism just for this chapter. If there's anything that you guys want me to fix, I'll try my best to fix it. Expect from grammar mistakes. Those are just going to keep popping up, not only on my stories, but on everyone's stories. If you haven't voted, then vote right now! We are closing in on the big battle! So, until next time, I'll see you when you're older, don't go changing!
