Chapter 7 Reunion
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A month has passed since Katase and Murayama joined the ORC and Issei was living the life that he dreamed of back when spent most of his free time looking at porn with his buddies. Every morning seemed to start with him getting a heated kiss from one of his new lovers, a habit started by Katase the Monday after he gave her the necklace she seemed to wear everywhere now and continued by Murayama the next day with Ravel and Xuelan following suit in the two days following. Matsuda and Motohama were stunned by the change and moved away from Issei while stopping their perverted ways publicly. Privately they managed to get involved with Kiryuu of all people a relationship that started that first weekend. When Issei heard from Ravel that the three smelled of sex Issei felt pride that the two young men had worked out their issue with the brunette. Then again Issei had long suspected that Kiryuu was just as perverted as the others.
Time in the ORC was equally as delightful for Issei. Xuelan made for a marvelous training partner and fuck buddy whenever she wanted the itch scratched and it would seem whenever the kendo club didn't have practice they would be at the ORC with Issei, a time that usually involved him hitting the two girls with his shinai much to their joy. The only truly annoying part of his new life was the contracts. Issei had many contracts though most of them ended up being one time deals. He did manage to get two permanent contracts thus far. One was with a guy named 'Mil-tan'. Mil-tan was a muscular guy who loved magical girls and actually wanted to be one but he was a good person otherwise. Issei would be lying if he said that he didn't freak out when they first met. The other was an older guy with black hair and blonde bangs named Gregori, he was a strange guy as far as Issei was concerned but they shared plenty of hobbies which suited him perfectly. "You know I still can't get used to Mil-tan after all this time." Issei chuckled as he relaxed in his room after another long day. He was actually at Mil-tan's today for their meeting and as usual it was difficult for him but he managed.
"Partner I thought your friends were strange, but that man is just something else. He's gotta be in his mid-30s but he acts like he's a 15 year-old girl. How do you deal with him" Ddraig chuckled.
"I think I just find him unique." Issei smiled. Hey he was a pervert and while it was tough to look at Mil-tan the various girls around him made for adequate viewing. His musing was interrupted by a text message on his phone and when he noticed the contents his eyes widened.
'Major incident in the church. More details to follow tomorrow. Murayama'
"Well that can't be good." Issei frowned. Murayama's position in the ORC was certainly a unique one compared to the others. While he didn't really have any supernatural powers outside of her ability to sense supernatural creatures, Murayama's father was a different story. He was actually a retired exorcist and a powerful one at that. To make life even more interesting, Murayama's father had contacts within the church that informed him of anything happening in the supernatural that would affect him or his family. When she realized that, Ravel decided to meet with Murayama's dad and talk shop because those contacts would be extraordinarily useful to her own cause.
After realizing that Ravel could be trusted despite the 'hostile takeover' of Kuoh, he agreed to share any relevant church information with them in order to best protect Murayama and of course Katase who was like a second daughter because of how much time she spent with Murayama's family. During that same sit down He also had a private conversation with Issei and made it very clear that while he didn't like the two girls being part of a harem, the girls chose him and he would respect that. He also warned Issei if he failed the girls he would answer to him.
"Things are about to get interesting" Ddraig replied.
"Yeah" Issei nodded. Ravel's first test was here and hopefully it wouldn't be a big one.
(Scene Skip)
The next day went by in a flash and everybody gathered at the ORC ready to learn what Murayama had discovered. "Okay Murayama what happened." Ravel said calmly as she sat behind her desk with Akeno and Xuelan flanking her as always. Koneko and Asia were on one of the couches in the room while Issei Murayama and Katase were on the second one. Typically Issei's arms would be around the kendo duo with him shamelessly groping the pair while Ravel doled out instructions but today they were by his side as everyone realized the seriousness of what was about to occur.
"According to what my father has been told, a group consisting of former exorcists and fallen angels broke into an Eastern Orthodox, Protestant, and Roman Catholic Church on the same day a few days ago. Oddly enough they only stole a single item in each case.
"What item was it?" Ravel asked with a scowl on her face.
"A fragment of the Holy Sword Excalibur" Murayama revealed causing Ravel's scowl to grow.
"Fragments" Issei said in confusion.
"That's right. The Holy Sword Excalibur was split into seven fragments after the legendary battle in Camelot. The fragments are Destruction, Transparency, Rapidly, Mimic, Knightmare, Blessings, and Ruler. According to my Father's information the ones stolen were Rapidly Knightmare and Transparency but they didn't say what happened with the other fragments.
"Given that your father heard the news I take it the Fallen Angels who stole them fled to Kuoh." Ravel suggested praying that she was wrong.
"Correct. I don't know what they're planning or who was behind it but they are in Kuoh. That means we have to be extremely careful."
"You know what that means Katase. No going out alone. You seem to be a magnet for trouble." Issei teased before kissing her on the cheek.
"Hey that's not fair." Katase pouted since the two incidents involving the pair were outliers.
"Don't worry I'll be sure to watch over her." Murayama teased causing Katase to pout further.
"That means ALL of us need to be careful." Ravel chastised well aware of the running joke.
"Well that's all. I've gotta go to practice." Murayama smiled as she got up and left but not before kissing Issei on the cheek.
"Same here. See ya Issei." Katase smiled doing the same as Murayama.
Issei smiled as the two girls left as he tried to figure out what to do next.
(Murayama's home)
"This is not good" Murayama cursed as she walked around her bedroom. Her father had just gotten off the phone with the church and the information he had was not news she wanted to here. Two church agents would be coming to Kuoh the next day and they were each bringing Excalibur fragments of their own.
"I don't see what's wrong with two church agents coming to Kuoh. Isn't that a good thing?" Katase replied in confusion.
"It would be, if one of them wasn't Irina." Murayama frowned causing Katase's eyes to widen.
"You mean THAT Irina. The Irina that seemed to be with Issei all the time" Katase exclaimed. Katase and Murayama met in middle school during a meeting for the school's kendo club and became fast friends. Murayama told Katase many stories about her time with Issei and Irina. Rather ironically, those stories led to her developing feelings for Issei herself and it was those feelings combined with the ones that reignited in Murayama that led to them creating the peephole.
"That's right Irina's dad was an exorcist like mine and he took Irina to England to start her exorcist training. Admittedly one of the reasons I had to transfer schools was because I knew that if I stayed with Issei I'd tell him about her training and the supernatural. Something my dad wanted to avoid." Murayama said bitterly.
"So now what? If Irina and Issei were as close as you claim. That's going to complicate things." Katase said angrily.
"I know" Murayama cursed as she wondered what to do.
(Scene Skip)
Issei made his way to the ORC with an odd feeling in the back of his head and not the good kind. For the first time in quite some time, none of the girls greeted him with a kiss and he could tell that at the very least, Katase was positively furious about something. When he arrived he noticed that Murayama and Katase weren't there, which wasn't a big deal, but the frown on his master's face was. "What's going on Ravel?" Issei wondered as he stared at his master in her actual body instead of her older visage.
"Last night Murayama's father received word that two church agents will be arriving in Kuoh this afternoon. Most likely they will seek to contact me once they've arrived." Ravel explained.
"Yes but that was predictable, I don't see the problem. If you're worried about the actual talk let Sona do it seeing as she's more used to it" Issei shrugged.
"It's not that simple Issei. Most of the devil world is aware that my spot in Kuoh was handed to me by you. I need to show that I'm worthy somehow." Ravel complained. This was a big moment for her and she knew it.
"I see. I assume Murayama and Katase are at kendo practice." Issei shrugged.
"No they are not. Murayama and her father were asked to greet the two girls and Katase is with her. I believe she'll be bringing them over after school tomorrow." Xuelan explained.
"I see. Do you have any information on the delegates" Issei inquired.
"N-No there isn't." Ravel hesitated which was concerning to Issei.
"I see" Issei frowned. Ravel was hiding something and whether that was a good thing or not remained to be seen.
"Well let's get started with our day." Ravel smiled trying to change the subject.
"Uhh alright" Issei frowned. Something was very wrong and he needed answers. Unfortunately the best way to get them would be to teleport over to Murayama's home which was suicidal with two exorcists over that he knew nothing about. Well he would worry about that later.
(Murayama P.O.V)
Katase and I stood in the baggage area for the airport with my father as we prepared to meet up with the two church delegates and admittedly I was nervous. There was no way in hell that Irina's feelings for Issei hadn't changed and to know that he was a devil would definitely surprise her. Issei would be much the same and if this mission gets as complicated as I expect it to, things could get very dicey for Ravel.
"Uhh Mury, we have a big problem." Katase scowled breaking me from my musing. Looking towards the gate where the exorcists were supposed to be arriving, I quickly realized what she was talking about.
"Oh you have got to be kidding me." I groaned in disbelief. Not only did Irina act like a boy most of the time, but it was easy to forget she was a girl if she didn't wear a dress once in a while. That was no longer the case. Her chestnut hair was in twintails with a blue scrunchy holding up each tail she had round purple eyes. Thanks to the blue skin tight battle suit she was wearing I could see that she had an athletic frame and breasts that surpassed mine along with a decent ass. I couldn't help but notice the cross around her neck along with the silver band on her right wrist which exuded a small bit of Holy power.
Her partner was no slouch either. She possessed a similar figure to Irina's with blue hair cut short with a single green fringe. It was hard to miss the blade held onto her back by a black strap and I assumed that was her fragment of Excalibur. When Irina noticed us she smiled and walked over. Admittedly I barely held back the grimace that was threatening to form at seeing how beautiful she had become
"It's been a long time Murayama." Irina said happily.
"Yes it has Irina. I'd love to chat more, but I imagine you want to rest after your long journey." I replied trying to keep my cool.
"Yeah, Xenovia and I could use the rest." Irina smiled calmly. As we walked to my father's car, I couldn't help but wonder what her reunion with Issei would bring and how much trouble I would be in.
(Scene Skip)
The ride back was relatively silent and dinner was uncomfortable to say the least. Irina told my father and me stories about things she had done during her job as an exorcists and they were something. I have to admit that Katase held up very well during the stories, but it didn't hurt that she didn't mention anything regarding devils. Clearly they were aware that Katase was a devil but I imagine they didn't say anything so as not to bother my dad. Afterwards the two girls were moved to our guest room and I went back to my room to relax with Katase not far behind. After we entered I closed the door since this was definitely a private conversation, "This is a disaster Katase" I exclaimed since there was nothing I can do. We were going to escort the girls to the ORC tomorrow for a meeting with Ravel and that meant Issei and Irina would be reunited.
"Yeah but we have no choice." Katase snorted in annoyance. I was about to reply when I heard a knock on the door.
"Murayama, it's me Irina can I come in?" Irina questioned.
"Of course" I replied calmly and Irina walked in. Irina was wearing yellow long-sleeved pajamas with little angels on them, an admittedly adorable sight.
"So what's up?" I said nervously as Katase moved to the side.
"What do you know about the devils in the area outside of the fact that your friend Katase is one?" Irina said bluntly.
"I'm getting to know them relatively well and they're mostly good people. However you should know that one of the devils we'll be meeting with is Issei." I explained causing Irina's eyes to widen. There was no way to avoid it so I figured that telling her would at least let her mentally prepare for it.
"Impossible. How could Issei be a devil?" Irina said in disbelief.
"Apparently he had a sacred gear inside him and it led to him becoming a devil a few months ago. He's a servant of the person I'll be introducing you to tomorrow." I explained.
"I see and what type of sacred gear does he have." Irina wondered.
"He's the Red Dragon Emperor." I replied causing Irina's eyes to widen and for good reason. According to Ravel and my father the Red Dragon Emperor was a person who could change the supernatural for the good or bad depending on where his allegiance lied.
"Is he strong" Irina wondered.
"Hard to say. I don't see him training much so I can't speak to how strong he is." I replied.
Irina stood still for a moment and looked at me with hope in her eyes, "What type of person is he now?" Irina wondered and that's when I really frowned.
"Issei is… let's just say Issei will be very happy to see you." I replied afraid of telling Irina more.
"You have to tell me please. Is he the guy that I remember?" Irina said with a hopeful look in her eyes.
"Well…." I said nervously unsure of what to say.
"Oh just tell her already Mury. She's gonna see him tomorrow anyway so he'll know." Katase scoffed.
I was torn between telling her and ruining the image she must've had of Issei or not telling her and waiting to see what Issei did. "He..." I struggled to say.
"Nevermind. I'll see him tomorrow so I'll know what I need to know." Irina said with a bitter smile.
"O…kay" I replied in defeat
"I'm gonna go get some sleep." Irina smiled before leaving. If I didn't know any better I'd say Irina knew about my concern and stopped asking because she knew how much trouble it was giving me. Man tomorrow was going to suck.
(Normal P.O.V)
As Issei approached the ORC alone, he couldn't help but wonder why things seemed to take a total 180. The day before Katase was frustrated and angry about something, but when she walked in she popped onto his lap and gave him a searing kiss that would've gone into a full-blown makeout session had Murayama not interrupted her so she could do the same thing, "I don't get women Ddraig" Issei chuckled.
"You're not meant to partner but you need to focus. Those exorcists are on the way and Ravel will need you to be at your calmest." Ddraig reminded him.
"Yeah I know" Issei replied as he walked into the clubroom. As he opened the door to the club room he quickly found the two exorcists and froze. He couldn't believe his eyes at who was waiting for him. Irina Shidou and even though she was wearing a long white exorcist robe it was hard to forget that face.
"Hey there Issei." Irina replied with a slight blush on her face.
"Quit staring at him like a statue and go. You already made sure you'll be fine" Xenovia deadpanned before pushing Irina towards Issei. On the way to the clubroom, Irina admitted she wanted to hug Issei, but couldn't do so without hurting him. Apparently the silver band was actually her Excalibur fragment. Excalibur Mimic could be anything but Irina simply chose a silver band since it made it far easier to access it when she was about to fight. In order to properly hug Issei, she gave the band along with her cross to Murayama for safe keeping
As Irina hit his arms Issei managed to gather himself, "It's been a long time Irina." Issei smiled happily.
"Yes it has and I've missed you." Irina smiled resting her head on Issei's neck and that was issei's cue to embrace her at last wrapping his arms around her and holding him close. For the crowd it was certainly one that brought up mixed feelings.
"I don't know whether to be pissed off or be happy for them." Murayama muttered. It was a rather ironic statement since she was the one who allowed it to happen by holding onto the holy objects Irina wore on her body.
"Being both is perfectly okay. I know I am." Ravel said next to her in a light whisper. Despite everything they had done, the affection he had for Irina clearly surpassed whatever they may have built. The two girls were so annoyed they forgot about Issei's hearing and he naturally addressed the situation.
"Hey Irina as much as I'd love to stay like this, we have business to discuss." Issei smiled.
"Right" Irina said bashfully as she pulled away from Issei. Not missing a beat, Issei walked over to the two pouting girls and kissed each on the cheek to the surprise of not only the two girls but Irina and Xenovia.
"Seriously Issei!" Ravel exclaimed blushing about him kissing her in front of their guests.
"Just wanted to make sure you and Mury didn't get jealous. We dragons have good hearing after all" Issei smirked as he moved towards the unoccupied couch.
"Umm can I have my cross and 'that' back?" Irina said with a slight blush on her face since she didn't expect it.
"Oh… yeah." Murayama said in a daze since Issei caught her off guard. The rest of the room watched as Murayama reached into her pocket and grabbed the silver band and necklace she was holding onto before handing it to a still blushing Irina.
"Now that Irina's had her reunion with her childhood friend, can we get down to business?" Xenovia said rather angrily.
"Somebody's in a bad mood. So which would you like Xenovia, a hug or a kiss" Issei teased deciding to have some fun.
"Issei!" Irina Murayama and Ravel said simultaneously.
"I was just teasing" Issei said with a shrug.
A now focused Ravel moved back to her desk to show her position of power, "I've been made aware of the situation and I'm curious what the church wants from us." Ravel stated firmly wanting everyone to forget what just happened
"Our leaders just wanted assurance that you'd stay out of our way." Xenovia said bluntly.
"And just what makes you think we'd interfere with your efforts. If anything we would be helping you stop the fallen angels." Ravel said with a hint of annoyance.
"The same way you helped Rias Gremory deal with Fallen Angels. I'm afraid I don't want that kind of help." Xenovia said with an icy tone in her voice.
Ravel was furious at the implication, but took a deep breath since she didn't want to mess this up. "You realize that I'm the one who killed the fallen angels that were in this town before. Why would I work with them this time?" Ravel replied much calmer than before.
"The higher ups certainly believe that's possible. After all the last time you were involved with Fallen Angels, you ended up with a whole new peerage and the Red Dragon Emperor." Xenovia said icily.
"Xenovia that's-" Irina started to say before a strong killing intent filled the room stunning everybody. Issei was not pleased at the response and decided that it was business time.
"It would seem you're under a rather massive misunderstanding miss Xenovia." Issei said coldly as he stood up and focused his intent on the bluenette. "Ravel is the one who ambushed one of the Fallen in order to save me. Ravel is the one who, despite having absolutely zero reason to do so, killed the rest of the Fallen Angels and exorcists that were hiding in Kuoh. Her integrity is not something you should question. Also, Ravel didn't ask for the peerage, I asked for it as thanks for her helping me and because I knew that their previous master leaving would leave a power vacuum that would make situations like this even harder to deal with." Issei said coldly as his intent started to rise but before it could return to the others, Murayama came behind him and wrapped her arms around his neck.
"Calm down Issei." Murayama said calmly pecking him lightly on the cheek so he could calm down. Luckily for all involved it worked.
"Maybe we should go." Irina said with a slight blush at Murayama's actions and the fact that she could feel the power coming off of her old friend. It was actually fairly impressive.
"I agree" Ravel replied since Issei did the job for her.
Murayama, having let go of Issei, walked over to the two girls and ushered them towards the door, "We'll see you later Ravel." Murayama frowned escorting the two girls out. Things escalated far faster than anybody cared for and this was the type of thing none of the groups needed.
Once the group was devils only, Ravel turned towards Issei with an annoyed expression on her face, "You, me, sex, now!" Ravel insisted catching everybody off guard.
"But of course" Issei smiled as he walked towards the private room.
"Umm, what about us?" Asia said nervously trying to hold back the massive blush on her face at Ravel's request.
"Just let Akeno and Xuelan run things. I'm going to be busy for a while." Ravel huffed before transforming into her older self and following Issei into the private room. The first meeting did not go as planned and she needed to relax. The fact that she watched Issei drool over one of the exorcists didn't help.
That's it for Chapter 7 everybody and I hope you enjoyed this doozy of a chapter Next chapter a chance meeting for Issei leads to insight that changes everything and not for the better.