Well, as it turns out, my room isn't bugged, since none of you guessed who the lemon would be with. On that note, I'm just about to start writing it, although I'm trying to think if I should split the chapter up. Right now, chapter 13 is already past 5000 words and if I factor in the lemon going for a couple thousand, it might start to drag on… although, I think if it fits under 8-9K words, I'll just keep it all together and save reactions and the aftermath for chapter 14.

I'm also thinking that chapter 14, or 15, will be where I stop, before switching. I mean, I still have ideas, but I really should update my other stories, that have gone without updates for months…

In any case, enjoy the chapter.
SSJ3 Kyuubi Gohan.

Disclaimer – I don't own anything from the High School DxD anime/manga/light novel. All I own are my original characters and plot twists.

'Talking'

"Thinking"

'Ddraig talking and Sacred Gear sounds'

"Ddraig thinking"

*expression*

Flashback

Chapter 11 – The End Is Nigh

It had taken Issei the rest of the day to finally regain himself and upon doing so, he was surprised to see a frame of diamonds on his table, featuring both him and Azazel. The only problem, was Issei had no recollection of ever taking the photo.

"Um… I think I missed something." Thought Issei.

'You kissed Gabriel, which turned Azazel into a massive manifestation of pride. He also named you his successor, inheritor of his will, one true son and idol from this point on.' Said Ddraig.

"Oh… wait what?" Asked Issei in shock.

'I must say though, I never expected you to do something so daring. Perhaps as your former embodiment of lust, but not now… I must have missed something for this to get past me.' Commented Ddraig.

Issei blinked, before seeing a hand being waved in front of his face, only to turn and see the annoyed visage of Raynare.

'Finally! Do you have any idea how long I've been trying to get you to snap out of it? Sheesh, just because she is a Seraph, doesn't mean you need to shut down completely. She's just another girl after all, how is she any different to the others?' Shouted Raynare in irritation.

Issei smiled at this. Not because Gabriel was just another girl, but because Raynare was irritated.

"You know, I might just like seeing a jealous Raynare everywhere I go." Thought Issei.

'Partner, you do realise she is just a manifestation of your mind?' Questioned Ddraig.

"Didn't stop her from making me feel insecure." Retorted Issei.

'You know I can hear both of you! You both suck.' Huffed Raynare.

'Your fragile mental stability aside, partner, you should probably go to bed, since it is midnight now and you do have school tomorrow.' Said Ddraig.

Issei mentally nodded, before making his way to his bedroom, only to see a massive photo of a grinning Azazel, giving him a thumbs-up, hanging on his wall.

Issei's eye twitched at the site, before he gave a defeated sigh.

'You know what, nothing can bring me down right now *yawn* well, emotionally, I need a nap though.' Muttered Issei, before plopping himself onto his bed and pulling the covers over himself.

-line break-

The morning came quickly for Issei and he woke up alone for a change.

'Come on, get up already.' Whined Raynare unhappily.

Well, almost alone.

Issei got out of bed, without much fanfare, before grabbing another version of his school uniform. It was a good thing he had a spare, as his other pair was nothing more than shredded and tattered material now.

Quickly dressing, Issei headed off to school, ignoring the figure that tried to gain his attention. Issei made his way to his seat and sat there, ruminating on what he had done.

"I hope I didn't mess things up… I mean, maybe Gabriel was just being kind…" Thought Issei.

'Yes! I knew it! You know I'm the only one who would ever show any interest in you.' Declared Raynare triumphantly.

'With all due respect partner. I'm not even sure if a pure angel understands romantic interactions. A fallen angel, sure, but I think Gabriel may be too innocent.' Commented Ddraig.

'See, Ddraig agrees with me.' Said Raynare, hopping onto Issei's desk, swinging her legs off the side playfully.

'However, in my opinion, I believe that if any person could make an angel understand that type of love, it would be you. Especially if that angel is Gabriel, from what I've seen. I think you are capable of doing what no one ever has before.' Continued Ddraig.

'Now why'd you go and say that Ddraig?' Whined Raynare.

'I'm not going to lower myself to having an argument, with a figment of imagination, of my host's rattled mind.' Scoffed Ddraig.

'But by responding to me just now, you did.' Quipped Raynare playfully.

Ddraig grumbled at this, but didn't say anything further, causing Raynare to laugh, before focusing on the arriving students.

'Hmm, let's see, standard looking male student, standard looking male student, standard looking male student, standard looking female student… with larger breasts than the average, standard looking female student, with pink hair, hmm, those two seem to be looking at you funny, standard looking female student with glasses, creepy looking male student with glasses, creepy looking male student with a bald head… seriously, how are two virgins like that your best friends?' Questioned Raynare, commenting on each student as they entered the classroom.

Issei gave a small sigh at Raynare's mutterings. Acknowledging that she wasn't real, but was in fact, a part of his mind, was odd… but it made listening to her even weirder.

"Ddraig, if… Raynare is a part of my mind, does that mean everything she says… is something I've thought, or actually think?" Questioned Issei.

'I'll answer that: yes. Everything I say is true, or at least, a part of you thinks so. That being said, of all manifestations for me to take, that fact that I'm in this form, means that you really have not moved on from me at all. You could have thought of Vali, or Riser, even that red haired skank, but you choose me, well, your mind did anyway. Oh, and look who just arrived.' Said Raynare calmly, before becoming positively giddy towards the end.

Issei didn't look, but he felt the healing prowess of the individual and knew who it was immediately.

'Do you think she feels bad? I doubt it, I mean, you've lost it how many times now because she died, or you thought she died? Obviously, when I had my way with her, but you actually went into Juggernaut Drive for that ungrateful elf. I mean, you drastically reduced your life span, irreversibly so, if it wasn't for that cat and for what? A girl who turned on you without any care for your feelings.' Said Raynare darkly.

'Oh sure, she can heal the scratched knee of a little boy, but poor Issei's heart, ripped to pieces. Haa, it almost makes me happy she died.' Said Raynare mockingly, having adjusted her position on Issei's desk, so her elbows were resting on the table, open palms held together, supporting her head from under her chin, while her legs waved in the air, above her lower back.

'You know Issei, I almost did feel sorry for killing you. It wasn't much, but it was there. I just wonder how much she regrets what she did to you. No one did more for her than you. Sure, red reincarnated her, but you pushed for that and then after that, you protected her. Every. Single. Time. Only for her to spit in your face.' Continued Raynare.

Issei's expression couldn't stop itself from shifting to a frown, as he recognised the cold truth behind Raynare's words. He had done lots for the former nun, but she had cast him aside, carelessly.

'Oi, Issei, what's with the frown, one of your girlfriends dump you?' Asked Matsuda, initially in concern, before switching to jealousy.

'No, just a bad memory.' Said Issei, with a frown, momentarily catching a certain blonde's eye, before she quickly looked away in shame.

'Hmm, that is something I've been wondering, what did happen between you and Asia? I was sure you were going to claim the pure maiden for yourself.' Interjected Motohama, his glasses gleaming in the light.

'Yeah, all that hard work I put into teaching her about skinship was wasted.' Added Kiryuu.

'You should ask her then.' Grumbled Issei.

'I did, but she won't say.' Responded Kiryuu, with a frown.

'Then just forget about it, I don't want to talk about it and if she doesn't want to say, then just deal with it.' Said Issei sourly, pursing his lips slightly.

'Hmm, you sound pretty grouchy Issei, what's the matter, haven't had any release lately?' Asked Matsuda, causing the eavesdropping Murayama and Katase to cringe.

'Perverts!' Shouted Murayama angrily.

'Don't rile us up, or we'll be right there peeking on you today.' Warned Motohama, with a creepy grin, which caused Katase to shiver.

'Wait, you mean you guys haven't been peeping recently?' Asked Issei in shock, with a gobsmacked expression.

'No, we decided to look into what you said, about us being appealing to women with our own skills.' Answered Matsuda, with Motohama nodding, surprising Issei.

'Really?' Questioned Issei.

'Yeah, Motohama even got a girl's number. She was just a six, nothing too impressive… but then again, when you're getting nothing, even a six becomes a ten.' Recounted Matsuda, with Motohama puffing out his chest in pride.

'Really? That's surprising.' Teased Kiryuu.

'Eh, you're just jealous, you're only barely a six yourself so don't flatter yourself. Really, that's me being kind, you're really a five, but I'll give you a point for your ability.' Said Motohama dismissively.

'Wow, I really must have died because I never would have thought something like this was possible, back when I was alive.' Commented Raynare in shock, pushing herself up on the desk and resting on her left thigh, with her left hand supporting her.

'I'm actually pretty shocked myself.' Muttered Issei.

Before any further conversation could occur, the teacher walked in and everyone took their seats.

'I don't even know why you bother coming to this place. I mean, what does it even matter, if you can't differentiate equations, when you could literally destroy this entire school and even the town if you wanted to? You could be doing much better things.' Sighed Raynare dramatically.

Issei actually took a moment to mull Raynare's words over, before simply shrugging.

Raynare sighed once again, before turning around, so she was facing Issei directly. Issei kept his attention on the front of the class, ignoring the restless fallen angel, who kept fidgeting on his desk. When the bell rang, Raynare cheered and jumped off the desk, as Issei sluggishly stood up.

'Oh don't be like that, I really want to see some familiar faces. Maybe the bitch who killed me will show up.' Chuckled Raynare.

As if a deity was on Raynare's side, upon existing his classroom, Issei made his way outside, only to see a red haired figure directly in front of him.

Issei took a brief moment to look into the blue eyes, he was previously mesmerised by, only to find them lighting a soft rage within his heart, which he thought had been extinguished.

'I-Issei I…' Started Rias, but Issei walked past the girl, ignoring her completely, shocking those who had seen the action.

Rias' shoulders slumped at this and she made her way to the old schoolhouse in sadness.

'Oh, the silent treatment, fitting, for someone who is familiar with having lavish attention thrown at them, both in this world and her true home.' Said Raynare approvingly.

Issei didn't respond, but his facial expression hardened slightly.

Issei made his way to a tree, near where he and his friends peeped on the Kendo Club previously. Situating himself under it, Issei closed his eyes and tried to relax.

'Something else you aren't telling us, Issei?' Asked Motohama curiously, with Matsuda leaning over his shoulder.

'It's nothing.' Grumbled Issei.

'Well, if you are ready to see something, then watch and learn boys.' Said Matsuda, with a grin, before making his way down to a familiar place, that Issei had long since stopped visiting.

'Is he really going to start peeking again?' Asked Issei, with a sigh.

'Just watch, he actually has a plan this time, a rather interesting one at that.' Said Motohama, with a grin.

Issei watched as Matsuda made his way towards the Kendo Club changing rooms, knowing they would be changing into their uniforms right now.

'Kendo girls! Come out here!' Shouted Matsuda, getting Issei to look at him like he had gone insane.

'Did he discover he was a closest masochist or something?' Asked Issei in shock.

'Just wait for it.' Hushed Motohama.

As expected, it took less than half a minute for the members to come out, prominently among them, Murayama and Katase.

'Now, I will have victory on this day because… I. Have. Wood!' Shouted Matsuda, disgusting some of the members, as he reached for his waist, before pulling a shinai out, from the back of his pants, which had had kept hidden along his back.

Issei watched in undisguised shock, as Matsuda quickly, albeit ungracefully, ducked the attacks of the Kendo Club, occasionally striking a few members on the bottom, with his weapon when he could, particularly Katase, whose face was starting to match her hair colour.

'Stop doing that!' Shouted Katase, after Matsuda had swatted her on the behind for the tenth time.

'Never, not until one of you agrees to date me.' Quipped Matsuda.

'In your dreams!' Shouted Katase, as she charged at Matsuda angrily.

The battle persisted for a few more minutes, with Issei starting to notice something.

'Hmm, I think he has a thing for the pink haired girl, that's about the twenty-fourth, or twenty-fifth time he has hit her behind, while all the others are on half a dozen.' Commented Raynare.

'Stop that! Why the hell are you striking me the most?' Roared Katase, with a furious blush on her face.

'Isn't it obvious? You are the true goal in my eyes. Your friends are appealing, but you will be my Momo!' Declared Matsuda.

'Really? He compares the girl he is interested in, with an AV idol.' Muttered Raynare disdainfully.

"Well, they both do have pink hair… maybe that's something more appealing to him than a loli." Thought Issei.

Issei and Motohama continued to watch, as the two traded blows, with the other Kendo Club member, looking on in confusion at this turn of events.

Katase continued to grow more and more embarrassed, with every strike Matsuda landed on her, before finally reaching her breaking point.

'Enough! Damn it! I'll go on one date with you, if you never peek on me ever again… and never swat me with that damn stick again!' Shouted Katase, getting gasps of shock from the other Kendo Club members and triumphant grins from Matsuda and Motohama.

'Haha! A fair price to pay, so be it!' Declared Matsuda.

'Good.' Said Katase, walking closer to Matsuda, until she was only half a metre away from him.

'You'll pick me up outside the school gates, this Saturday, at noon.' Ordered Katase.

'Of course.' Said Matsuda happily.

'Oh, and one last thing.' Said Katase, before a swift movement caught Matsuda off guard and he found wood lodged, right where he would normally grow wood of his own.

'That was for my ass, you creep!' Shouted Katase furiously, as Matsuda slumped to his knees.

'Ugh, you'll regret this… when I need this working at full capacity, to give us kids.' Groaned Matsuda, at Katase's retreating back.

'Hmm, I'm surprised that actually worked.' Commented Raynare, with Issei agreeing nonverbally, as his face was gobsmacked, mouth open wide and eyes even wider.

'See, I told you he has a plan. That hit to the nuts though… that was probably a surprise for him.' Said Motohama in amusement.

'I… I didn't think he could pull it off… but he actually did it. I'm honestly impressed.' Said Issei slowly.

'That's one small step for me, one giant leap for perverts everywhere.' Groaned Matsuda, after he hobbled over to Issei and Motohama.

'If I was wearing a hat, I'd tip it to you Matsuda. That was by far, one of the stupidest things I've ever seen you do… but… it worked…' Said Issei in shock, causing Matsuda to grin.

'I planned this over the weekend. It always works with a Tsundere in most shows and Katase looked like a prime candidate… but damn does she have one mean swing. No porn for the rest of the week for me.' Said Matsuda, with a small groan.

'I suppose now I understand why they are your friends. They are just as perverted as you were and twice as stupid and lucky.' Sighed Raynare, to which Issei grinned.

'Now you just need to figure out how to keep things from crashing and burning.' Cheered Issei.

'Hmm, well his first date can't go as interestingly as ours, ne, Issei.' Cooed Raynare, causing Issei to frown momentarily, before his grin reappeared.

'Just let me give you some advice. Don't take her to a park at the end of your date, it won't end well.' Said Issei, with both his friends looking at him in confusion, before nodding, at his "sagely advice".

"The park… where things started for Issei." Thought a nearby, eavesdropping, white haired girl.

-line break-

The next day of school for Issei, started off as normal as ever. Students slowly trickled into their seats, discussing the latest gossip, which in this case, actually dealt with the "Perverted Trio". Many students were lounging around as well, too tired to be at school this early. A few were also surreptitiously watching the subjects of the gossip. Lastly, to top it all off, Raynare was lounging on Issei's desk. Completely normal. Well, it was normal for Issei, as of late at least.

'I still can't believe he actually got a girl to go out with him… didn't you guys threaten to rape people with your eyes? How on earth does someone get past that?' Asked Raynare, still in shock.

Upon Katase entering the classroom, the chatter quieted down temporarily, but once she took her seat and didn't show any odd behaviour, everyone calmed down, with a few actually groaning in disappointment.

What drew a few interested glances, was when a beautiful brunette, that no one could recognise, entered the room.

'Oi, Issei, is that a new student?' Asked Matsuda.

'Why would I know?' Asked Issei in bewilderment.

'Well, recently, every new student to show up had known you. Just thought you might have known this one too. We actually thought you were slowly bringing your harem into the school.' Confessed Matsuda in embarrassment.

'Oooh, I know who that is. This will be fun.' Said Raynare, confusing Issei.

"How does Raynare know someone that I don't, if she is a part of me?" Thought Issei in confusion.

'Well, clearly I'm the smart part of you, since that girl, is Kiryuu.' Replied Raynare.

'Kiryuu!' Shouted Issei in shock, getting a few to look at him in confusion.

'Ah, why yes, it is me, Issei. I'm surprised you were the first one to realise.' Said the girl, now revealed to be not a new student, but rather, Aika Kiryuu, who, from the looks of things, had one hell of a makeover.

The girl pulled out a familiar pair of pink spectacles and put them on, but that still wasn't enough for some people.

'Lies! There is no way that's Kiryuu! Kiryuu was a five, this is a solid nine!' Shouted Motohama in shock, his glasses gleaming.

'Glad you think so. Truth be told, I never did care too much for appearances, but a five? I couldn't take that lying down.' Said Kiryuu, twirling some of her hair around her right index finger.

Kiryuu had changed her hairstyle, losing her twin pigtails. She now had lightly curled hair down her right side, while the hair on her left side was left straight and cascaded over her shoulders. Her bangs had also been pulled back, revealing her forehead and the rest of her face, with it now being pulled back and held together, with a lime green ribbon, which matched her eyes.

'I-impossible, the same three sizes… it can't be.' Muttered Motohama in denial.

'I have to admit, I respect that. She couldn't be bothered dressing herself up for school, but when people question her appearance, she shut them up in the best way possible.' Said Raynare in respect.

'Now, let's face the truth here, Motohama, my glasses are more powerful than yours and you just said yourself I'm a nine, while to me, you're only a six… but, play your cards right and maybe we can see what happens when you put a six with a nine.' Smirked Kiryuu, getting a few blushes, from some of the nearby girls, who understood the insinuation.

'Pretty bold too, I like her.' Added Raynare in amusement.

-line break-

'This is hilarious Motohama, Kiryuu completely destroyed you in front of the whole class.' Laughed Issei, with Matsuda chuckling as well.

'I will not… accept that it was Kiryuu in that classroom.' Denied Motohama.

'Come on, you measured her yourself and your glasses never lie.' Commented Matsuda, getting a nod of agreement from Issei.

'B-but, if my glasses couldn't see the hidden potential of a five being a nine… just how much have I missed?' Cried Matsuda in shock.

'Well, for one thing, you could realise that a girl's three numbers don't define her.' Said Issei, getting both Matsuda and Motohama to look at him in shock.

'What? Don't look at me like that? It's true. You can't just have sex with a girl for the rest of your life. There are other things to do.' Defended Issei.

'That's right, you can get stabbed by them, reincarnated by them, sacrifice your arm for them, die for them again, sacrifice your life force for them, get betrayed by them, stop me at any time if you've heard all of these.' Quipped Raynare.

'To think, it'd be Issei out of the three of you, with an actual brain.' Teased Kiryuu, as she approached the three.

'I-I refuse to believe this is Kiryuu!' Spluttered Motohama, before feeling two hands rest on his shoulders.

'Motohama, face it, you lost, Kiryuu beat your glasses.' Said Issei, with Matsuda nodding in agreement.

Motohama dropped his head at this, broken at his defeat.

'Oh don't be a sore loser Motohama, besides, you might just get to go on a date with this nine.' Said Kiryuu, with a smirk, getting the three of them to look at her in surprise.

'I talked with Katase and she would much rather have company on her date, so I offered to have a double date between you, me, Matsuda and her. So what's it going to be?' Asked Kiryuu.

'Just take the offer Motohama. Not only did she beat you, let's face it, you are the one who said she is a nine, this is your best shot.' Said Issei.

'Fine… but I will upgrade myself from a six as well! I can't take this lying down!' Declared Motohama.

'That's fine, there is always stand and carry, but you need to have some actual strength, like Matsuda and Issei for that.' Smirked Kiryuu.

'I'll show you! My perverted mind knows more than anyone in this country!' Declared Motohama.

'That might not be a good thing you know.' Muttered Issei in embarrassment, palming his face as he did so.

'In that case, noon on Saturday, don't be late.' Said Kiryuu, before turning on her heel and leaving.

Issei watched Kiryuu leave for a moment, before realising something.

'It finally happened! The perverted trio all have girls for once… with real girls!' Shouted Issei triumphantly.

'Success!' Cried both Motohama and Matsuda.

'Although, you guys are still really far away from having a harem, while I'm up to…' Said Issei, trailing off towards the end, as he started counting his fingers.

Matsuda and Motohama watched as Issei counted and after he kept counting past four, they growled in annoyance.

'Go die Issei!' Shouted the duo, causing Issei to laugh heartily.

'I wonder if they'd say that, knowing you already died once and almost did again just recently?' Teased Raynare, but Issei kept laughing.

The perverted trio all had girls… real girls… it must have been a sign of the apocalypse.