Issei's Christmas Miracle (A DXD Fanfiction)

Chapter 5 (School Days)

Scene (Kuoh Academy)

Gathered in the shoe locker area, Ravel looks at her class schedule. The little blond began to smile as Issei was placing his own shoes in his locker. From the distance, Rias and the rest of her peerage, are peeping over a large and brick pillar. They all stand out completely as the passersby look on with perplexed expressions. Akeno seems to be the only one noticing this as she nervously smiles and waves off the staring students. Issei stands up and looks down at a smirking Ravel. "So, Ravel-chan, what classes do you have? Aren't you a year under me?" Ravel's smirk turns into an all out grin as she hands her schedule over. Issei tilts his head at Ravel's sudden attitude, however he turns his attention to the paper in his hand. "Wait, wha? Ravel-chan, why are all of your classes, (including your lunch schedule), completely the same as my schedule? Since you keep calling me senpai, I thought…" Nodding proudly, Ravel points at herself. "Unlike my baka brother, I am actually very smart. To make an incredibly long and boring story short, I skipped a grade, surprise." Scratching the back of his head, Issei takes a moment to look both at Ravel, then the eyes staring at him from the pillar in the distance, then back at the piece of paper. "Wow, that is really admirable! Seriously. I am jealous. But, hey, that means…" Ravel nods as she interrupts. "Yup, that means that I, your sovereign, the great Ravel Phenex, wahahaha!"

Seeing Issei's puzzled reaction and realizing that she was speaking out of nervousness, the little blond rephrased what she had just said as she nervously smiled while blushing. "I mean, erm, yes, that means that I won't leave your side, Issei senpai." Seeing the blush, Issei couldn't help but feel his heart skip a beat. "Ravel, thank you. I don't know how you do half of the things you do, but yeah, you really are great. The house of Phenex is lucky to have such an amazing and talented heir. I mean that, Ravel chan." Ravel's blush intensifies. "But…" Ravel flinches. "Just don't lose that passion of yours. You know, when it's your turn to take over the family business. I hope that makes sense and all. Jeez, look at me, mumbling stupid stuff at the shoe locker, before class." Ravel shakes her head from right to left in a rapid way. "No, Issei, it's not stupid stuff. Thank you for those words. You have no idea what that means….uhm…Issei?" Looking mesmerized by Ravel's blue within blue eyes, Issei is shaken out of his own thoughts as silence overcomes his senses. "Wait, what?" Realizing that Ravel wasn't looking directly at him, rather she was looking past him, Issei turned his head. Aika Kiryuu, Murayama and Katase were all looking back at Issei and Ravel. Freaking out from the momentary stares, Issei turned his head back at Ravel. "Um, Ravel-chan, I want to apologize for what's about to happen, ahead of time." Ravel was about to reply to Issei's strange apology, however her attention was turned toward the three girls. Aika was the first of the three girls to smirk. "Hyoudou, well, well, well. Who's your cute girlfriend chan?"

Katase gains her own grin as she adds a few comments. "Yeah right, in what world would anyone wanna date perv-scum over there?" Muryama decided to also add in a few jabs as she began to scowl toward Issei. "Seriously, the poor girl musta lost a bet or something. Hyoudou-Hentai-Simp, I swear, if you do anything to that girl, I have a kendo sword with your name on it!" Hearing all of the disrespect, both Ravel and the overhearing peerage watched Issei as he simply looked toward the ground without replying to any of the insults. Rias and the peerage wanted to physically hurt all three girls, very badly. Ravel was more concerned over the psychological aspects regarding Issei, especially after recent events. As Rias and the peerage nod at each other, all thinking the same thing apparently, they all decide to make a b-line toward the Kendo girls and Aika, however the moment is taken as Ravel does something entirely unexpected. Issei feels something warm in front of him. Raising his head slowly, he sees blond hair, tied in drills. With both of her arms extended, the little devil was standing with her back against Issei as she stared down all three girls. Her eyes didn't have the normal innocent vibe they usually have. No, they looked as if she was ready for a real fight, full of bloodthirst, as her eyelids caused both of her eyes to look as if she had a samurai's signature scowl. Seeing this little "transfer student", showing off such ferocity and spirit, Katase, Muryama and Aika all took one step back as their smiles turned into looks of utter fear.

"I don't know who you are and I really don't care. However, if you value your lives, you will listen very closely to my next words. Nod if you understand so far!" All three girls, (including the majority of the onlookers), all nod. Ravel continues as she points behind her.. "The one behind me, his name is Issei Hyoudou. His name is not "Pervert", "Hentai", or anything else disrespectful. Let me be perfectly clear. The next human, I mean, "person", who has the gull to dishonor MY Issei, will suffer my eternal wrath! DO YOU GET ME!?" Ravel is now pointing at Katase, Muryama and Aika with a very stern look. Jumping to attention, all three girls nod overdramatically and then bow. Feeling satisfied and sporting a small smirk, Ravel points in some random direction. "Leave now!" Following Ravel's orders, the group of three make haste and get to their classes. Meanwhile, the rest of the onlookers go on about their business. Rias and the peerage, (still standing behind the pillar), all look at each other with frowns. Kiba spoke up. "Not once have any of us really defended Issei. If anything, he was the one that would help, not asking anything in return.. Damn, I feel even more miserable…" Rias wiped away a few of her own tears and nodded. "Yes, Kiba, you were right back in the club room, we are bad friends. I don't know what to do at this point. He must truly hate me." "

Scene (Azazel's Apartment)

Gasping in and out, those are the sounds we hear from the overworked governor of the fallen angels. Currently, Azazel looks to be catching his breath. On his shoulder was the large purple tree. Wrapped in rope-webbing, the tree looked to be making a mess as chunks of snow were falling onto the wooden floor. Leaning the wet tree against one of his walls, the governor then stretches while searching his ski jacket for a carton of cigarettes. "Hmm, I wonder if I should put it over there?" Interrupted from his thoughts, Azazel gets a telecommunication circle notification. Lighting up a smoke, the exhausted angel apprehensive answers. "Yeah? Who is this? Oh, hello. Right. Are you sure? I don't think he'd mind, nor do I. Sure thing. Seeya." Taking another drag, Azazel looks back over toward the wrapped tree. "Yeah, that's it, I'll make them do it!" Nodding to himself, Azazel makes his way into the hallway while looking at a pocket watch. "Got plenty of time. Sake and a very hot and long bath. Oh yeah! Here we come!"

Scene (Kuoh Academy, Home Room)

"Alright everybody, settle down, I have an announcement." Sitting at his usual desk, Issei simply looks out of the window, attempting to avoid eye contact from his concerned and confused classmates. Aika especially looks concerned as she uses both of her fists to hold up her chin as she continues to stare. Katase and Murayama also continued to randomly stare at the teen when they thought he wasn't looking. Matsuta and Motohama were quietly talking amongst themselves about Issei's strange behavior toward them. Moments before class began, the perverted duo offered a special addition hentai mag to check out. To their utter surprise, Issei refused and told them to get lost. Both of the perverted duo members looked sad and abandoned. The entire confrontation regarding Issei's new girlfriend and her declaration of war against the kendo club was also spreading like wildfire. Or maybe, Phoenix fire? See what I did just there?

Issei simply continued to look outside, at the moment, he had his eye on a white dove. Attempting to ignore the whispers while the teacher was waiting for the transfer student, Issei continued to stare at this bird. Interestingly enough, the bird was also looking back, (directly at Issei), while sitting in the large tree next to the window. Before the teen was able to deduce anything, his thoughts were interrupted by his teacher. "Class, please allow me to introduce Ravel Phenex. She is from abroad, somewhere in Europe I believe, isn't that right?" Walking from the door, closer toward the teachers desk, Ravel nodded. The gained the attention of the entire classroom. Murayama and Katase shivered a bit as their eyes met with Ravel's. Aika began to grin while looking back and forth from Issei to Ravel. Issei was also looking at the front of the class, however when he looked out the window, for a double take, the dove was gone. "This whole day is weird."

"Ravel, please sit next to, hmm…" The teacher was looking at the open seats within the classroom. Ravel points toward Issei, (who now has a nervous smile). "Sensei, I would prefer to sit next to my.. next to Hyoudou." The entire class makes oooooh noises. Ravel ignores this and points again, this time with more ferocity. The teacher sees this and thinks its cute. "Hyoudou, I expect you to show the utmost respect to our overseas transfer student!" Standing from his desk, Issei sweat drops as he bows. "Yes!" Ravel smiles and begins to skip toward the back of the classroom, while taking the empty desk behind Issei. "Remember, Issei senpai, if you don't pay attention in class, I can easily kick you in the behind from this position." Nodding nervously, Issei sits down. All of the sudden, the intercom system began to make crackling sounds. "Tccchhhh Tccchhhh, Students and Staff, apologies for the interruption. Will the following students please report to the front office. Hyoudou, Issei. That is all, thank you." Issei now has the attention of everyone in the class room. A random student spoke up. "Will the following students go to the office? Is it just Issei? That was just weird." Several students nod, meanwhile Ravel and Issei look nervous.