"The Betrayal of a Lifetime." A DxD Fanfiction
Chapter 33. "What's Love Got To Do With It?"
Scene (Yasaka's Meeting Room, Kyoto Japan)
"Issei kun?" Issei nods while looking very confused. Yasaka continues. "I was going to tell you something important, but I wanted you to heal a bit before I said anything." Azazel stands up and pats Issei on his other shoulder, (as Yasaka still has her hand, gripping the boy's right shoulder). Issei turns his gaze toward his sensei. "What aren't you guys telling me?" Yasaka releases her hold and moves her hand toward the teen's (helmeted) chin. She does this while softly turning Issei's head back toward her. Looking directly into the foxes' eyes, (behind the emerald eye protection), Issei doesn't move. "I only told them, just now, Issei. So, would you be upset to know, if perhaps, I might have, well, changed you?" Issei thinks about it for a moment. Looking down at the queens tails, beautiful and soft, Issei thought harder. Then it hit him all at once. Ophis said it herself, "THIS IS FOX MAGIC". Looking back up at Yasaka, Issei asks the question.
"So, are you trying to say that I am not just a human?" Yasaka nods while frowning. "Issei, it was a foregone conclusion that if you remained human, after the evil pieces were removed, D'draig, (of no fault of his own, mind you), would eventually kill you." D'draig interrupted loudly, "I WOULD NEVER! HOW DARE YOU IMPLY SOMETHING AS CRUEL AS THAT, FOX!" Yasaka then grasps Issei's gauntlet arm with both of her hands while shaking her head no. "Dragon Emperor, as I said early, it would be no fault of yours. You see, ever since Issei unlocked his abilities with you, the spiritual burdon of the power in which you contain needed to be held in place with a body, a body stronger than just a human." Azazel nods and speaks up. "You see, kid, sacred gears only unlock once a human is resurrected, that being a devil or angel or… Anyway, point is, Yasaka, once again, she saved your life, kiddo." D'draig remained silent. Issei remained silent. Yasaka, Kuroka and Azazel all looked at the redclad emperor as he simply stood while looking at the ceiling. Then, Issei spoke. "I see." A red glow permeates the room as Issei's armor is recalled, leaving the teen standing where he was. He was still looking toward the ceiling with a blank look. Speaking again, the room flinched in anticipation.
"So, Yasaka sama, you did something like Rias, you made me into a Yokai. So, is it like devil stuff? I am basically your slave now?" Yasaka breaks down in tears. Kuroka sees this and rushes over toward her new friend. Issei lowers his head, noticing what had just happened. Azazel is quiet as he lights up a cigarette. Kuroka places both of her arms around Yasaka, as the neko hugs the fox from behind while staring directly into Issei's eyes. Seeing those yellow eyes, seeing the black slits for pupils, dilated, Issei couldn't look away. It reminded him of a memory involving Koneko. Kuroka spoke up in a very clear and down to earth manner. "Hyoudou, let me ask you something?" Issei nods while maintaining a stoic face. "Has Yasaka sama done anything, and I mean, ANYTHING, to imply that you are her slave in any sort of fashion? Has she ordered you to complete contracts or fight in some stupid arena?" Issei shakes his head, implying "no". "Long story short, Sekiryuutei kun, Yasaka is in love with you." Yasaka's eyes widened in shock. Kuroka has a grin on her face. Issei's jaw drops to the floor. Azazel begins to choke on his cigarette as he attempts to repeat what Kuroka just said.
"CHOKE CHOKE, L, LOVE? CHOKE, Issei, cough cough, you stud, you! When were you gonna tell your Sensei that you were eloping with the fox queen of Kyoto? What a scandal!" Azazel begins to chuckle. Yasaka's face has turned 3 shades of pink as she can't look at anyone in the room. Ignoring his sensei's stupid comments, Issei looks at Yasaka, (who is struggling to get away as the Kuroka holds her in place), Issei grows a warm smile and speaks up. "Is that what this was about? Yasaka?" The fox stops struggling and looks up at the teen. "Why? Why would you want to love a pervert like me? I don't have any redeeming qualities. I won't even begin to add my own personal issues into the pot, but let's just say that I am damaged goods." Issei places a hand over his bandaged head. "And I don't mean just this." Yasaka, Kuroka and even Azazel are completely frozen in place from what they just heard. Looking around the room, the teen continues. "You are beautiful, Yasaka, powerful and wise too. You deserve someone who is much better than the likes of me." Issei looks down at the ground. Ophis was the next to speak.
"What Raynare and Gremory did to you, that is unforgivable. You have been dealt some terrible fates as if they were cards in a game of poker. I have seen many things throughout the ages of time. I have seen wickedness, evil, cruelty in such degrees that one such as yourself would go quite mad as a result of witnessing such atrocities. With that, Hyoudou Issei Mate Kun, I will not allow you to tarnish your own wellbeing with thoughts of doom." Issei looks back up and turns his gaze toward the Infinite Dragon god, (who was casually sitting in one of the chairs). "That's right, Issei, you have a great deal of many qualities that most would find admirable. Raynare is dead, Issei, she is dead. This is important for you to understand. Rias, she will never lay her filthy hands on you, again. For if she attempts such a thing, her fate will be sealed."
Ophis now grins. This makes the entire room shudder. Yasaka then decides she needs to say something as she was finally able to get over her own emotional mega ton of a nuke. "Issei!" The teen turns his gaze from the grinning Ophis, to a very sad looking Yasaka. "I, I love you. I felt guilty at first for wanting someone as young as you. It's why I never said anything. But, as I said before. The very moment that I was released from that stupid spell. Seeing you there with my daughter. It was love at first sight. I don't want anything from you. I just want you. You never have to fight again or suffer any more pain. I just want you here. By my side, along with my daughter." The fox queen looks behind her at a smiling Kuroka. She then looks toward Ophis, (who has turned her grin into a look of intrigue). Nodding to herself, the fox youkai continues. "Yes, I want you here, safe and sound. Kuroka and Ophis are also welcome to be a part of this family, as they want nothing more than to protect you, just as much as I do. Don't you understand? You've done enough for the supernatural world. You've prevented innocent bloodshed and also took part in creating peace within the biblical factions. Issei, YOU'VE DONE ENOUGH!" Not knowing how to feel from this declaration, Issei can't help but instinctually smile warmly. Azazel then decided to throw in a few words. "I'll take it back, kid. Not only have you conquered the heart of a very powerful youkai spirit, but also the hearts of the infamous Kuroka SS class devil and the Infinite Ouroborus Dragon. Issei, this is a monumental feat of achievement." Azazel nods proudly as he pats Issei's head. "That's the Sekiryuutei for ya!"