Ok, I've finished the meeting and it is almost 10K words, so I'm going to split it up into two chapters, this way, after the meeting finishes, I can lead off into the start of the next arc, before finishing the second chapter.

Also, I've put up a Bleach story and six Fairy Tail stories, all of which have been very well received (thank you to everyone who reviewed, followed and added it to their favourites, once again), so check them out if you want to.

I've also finished a chapter for my first Naruto story, TTONU, which I will upload tomorrow, after I reread my story and make sure everything is congruent with the rest of the story, and write a brief summary of main events, since it has gone without an update for over a year. I'm also working on a chapter for my DBZ story, but I'm only a couple hundred words in so far, so it might take a day or two to be finished.

On with the story.
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 19 – Acceptance

'See Gasper, if you learn how to use it, you can have a lot of fun with your powers.' Said Issei, as he laughed while watching a monitor, which was currently showing the people in Gasper's room being pelted with dodgeballs.

'Um, Issei-senpai, isn't that a bit mean?' Questioned Gasper timidly.

'Nonsense, it is good training for them. Look at them all dodge, this will definitely give them faster reflexes.' Defended Issei, although the smirk on his face seemed to weaken his message.

'So Issei-senpai, how are you going to help me?' Asked Gasper, with a slightly hesitant expression.

'Like I said, I will make a man out of you, now off we go.' Said Issei, as he guided Gasper to their new location, leaving behind the monitor, which showed multiple people being pelted with balls.

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'How the hell did he do that?' Shouted Raynare angrily, as she nursed a bump on stomach.

'Ugh, my bishop possesses the power to freeze time, it seems Issei was unaffected though.' Commented Rias with a wince, as she rubbed her swollen cheek.

'You gave Issei someone who can stop time… I won't be able to sleep at night anymore.' Muttered Raynare.

'What, I thought that was good practice.' Added Xenovia, who had managed to dodge every ball that was thrown at her.

'Oh Issei, you naughty boy.' Moaned Akeno, who had allowed every ball that was thrown at her to hit.

'Your queen is creepy as hell.' Said Raynare.

'Uh, I think Issei will be able to help, he is very good at helping people get stronger.' Commented Asia, as she healed the small bump on her left leg.

'Besides, I think having a man help Gasper is just what he needs.' Added Kiba, who had also managed to dodge every ball thrown at him.

'So what, you aren't a man?' Questioned Raynare with a raised eyebrow.

'Uh, I misspoke, I believe having an aggressive, somewhat perverted man, would be able to help Gasper.' Said Kiba.

'That sounds like you want Gasper to be ravaged.' Commented Raynare with a smirk.

'… I don't like you very much.' Retorted Kiba with a smile.

'In any case, Akeno and I have a meeting to attend to now, also, Yuuto, Sirzechs would like you to come as well, as he wishes to see your Balance Breaker. Koneko, Asia if you two wouldn't mind, could you track down Issei and help Gasper if need be? Raynare and Xenovia, if you aren't too busy, I would like for you to help Gasper as well.' Said Rias.

'I wouldn't mind, it has been a while since I've met a vampire. I wonder if he will be a good fight.' Said Xenovia flatly.

'Hmm, it might be fun to mess with him, he looked so scared.' Said Raynare with a smile.

'Uh, thanks?' Replied Rias, unsure if she had just thrown her male bishop into harm's way.

'In any case, Akeno, Yuuto, we should go now.' Said Rias, getting nods from the other two.

'We'll be off then.' Said Rias, before the three of them teleported with a magic circle.

'Follow me.' Said Koneko quietly to the others, as she sniffed out Issei and followed his scent.

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'So why exactly did you bring him here?' Questioned Karlamine in confusion, as Issei held a frightened Gasper by the scruff of his neck.

'I want Gasper to learn how to be comfortable around new people and anyone else would have probably tried something weird with him.' Explained Issei, as he sat in Ravel's living room, with Karlamine and Xuelan sitting across from him, with Ravel on his right, while he held Gasper with his left hand.

'What if he freezes time?' Questioned Xuelan curiously, after Issei had explained the crossdressers powers to them.

'Well, as long as I hold him with my left hand, it somewhat helps control it, thanks to the Boosted Gear.' Answered Issei.

'Uwah, I'm so scared.' Whimpered Gasper, as he tried to escape Issei's grip.

'Isn't there a better way to go about doing this?' Questioned Karlamine, as she noticed the vampire squirm under her gaze.

'Probably, but I needed to talk with Ravel, and this kills two birds with one stone.' Commented Issei.

'W-what do you need to talk to me about?' Asked Ravel, as she blushed slightly.

'Well, I wanted to ask you a bit more about the evil pieces.' Confessed Issei.

'Of course, it was right of you to come to me, as I have a great understanding of them.' Commented Ravel arrogantly, which caused Issei to chuckle.

'Well, I mean, I could have asked Sona or Rias... but maybe I just wanted to see your cute little self again.' Teased Issei, getting a huge reaction out of Ravel who blushed crimson and started stuttering.

Xuelan and Karlamine both mentally laughed at this, as Ravel had confided in both of them that she had a huge crush on the dragon wielder.

'W-w t-that is… I mean uh.' Muttered Ravel in embarrassment, before Issei laughed slightly and ruffled her hair.

'Sorry if that flustered you, although, I figured someone like you must be complimented quite often.' Said Issei, as he squeezed down on a struggling vampire, who was trying to run away.

'O-of course, I am a distinguished member of the Phoenix family. It is commonplace for many to compliment me.' Covered Ravel quickly.

"Even though, I really only want to hear such things from you… idiot." Thought Ravel.

'So I was wondering, if you're a devil, how exactly does the evil piece affect you? I mean, it can't make you a devil twice, right?' Asked Issei curiously, as he held onto the stressed Gasper.

'No, it doesn't, however, my piece for instance, a bishop, gives me a boost of magical power. While I am already a devil, it enhances my powers further.' Explained Ravel succinctly.

'I see…' Said Issei, as he stroked his chin.

'If you don't mind me asking, exactly why are you so interested in the evil piece system?' Asked Xuelan.

'Hmm, well, that is two-fold, although one of those reasons is in fact you two.' Said Issei, as he gestured to the former knight and rook.

'Us?' Replied Karlamine curiously.

'Yes, you see, I removed your evil pieces. That being said, I knew little to nothing about the system at the time. What Ravel just said helps clear up some things, but also gives me many more questions. How are you two still devils if you lack your pieces, for that matter, why do you still have your respective power-ups? I mean, if all it takes is having the piece implanted in you once to become a devil, why don't devils go around and do this to everyone?' Explained Issei.

'Normally, because the removal of a piece means death.' Elucidated Ravel.

'Hmm, that was what I thought, it would also explain why the two of you were in a coma until I bound you to me. It seems the pieces force a link between the king and his pieces, that can't, or rather, shouldn't be broken.' Said Issei, noticing that Gasper had stopped struggling since the attention was off him, and was listening to Issei intently.

'That's also why I am curious about mutation pieces.' Said Issei.

'Mutation pieces? Like my one?' Asked Gasper hesitantly.

'Yes, a mutation piece makes little sense to me, if the piece is absolute at being able to change someone, why do mutation pieces exist? I mean, sure, it could be just a glitch in the system, but why is that needed? Isn't the piece absolute? I mean, if Ravel, an actual devil, needed only one piece, why do others need more? Shouldn't, for lack of a better term, subjugating another devil with a piece, require more pieces than just turning someone? Alternatively, what sets the limit of a normal piece versus a mutation piece?' Said Issei quizzically.

Issei noticed everyone was staring at him now and coughed slightly.

'Ah, but excuse my rambling, I was just curious.' Said Issei with a nervous chuckle.

Issei then stood up and lifted Gasper to his feet along with him.

'In any case, thank you for your time, it was, fun.' Said Issei with an odd smile.

'You're leaving already! I mean, why are you going so soon?' Said Ravel with a blush.

'Ah, well, I got my answers and Gasper seems to have relaxed somewhat, so I think it is time I try something new with him, to help him get stronger. Although, I'll probably be back sometime, especially since I would like to examine you two a bit more, I've been trying to figure out if I can remove my binding seal from you two, without sending you back into a coma.' Said Issei, gesturing to Karlamine and Xuelan.

'Well, I wouldn't mind going back to your house if you need it. While it was enjoyable being with Lady Ravel, I haven't had a decent spar in a while.' Said Karlamine, with a somewhat nervous look to Ravel.

Issei nodded at this and with one last wave, left with Gasper, closing the door behind him.

'Karlamine, is there something you're not telling me?' Questioned Ravel with a narrowed gaze.

'Well, he did enjoy ogling me when I came out of the shower and I'd be lying if I said I wouldn't want to fight with him again… and maybe something else.' Confessed Karlamine with a cheeky smirk.

'What?' Shouted Ravel in shock, as her face went as red as Rias' hair.

'Hmm, now that you mention it, when we spared, he did spend a lot of time staring at my chest.' Said Xuelan, as she crossed her arms under her bust.

'E-eh?' Spluttered Ravel in shock.

'Hmm, now that you mention it… a lot of the girls that hang around Issei do have large breasts…' Said Karlamine thoughtfully.

"Large breasts." Thought Ravel, as she compared herself to the two other women with her.

"I'm the smallest." Realised Ravel, as she hung her head in disappointment.

'Ah, don't be upset Lady Ravel, your breasts are still rather large as well, especially for your age, I'm sure they will still grow.' Said Karlamine awkwardly, as she tried to placate the depressed devil.

'Yes, besides, for your frame, you are rather well endowed.' Added Xuelan.

Ravel perked up at this and gave a small nod to the pair.

"That was close." Thought both Xuelan and Karlamine.

'So Xuelan… does that mean you like Issei too?' Questioned Karlamine teasingly.

'He is a fine specimen.' Replied Xuelan noncommittally.

'Aw come on, you have to give me more than that, even Ravel told us how much she loves his stern expression, well that, and how much she wants him to pat her head again.' Said Karlamine.

'K-Karlamine.' Stuttered Ravel with a small blush.

'Well, our spar was enjoyable, and it was interesting having him pin me down and loom over me from between my legs.' Said Xuelan with a small blush.

'What?' Shouted both Ravel and Karlamine in surprise.

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'Alright Gasper, you can be somewhat comfortable around new people, so now, we just have one last thing to fix.' Said Issei cheerfully, as he walked down the street, with Gasper slightly behind him, now that Issei was no longer gripping his shoulder.

'Eh, what is it?' Asked Gasper cautiously.

'Your clothes, we need to get rid of them.' Declared Issei.

'Uwah, no Issei-senpai, don't do this to me!' Cried Gasper in panic.

'Relax, you can still wear them, but you need to at least try some more masculine clothes.' Said Issei.

'B-but masculine clothes aren't cute.' Retorted Gasper, as he clutched his skirt.

Issei stopped and stared at Gasper, who looked at him with pleading eyes. The stare-off went on for almost a minute, before Issei sighed deeply.

'Fine, you can keep the clothes. I don't have much of a fashion sense anyway, but there is one thing we need to get you.' Said Issei with a grin.

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'Well Gasper, what do you think?' Asked Issei, as he and the half-vampire walked back to school.

'I like it, Issei-senpai.' Said Gasper, who, in addition to his effeminate clothes, now had a large, red, broad-brimmed hat on his head.

'Also, now you can just keep wearing that hat and if you feel uncomfortable, you can just tilt it down and no one will be able to see you.' Said Issei, as he titled the hat, so it now shadowed Gasper's eyes, making them glow ominously.

'See, you look manlier already.' Commented Issei, as the duo finally reached the old school building.

'Ah Issei, I see you've been busy.' Commented a man with a lazy drawl.

'Oh, it's just you, Azazel.' Said Issei as he relaxed.

'Oi, just me? I'm rather highly ranked in this world you know.' Pointed out Azazel dryly.

'Details, details, you're just someone I need to beat again.' Said Issei mockingly.

'Uwah, Issei, are you going to fight him?' Commented Gasper frightfully.

'No, of course not, we don't have a console to fight with here, do we?' Questioned Issei rhetorically.

'Huh?' Said Gasper dumbly.

'Ah, so this is the holder of that powerful Sacred Gear I sensed.' Commented Azazel, as he focused his attention on Gasper, who squirmed somewhat uncomfortably, under Azazel's scrutinising gaze.

'Yeah… say Azazel, just how much do you know about Sacred Gears anyway?' Asked Issei curiously.

'Hmm, a fair bit I would say, why do you ask?' Replied Azazel curiously.

'Well, let's say I was curious about a certain Sacred Gear… would you happen to know something about it?' Asked Issei.

'I know something about all of them, although how much varies. Which one in particular would you be interested in?' Asked Azazel thoughtfully.

'True Longinus.' Said Issei firmly.

'Ah, True Longinus you say, well, there is actually quite a bit known about that, in fact, it is one I spent many hours on studying myself. I suppose I know at least a sufficient amount about it… why do you ask?' Questioned Azazel.

'I have my reasons.' Said Issei, as a dark look took place on his visage.

'I see, oh, more guests it seems.' Said Azazel, as felt four energy signatures approach them.

'Lord Azazel!' Shouted Raynare in shock, as she, along with Xenovia, Koneko and Asia, entered the clearing where Gasper, Issei and Azazel currently stood.

'Azazel? As in the fallen angel?' Asked Xenovia.

'Ho, what's with that look, wielder of Durandal?' Questioned Azazel, seeing Xenovia glare at him.

Issei had walked over to Xenovia, just before she could do, or say anything, and rested a palm on her left shoulder, and shook his head.

'Lord Azazel.' Said Raynare, somewhat more subdued.

'Oh, a fallen angel… hmm, I'm sorry, but I can't seem to recall your name.' Said Azazel genially.

Raynare looked down at this, quite upset that the person she strove to prove herself to, didn't even know her name. The only thing he knew about her, was that she was a fallen angel. Raynare felt so low at this point, as she felt the beginnings of tears prickling at the back of her eyes. Raynare gasped softly, when she felt a warm, comforting hand placed on her shoulder.

'This is Raynare, and I have to say, she is one really strong fallen angel, she even has six wings you know.' Said Issei cheerfully.

'That's impressive, for a six-winged angel to escape my notice that is… however, it is of little consequence I suppose. Raynare, answer me this, are you satisfied as you are now?' Asked Azazel.

Raynare raised her head and looked at her former idol, then glanced at her current romantic interest, who merely gave her a smile.

'Yes.' Said Raynare softly.

'Ah, in that case then, I suppose I have no more need of you, if my subordinates are happy then that's enough for me.' Said Azazel nonchalantly.

If this had been before, Raynare would have been upset, possibly even self-loathing, however, feeling the hand still on her shoulder, she couldn't bring herself to feel either of those two emotions. Raynare felt happy, truly happy after all.

'Ah, it seems I need to head off now though, although, I assume I will see many of you tomorrow at the meeting. Take care of her, Issei.' Said Azazel, as he walked away.

'No worries.' Said Issei casually, as the fallen angel leader waved a hand in the air in acknowledgment.

"Thank you, Azazel. Also, thank you, Issei." Thought Raynare with a small smile.

'Well, now that that's out of the way, where were you four anyway?' Asked Issei curiously.

'We were trying to find you.' Stated Xenovia flatly.

'Um… you do have my number, don't you… you could have just called me.' Said a stunned Issei.

'Hmm, I didn't think of that.' Said Xenovia aloud.

"Wow, and I thought I could be absent-minded at times." Thought Issei in shock.

'Gasper has a hat.' Commented Koneko flatly.

'Yeah, I brought it for him, don't you think it suits him?' Asked Issei, as he walked over to Gasper and placed a hand on top of his shoulder.

'Hmm, strangely it does, especially with those eyes, makes him look downright ominous… or at least it would, if he wasn't a cross-dressing hikikomori.' Commented Raynare.

'Ha, you'll see, Gasper is a man now… err who wears female clothing, but a man nonetheless.' Declared Issei.

'Whatever, can we go home now, it's almost six in the afternoon?' Requested Raynare irritably.

'What crawled up your ass and died… and really, six? Aren't fallen angels creatures of the night or something? Wait, that's devils. Hmm, if angels are light and devils are darkness, what are you guys?' Asked Issei thoughtfully.

'Horny, so unless you want to do something about it, let's go home.' Deadpanned Raynare.

'But I thought angels had feathers and devils had horns.' Said Asia innocently.

'Well, Asia.' Begun Raynare with a smirk.

'Okay, okay, fine, we'll go home, stop trying to corrupt Asia. Sheesh, I thought the dodgeballs would have taught you a lesson.' Said Issei with a sigh.

'The only balls that will stop me trying to corrupt Asia are yours, so either do something about it, or deal with it.' Teased Raynare.

'Ero-fallen angel.' Commented Koneko, as she walked over to Gasper.

'Damn straight, even Akeno isn't this… excited all the time. I guess being a full-blooded fallen angel really does make you more… excitable.' Said Issei dryly, as he walked over to the trio of Xenovia, Raynare and Asia.

'In any case, if you want to Xenovia, you could just spend the night with us, since the meeting is tomorrow.' Said Issei.

'That's fine, I will manage. I appreciate the offer though.' Said Xenovia, before heading off.

'Well, see you later then, Koneko, Gasper.' Said Issei with a wave, as he headed home with Raynare and Asia.

'Oh, so already trying to get another girl over at your house?' Teased Raynare, as the group walked off.

'Oh come on, do you ever stop.' Intoned Issei in annoyance.

'Well, I suppose there is something you could do to make me.' Said Raynare teasingly.

'You know I'm seventeen right, aren't you like a hundred or something.' Said Issei dryly.

'Oh I see, you only like younger women, that must be why you like that kitten so much, dirty lolicon.' Quipped Raynare.

'That fallen angel… is the worst.' Muttered Koneko, before Gasper and her made their way to the clubroom.

'*sigh* I can't win, can I?' Questioned Issei rhetorically.

'Well I don't know about winning, but I could make you feel very good.' Purred Raynare, meanwhile, an innocent Asia was completely lost, but merely smiled.

'Does it involve you not talking, because I wouldn't mind that for a while?' Questioned Issei dryly.

'Well, I can put my mouth to better use, if that is what you want?' Hummed Raynare, as she slid up against Issei and draped her arms over his shoulders.

'One of these days, one of these days, I am so going to give it to you.' Muttered Issei.

'I can't wait for the day you do, Issei.' Whispered Raynare into Issei's ear.

"Blue balls… I underestimated things; at this rate, I will have purple balls." Thought Issei.

Ok this is my first omake and it is mostly because JMK2 suggested it, since I wanted to somehow incorporate DBZA TFS Parody: Make A Man Out Of You, (as you might have seen from my dodge reference, I love DBZA and usually slip in a quote, infrequently, into my stories) for Issei and Gasper's training.
I don't own the song "I'll Make a Man out of You" from Mulan and I also don't own the DBZA TFS parody (which you should listen to, if for nothing else, just to know what tone they use when singing)
Enjoy.

Gasper stood across from Issei and looked at him nervously. Issei walked up to Gasper and patted him on the head.

'Gasper, let's get down to business, to fondle, all girls.' Sung Issei.

'But I don't think I'm ready.' Sang Gasper.

'You will and like it, otherwise, you'll burn.' Sung Issei, as he grabbed Gasper by the head.

'You're the oddest crossdresser I've ever met, but you can bet, very soon, Gasper I'll, make a man, out of you.' Continued Issei.

'But I'm only sixteen.' Said Gasper.

'Quiet!' Roared Issei, as he threw Gasper into a tree.

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'Show me your sword Kiba, or I'll, kill you.' Sung Sirzechs.

'Ok please don't hurt me, I'm too, pretty.' Sang Kiba.

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'You're a spineless, pale, pathetic lot and you are all, virgins. Somehow I'll, get a man, inside you.' Sang Raynare.

'Oh my God, you are so shameless.' Said Xenovia.

'Why did you say that name?' Said Koneko.

'I hope Raynare doesn't spread any STDs.' Sang Asia.

'Whoa, whoa, where did that come from?' Asked Raynare.

'I'd rather die, a virgin.' Said Koneko.

'Girl, you really better watch what you say.' Sang Raynare, as she made two light spears and threw them at Asia and Koneko.

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(Be a man)

'You must be swift as a coursing river.' Sang Issei, as he threw a punch at Gasper.

(Be a man)

'With all the force of a great typhoon.' Continued Issei, as he kicked Gasper away.

(Be a man)

'Someone help.' Cried Gasper.

'With all the strength of a raging fire.' Sang Issei, as he blasted a fire ball at Gasper, which he froze.

'Mysterious as, the dark side of, the moooonnnn.' Continued Issei.

'But I don't want to crave blood.' Said Gasper in worry.

'Too bad.' Said Issei.

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'Time is racing quickly, until the, meeting.' Sang Michael.

'What are you saying Lord Michael, why are we, singing?' Sang Irina.

'Just go along with it.' Sang Michael.

'Okay, if you say so.' Sang Irina.

'That's the spirit.' Sang Michael.

'Whatever you say, Lord Michaellllllll.' Sang Irina.

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(Be a man)

'You must be swift as a coursing river.' Sang Raynare, as she threw light spears at Xenovia, Koneko and Asia.

(Be a man)

'With all the force of a great typhoon.' Continued Raynare, as she launched a blast of feathers at the trio.

(Be a man)

'With all the strength of a raging fire.' Sang Raynare.

'Mysterious as, the dark side of, the moooooonnnnn.' Sang Raynare.

'Must be the STDs.' Commented Xenovia.

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(Be a man)

'I must be swift as a coursing river.' Sang Kiba, as he ran from Sirzechs.

(Be a man)

'With all the force of a great typhoon.' Continued Kiba, as he jumped far away from Sirzechs blast of energy.

(Be a man)

'With all the strength of a raging fire.' Sang Kiba, as he smashed through the gates of the Gremory Estate.

'Mysterious as, the dark side of, the moooooonnnnnnn.' Sang Kiba, as he teleported away.

'Wow I made it.' Said Kiba.

'Nope.' Said Sirzechs from behind Kiba.