Edited January 13, 2019.
I was hoping for comments on the little Lime I wrote. No one has any comments on Raynare trying to seduce Issei or the reasoning behind her actions? Makes me sad considering how much thought I put into the details.
Not to mention the small bit of Kiba x Mayu. Was I too subtle, or would you guys prefer me not doing that sort of thing?
Since Gabriel practically jumped to the top of the new poll, I decided to include a bit to allow for that possibility. It'll be an overused element, but at the very least I'll do it my way.
I have decided make Issei's mom Keiko Hyoudou but her maiden name is Tanaka. Yes, I am going to make her one of the side characters from the Amagami SS series. I really like that series and by making Issei's mom one of the side characters, it establishes a stronger connection to detective Junichi Tachibana (Amagami SS protagonist) and establishes a timeline of sorts. Still haven't decided on a name for Issei's dad and I don't want to borrow from other Fanfic writers or just take one randomly from my watch/reading list.
Also, I can't really remember which one is Matsuda and which one is Motohama and I don't really care to waste time getting it in my mind. So whenever I talk about them one on one it will be Baldy and Glasses/Four-Eyes. I know it sounds mean, but frankly, I don't have any long term plan where I use them. Heck, I don't even know if they'll make a proper appearance or not in later chapters.
So far, only IdeaPerson has submitted an opening that I can use. If you guys don't like it, then send me your version and I might change it depending on how much I like it.
Since there weren't that many reviews this time, I'll answer some that were posted to my one-shot "Ddraig vs Albion" and "Wizard DxD Extra". Though, if anyone would like to help me with my writing, don't hesitate to PM me.
dragon rider: I'm glad my short story can make you laugh even when rereading it. Frankly, I intentionally wrote it in such a way that it could be used in any DxD story I may write in the future. I avoided using terms specific to this Fanfic to avoid tying it down. Heck, other writers are free to use my crack pot theory for their own stories. As for the sniper form of the gun, I'd rather not take the easy way out on this, no offense.
XenonKirito: thanks for your input. While I understand your disbelief that Phantoms could be so cruel, would you say the same thing about Foundation X?
tommy oliver: thanks for all the donut suggestions. As for meeting other rider, that is definitely going to happen. In fact, remember Miharu aka Kamen Rider Aqua? He will make a cameo appearance expect be much younger and the events that happen will lead to his fear of water.
Before I get started, there is something I would like to make clear to my readers. While I know it does not apply to all of you, there are those who try to post prejudiced comments that have nothing to do with the story. The other day, a guest (you know who you are) tried to post a review that said "F* you Muslim!" Since I enabled the moderating feature, I deleted it before others could see it. However, that still bothered me, especially since I do not recall mentioning being a Muslim in any of my previous chapters. The only conclusion I can make is that this person saw a review that I posted where I mentioned my religion due to the content of the Fanfic itself, went to my profile to go to one of my stories just to post that comment. To go that far just to post a flame is insane! I get enough crap from my own father who won't stop complaining about me and blaming my mom's "genes" for turning me into what I am. Seriously, instead of stopping when he makes a point, he continues talking, saying the same thing over and over again just with different words. Is it too much to ask for an environment free of prejudice and hate from this site?
Let me make things very clear, I will not tolerate any of that on any of my fanfics! From the start, I have planned on making this Fanfic as multicultural as possible. I can understand cannon events in series not including things about other religions, especially Islam. However, I am somewhat disheartened when I see that lack of diversity in fanfiction. Seriously, only twice have I come across a DxD Fanfic where Islam is even mentioned. With this fic, I am taking maximum advantage of Issei's training trip in America to expose him to different cultures and religions. This chapter even opens with indications of the friends that Issei made while in the States. I might occasionally have him make jokes about different groups, but I have no malicious intention behind the jokes. On the other hand, I do plan on poking plenty of fun at America in general. And lawyers, definitely lawyers.
I do not own the Kamen Rider franchise or High School DXD.
Things such as chants and data on the magic rings were obtained through Kamen Rider wiki, High school DXD wiki, and English translations of High School DxD volumes 1-18. I do however claim ownership to original spell and transformation rings as well as original techniques.
"Talking"
'Thinking'
Sacred Gear and WizarDriver/Handauthor sounds
[Ddraig talking]
Magic ka!? maji de!? maji da! Show Time
Wizard II twirls around with his magic circle swirling in that background with Ddraig breathing fire over the circle forming the title
Maru de tsuki to taiyou
Rias stares up at a red moon, cut to Rias and Issei staring at each other
Kasanaru toki no shougeki!
A quick cut of Koneko throwing a punch
Dare datte kiseki shinjitemitai
We have Kiba readying his sword
Akeno in miko outfit casting preparing to cast her lightening
Kitto hitsuyou fukaketsu no
We get a quick picture of Asia in her nun garb.
We have Raynare and Kalawarner clasping their hand together and posing.
Energy kokoro no tame
We have Issei and Rias reaching out to each other with the Occult members and familiars going about their lives before the scene cracked.
Yume to yosou ii imi de uragitte kureru mono
We have a montage of Issei with purple cracks all over him with Wizard I reaching out to help him.
3, 2, 1 SHOW TIME!
Magic Time torikku janai
Issei henshins with Boosted Gear on
Mahō hirō hanpanee ze! (Maruto halleuya!)
Spinning around while showing off the flame ring
Kioku no rūto mogurikonde
The Plamonsters appear and move or fly out of magic circles
kibō sukuidasou
In a fast montage he transforms to all his styles beginning with Flame we have Rias using her Power of Destruction , with Water we have Asia using Twilight Healing, with wind Kiba is shown using creating a sword, with Earth Koneko throws a giant rock, and Lightening Akeno summons lightening.
Show time!
Wizard II boosts himself with Boosted Gear
Life is showtime tobikiri no
Wizard is shown going into an underworld
Unmei no life mucha shite mo (Maruto halleuya!)
Wizard II rides the Machine Winger then connects it to Ddraig
Kinōkyōashita mirai
The Occult club is messing around with echii fanservice scenes like panty shots
subete no namida o
Issei crying over his parents grave then we have him turn due to Haruto's hand on him though Haruto's face would be kept in shadows.
Show Time!
Issei and Rias on the Machine Winger, cuts to him giving Rias an Engage Ring
Hōseki ni kaete yaru ze
Issei henshins into all his styles settling on flame.
Magic ka!? maji de!? maji da! Show Time
All of the Occult Club and familiar pose together with Wizard II in the Wizard pose and equipped with Boosted Gear.
Chapter 6: Discoveries and Decisions
She knew what Issei said about Golem being stronger than he looked and being a craftsman, but Raynare still had her doubts. However, little over 2 hours later those doubts were crushed and thrown into the trash bin. In that time, the little familiar had taken a small unused corner of the house and built an entire work bench out of scraps of wood lying around in the garage/tool shed. Not only was it big enough for a grown man, part of it was a playground for the other familiars complete with mini-staircase, mini-racetrack and even a bird stand. As hard as it was to believe that it was able to pay attention to aesthetic details, those were also covered. After being treated to that spectacle, Raynare figured that she was going to need to get used to stuff like this happening with Issei as her new master. As the thought crossed her mind, she could not stop herself from blushing again. It made her think of all the things she would willingly do for him, especially the dirty stuff.
It was at this point that Raynare realized that there was still a lot of time left in the day, and she had no idea when Issei would return. Her best hope was that he would at least be back for dinner. Knowing that even if she did decide to make supper, becoming more flushed as that thought crossed her mind, she still had all these other hours to waste.
'Well,' she thought to herself, 'might as well look around the rest of this place. Who knows, I might find something interesting in the closets or under the floorboards.' Giggling with the last thought. Raynare headed upstairs. Her first destination, the guest room with a lot of boxes stored there. She figured that looking into the content of those boxes would bear the most fruit.
Minutes later, she was opening the first box labeled "Training Trip". The first thing that stuck out to her was a stack of papers titled "List of Buyers". Looking through the list, she could not determine what it was that these people bought, only that lowest amount paid was 200 American dollars with the highest being 10,000. Looking at those who paid the most, she was surprised to see the names of several famous Americans, Donald Trump and Bill Gates being among them. And based on the list, they weren't just one time customers. Whatever Issei was selling, these big name entrepreneurs bought from him nearly 5 times each, with each purchase being in the thousands! Totaling up the money, Raynare was shocked to realize that Issei had made more than half a million dollars in less than six months, that's nearly 60 million yen!
'Just what the hell was he selling, some sort of drug?!'
The second item in the box was equally surprising, a holy book. Not just any holy book, but the Quran, the holy book of the third Abrahamic religion, Islam. 'Why would he have this,' the Fallen wondered. 'Last I checked he hasn't converted, especially since last night's curry had pork in it.' Opening the book, she realized two things. One, the book had the original Arabic text, the transliteration, and Japanese translation. Two, there was a large sticky note on the inside cover. Taking a closer look at the note, she realized it was written in English.
Hey Issei, thought that you might like to have your own copy of the Quran after all those conversations we had about beliefs and different religions. Don't worry; I'm not trying to convert you. Besides, you yourself expressed interest in some of the things said in this book. Hope to hear from you soon. Yours truly, IC.
'That's awfully nice of the guy.' Raynare mused in her head as she flipped through the text, reminiscing over old times. 'Too bad Issei-sama won't be able to read it anymore. Though I could probably just tell him the stories myself. I wonder just where did Issei-sama meet this guy, and what exactly did they talk about.'
Looking through the rest of the box, Raynare found nothing else as interesting, just a bunch of photos, a basketball, and a map of New York City that had been heavily marked.
Taking a look at the next box which was labeled "Not for Kids", it was obvious that it had been taped up at one point and then opened. Looking inside, Raynare was confused by the contents. Inside were stacks of tapes and DVD's, each one labeled with a different date, the earliest one going back nearly 22 years ago. Curious, Raynare picked one at random and went back down to the living room where the TV had and old cassette player connected to it. Putting in the tape, the Fallen Angel settled herself on the couch expecting some homemade video of Issei's cuteness as a child or maybe Issei's parents on a date, maybe even their wedding. Sadly, her expectations were not going to be met.
"HOLY SHIT! ISSEI-SAMA'S PARENTS MADE THEIR OWN SEX TAPES!"
Meanwhile back with Issei…
"It's been over six months since I've been here." Issei muttered to himself as he sipped his very sugary coffee. "Yet this place hasn't changed a bit." The place Issei was referring to was Heaven's Wheel a restaurant located on the outskirts of the city that he and his parents had frequented on occasion. Whenever they had a family day, this is where they would come. Not only that, Issei knew for a fact that when the two of them went on lunch dates, this is where they would go.
At first, Issei did not want to come back here. He thought that going back would just bring more pain knowing that this time he would not be sharing the table with his family. However, today, without even realizing it, he was approaching the establishment. Before he could turn the bike around, his stomach began rumbling, sensing the delicious food to be had. After going through an internal debate, Issei gave in to his appetite.
'Besides,' he had reasoned to himself 'the longer I put it off, the harder it'll be. Who knows, she might be there and it'll be nice to have a familiar face to talk to.'
The restaurant experience was just like Issei had remembered it, excellent service with reasonably priced, yet criminally delicious food. Having finished the food, he was now drinking the coffee he had ordered and added nearly 10 spoons of sugar and an excessive amount of cream.
"Wonder if she's changed these past six months."
"You know Issei," spoke the most angelic voice he had ever heard, even after all his travels, "It's rude to talk about someone behind their back."
"Does it really count when all I'm doing is speaking my thoughts out loud?" was Issei's answer as he turned to face one of the most beautiful people he has ever met. Flawless facial structure, blonde wavy hair flowing perfectly down to her waist, perfect complexion, and, perhaps her most noteworthy feature (one that Issei had to admit even after suppressing his perverseness and seeing two fine bare specimens), large breasts that could not be anything less than perfect in all aspects. Looking this beautiful, the woman was simply wearing a modified version of the waitress uniform with a pin that read "Owner: Gabriel". Imagine what would happen if she were actually trying to look good!
"Perhaps if you kept your thoughts in your mind." giggled Gabriel in response. However, her smile quickly became a frown. "I heard about what happened to your family."
This caused Issei to frown as well and look back out the window. Without waiting for a cue, Gabriel took the seat across from him, talking as she did so.
"It feels like just the other day the three of you were here celebrating the big news. I thought it was odd that your father coddling your mother even more than extra, especially since neither of them ordered sake like you usually did when celebrating. He didn't even ask me to marry you when I stopped to talk you all."
"Yeah." Issei managed to respond with a small smile. "We even joked that within 9 months you would be getting a new customer."
"Normally I would say that this is all part of the Lord's plans, but something this cruel could not possibly an act of God, not for a family like yours."
"I appreciate the honesty. Though now that I think about it, how did you hear about the accident in the first place?"
"I was questioned by a pair of detectives. They learned that your father was meeting someone here a few days before the accident."
"Seriously?" Issei asked with slight curiosity. While this was the first time he heard about this, he was certain that it had nothing to do with Phantoms.
"From what I remember it was some lawyer. The only other thing I remember was mention of 'inheritance'."
"Dad never really mentioned anything about any sort of inheritance."
"You should at least be ready. That lawyer might approach you some time in the future."
"Thanks for the advice, but I don't think that'll happen until after I turn 18." Sipping the last of his coffee, Issei got out of his seat. "Well it was nice to see you again Gabriel."
"You too Issei." she responded as he walked towards the door. She stayed in her seat looking out the window until she saw Issei drive off in his unique motorcycle. Afterwards, she pulled out a phone and dialed a number. Within seconds she was connected and spoke with a serious look on her face.
"Issei Hyoudou has now become a devil, probably for the Gremory family based on his energy. I'll continue to monitor the situation. Also, get someone to look into his father and see if he inherited anything of significance." Hanging up, the strongest and most beautiful woman of heaven sighed. "Why couldn't you have stayed human, Issei?"
A couple hours later…
Issei could not believe his luck. Finding himself at Heaven's Wheel was one thing since he was hungry anyway but this was pointless. He had no reason to be here.
"Why the fuck am I at Kuoh?!" Issei yelled, not caring about the looks he was getting from the students that were leaving for the day. After taking a few calming breaths, Issei began thinking things through while talking out loud…again.
"I should probably see Rias. For all I know this could be a result of the reincarnation process. Lucky for me, classes just ended so no one's going to bother me." Issei didn't even consider the possibility that people would recognize him as the mysterious rider who gave Rias a lift yesterday. Lucky for him, he had stored his bike a while ago and today's jacket was different from yesterdays, so no one suspected a thing.
Walking onto the school grounds, Issei was assaulted with sights and sensations that triggered memories. The time he got caught peeping by the tennis club, the time he got caught peeping by the swimming club, the time he got caught peeping by the archery club…you get the idea.
'Man I was a troublemaker.' Issei admitted to himself. 'At least I'm not like Matsuda and Motohama, openly saying things about rape and such.'
"In fact, I think I can hear them now…screaming for their lives?" Snapping out of his thoughts Issei looked around and saw the aforementioned duo running from what looked like the kendo club, and they were running right towards him.
"Hey you, get out of the way!" M&M yelled as they got closer.
'Yep,' Issei thought with a sigh, 'that's definitely them.' When the duo got close to him, they tried to go around him, only for the both of them to get clotheslined by Issei's arms, knocking the wind out of their lungs and their backs onto the ground. By the time the two were able to catch their breath, the kendo club had caught up. Though they were ready to beat the snot out of their targets, they were wary of this interloper who somehow seemed familiar to the second and third years. Before they could say anything, the two perverts started yelling from the ground.
"Why would you do that man!" shouted baldy.
"We were just about to get away from those girls who think we need to be punished for trying to see them naked!" exclaimed the four-eyes, causing the kendo girls grip their shinai so hard they nearly cracked.
"Is that really the first thing you guys say to me after all this time?" Issei asks with a look of disappointment on his face, causing question marks to appear over the Perverted Duo. However, someone did get the message.
"It really is you, Issei Hyoudou." Everyone turned towards the one who spoke, a brunette haired member of the kendo club with a large bust (for a human). Unlike the rest of the kendo girls, she was no longer holding her weapon in attack position but simply to her side.
"Murayama Tachibana. Didn't expect you to be the first to recognize me."
"My dad has been asking about you since for a while now."
"I guess that means you know what happened."
"Yeah, I do." The entire time the two were talking, the other kendo girls were eyeing Issei and Murayama like while the M&M were thinking so hard they were sweating bullets. Then, they suddenly got lightbulbs.
"Issei! Man it's been awhile! Where have you been? You were gone so long the Trio become Duo" Baldy exclaimed as he started pushing himself up.
"My parents died jerk." Issei responded rather coldly. While this got gasps and mutters from the females, the males acted much differently.
"Did you use the opportunity to take the house for yourself and host grand orgies there?! Is that why you're trying to act like a cool person, because you're no longer a member of club virgin loser!" Glasses accused getting in Issei's face with Baldy right next to him, their faces practically squashed together.
"Yeah you have to tell us Issei, why are you betraying us! Also, what did you do to all the goods we lent you?"
Issei responded by smacking their heads so hard they fell back to the ground with bumps the size of hubcaps.
"You know," Issei began, stepping on both of their hands and crouching down so he could face them directly ignoring the audience that was still present. "This is actually a good opportunity. I was wondering if I would ever get a chance to say this to you guys and here we are." Fixing the two with the most serious look he ever had on campus, "As of this moment, I declare us to no longer be friends." As jaws and shinais hit the ground from shock, Issei continued.
"Six months and not a single text or phone call from you guys. How could I possibly think of you guys as true friends after having experienced that pain and disappointment? For your information, I'm still a virgin, but that's the furthest thing from my mind right now. I've got priorities and frankly, being a perverted nuisance can wait till I'm an old man who can do nothing but look."
"As for the 'goods' you lent me," Issei gave a smirk befitting his new status as a devil. "I took it and every other perverted item I owned and … I … sold them!" The looks on the duo's faces were just what he was hoping for, and he hadn't even said the worst news.
"How could you!" Baldy cried. "Those were our treasures!"
"My new guardian and I were doing a lot of travelling so I figured that I might as well make some money so that I'm not too much a nuisance. I actually made enough to last me for a while till I get my own job."
"You actually sold all of them!"
"All of them"
"Even my precious Kamen Rider Pinky!" Glasses yelled with tears flowing like a river.
"Oh I did something much better with that." Issei's smirk had become a wicked smile. "I went Office Space on that shit. Complete with music and everything. If you don't believe me, here's some proof." Pulling out his phone, Issei showed his audience a video they would never forget, Issei and a handsome looking adult male smashing and crashing a 'Kamen Rider Pinky' DVD with a bat while "Still" by Getto Boy was playing in the background.
(Basically take the Family Guy version of the Office Space scene and replace Stewie with Issei and Brian with Haruto)
"Well, I'm done here so I think I'm going to head for original destination if you don't mind." Getting out of his crouched position, Issei dusted off his pants and walked off the near comatose perverts. When he was in front of the kendo girls, he lazily motioned to the vulnerable figures. "They're all yours. Have fun." After nodding hesitantly, the girls charged at the duo and started beating them up with ease. All except for one person.
"Is everything okay with you?" In response to her question, Issei gave Murayama a long hard look, as if trying to look inside her. He had to admit it was impressive she didn't flinch considering their history. Sighing, Issei responded.
"I'm better than I was before. Tell your dad I appreciate his concern, but he should focus on his other cases instead of me." walking away from Murayama while giving her a backwards wave. A few minutes later, he had entered to school trying to recall the way to the student council room when he saw to people standing at the foot of the staircase, as if waiting for him.
"Nice of you to come and greet me, Gremory, Sitri."
A few minutes later, the three devils were on the roof of the school building with Issei looking over the school courtyard while the third-years were leaning against the back railing. There was a moment of silence where each of them took in and contemplated the view.
When Issei saw the school courtyard with all the students roaming about, he saw normalcy and peace that he secretly craved for.
Rias saw the way Issei was leaning against the railing as if it were a romantic silhouette facing the sun.
Sona was much more realistic.
"I must say it's quite impressive that you've already built up a resistance to sunlight. Most newly reincarnated devils take at least a month to overcome that weakness."
"Well," Issei replied while turning to face the heiresses, a smirk on his face, "after dealing with the Texas heat while driving through the desert, I think I can handle the Japanese sun."
"It's not a matter of heat. The light of the sun is similar to the light produced by Angels and Fallen Angels, the natural weakness of any devil. It wouldn't matter if you were in Arabian deserts or Antarctica, you should still feel the same effect."
"Sure, try telling me that after riding for hours through the hottest part of America, when it's not even summer yet."
"Wouldn't it be easier to just teleport? Why bother driving?" Rias said, butting into the conversation.
"Perhaps your form of magic does not allow for teleportation." Sona mused.
"Actually sensei does have a Teleport ring but that does not mean he uses it. Besides, what's the point of a training trip if you're just going to take the easy way all the time? Not to mention the obvious problems of just teleporting everywhere."
""Obvious problems?"" both girls asked not really seeing any.
"First, you don't always know where your teleporting, especially if you're too vague when activating the spell. Second, you don't know if there will be people there when you teleport. Third, using it as a means to cross borders is a bad idea. If something had happened and we were to be investigated, they would notice that we did not properly cross borders which would just get us in trouble with the local government. The Americans are already trying to create their own rider systems as weapons and frankly, the less attention we draw the better." That last sentence got Rias and Sona confused and curious. "But most importantly, if you just teleport everywhere, you'll miss out on all the sights and encounter you have on the road." Issei said with confidence.
"I see your point." Rias admitted.
"While there are certainly risks," Sona interjected, "I would prefer teleportation so long as those first three risks are neutralized. It's much more efficient."
"If by efficient you mean use mana needlessly. Let's just see what happens when your ability to teleport is sealed."
"I doubt that would happen."
"Trust me, it can and will happen. That's just Murphy's Law."
"Murphy's Law?" Rias questioned.
"Anything that can go wrong will go wrong. I've learned to pretty much accept that as a universal rule."
"How about we get off this topic and get to why you're here Hyoudou." Sona said with slight irritation in her voice.
"I was hoping you guys would answer that for me." Issei replied, surprising the pureblooded devils. "I have no idea why I came here either. I figured that maybe this whole reincarnation thing might have something to do with it. Or maybe you guys cast some spell on me while we were talking yesterday to control my subconscious." As he spoke, Issei began fingering the rings on his chain.
"Not at all." Rias quickly responded, realizing the lightly veiled threat. "As far as I know, the Evil Pieces do not compel you to be next to me and none of us are advanced enough in magic to cast a spell like that without being noticed." When she saw Issei's fingers had stopped moving, she released a small sigh of relief.
"Perhaps you're here because you want to finish your education in honor of the sibling you were supposed to have." Sona mused while fixing her eyes on Issei. There was a moment of silence as Rias looked back and forth between Issei and Sona, her mouth hanging open in realization.
'Of course!' she thought. 'That's why his behavior changed before the incident. His mother was pregnant. But then that means…'
"What gave it away?" was Issei's first response.
"Next to your family picture there were three incense sticks. That and I looked into the accident. Based on the location, it would seem that you three were returning from the Kuoh Birthing Center. Am I wrong?"
"No, you're not." Issei responded with a sigh. But then he took on a stern look directed towards Sona. "That doesn't give you the right to poke your nose into someone else's business." As he said this, he took a ring depicting a dragon with 3 chains across its body and slipped it onto his right hand. Seeing this both Rias and Sona took fighting stances.
"Sona, maybe you should…" Rias began only for Sona to interrupt her.
"I'm not the kind of person who would let a wild card like you run loose."
"Seriously Sona, you're not making things better. You were the one who said to be careful."
"This is being careful."
"By prying into his life when he's done nothing wrong to us! Honestly, this is why…" Rias's words were interrupted by Issei scanning his ring.
Bind; Please!
A magic circle appeared in front of Issei as he raised his hand, a chain shooting out of it and heading towards Rias and Sona. The two activated magic circles on their hands, ready to defend themselves, only to be surprised when the chain shot past them and grabbed onto something. Turning around, they were shocked to see a Ghoul with wings holding 2 spears, both of them aimed at the devils. Issei pulled his hand back which in turn caused the chain to pull back bringing the unique Ghoul slamming on the roof.
"Now that was pretty awesome." Issei said with amusement in his voice. "I mean did you see the way I caught him Spiderman style? And you should see the looks on your faces. Man I am definitely going to remember this one." As Issei was laughing, he stepped on both of the Ghoul's wings eliciting what passed for screams of pain. "Would the two of you mind finishing it, I don't really want to waste energy transforming for just one Ghoul, even if it is an altered one."
"An … altered Ghoul?" Sona stuttered, finally finding her voice.
"Yep." Issei chirped while digging his heel into the spot where the wings came out of the Ghoul's back. "I saw this in America. Basically a Phantom can charge his energy into the Ghoul-stones when summoning them, allowing them to gain properties of said Phantom."
"Just how much can they be altered?" Rias asked fearing the answer.
"Don't really know." Issei admitted. "I only encountered them once in New York. Though going by the usual rules of fantasy RPGs, how altered they become depends on how many Ghouls are summoned at once and how much mana is infused into them. Though I doubt Phantoms will actually use a lot of mana on just one Ghoul. Kind of defeats the purpose of being a Phantom. Now would you mind?"
"I'll do it." Rias said stepping forward, eager to show her newest servant her powers. Conjuring up a sphere of dark energy, she fired it at the stone monster right when Issei jumped off it. When the smoke cleared, there was nothing left, not even ashes.
"You know if you could do that, couldn't you have protected the Old School Building better?" Issei asked with a smirk causing Rias to get all flustered.
"That was different! It was daylight and I had no idea what was going on. Even if I had attacked, the building would have still caught on fire."
"Not if you shot at the fireball instead of the Phantom."
"Grrgh…" Rias had no real response to Issei's retort.
"Issei…I" Sona began.
"I'm not really mad at you Kaichou." Issei said causing the two girls' jaws to drop. "I am offended that you investigated me like I'm a felon, but at the same time I respect that. After hearing some of the stories sensei told me, it never hurts to be careful. Just be a bit more polite next time okay." Issei finished with a smile that got Rias blushing and caught Sona of guard.
"That's fine." She managed to respond, fixing her glasses at the same time. "But what will you do now Issei." At these words, the ringed magician took another look at the spot where the Ghoul had been annihilated. After a moment, started talking as he scratched the back of his head.
"Well everybody's pressuring me to finish my education and at least get a high school diploma. Plus, this is the second time the enemy has managed to get on the school grounds and ambush you. So I might as well make sure that this place stays safe by being here on a regular basis." Though he said that, both girls were pretty sure he was actually excited to go to school.
"I'll get started on the paper work then." Sona said. "I should be able to get you in the second year so that you don't have to repeat a grade."
"Also you'll be joining the Occult Research Club." Rias said. "So I expect you to start calling me Buchou from now on."
"Got it." Issei responded. "If that's all I'll be going now Kaichou, Buchou." With that Issei started walking…towards the dome part of the roof. Confused, the heiresses watched as Issei jumped up the dome and continued up. Imagine their surprise to see him climb up the spire and balance himself at the very top.
"Issei!" Sona called. "Please don't tell me you're about to do what I think you are." Unfortunately, Issei decided to ignore her.
"Leap of Faith!" he cried as he jumped forward arms spread out eagle style. You could even hear the screech of an eagle as his body accelerated. The girls rushed to the railing looking over the edge expecting to see a mess of broken bones. Instead they saw Issei wearing his helmet on his bike and in perfect condition.
'When did he…?' both girls thought as Issei drove off the school grounds.
"I can already feel the headaches this is going to cause." Sona complained as she rubbed her nose.
"Well," Rias spoke with a slight blush, "at least school will no longer be boring."
Okay.
That last part could have been better. I wanted to end the chapter on a high note and recently I've been on an Assassin's Creed marathon. Besides, who doesn't want to do a leap of faith?
Let me start this AN by saying a few more personal things. As of now, I am taking a semester off from college in an attempt to sort out my life. So while I have more time on my hands, I am also working more hours at my part-time job. On top of that, I have decided to take up a small project that should help me with my writing. Awhile back, my sister acquired a copy of the Encyclopedia of Witchcraft and I have recently started reading it. While I am reading it, I am typing up the main points for each entry. I plan to use them in my writing, so expect to see some interesting characters and references show up eventually. So basically, my writing will speed up, but not necessarily by much.
Then again, prior to typing up the chapter for "Wizard DxD Extra" I only had one sentence typed up for this chapter. Now here we are with a whole chapter, so that says something. Just don't get your hopes up that I'll be posting once a month.
Here is a new hypothetical situation I would like you all to think about. Say Phantom A has driven a Gate to despair and their Inner Phantom is starting to emerge. Do you think it is possible for Phantom A to absorb the mana leaking from the Gate and by extension the Inner Phantom resulting in not only the death of the Gate, but Phantom A becoming even stronger and no new Phantom.
Before I sign out for the day, I have another request for you readers. Could some of you please create some sort of concept art of what a Phantom version of Issei would look like? I plan to use it later on in the series, but I figure it would be best to ask now. If any of you do draw one and post it online, please let me know where I can view it. I personally recommend deviant art dot com.
Also, could you guys create a visual aid to go with the video of Issei beating up the porno DVD Office Space-style. It could be a comic or fanart, maybe even a live action video or AMV of sorts. I actually plan to ask Mattwilson83 on deviant art a few days after posting this to see whether or not he would be willing to do a short comic strip of the scene.
That's it for now. Please Favorite, Follow, and Review. But most of all, thank you for reading!