Hey everybody, AV here, and I deleted my GX fic to focus on this one. Also, a Christmas special is coming up, using it to hook Issei up with someone (or a short Christmas tale). Sure, it won't really affect the canon storyline, I'll just put it as one big, happy omake. Now, for some responses:
tyson113: I just had to, I'll explain why later.
Ghost of the Demon of Razgriz: Thanks, although I feel guilty because of the cliffhanger. Also, fem Great Red... serves that Ophis takes a break.
lone. fallen. wolf: No, at least not in this fic. I might give it a run in the future, because I'm sure Issei would've been corrected in a way, and seeing Sona on Issei's lap instead of Rias on his lap sounds interesting, even if Devils are overused.
desdelor97, Indominus: Thanks pal.
RSK: Not really, though not open to Kunou. Here, the goal is making THE milf harem, which would also discard Aika, and I do not want to use more women than necessary. But, you've given me considerable material, Issei x Aika... ehehehe... *Maniacal laugh*
Z-Frost: Yes indeed, so many reactions...
TheLaughingStalk is cringey: You alright?
TheCarLover95: The omake was just for fun, and no, no Katase nor Mura. As I've said to the others, considered material for the future.
I am sorry for rejecting several characters, just... trying to make a mature form of DxD, with the occasional comedy. Not aiming for Punisher gritty nor DxD's Forever Evil plagiarism (DxD didn't plagiarize, just remembered a fic that had a shitton of plagiarism in one chapter). Yeah, raised to not use plagiarism, sorry. Yes, we will all see canon events, which will be altered due to powers. I'm also seeking powers, forms and other stuff for Issei, so here's the list of milfsfor now:
- Definitely: Raven Phenex, Venelana Gremory, Great Red (she's old as fuck, face it. Also, she deserves love).
- Perhaps: Lady Sitri, Grayfia, Yasaka
- Give me a good reason and I'll make a deal: Serafall (she looks young as hell, but she's been around for quite a while).
- No: Ophis, the ORC, Asia, Student Council, anyone from Heaven or Grigori, and that's pretty much it.
Yup, sorry to be a letdown for some of you, but thanks for understanding. Now, the reason you're all here for (also seeking a beta):
[Issei Hyoudou of Kuoh... RISE!] Justitia yelled, as Issei, who was laying on the bench, got up in a way similar to Frankenstein's. He pulled out the light spear and tossed it aside, grabbing a small vial from his pocket, drinking the contents.
"Ok, that, was painful," Issei said, putting the vial away.
[Ah, Phoenix tears, always there when needed,] Justitia said.
"Yeah, time to go home," he said, slowly making his way home, reaching it half an hour later.
"Now that I think about it, how did you resurrrect me?" he asked, changing into his sleepwear.
[That ability is known as Resurrection, quite obvious the name is. When you die, you resurrect once more, but with low health. Every once in a while you can trigger it. This time it was guaranteed since it was your first death, so don't rely on it that much,] she said.
"Thanks Justitia, I think I'll hit the hay," he ended, falling asleep time later.
The next day had arrived, and he was on his way to school. He checked the items in his backpack, ready for any outcome that were to happen. He entered the classroom and took a seat. However, he was soon approached by Kiba, who rested a hand on his shoulder.
"Yes, Kiba?" Issei asked.
"How did you know it was me?" the Prince of Kuoh asked, shocked.
"You just answered me..." he said, shocking the blonde, before he continued: "Just kidding, your fan club blew your cover."
"Oh. Anyways, buchou wants to see you today at recess."
"Hmm, interesting... what did I do in order to earn her attention?"
"That is none of my business, she only told me to fetch you," he ended, before class began. Time later, Issei found himself following Kiba. Now that Kuoh's Prince and our protagonist were walking down the halls, Kiba asked:
"How were you able to find Koneko?"
"She was not the most subtle of stalkers. Being honest, I knew she was following me since the first day I got here."
"How exactly did you do it?"
"I will answer your questions once I reach the Occult Research Club," he said, exiting the school building. Time later, the two reached the Occult Research Club, and Kiba opened the door for Issei. He entered and was guided to take a seat on a sofa. He began to feel the sofa, identifying the kind of people he was about to meet.
'Hmm, the wood used is well-detailed oak, darkened due to many years of being coated with linseed oils. The fabric is none other than leather, this person has an immense love for European furniture, which leads me to the hypothesis of the main man being someone of royalty,' he thought, before tracking Koneko, to which he threw a bag of chocolates, which she gladly accepted.
"Good morning Issei, I am sure you are wondering why I sent Koneko to follow you," Rias asked, looking at him.
"Yes indeed, I felt quite uncomfortable," he answered.
"Do you believe in the supernatural?"
"Is this an invitation to the Occult Research Club? Considering how Matsuda told me that the most popular people of the school are in it, I highly doubt popularity would be a reason in my case," he said, removing his shades and cleaning them with a cloth in his pocket, even if he was blind.
'Many people have spoken of him, yet he feels unimportant, how intriguing...' Rias thought.
"The thing is Issei... we are Devils," she answered, as the group extended their wings, as a certain buxom black-haired woman sat on his lap.
"This escalated quickly," he said, resting a hand on one of Akeno's wings, getting familiarized with the leathery feeling the wing had.
"Ufufufu, my kouhai is so bold..." Akeno said.
"I do suppose introductions are in order," Rias said. "I am Rias Gremory, heir of the Gremory Clan," Rias said, smiling softly.
"Yuuto Kiba, Rias's Knight," Yuuto said, smiling.
"Koneko Toujou, Rias's Rook," Koneko said, before she continued eating her sweets.
"Akeno Himejima, Rias's Queen, although I could be much more for you..." Akeno teased, getting off of Issei's lap.
"I have heard of your clan, Rias. The question is: what did I do that awakened an interest within you, towards me?" he asked.
"It began with your cane. Who gave you that cane?" Rias asked.
"A member of the Phenex Clan," he answered, which made her react slightly, discontent due to the mentioning of the clan.
"Why weren't we informed of this?"
"It happened five years ago, and if I am not wrong, your posession over this territory began three years ago," he answered, accepting a cup of the Akeno had offered him. He drank from it and smiled.
"The tea is good, Akeno," he said.
"Thank you, Issei," she answered, sitting in a chair across him. "How did you know that I prepared it?"
"A good Jasmine-cha tea is difficult to find, after all, it has been years since I have tasted the tea the Himejima Clan is known for making best," he said, before adding: "As a good Japanese citizen, it is in a way fundamental to know the basics of the Shinto religion and also about the shrines." To this, Akeno had a mixed reaction, since she received a compliment, but also a bad memory, the memory of her being an outcast to the Himejima Clan due to her parents.
"I sense depression, Akeno. If you wish to tell me what is wrong, we can do so later while we enjoy a nice cup of tea, I have a tropical recipe used to soothe the emotions of the one who consumes it," he said, bringing a small smile upon the former shrine maiden's face.
"I would love that," the Fallen hybrid said.
"Is there any other business I am needed for?"
"Not really, the only thing left is inviting you to the Occult Research Club. The benefits are a cover for our activities, permission to go on 'field trips', and many others, such as getting to know more people, perhaps even find a special someone..." she said.
"Tempting as it is, I am afraid I must decline the invitation, for of the things you have to offer, none of them interests me. Your company, however, was nice. I will be taking my leave, and as a side note, you did well in the method you invited me to talk with you and the way you slowly built up in order to invite me to join your club. The only complaint was my kouhai that was a stalker, please refrain of that the next time you want to invite someone to form part of your club and/or peerage," he said, petting Koneko before he left.
"Buchou, why didn't you invite him to join your peerage?" Kiba asked.
"Even if he said yes, I would have been unsuccessful trying to use any of my remaining pieces, for his power even exceeds the eight pawns. If what you said is right, then he would be an excellent Knight candidate, not requiring regular Knight pieces," Rias answered.
"Wait, you are saying that he would-"
"Yes, he would require two Mutation Knight Pieces to resurrect. Akeno, send a message to Ajuka, I need to know how many Devils have the requirements to make Issei join their peerage, and who they are."
"Are you sure you can find out such a thing?" Kiba asked.
"Do not doubt me, Kiba, I simply want what is best for him. He's already suffered quite a bit, we cannot let him suffer more," Rias answered.
"You know, buchou, there is a quote that says to not pray for easy lives, but to be stronger men," Akeno said, before she began writing the message.
'What is that power you carry, Issei?' Rias asked herself.
That night, Issei was at an abandoned warehouse, taking in the smell of blood as he quietly entered. As soon as he was in, he heard heavy footsteps heading towards him.
"Ketaketaketa, I smell a human, is he sweet or sour?" a female voice asked.
"Sorry, but I am not on the menu," he said, getting in a fighting stance.
"I love it when my prey plays hard to get," she said, licking her lips.
"That, was disturbing..." he said, as he saw her appear where he could clearly see her: the upper half of a woman and the lower half of a beast. Said devil proceeded to try and kill him, only for him to dodge.
'My first Stray Devil,' Issei thought.
[Yes indeed, they are well-known due to their strength, but they can also be reckless,] Justitia commented.
'A flaw in favor for those who are prepared,' he thought, going under her legs and spawning his sword and slicing her four popliteals, making her kneel. He stood away from her reach, watching as she was in pain.
"We can end this quicker," he said, wiping the blood off of his sword.
"No, I can't," the Stray said.
"I'll do it for you, before the group of Devils that runs this city arrives. The King has the Bael's destructive powers, and the Queen a sadistic streak that makes me shake in fear, but then I remember that I am pretty much her friend," he ended.
"Fine," she said, giving up.
"Alright, I will need your name," he said, as the sword began glowing crimson.
"Viser."
"Very well then. Stray Devil Viser, by the power of the Seigi No Ken, I summon its second form, the Shinku No Ken, and seal you in the sword. You may now rest, Viser," he said solemnly, piercing her stomach, and watching as she vanished, being absorbed by the sword.
"Impressive, my kouhai," Akeno said, walking in.
"Did Rias send you?" he asked.
"No, I came on my own account. Besides, you and I have tea to drink," she said, smiling softly.
"That is quite true. Let's get going, tomorrow's a school night," he said, heading home with her.
Several days later, our protagonist was sitting on a bench, enjoying the peace there was in the park. Suprisingly, this was the park he died in, let alone the bench he died on. This peace, however, was interrupted when a crying child arrived, only to be silenced by a female teen of his age.
"Alright kid, I'm going to do a magic trick, but stop crying, alright?" she said, covering the child's injury with a handkerchief. All of a sudden, she removed the handkerchief, showing him that there wasn't an injury anymore.
"This trick stays only between us, okay?" she asked, smiling before the child left.
"Three of us, I might add," Issei said.
"As much of a trick it may be, it's the thing many want, but I don't."
"Who might you be?"
"I am Asia Argento, outcast due to kindness."
And there we have it. I am sorry if the ending was half-assed, but I really wanted to update. Parents are leaving me home alone for Christmas, so yeah, I guess I'm the new Kevin McCallister (did I write it right?). Also, I'll be accepting from today, December 15th to the 18th, stopping a bit earlier if it gets slow, a Q&A with our first guest... Blindsei Hyoudou! (had to do it...) You'll be able to ask him ONE question, send it through P.M. If you're a Guest, just put it in the comments. The special is going up on the somewhere around the 19th or 20th, giving time for my version of 'A Christmas Carol' by Charles Dickens. Whoever guesses the protagonist first gets two questions (whoop-de-doo, I know, a lame gift, not as lame as socks). Anyways, happy holidays, and I'll see you all later.