Issei stood in shock staring at his hybrid wings. He didn't know what to think of them, true he was slightly annoyed because he thought becoming a devil would purge him of his angelic status but they looked oddly beautiful, like they represented his inner turmoil with the two sides.

"Well... this was unexpected" mumbled Issei aloud as he turned to face the two girls.

"Issei I didn't know-" Rias started but was cut off by Issei.

"I'm a part of your peerage aren't I, even if I am half devil half angel it's better than being full angel, as well as the fact I have you guys as friends now, that's more than enough for me" assured Issei kindly.

"Thank you Issei" replied Rias, glad that her newest members didn't have any hard feelings.

Issei retracted his wings and walked over to the other side of the room where Rias and Koneko were sitting.

"How long do you think it'll take for Kiba and Akeno to wake up?" asked Rias.

"Well since I went easier on you two i'd say it's safe to assume they'll be out for at least double the time you were, meaning they should wake up any minute now" replied Issei who was proved correct as the two began to stir just after he'd spoken.

As they woke, both looked around the clubroom, saw Issei and lunged straight for him. Issei was able to dodge the lightning strike from Akeno but not the punch from Kiba and was sent flying into the wall.

"Ouch" mumbled Issei aloud as he picked himself up and felt his jaw where the punch landed "yup that's gonna swell up like a bitch, I guess I deserved it though" continued Issei as he walked back over to the four.

"Kiba, Akeno, stand down Issei is our friend and newest member, I ask you treat him kindly and not attack him further" ordered Rias.

"WHAT!?" they both yelled simultaneously.

"But president this guy is an angel, he is the very source of devils hatred!" shouted Kiba.

"Well maybe devils views on angels weren't as accurate as we thought" replied Rias.

"What do you mean?" asked Kiba.

"Issei holds the boosted gear and is this generation's red dragon emperor. Ddraig, who lives within the boosted gear informed Issei that the angels have become corrupt and wanted to end the war with as much power as possible which is why they tricked his sister into being sacrificed just so they could keep the power of the boosted gear in Issei after he was injured in a fight with a fallen angel that killed his parents" Rias answered with a sad look at Issei who only nodded to confirm the story.

Kiba fell silent at this with a mixture of sorrow in his eyes for Issei but also hate for the angels and fallen angels that had done this to him while Akeno remained quiet but teared up slightly at the revelation.

"Issei I-" began Kiba.

"It's fine man, I understand you thought I was just another angel who hated your way of life, you had no way of knowing my situation so lets just forget the past and focus on the future ok?" interrupted Issei with a small smile as he held out a hand.

"Alright Issei, thank you for understanding" Kiba replied taking Issei's hand and shaking it.

Issei then walked over to Akeno and wiped away her tears like he had with Koneko earlier.

"It's ok Akeno, I understand your situation" whispered Issei so that only Akeno could hear him.

Akeno gasped, but quickly regained her composure and gave Issei a big hug to let him know she was grateful.

"Well I suppose it's time for me to go home" said Issei as he checked his watch and saw it was already 7pm.

"Alright, I need to speak with you bright and early tomorrow about our club so please come here before class ok?" asked Rias.

"Sure thing, bye everyone" Issei replied as he walked out the door waving behind him.

The four members of the ORC remained still, all thinking about Issei and how kind he was considering the trouble he'd had from the factions.

"Issei seems really nice" Kiba spoke.

"I agree, he's an adorable Kohai that I must protect" Akeno seductively added.

"Tame those lustful instincts Akeno if anyone will have him it's me" interrupted Koneko.

Everyone gasped at the usually distance and emotionless Koneko making such a stand for Issei.

"Well it does seem like he's influenced this club for the better" added Rias before an orange insignia with a flame pattern appeared on the floor of the clubroom.

"I only hope you can help me through this Issei" muttered Rias, preparing herself for the arrival of someone.

"Issei was walking down the streets of Kuoh towards his apartment to crash. The streets were still relatively busy since it wasn't too late and the street lights were all on illuminating the street a little brighter than Issei's new devil sight would like.

He was about to cross the street when he saw a girl fall over onto the pavement. Issei walked over and offered her a hand up which the girl took. As she was lifted up her nun habit fell off and revealed beautiful blonde hair and emerald green eyes. Issei stood awestruck at her beauty for a moment before regaining his composure.

"Are you ok miss?" asked Issei.

"Yes, i'm fine, thanks for helping me up, i'm such a klutz sometimes" the girl said with a small giggle.

"Good, i'm glad you're okay, what're doing out so late at night?" asked Issei.

"I'm a nun who was stationed to the church in this town, but I got a little lost along the way" replied the nun sadly.

"Don't worry, I can show you the way" responded Issei as he took the girls hand and started to lead her in the direction of the church.

"Why thank you sir" replied the girl as she followed Issei.

"My name is Issei by the way, so you don't have to call me sir" Issei chuckled.

"What a nice name, mine is Asia" stated Asia.

"That's a beautiful name" replied Issei as the continued on their way to the church, making small talk along the way.

Issei and Asia eventually reached the church at the end of the town, Issei could feel an evil presence inside the church and wasn't comfortable leaving Asia here at all.

"Hey Asia, are you sure you were meant to come here, it feels off" asked Issei.

"Yeah the church told me to come here but I can feel what you mean" replied Asia.

"Maybe you should come with me and we'll find a way to contact heaven later" recommended Issei.

"Wait... you know about heaven?" questioned Asia.

"As a former angel, yeah" replied Issei.

"What do you mean former angel?" asked Asia.

"I'll explain later but I think we should get away from this church" answered Issei.

"You'll do no such thing you interfering runt" called out a new, condescending voice that made Issei's blood freeze.

Issei looked over to see a female fallen angel with black hair and violet eyes, her voice was a match and her figure looked exactly like it.

"YOU... YOU'RE THE ONE WHO CAME AFTER ME LAST YEAR AND KILLED MY PARENTS" yelled Issei as the rage inside him began to bubble over.

"Oh? So you're the lucky runt who was healed by Gabriel herself, how fortunate of you" sneered the fallen angel.

"Hah, yeah right lucky, I would have much preferred to die there and join my family and hearing what she did to bring me back" Issei bitterly shot back.

The female fallen was slightly confused as to why this angel was bearing such a grudge against the person who saved him.

"No matter, i'm going to finish what I started back then" sneered the fallen angel as she charged a light spear and lunged at Issei.

Issei dodged out of the way of the light spear and rolled to the side of the fallen's kick before coating his hands in magic and going on the offensive. The fallen was able to dodge the first and second of his strikes but the third connected with her shoulder and sent her skidding back. Issei fell back into a battle stance as he watched the fallen rise.

"Looks like you have a little more fight in you than I thought... no matter, i'll just kill Asia and take what I came for, she doesn't need to be alive for me to get what I want" stated the fallen as she moved towards Asia whilst charging a light spear.

"Oh no you don't" yelled Issei as he lunged in front of Asia and took the spear through the stomach.

"AHHHRGH" screamed Issei as he fell to his knees, he'd forgotten that now he was a devil light weapons were even more dangerous to him than when he was human.

Issei writhed in pain on the floor as Asia looked on in horror and the fallen advanced towards Asia. Issei noticed the fallen angel advancing on Asia and attempted to move but his body wouldn't obey, every nerve was drowning in pain and he felt like he was going to die until he blacked out...

Issei woke with a start. He looked around and saw he was in the familiar white void that he first spoke to Ddraig in, now that he thought about it, it really had been a long time since he'd spoken to his partner. Most of the reason was because of what he'd asked of Ddraig but some was probably due to his brash actions and stupid decisions, now because of him, Asia was going to die and who knows when he'd wake up from this void, hell she could already be dead.

Issei sighed aloud "What the hell am I doing here then when I should be helping Asia?" he asked the void.

Nothing...

"Just like I thought" said Issei bitterly.

A sigh could be heard in the void, it wasn't Issei's.

"Ddraig?" asked Issei.

(Issei) replied Ddraig slowly.

"So what changed? I thought you were ignoring me and waiting for the next host?" asked Issei, quoting the line Ddraig had previously said.

(I didn't see the point of training or talking to you if you just wanted to die the first chance you got. But when you decided to save Koneko I saw that you'd changed, that you had started to live again. However by then it had been nearly a year and I had no idea how you'd react to me speaking to you again so I held back and observed you. I was happy you found friends in the those devils but when you were struck just now with a light spear and your devil side shut down I knew I had to help so I pulled you into here to talk) explained Ddraig.

"So you're going to help me save Asia?" asked Issei.

(Indeed) replied Ddraig (You were already strong enough in nearly every area, the only reason I held it back was your mentality that you wanted to die, now you've overcome that and are ready to live, I think it's only right I give you this power).

"You mean..." muttered Issei with surprise.

(Yes, now i'm going to send you back, all you have to do is say the words) stated Ddraig.

With that Issei was sent out of the void and woke up to a numb pain in the real world. He looked around and saw the fallen with a charged spear aimed directly at Asia who was kneeling on the ground in fear.

Issei lept into the air and delivered a surprise haymaker to the back of the fallen's head making her turn her attention to him.

"You're up already, pretty strong but you're no match for me" sneered the fallen.

"That doesn't matter, whether I'm a match for you or not, you threatened Asia who's my friend. You also killed by parents and by extension got my little sister killed as well. I used to wallow in pity and wished to die because of what you did to me, but now I have a new purpose a new reason to live in life!" Issei stated as he lifted his left arm and the boosted gear materialised making the fallen realise she fucked up bad.

Issei spread his hybrid wings, showing that he was both angel and devil, he accepted this fact.

"I WILL LIVE TO PROTECT MY FRIENDS" bellowed Issei as a fiery aura enveloped him.

(WELSH DRAGON, BALANCE BREAKER!)...

It's ya boi BK back at it again with the action packed chapter I promised ;)

I did try to fit in some action but it evolved into more setup that will definitely pay off next with the cliffhanger i'm leaving things on this time.

Apologies for the wait, I know I said i'd have it up by Sunday but I fell asleep early on Saturday night and was working for most of Sunday so by the time I got home I was wiped :(

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