Sup guys? Welcome to chapter 5 of my story. Last chapter you guys destroyed, no that's not the right word. The right word is smashed that review button with your choices. Also, this chapter is kinda rushed since I was leaving to go see my cousins, so the next time I upload a chapter, it's going to be its usual length. Before we continue, let's check out on how many votes each choice got. Small reminder, you can't vote once this chapter is up.

Write a sequel: 7 votes.

Continue with this story: 24 votes.

Finish the story with the Kokabiel Arc: 2 votes.

As you can tell already, the second choice had won, with 21 votes. Thank you guys for voting. Also, I want to really thank you guys for following and favoring my story. We racked up 117 followers and 94 favorites in four chapters. I'm just mind blown right now. So once again, thank you. Now I bet you're bored with me still talking. On with chapter 5.

Chapter 5: Earning a new friend.

Once Issei gave two pats on the pile of dirt with his shovel, he slowly walked to Rias with a dangerous look in his eyes. Rias took a few steps backwards.

"I-Issei, please tell me." Rias said with a ting of fear in her voice.

Issei ignored her and extended his hand to the right, his Boosted gear appearing.

[*Sigh* Rias Gremory, have you ever heard of a thing called privacy of personal space? I'm sure your parents raised you correctly, so they must have taught you a few things. But… Since you found out, then I guess it's only fair that I tell you. And Partner, I can tell that you want to kill her. Please refrain from doing so.] Ddraig said.

Issei gave a sigh in disappointment that he couldn't kill her, but complied with Ddraig… For now.

[Now… After getting his scars, Issei was rushed to the thing you human call Hospital. After checking him and making sure that all his injuries were treated, the examined him to see if he had any sort of… Illnesses. After that, the doctors said that he had depression, which I'm sure all of you have noticed by now, he has extreme paranoia, panic attacks and he may have dementia. But his most serious one is probably why he has to take these pills.] Ddraig said.

"W-What does he have that make him have to take those pills?" Rias asked a little hesitantly.

[He has schizophrenia.] Ddraig said.

"WHAT?!" Rias screamed in shock.

[No reason to be loud. Most of the time, my partner controls it. By taking those pills, it keeps the voice quiet for about three hours. He takes one every morning during breakfast, one during launch and one after dinner.]

"Then what about his dementia?" Rias asked, recovering from her shock.

[From what I have witnessed over the last ten years, my Partner never had a change of personality. He was just quiet as always. From what the doctors said, my Partner had Vascular Dementia. He has yet to show the other symptoms, such as memory problems, trouble speaking or understanding speech, recognizing sights and sounds, being confused or agitated and a problem of walking and having frequent falls.] Ddraig said.

"So he might not have dementia after all?" Rias asked.

[That may be so, yes] Ddraig said.

Ddraig then went silent, waiting for Rias' response.

"Well… Dementia or no dementia, I promise that I'll stay by your side Issei. Me and the others are going to help you through with your depression and with your revenge. But I regret to say that your battle with schizophrenia is yours. I can't do anything about that." Rias finished regrettably.

Issei stood there, a little surprised. He thought that she would run away from him, saying to never approach her again. But instead… She'll stay close by his side. Though he still shouldn't probably trust her. She might have said that, but she might end up stabbing him in the back.

So Issei only nodded in thanks, but it was probably fake.

Rias smiled with a small blush on her face. She then spread her devilish wings and flew away.

Issei sighed and went inside his house. He went to his fridge and opened it, grabbing an apple. He opened the television and sat down on the couch, taking a bite out of the apple.

After a small while, his mind began to travel back to the nun that he helped today. Just being with her for about two hours, she managed to make him smile for the first time in ten years. Even if it was for a millisecond, it was still a smile nonetheless.

But then, his mind travelled to the church that he took her. Something seemed kind of… off about that place. It was like something dark and evil were behind those doors of the church. Who knows, he might just be overreacting about the whole situation, but still, it's okay to ponder.

Issei rubbed his one eye and closed the television. He stood up and filled a cup with water. He put the pill in his mouth and drank the water.

Issei went upstairs and took a shower. He then went to his bedroom to get himself some sleep.

The next day:

Issei woke up, blinking a few times at the rays of sunlight hitting his face. Just like two days ago, no nightmare. He yawned quietly and got out of bed. He went downstairs and cooked some fried pork with ginger, rice and miso soup.

After finishing breakfast, he took his medicine and sat on his couch, wondering what to do today. He could either go for a walk around town to relax a little bit or try and find Asia.

After questioning his choices, he decided to go look for Asia. He took his key with him and exited his house. His first target was of course where he first saw her and that was the park.

After arriving at the park, he saw her sitting on one of the benches, just looking around. He approached her silently.

Issei tapped her shoulder once, making her jump in surprise. Once she saw who it was, she relaxed and smiled.

"Ah, I've been looking for you! I… wanted to see you again." Asia said shyly.

Issei looked at her with a little bit of surprise behind his eye. He suppressed the urge to smile.

"I wanted to go have launch with you once more! Is that okay with you?" Asia asked with a smile and blush.

Issei nodded and mentioned for her to follow him.

"Could we eat at the same place where you first treated me? I enjoyed the food!" Asia said with a happy smile.

Issei only nodded.

After arriving at the burger joint they went yesterday, they ordered their burgers. Asia ordered a cheese burger like last time, while Issei bought a Teriyaki Burger.

"Umm… I know you haven't spoken in a while, but I was wondering if I could maybe… Heal your throat." Asia said, looking to the left.

Issei looked at her. He thought about being able to talk again. But in the end, he shook his head, saying no.

"Why not?" Asia asked.

Issei only shrugged his shoulders. He didn't know why he refused to let her heal him, but he thought it was for the best.

After finishing their lunch, Issei and Asia walked around the town for a bit. Since Asia was new in town, it was a good chance to show her a little bit of the city.

After walking for about ten minutes, Asia suddenly stopped and looked at what looked to be an Arcade.

Issei stopped walking once he noticed that Asia wasn't besides him. He turned back and saw her looking at the arcade.

"I haven't seen an arcade before. I have heard of them, but haven't actually seen one. Can we go in?" Asia asked with hopeful eyes.

Issei nodded and led her inside the arcade. Once inside, Asia's eyes light up at the sight. There were many types of racing games, classic games and many more.

"This is amazing!" Asia said with excitement.

Issei looked at her and then looked at the ground. He smiled for a second and then went back to his normal depressed look.

After showing Asia around and playing a few games, it was time for them to leave. Asia then suddenly stopped and looked at the Claw Crane. Issei looked at her and saw her staring at a doll inside the machine.

"Aww, that doll is so cute!" Asia said with a smile.

Issei walked up next to her and saw the doll that she was staring. He pulled out a coin and inserted it inside the machine. He grabbed the joystick and moved the crane on top of the doll Asia wanted.

He pushed a green button and the crane slowly lowered on top of the doll. The crane grabbed the doll and moved it towards a hole in the lower right corner. The crane let the doll drop in the hole. Issei grabbed it from the small door at the bottom of the machine and gave it to Asia.

"Thank you very much Issei!" Asia said with a happy smile on her face as she hugged her new doll.

Issei nodded at her and started to walk towards the exit. Again, he noticed Asia not following him. He looked behind him and saw Asia still hugging her doll smiling and looking at the floor. But her smile wasn't the smile of someone happy. She had a sad smile on her face.

Issei approached her slowly. Once he was close, Asia looked up at him.

"Hey… are we friends?" Asia asked, looking straight into his eyes.

Issei looked at her weirdly for a second, wondering as to why she would ask such a question. But none the less, he nodded.

Asia looked at him for a second still smiling sadly. She then looked at her doll.

"I'm… sorry for asking such a question. When I was born, I didn't know who my mother or my father was. I was an orphan. After being given the sacred gear, Twilight Healing, I became the holy priestess. Wait, you do know what a sacred gear is, right?" Asia asked, a little worried.

Issei nodded.

"How do I know that you are not lying?" Asia asked.

Issei looked around and saw that nobody was around them. He extended his right hand forward and his Boosted gear appeared.

Asia gave a real smile this time, but it quickly went back to the sad one she was wearing earlier.

"After becoming the holy priestess, I met a Devil. I don't remember him name though. Anyway, I found him at the blink of death and I had no other choice but to heal him. After the nuns learned about me healing a Devil, the banished me from the church. I have been traveling ever since." Asia finished sadly.

Issei looked at her, signs of pity evident in his eyes. He then walked up to Asia and put his hands on her shoulders. This action caused Asia to look up at him with wide eyes. Issei then moved one of his hands to the back of her neck and pulled her close, hugging her.

Asia was a little surprised by Issei's action, but she was happy at the same time. They stayed there hugging for a couple of minutes, Issei deciding to break apart. Asia was a little disappointed that the hug was finished. But she gave a happy smile none the less.

"Thank you Issei. Thank you for listening to me… and thank you for being my first friend." Asia said, tears of happiness trickling down her face.

Issei wiped her tears with his fingers and gave her another quick hug. He then grabbed her hand and the walked out of the arcade, holding hands.

It might have not been the most exciting day, but it was a happy day, because Issei now had a new friend.

And that is the end of chapter 5. Again, I apologize for the shortness and the rush of the chapter. Next chapter will probably come out on Wednesday, since it's the day I'll get back from visiting my cousins. Again thank you guys for 94 favorite and 117 followers. Until next time, don't go changing.