Chapter 4

Hello everybody! I'm back with chapter 4 of "A Change in Heart! Last chapter left some people confused or not satisfied because of two things: The teddy bear part and the thing of Issei becoming a stray. The teddy bear part I took it from the story that mine is based of "Traitor" from Kurohami. I said in the first chapter that my story is based on his, but I still have no right to copy the same part, so if you didn't like what I did there, I apologize and I hope you enjoy the rest of the story. About Issei becoming a stray devil rank SS, I will explain it on this chapter, I had it all planed out so to discover why I did that read the chapter. And about the harem , I received really few reviews and PM about it so I decided to leave like it was before. There are only three and I will make it work out. They are:

Kuroka

Le Fay

Irina

This is the harem by now. Maybe in the future I will add someone else, but for now this is it. But in this chapter I will make some bonding between Issei and Irina for the harem development and the story. I have a plan for Irina so don't worry about it. Also there are some important things in the story for this chapter also. Now let's go to the story! But before, some review answering.

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"Talking"

'Thinking'

["Ddraig/Albion Talking"]

['Ddraig/Albion Thinking']

"Flashback"

Chapter 4: Reunion

"What!?" Was the answer of everyone in the room.

"How is that even possible!?"

"He took out his evil pieces!"

"We are not sure if that was our Issei anyways!"

"Senpai couldn't make a crime for a SS rating."

"Issei-san…"

Everyone swarmed Rias with questions about how Issei is a stray. After a minute like this Rias said "Enough! I'll tell you. It started when I went to tell Oni-sama about the clue we got on Issei."

*Flashback*

*Sirzechs's office in the underworld*

"Oni-sama! I got good news!" Rias greeted her brother happily. I mean, this was the best new she got in months. A chance that Issei is alive. "Oh, Ria-Tan. You look happy. What happened?" He asked with a smile. "Something great. During the mission of getting back the artifact, we got information that says that Issei might be alive!" Rias said cheerfully, but in response Sirzechs face change into a frown "I know that already."

That statement confused Rias "W-What do you mean that you already knew that." Hearing the question Sirzechs let out a sight and told her some information "Some days ago we captured a Khaos Brigade member. He doesn't belong to an important group but he kept telling us that he had powerful friends. After trying to take him more information about his friends he said that he was friend with the Sekiryuteei. This naturally peeked our curiosity so we decided to keep digging on it. With what you are telling me it just confirm my doubts."

Rias was starting to get nervous. Where he was trying to get with all this? "Oni-sama, what are you saying with all this?" Sirzechs let out another sight "I'm adding Issei to the stray devil list.".

Rias was shocked "W-What!?" "More specifically to the SS class." Sirzechs answered "But you can't do that!" Rias screamed at him "He haven't committed any crimes or attacked humans! Besides he doesn't have his evil pieces with him anymore!" Rias tried to reason with him but it seemed useless. "After a meeting with the other Maus, we decided to put demons who we consider a threat." "But-" "Also about its level of wanting it is just in case. You and I saw the destructive power that Issei holds, and honestly, I doubt that we were even close to watch it all. So this way we warn other demons about him and get more chances at catching him." Sirzechs answered calmly. At this Rias exploded "You can't do that! He haven't done anything yet! You can't just label him as a criminal or a threat just because you are afraid! You can't!" Rias said the last part crying a little bit.

Sirzechs being a loving brother he decided to try to give her a solution "Look Ria-tan, if you and your peerage manage to find him first and keep him under control or at least under supervision, he will not face the execution penalty." At this comment Rias's face lit up "There is a chance that he is being blackmailed by them, so if you manage to find him and make sure he doesn't do anything stupid, he is free to go with no repercussions." Sirzechs said with a smile. Rias then hugged him while thanking him over and over. After she let him go he said "Before you go I got a mission for you and your peerage." "A mission?" Rias asked.

*Flashback ends*

Everyone was at least surprised from what they hear. Did Sirzechs Lucifer really did this? Change the system that much will not only affect Issei, but also other demons who the Maus might see as a threat. But in the other hand…

"So we can save Issei." That was Xenovia breaking the silence. "That's right. We just to find him first, to make sure no one gets hurt trying to attack him." Rias said smiling, knowing that her peerage was getting motivated again to find Issei. "You are right! There is no way that Issei-san join them by his own will!" Asia exclaimed. "If that the case, we're going to save him." Kiba said we a smile. A real one. "Then what are we waiting for? Let's start looking for him!" Ravel said exited. "What about the mission?" Koneko asked "That's right, you talked about a mission from your brother Rias." Akeno said to her.

"Oh, right." Rias said remembering about the mission her brother assigned to them. "The gem we failed to get back is some sort of key to an ancient weapon. Right now a high class devil have the weapon locked in his vault. He is aware that Khaos Brigade wants it, so he asked to Oni-sama some sort of protection until they move the weapon out of his mansion." Rias explained.

Everyone nodded and Gasper asked "Do you think Issei-senpai will be there?" Rias smiled at him "It is highly probable. After all he got the key. It would be weird if his group don't go after the weapon." At this the vampire nodded and Kiba asked "When are we going?" "Tomorrow at night. So rest and prepare for it." She answered and everybody nodded and prepare to go to sleep.

"Xenovia wait." Xenovia turned around to the call of Rias before leaving. "Something wrong?" She asked at her king "No, it is, if you could tell Irina about the situation of Issei. Not the stray devil part, only the good news, that Issei might come back." She answered while looking down with a sad smile. Xenovia smiled at her "I had planned on doing that Buchou. Good night." At this Rias smiled at her "Night Xenovia." And they went to their respective bedrooms.

*Next day. Hotel where the Vali team stays at*

"What do you mean you are going alone?" Kuroka asked Issei. At the start of the day Issei said he was going out for a walk. When Kuroka said that she was tagging along, he said he was going alone. "What you hear. I'm just going for a walk. Do not worry about it." Issei answered "But I want to go!" You could tell she was mad about it. She was not even using her ~Nyan~. "Look, I will make it up to you. Okay?" After hearing this Kuroka made a teasing smile "You will do anything?~Nyan~" She asked teasingly "Yeah sure." Issei answered.

['Partner, you're going to regret this.'] Ddraig warned.

"Okay! I want seven kitties!~Nyan!~" She exclaimed happily. At the petition, Issei face fell "WHAT!?" Was his answer "If they are few they could be ten ~Nyan~" She said innocently and again the same answer "WHAT!?" "Twelve sounds good for you?~Nyan~"

["Shut up!"] Ddraig screamed. He really don't want twelve neko kids running around. He had the feeling he was going to entertain them somehow.

"Don't you think you are exceeding yourself Kuroka?" Bikou asked with a smile. "I think I speak in name of all men, that twelve kids is suicidal." Arthur said. "Whatever. Hmm, where is Ise-kun?" Kuroka asked "He left when you weren't paying attention." Vali told her. After that everyone went to do their own things and Le Fay said silently to herself "I would like to have a baby with Issei-sama."

While walking in the streets of his old town, Issei felt good. He remember things of his past, the good, the bad. He didn't wanted to see any of his old friends. Just because to avoid any questions. He isn't really sure what they did with him in the school during the 6 months.

When he was walking someone called his attention "I-Ise-kun. Is that you?" When he look behind him he saw a eye widen Irina. "Is that really you?" She asked "Irina! How have you-" he didn't end up the phrase because Irina hugged him. "It is you!" She exclaimed.

Issei was a little surprised by the sudden action and then he hugged her back. The truth, he missed them a lot. Is good to know that some of them feel the same way. "I missed you so much." Irina said breaking the hug. "I missed you too." Issei said smiling to her.

After that they decided to catch up. Issei told her that he joined Khaos Brigade and in there he got people of trust. Who will not use him as tool. Irina was happy but at the same time sad. Earlier on the day she received a call from Xenovia. She told her that Issei is alive and for now, he might be in Kuoh. She was happy to finally get some good news from him.

But at the same time she was sad. If he join Khaos Brigade by his own free will it will make it harder to get him back. What if he disappears again from her life?

Issei noticing this decided to take her to some fun places. The arcade, karaoke, and to eat something. It was like a date. Irina being a strong believer of the church never had a date and Issei trying to hide himself only had a few with Kuroka in his time in the Vali team. At the end, both have a lot of fun.

After all was over Issei walked Irina home. She told him that she moved out because he couldn't live with the same person that hurt you like that. It was an average department, with a kitchen, a bedroom, two bathrooms, and a living room. She offered him to come in which he accepted.

After talking a little bit inside Irina's apartment Issei saw the hour. "Hey I think it's time for me to leave." Issei said to his friend "Oh. Okay." Irina answered. Her face passed from a happy one to a depressed. Issei catching up with this try to make her feel better "Don't worry. I'll come back to visit next time I'm in town." Irina nodded slowly.

When Issei was about to leave Irina called him "Ise-kun!" The named looked back and say "What is it Iri-" He didn't manage to finish because Irina kissed him. It was a gentle kiss, with any sign of lust on it.

When they broke away Issei was surprised. "I-Irina, what are you doing?" He managed to say "Kissing you. You didn't like it?" She asked sad "No! that isn't the thing. Are you not going to fall because of this?" He asked worried. He knew how important being an angel was for Irina. He didn't want her to loose something so important.

At the question, Irina face lit up "Don't worry Ise-kun! I have it all cover!" She exclaimed confusing Issei "What do you mean you have it all cover?" Still smiling Irina told him the conversation she had with Michael.

*Flashback*

Irina asked Michael if he could come to talk about something important. Michael got worried about this, because he knew that Issei left and that he and Irina where real close friends. He was already expecting that she would call him, but he didn't know how the conversation will go. When he got there he saw what he expected. A depressed Irina with red-puffy eyes probably because of crying, and a messy look. Michael put his kindest smile and asked "So what do you want to talk about?"

"Can an angel love a demon?" Irina asked. This caught by surprise the leader of the angel faction "Excuse me?" "If an angel can love a demon?" She asked but this time was more like begging for him to say yes. "Is this demon name Hyoudu Issei by any chance?" He asked already knowing the answer.

This surprised Irina "I-I…" "Do not worry. I know that he is destined to do great things so I like him for that." Michael calm her down "Back to your original question. Do you truly love him?" He asked the angel which nodded her head in affirmation "In that case, yes." Michael answered "After God's death a lot of things change or got broken. A example are the holy demonic swords that Yuuto Kiba created. So if you truly love him with no lust desire behind it then yes, you can".

*Flashback ends*

Issei after hearing this was surprised. That much have things in Heaven had change, huh. But it was almost midnight and he had an important mission tomorrow. "Irina, I still need to go but don't worry, I'll come back." Irina face fell a little bit "You promise?" She asked like a little kid which make Issei smile "I do. After all is set and done, I'll come back here. Just wait a little bit more." Irina smiled at her answer "Fine, I'll wait here for you. Just make sure to come back alive." Issei nodded with a smile and left.

At the streets of Kuoh Ddraig decided to talk to Issei.

['Well, that was unexpected for saying the least']

'You can say that partner.'

['And this promise, are you going to keep it?']

'Of course. She was my first friend. Besides, she doesn't have nothing related of what happened with Rias.'

['I see partner. In that case good luck with it.']

*Hotel room*

Issei got to the hotel room where the rest of the Vali team was staying. When he got there, he was greeted by Vali. "You're late." "Well hello for you too. Besides I still got one minute before midnight." At his rival answer, Vali could only sight "Whatever, we're leaving now. Le Fay knowing you would be late made your baggage." Issei nodded and then they went to the main room, where Arthur and Le Fay had made a magic circle to get them all to their objective mansion. But they didn't know, that a red haired princess and her peerage where there too.

*Fridi Manor*

Rias peerage arrived at the Fridi Manor. Place where the weapon was located. It was owned by a high class devil named Enzo Fridi. Enzo was a fat man, with black short hair, he was wearing a black tuxedo with a red tie, he had a black fedora. He had some golden rings and a gold watch. He looked really nervous.

"Good day . My name is Rias Gremory and this here is my peerage. We were asked From Sirzechs Lucifer to protect you until the weapon is taken to safety." Rias greeted the man which only nodded quickly and then said "Okay, okay. Where is the rest?" He asked nervously. Rias tilted her head in confusion and asked "What do you mean by the rest?". The question shocked Enzo "Don't tell me it's only you!? A terrorist group is targeting my house and they only send school boys!? I'm doom!" This annoyed Rias but kept her cool "Don't worry . We are more than capable to handle the situation." "For ours sake, let's hope that." Fridi answered inviting them to come in.

The mansion was a classic Italian one. The decorations and furniture all looked to come from Italy too. They got to the main room where they seat and some maids bring them drinks of their likes. After some moments Kiba asked "Excuse me Fridi-sama, but how does the weapon looks like?" "I have been wondering the same?" Akeno said too.

Fridi drank his cup of wine and said "It is actually really disappointing. It is a full black two sided spear, with some sort of container in each side and have a small space in the middle. Is more, it is even lighter than averages spears." After saying that he drank another cup.

This confused the ORC "Then why does it needs a key?" Rias asked. If what the man said was true, it would only be a close combat weapon. "I don't know miss Gremory. And frankly, I don't care. The sooner they come to take the weapon the better." Fridi said and Rias nodded.

*With the Vali team*

"So what's the plan?" Issei asked to Vali. "The following. We're going to divide in three groups of two. Arthur and Le Fay, you two work on the escape route. Create a magic circle to carry us all out of here and make sure to hide your presence. If someone sees you, make sure they don't warn anybody." Vali said to the Pedragon brothers which nodded. "Issei and Kuroka, you two distract both, any type of security that there is and the members of the Hero Faction." Vali said looking at both of them and they nodded in affirmation. "Bikou, you and I will take the weapon, it looks like a two sided black spear, alright." Looking now at Bikou which nodded and asked "Soooo, when are we going to do this?" After that a loud explosion was heard from the mansion and Vali said "Now."

*With the ORC*

A large explosion happened in the upper floor which caused Enzo to panic "Oh no. They are here. I need to hide. I need to take my fortunes. I need to-" "Relax" Koneko deadpanned him "That's right Fridi-sama. Nothing is going to happen. That's why we're are here." Kiba calmed him "That's right." Rias said "Do we know which faction it is?" She asked "It seems that the Hero Faction." Akeno informed her. "Very well. Akeno, go in the sky and take the more you can with your lighting, also inform us where they are going. Kiba and Xenovia, guard the entrances of the mansion. Make sure no one of the Hero Faction come in. Koneko and Asia, you two and me will protect . Everyone understood?" "Hai!" Everyone but Fridi exclaimed. When they were going to do their respective tasks someone called them from the ruins of the second floor. "Wait."

Everyone looked at the figure and gasped. Rias muttered "No way."

*Flashback*

*With Issei and Kuroka*

When the group of the Sekiryuutei and the nekoshou went to do their part of the mission they felt a presence. A familiar one. "Shirone." Kuroka muttered. "Rias." Issei said. They knew they were going to have some security in the mansion. But they didn't expect who. And definitely they didn't expect Rias Gremory's peerage.

"Kuroka." Issei called her attention "Can you deal with the Hero Faction for a while. I'll take care of Rias group." Kuroka sighed and said "Fine. But what do you plan to do?" She was worried about Issei. This will be the first time in months he tries to approach his old group. "Something that I should have done long time ago." He answered.

*Flashbacks ends*

There in the ruins of the second floor, was Issei. He was wearing a red shirt, black jeans and his normal shoes. He was sitting in the border of what was left of the second floor looking at his old peerage with an emotionless face.

"Issei."

"Issei-kun"

"Issei-san"

"Senpai"

"Ise-kun"

"Ise"

That was what came out of the ORC members as they watched there old comrade after months. But Enzo still there, who didn't catch the setting screamed at Issei. "You there! What do you want!?"

Issei still looking with an emotionless face at his old friends said "To give you all something that you deserve."

Cliffhanger! That was chapter 4 and I hope you enjoyed it. It took me some time to write because of personal things I did during the weekend, but I hope you enjoyed it. This time there will be no votes for harem girl, so next chapter would come during next week. And that would be all. Remember to review, add to favorites and follow the story. If you want, you can also follow me. So take care and until next time!