Hello again. I'm back with another chapter! And this time it comes a day early! I was going to post it on Sunday. But I already had it done and thought it might be better if I posted it now instead. Aside from that, not much is really going on. So I'll go right to the reviews.
UA1991: Thank you for giving my story a chance! I'm trying my best to represent each series fully.
longbowchris50: I agree, he can make many stories a lot better, and much to the dismay of Ai. Archer is going be here for quite a while.
VGBlackwing: Stuff like that cannot happen with Isaiviel when their bond is so low. So not at the moment no.
Now for the actual chapter!
"Speaking."
"Thinking."
"Servant Speaking."
A land of peace.
A land of bliss.
A land untouched by the filth from the outside world
Clear blue skies. Ever-expanding green fields, where flowers of all colors bloom on gently sloping plains.
A paradise that none could ever hope to reach.
I lie in the soft grass, overcome by A sense of peace that can't be obtained anywhere else. It truly a wonderful place.
It has the lovely smell of summer, yet the feeling is that of Spring. A beautiful place that could never be hoped to match...
I wish I could stay here forever.
I take a deep breath, letting the air devoid of pollution flow into my lungs. It was a very pleasant feeling. Why can't the real world be like this?
Why can't we all live like this... If only everyone could enjoy this...
I do wonder, what is this place called? I think I know about it... But my memory is fuzzy... I don't think I even remember my name actually... who was I again? It started wit think... Isa... Isai... Isaiviel. Yes, It was Isaiviel. That was my name I think.
It a nice name. I wonder how I forgot about it.
But I also remembered the name of this land. Hehe, it's silly that I even forgot.
Its name is...
My eye slowly opens as the light from the morning sunshine through my open window. I let out a yawn and stretch around a bit. I honestly made my already messing bed look ever more like a messy, but I didn't care, I've just woken up after all.
"Good morning Master." A familiar voice suddenly said. I actually almost jumped out of my bed form hearing her. But I then quickly remember the events of the last day.
Man, it feels like it's been weeks since Saber came into my life, but in reality, only a day has passed. I guess that just happens when a spirit invades your life. Not that its her fault.
"Good morning Saber," I said as I slowly got up from my bed. I honestly didn't feel like getting up. But I have things to do. "Did you have a good sleep?"
"Servants do not require sleep. So I remained awake and on guard." She told me... So that means...
"Wait wait, first, how can you even do that when I'm asleep? Don't tell me you can control my body as I asleep!?" I said to her. I was clearly distraught about this. I mean, someone using my body without my say? I'd feel so violated.
"No Master, I cannot control your body like that. As for sleeping. Just because one mind decides to sleep, does not mean the other has too as well." She told me... Ahh... so it's like that huh? I guess could she could use my sense of smell and hearing instead. And form what happened last night, her instincts seem to be really keen. It was like she knew what was going to happen beforehand really.
I take a look at myself.. and realize I'm still wearing my school outfit. Did I really sleep in this? I guess I was too tired to change. Oh well, I can just wash it later. Plus I have a couple of spares in case I forget to do that.
My eyes then drift towards the Holy sword, still, in the same place that I left it last night, standing there in silent Glory.
"You should unsummon Excalibur." Saber told me, in which I just let out a confused 'huh?' "Since you can use Excalibur now, you can summon and unsummon it whenever you please."
Ahh, so I can just make Excalibur go away and come back whenever I want too? That sounds really cool actually! Thought...
"How do I do that?" I had asked her. "Cause I don't think I can just make it go proof."
"Imagine dropping the Sword into some sort of body of Water." She told me. Huh, ok sounds pretty simple honestly.
I imagine doing just that. I decided to go with a Lake since, at the end of Saber's Legend, Her sword was tossed back into the lake where it came from. And...
And... Nothing happened... The Sword just... stood there...
"Uh... Nothing happening." I said. I mean yea that's clear as day but I can't help but feel like pointing it out.
"That... is very concerning. I am not sure as to why it would not be happening, but that means the possibility of losing Excalibur is very real. And I highly doubt we can win without it." Saber told me. That was very bad. She right. I- no, we need Excalibur. Not just to win, but to survive.
"Well, any theory on why?" I had to ask her. Saber just went quiet as she thought about it.
"Perhaps you were not meant to obtain Excalibur just yet?" She suggests. Eh? I wasn't meant to get it yet? "Devils are extremely weak to Holy weapons. And Excalibur is the Strongest Holy Sword. Don't you think it is weird that aside from some pain, the Blade barely did anything to Stray Devil?"
I nod, it certainly makes sense, if Devils are weak to holy weapons, Excalibur should have done so much more then just that, right? With that thought, something clicked.
"Ah, you're thinking that barely any of its power was used was because I wasn't meant to use it just yet?" I Ask, as I expected, she agreed to my assumption.
"Admittedly it is only a theory. But it does make sense to a certain extent." Saber told me. But that still left one unanswered question.
"Then how did I even summon it when I shouldn't have?" I asked her. I mean. I can't say I was desperate. If anything I'm sure I had given up during that.
"I am unsure, none the less, it is fortunate that we have gained a weapon to use." She said, with me nodding in agreement. "Despite the possibility of losing it, make sure you keep it on you at all times, you will never know when we will get attacked."
I... I don't think I can just do that.
"Uhh... I'm pretty sure I'll get arrested for carrying a weapon if I went out with it." I said to her. Saber didn't seem to agree, however.
"You will not have to worry about that Master. Go grab it and I will show you." She told them. Well I mean they're not much I have to lose. So I went and grab the sword.
To my surprise. The sword that I was holding was suddenly enveloped by wind and disappeared from sight. But I could still feel the blade in my hand. Though it does feel a bit lighter than before. It was as if I was watching sort of mirror trick happening right in my hands. It was quite a sight.
"With Invisible Air. You will not have to worry about others finding out about the Blade. This will also prove invaluable when in a fight." Saber said, and I certainly can agree. The fact that they won't be able to see the weapon at all makes it much harder to judge the reach of it.
"Right right. Well, I'll get ready and head down. Maybe Asia is still sleeping? If not I have some questions about last night that she can hopefully answer..." I said. And it's not only Asia who I have questions for...
With that said, I start to get ready for the day to come.
By the time I've gone downstairs, I was dressed and ready for a new day! I wasn't wearing anything too fancy, just a plain old white, sleeveless Shirt with some blue shorts. I'm not that don't mind wearing fancy... I just think I look much cuter in something more simple.
A girl gotta try to look her cutest after all. And while I'm not interested in looking like their best like a lot of other girls. I've certainly interested it looking cute.
Anyways, Asia is currently sitting at the couch, wide awake, and is wearing... the same nun outfit? Wait no, it looks like the same clothing, but the shade is slightly darker than before. I look to the side with said Couch and see the same suitcase that she had when I first met her... huh, did she have that with her all this time? If she did I certainly didn't notice.
She seems to notice me coming down, as such, she gives a smile and waves slightly.
"Good morning Isai." She said to me, I nod to her and replied with the same 'good morning'.
"Asia, I have a question," I said, and in turn, she blinks, not really expecting it. "Last night, with my leg, what did you do? I mean I know you healed it. But... how?"
I do remember Saber being surprised and calling it Sacred gear. But what is a Sacred Gear?
"It's.. a special power I had since I was young. I can heal people with it." She told me. I looked at her and nod, it's a shame she gave such a vague reponse. It wasn't really much to go on but it's more than nothing I suppose...
"Saber, you seemed to know what that power is. I believe you called it a Sacred Gear...? What do you know about them?" I said/ask Saber. Who in turn seems seemed to actually know... quite a bit.
"Yes Master, Sacred Gears are powerful artifacts and/or abilities given to humans by the Christian God," Saber told me. "If you wondering how I know this, The Grail has informed me about there existence on my summoning. I assume it was mostly as a warning. Since some Sacred Gears have powers that can easily rival Servants."
Ahh, that... well... Man, and here I thought Servants where these all-powerful beings. But form what Saber just said, that's really not the case at all.
"Do you think we will have to fight someone with a Sacred Gear in the future?" I asked, cause honestly. I'm currently nowhere near the level of a Servant. And if a Sacred Gear can reach such a level...
"The Grail has given me such information for a reason. So I have little doubt that we will have to face one. But have no fear, No matter the opponent, be them another Servant or a Sacred Gear user. We will achieve victory." Saber said with almost certainly. The tone and way Saber said it was almost... inspiring really. Like I actually felt compelled to believe her.
But I shook my head, no if last night was anything. It showed that just having a Servant wasn't enough. I myself need to get stronger.
"Why did you shake your Head?" Asia's voice came out. Ah... uhh, quick make an excuse!
"I was debating what to make for breakfast." I lied. But hey, I don't think 'Oh I was just talking to a Spirit of a long dead Hero that just happens to share my body.' would be a very smart or reasonable answer. She luckily nods, accepting the answer
"Well how about the Devil. Have you met him before, and is this the first time you've met one?" I then ask her. I already have a good assumption that this isn't the first time she has seen one but it's nice to have an answer straight from the person's mouth.
Asia as always was hesitant to answer me. Does she not trust me...? No... I don't think that she doesn't trust me.
"You don't have to answer if you don't want too," I told her. But she shook her head.
"No, it's alright... I've met a Devil before. But It wasn't the one from last night." she answered. I pondered the thought, I highly doubt she lying. If so then who was that Devil? He seemed to know about Asia or at least the Sacred Gear she possesses. And have some sort of interest it in I think.
I mean, why else would he suddenly give us the chance to live after seeing it? Surely there has to be something about it that made him reconsider killing us.
But before I could ponder on it any more. I suddenly hear a ring at the door... Eh? Someone this early? Wait... There only one person I know who would come at this time.
"Oh, hope you don't mind, but I've gotta go get that," I said to her before I went to the door.
When I said door, I took a deep breath and sigh. Gabbing the handle.
"Is something wrong Master?" Saber asks. Eh, well, nothing really wrong per-say.
"No, but you'll realize why I'm sighing the second I open the door," I told her. I turn the handle and open the door. "Good morning Ai-chan."
Ai-chan actually gave a somewhat stunned look. Not expecting for me to know it her it seems. Well, she is a bit too predictable with this stuff these days. At least to me, she is.
"Hm, With the overall impression I've gotten from your friend. I am not surprised by this outcome." Saber then said. Yea makes sense. Even with so little time spent with her, you can easily get an idea of how she works. At least when it involves me. It's times like this where I feel like she relies on me instead of the other way around.
But from what Keiichi-kun told me. When I'm not around, She actually a really quiet person that rarely get involved with others. Not really taking much. It kinda weird actually.
But Keiichi-Kun is the one person who probably knows Ai-chan even better than me. So I can trust him.
"You knew it was me?" Ai-chan ask. I nod and smile at her. She can be funny at times.
"Come on Ai-chan. You're the only person I know who would come to my place so early in the morning." I said as I move over to let her in. In which she does so. "But didn't you say you were going to be busy for the next couple of days?"
"Yes, I did. But I've gotten a free day today. So I thought I might as well check on you. Maybe hang out a bit too before I get busy again." She said. "Did you have a proper breakfast yet?"
"Uh... No...?" I said, though. I was a bit hesitant since...
"Then I shall make breakfast," she said, and she walks into the living room. And then stopped moving. Her eyes clearly focus on the couch. Or well, the person on it.
Ahh... Probably should have told her about Asia before letting her in.
"Who is this?" She then asks. She is pretty cautious. Which make sense, she never met her before. Asia seemed confused about Ai-chan as well.
"Right... Her name is Asia. Asia Argento. I've met her yesterday and we became quick friends!" I told her. She only kept her eyes on her.
"And you've invited her in the house...?" She then said and she turns towards me... Oh boy, here we go.
"Well, yea, but there a reason why-" I was going to continue, but Ai-chan cut me off.
"I'm just going to assume that she needed help and you decided to help her right?" She asks. In which I gulp and nod. There was a pause. After which she sighs "Well, that to be expected... you're way too nice Isai."
I laugh nervously and look at the two. With Asia smiling and giving her a small wave when Ai-chan turns back to her.
"You said her name was Asia?" Ai-chan asks. I nod at her despite the fact she wasn't really looking at me.
"Y-yea, that's her name," I told her. Again, nothing was said or done for a second. I could see Asia getting more and more nervous as Asia kept staring at her. I can only guess that I have the same look! Ai-chan is really intimidating when she wants to be.
She then starts to walk to the kitchen.
"I'll make sure to make enough for her too." She said. I sigh in relief at her words, for a second I would she was going to kick Asia out!
I walk over to a still nerve wreck Asia and place a hand on her shoulder to help calm her.
"I wouldn't worry about Ai-chan, she kinda always like this when first meeting people. She's a really nice person when you get to know her. There is no one I would trust more with my life too than her." I assure her. It looks to calm her down somewhat.
"A-alright, she is a bit scary," Asia confess, and I chuckle a bit. She certainly can be a scary person. "But if she's friends with you, she can't be a bad person."
I nod in agreement.
It didn't take too long for Ai-chan to make breakfast. And we all enjoyed the food she made. Funny enough, Saber by far enjoyed her meal the most.
Its been about 2 to 3 hours since Ai, Isai and Asia have left Isai's place.
Ai was deep in thought as they were walking down the street. You see after they had Breakfast. Isaiviel told her about taking Asia to an Abandon church for some weird reason. While she did find it weird. Why Asia wanted to go to an Abandon church of all places was beyond her. Neither she nor Isai knew why. Isai thought it was because she wanted to help restore it. Ai doubts that, however.
Ai was honestly wondering why the Ex-Holy Priestess wants to go to an Abandon Chruch. Thought one thing she knew for certain was that Asia didn't have any bad intentions. If she were to believe the files she read on her last night.
And with what she has seen about her so far. They are pretty accurate. Still, What would normally be a delightful talk between Ai and Isai is now just nothing. Well, Isai and Asia were talking to each other.
Ai on the other hand stayed quite, at least on the outside she did.
"Ugh, it's so weird!" Ai mentally told herself. She was very... very confused. "How can Asia understand Isaiviel?!"
"You do realize when a Master speaks to someone who speaks in a language they don't understand. That language is automatically translated into their most fluent language right?" Archer chips in. "It not that hard to understand."
Yea, that part was true. Ironically, the 'Holy Grail' seem to have taken a page from the Devil's Book. Which made sense. Due to just how vast this Grail war was. Most Masters wouldn't speak the same language. So to understand each other, the Grail has granted all masters with this power.
"But that doesn't answer how Asia can understand Isai! The Grail's power only works for the Master. So how is Isai able to speak to her? I'm sure she doesn't know Italian." Ai told Archer. Though honestly, he should know. Maybe he was just messing with her again?
"Perhaps she did know and you just refuse to believe that?" Archer said, adding his own thought into the mix. "None the less, you should be thankful to her. Isaiviel would have been dead if she wasn't with her last night."
"I would have thanked her. But Isai might catch on if I did. Asia also can't understand me anyway. So no point in trying to be thankful." She told him. She was really grateful to the Ex-Holy Priestess. She just couldn't show it. At least not with Isai around.
"Well, you've definitely shown that so far," Archer said, words that Ai is starting to dislike it, at least it came with him.
"Archer..." Ai was about to rant at him. But she then stops herself. "Nevermind, it's not that big of a deal anyways. We have more pressing Matter like-"
"Her Servant's true name?" Archer interrupts, though Ai only nods... "From what we know, it's a Saber Servant who wields a Holy Blade. Not only that, but she has a either another Noble Phantasm or personal skill that hides her weapon."
Ai was about to reply, but then she stops. Someone wasn't right with what Archer just said.
"What do you mean she can hide her weapon?" Ai asks, in which she can feel Archer smiling.
"Be observant Master, look at her Left hand and you'll realize why I said it," Archer told her. Ai nodded slightly, but before looking at her hand, she took a quick look at Isai face to make sure she wasn't looking.
Once she made sure of that, she looks at her hand. On seeing it, she notices how it looks like she holding some sort of Object. Just nothing was there.
Ai couldn't help but be impressed with him. Noticing such small, yet important details. It's one of the many reasons why Ai tolerates Archer's personality. Well, that and she kinda has too.
"Huh, good job Archer, I would have never noticed that," Ai said. "But that to be expected with an Archer Servant huh?"
"I'm here to impress Master," Archer replies. It was rare for Ai to praise him like that. Not that Archer minds.
"Though I do wonder why Saber would need to hide her weapon." Ai wonders to herself. Luckily Archer was here to answer her question.
"Well with a sword as famous as the one she possesses, no Servant would be able to mistake it for any other blade. One would merely have to glance at it to figure out her identity" Archer told her. Ai nods in understanding, after all, if that was true. She would have to hide her weapon... At... all... Cost...
Wait...
"Archer..."
"Yes, Master?"
"Do... Do you know Saber's identity?"
"Perhaps."
"... And why haven't you told me?"
"I did not feel it was too important." Ai could again feel Archer Smirking.
A long pause came afterward. She took a deep breath.
"... This is my life now." Ai dejectedly said. Mentally admitting utter defeat.
"Quiet the life I must say," Archer said. No doubt having fun with this.
"Shut up Archer." Was all she said to him.
The Church was... quite a bit further then I expected, at least form my home. It took about half a day to actually get there. Luckily we did stop real quick for a bite to eat along the way.
I was also wondering why Ai-chan was being strangely quiet, she usually likes to talk, or well, talk to me at least. But when I turned to talk to her, she looked upset and dejected. I wasn't sure as to why. But I felt it would have been better to leave her alone. Since she would usually tell me about it when she's having problems.
The Abandon Church has clearly seen better days. It didn't look like it was about to crumble over, but nature was clearly trying over the place, you can see vines growing on the walls and weeds popping out all around the old building. It was quite a sad sight.
"Are you sure you want to stay here? I mean.. look at it!" I point at as we all were staring at the building. Asia only nods, and I sigh. I wish she would stay with me at this point. But I don't want to force her to do anything she doesn't any to do.
"Yes, I'm sure. But I must thank you both. If it weren't you two, I wouldn't be standing here right now." she told us. Bowing a bit. "I guess this is goodbye."
I shook my head. No this wasn't. I feel like this won't be the last time we'll see her.
"If we happen to see each other, I'll take you to some fun places alright?" I told her, She nods and gives her a small hug. She does hug back too. It a nice feeling really.
Ai-chan only stood and watch this all happen. I can't blame her, she only known Asia for a couple of hours, and she didn't even really talk to her... for some reason.
Oh well, I'm sure Ai-chan is just being Ai-chan.
I give a little wave as she walks into the building. Ah, I've only known her for a little over a day, yet I feel we're already such close friends.
"Well, I guess it just us two for the rest of the day," I said as I look at Ai-chan. She looks back and nods.
"Shall we back to your place?" Ai-chan asks me, and I nod. All this walking made me tired, I just wanna lie down for the rest of the night.
"Yea.. thought it is gonna take a while and I'm already starting to get tired," I said to her.
Ai-chan ponders my words for a bit. Then nodding to herself.
"Then we shall take a short break first, there a little plaza with a Water fountain not far off from here, we can rest there for a bit and then head home," Ai-chan suggests. Ohh, I didn't know this town had such a place! I eagerly nod at her suggestion.
"That sounds like a good idea!" I smile as we started walking. It'll be nice to just relax a bit, especially with how chaotic yesterday.
"Could you die for me?"
Those words echoes in Issei's head as he lies there, bleeding out He could hear the laugh of women who did this to him.
He wonders what he did wrong. Sure he was a pervert. But for once, he tired his best to behave. Holding in his personal urges and desires just to impress Yuuma. And this was his reward? Some sort of spear going through his chest?
Life was unfair. At least let him die in the arms of a pretty(and preferably Busty.) girl.
He then hears a scream, one of a girl.
With what little strength he had left, his head turns towards whoever was screaming.
One of them is a Young woman with Long White hair, Deep-Red eyes that who could lose themselves in, flawless pale Skin, and while not the best, A decent chest size fit for one such as her.
Ah, the Snow angel of Kuoh. Despite still being rather new to the school, she was a pretty popular girl... And the Snow Mother is right before. He is not surprised by this. And he would be terrified if he wasn't dying...
But what were they doing here?
"Tsk, witnesses... Well, it's not like it matters. I've done what I needed to do." 'Yuuma' said, clicking her tetth in annoyance, and not very happy with the sudden arrival of the two young women. Issei eyes widen a bit, was she going to kill them?
No... She wasn't. He could see 'Yuuma' float into the air. Thank god. At least they would be safe.
"You can only blame God for this.~" 'Yuuma' said as she flew off. Issei then heard the rushing footsteps coming towards him.
But it seems they won't make it in time. Truly a shame, maybe he could have somehow convinced The Snow Angel to at least hold him as he passes.
And so, the man known as Issei Hyoudou passed on as the world around him became dark.
God dammit God Dammit! God fucking Dammit!
I panic as I couch and look over Issei's body. Thought as much as I try, my body froze when I realize was d-dead... It seems to be trying to process that fact someone is dying right in front of me.
"What do I do? What do I do?! What can I do!? I need to do something! he's gonna die! Issei may be a big pervert, but no one deserves like this! He still so young!' I said in denial, refusing to believe he was dead.
I honestly didn't know him very well. And it may seem weird that I'm acting like this. But he was a fellow student, we even shared some of the same classes.
"It is far too late Master. The boy has passed." Saber's voice echoes in my head. "If we were here a couple of minutes earlier, we may have been able to do something, but now there nothing you can do to bring back a corpse."
"Shut up Saber. We can... We can..." I try to say, but couldn't let the words out. It was true, there was nothing I could do to save him.
I felt so useless...
"Isai..." Ai-chan quietly said to me. She grabs my shoulders and slowly pulls me back. I didn't resist. Not because I didn't want, but because my body was still in shock.
"It's... Sad to see this. I hate his guts, but even I didn't wish for this to happen." She continues. Looking away the second she glances at Issei. "We should call the police and-"
"Call the Police...?" I quietly said. "Did you not see what killed him?! Some sort of lady with black wings killed him! Do you think the police is gonna to believe that?!" I yelled at her, in which she took a step back. She clearly didn't expect my outburst.
"Isai I understand it's... odd-"
"Someone just died in front of us Ai," I said. Which made her shut up. "Someone we knew died right in front of us. By some sort of... Monster? I don't know! That fact is that she killed him"
"Fallen Angel, that was a fallen angel Master." Saber corrected. Oh, ok, she was a fallen Angel. But that doesn't change anything!
"Then what do you suppose we do?" Ai asks me and... I... I...
"I... don't know what to do..." I finally said.
At that moment, a Bright red flash appears around Issei's body, causing both me and Ai to moved back a bit and covers our eyes in order not to be blind by it.
By the times the flash clears and we can see. We move our arms and see that a very familiar, red-headed figure was now among us.
"...Rias?" I said out loud.
"Oh, I didn't expect there to be anyone else around." She suddenly said. She... didn't sound too surprising. She smiles and crosses her arms. "Now now, you both probably have a few questions at the moment. And I'll be happy to answer them at a later time. For now, however..."
A few...? That's an understatement! I- what- How is she here?!
"It seems another Devil has revealed themselves." Saber said... Another devil?! Hearing her words made me take a step back out of sheer fear, as well as the grip on my blade tightens... huh, somehow I'm still holding it, even threw out all of this.
Ai is just glaring at her.
"Why are you here, and what are you doing?" Ai asks.
"I'm just here to bring back your friend here." She gestures at Issei's body. Ai eyes her. She clearly on guard. I can also feel that saber is also pretty wary-
Wait, did she say bring him back?
"Calling him a friend would be a stretch," Ai told her. "Still, just how are you going to do that? Bringing someone back from the dead is impossible."
Rias smirks a bit and let out this little laugh. One that seems pierces my very soul and make me shiver. But I'm not sure if it's out of fear or...
"Well, just Watch and see alright?" She told us. Turning toward Iseei
"Be cautious Master, we do not know what she is planning." Saber said. Yea, I... can't really trust a devil. I mean their Devils! One tried to kill me yesterday! She could be with him for all I know!
She crouches over Issei's body and takes out some... chess pieces? What? What is she going to do with hi-
At the moment, she uses some of the pawns and... Place them into Issei's body?! Well, it was actually more like his body absorbs them. But still, what the hell is she doing?!
"4 pieces..." I hear her mutter to herself. At this point, I was just about to approach her. I wasn't fully sure what I was going to do, however, maybe ask some questions? Maybe I wanted to attack her? I.. honestly couldn't bring up a clear picture...
Maybe I just want to stop whatever she was doing.
But before anything was done, Issei's suddenly gasps for air and starts breathing! I Stop moving. Did... Did she just bring Issei back to life?
"That is... impossible." Saber said, stunned. "To bring a soul back to the world of the living is something on the level of True Magic."
Ai had a similar reaction. She is shocked. Taking a step back in disbelief. I'm was also shock... but at the same time, I was also relieved that Issei isn't dead.
"I... how? How can you do that?!" Ai suddenly yelled. Rias was smiling, she was clearly amused by our reactions.
Rias Giggled at Ai's question.
"I'm going to take him back home," She told us."Since I'm also rather busy at the moment, I can't really answer any questions you two have. However, If you come by to the occult research club tomorrow, I'll answer any questions you two might have."
Tomorrow huh...
"How do we know we can trust you? With what just happened. It could be a trap." Ai asks her. Yea, I pretty much had the same question. Ai was just quicker to ask.
"Well, I can't really fault you for that," Rias Admits. "Either way, it doesn't really matter to me. I'm just willing to explain what really going on after all."
Help... Is she really willing to help...?
I took a quick look at Issei. He was still unconscious, but breathing, and all that was left form his fatal wound is just blood on his shirt.
"Uhh... where is this occult club?" I suddenly ask, causing Ai to look at me, confuse and shocked.
"You want to go knowing the risk? Why?" Ai asked me.
"Eh... well, she did just save someone's life, right? As... strange as all this going on. She can't be that bad. Plus I would like some answers." I said. Ai looks at me with a disapproving look, but she doesn't say anything. I guess she still bothered by the outburst I had earlier.
"This is foolish Master," Saber told me...Yea, Maybe it is, but I don't think she has any bad intentions.
"I'm sure I'll be fine. Besides if things get bad I have Excalibur remember? I could just scare them with the holy sword if I need too." I told her, Saber still seems unconvinced, however.
"Do you not remember what happened with the last Devil? What if it happens again? We can not trust them." Saber said. She is right. The last Devil almost killed me. And it is a bit scary. But I want answers
"If Rais really wanted to do something, she could of right now, and we wouldn't be able to defend ourselves. Or well, I could. Ai-chan wouldn't, she just a normal girl after all. But Rias wouldn't know that. So if she really wanted to do something, now would be the best time." I reason to her. Saber was... quiet afterward. Was something wrong with what I said?
That being said, she also doesn't know I know she a Devil.
"It's in the old school house. If you like I can have someone escort you there after classes." Rias offers. Uh, ok pretty strange. But sure?
"That works." I nod at her. She seems pleased with my answer. Which... is strange.
"How about you? I can offer the same thing." She gave the same offer to Ai. Thought she... clearly wasn't as trusting.
"I'm not going to school tomorrow" She answers her. With Rias actually frowning at her answer. But nods to her.
She then gently picks up Issei. And the seems to whisper... something to him. I'm not sure what she said, however.
"Oh Well, I'll be off, for now, I'll see you tomorrow Isai~." She said, with the same bright red flash appearing as before. Catching us off guard and binding us for a second.
Why did she have to do that again?! I rub my eyes and they gain their sight back. This time, both Rias and Issei were gone. Nowhere to be seen.
I look at Ai-chan, and she looks back at me.
"... Today has been unusual huh...?" I let out a nervous laugh. Ai-chan just kept looking at me before speaking up.
"Be careful Isai..." Was all she said, she sounds very worried. I guess that makes sense, after all, she doesn't know about Saber. If she did, she wouldn't be as scared.
"Don't worry, I'm sure things will be alright," I said. Ai didn't nod or do anything for that matter.
"...Let's just get you home alright?" She told me, I was going to ask if she wants to sleep over at my place tonight, but then I remember she was going to be busy tomorrow, so I decide not to.
Ai-chan and I start to walk back home. Today's been... eventful, to say the least. But at least it wasn't as life threating as last night. Still, I just want to go home now. Maybe watch some TV or play some video games. I don't know.
But first...
"Saber? I'm sorry if you don't like what I decided to do." I told her. I mean, she has done so much for me already, I would be dead if it wasn't for her. I do feel kinda bad for going against her suggestion.
"It is fine Master." Her voice replied. "While I still do not agree with this. In the end, it is up to you, and I shall not question your decision making."
Yes, hopefully, I am making the right decision. If not, well... I'm sure with Saber's Help, I'll pull through.
A/N: With that chapter 4 has come to a close. Hopefully, you guys enjoyed it! And Looks like Isai is going to meet with the occult club really soon. I'm not fully sure how that will go since her first encounter with a devil was... well you know. Hopefully, Rais and the gang will be able to convince her and Saber that not all Devils are evil. And luckily for our heroines, no fights broke out with that fallen angel, at least not yet.
At this point, since the story is mostly from Isai's point of view. I will most likely put more focus on the DxD side of things for the time being. Of course, there still going be some trances of Fate dashed in. We might even see a Caster in the maybe not so distance future. So don't worry about that!
I also felt a bit off with how I wrote Rias honestly. It most likely a case of still being inexperienced at this I guess. But I'm sure I'll get her personality better as I write the character more.
Now, as for Chapter 5. I'm not going to give a set time. (Since even I'm not fully sure.) But it will be posted within the next two weeks. So you shouldn't have to wait too long.
Until then, I hope you all have a wonderful day.
Edit: Wow, how did I miss that? Eh, well I fixed Rias's name. Thank you, random Guest.