Welcome back to another chapter in Fate: Soul bound! I'm still having problems in my personal life. But despite that. I was able to get this chapter out earlier than I normally would. So woo on my part! I'm also hoping to get chapter 10 done in about week too. If I can't, then I apologize in advance.

But enough of that. Let get on to the reviews... or review.

angelvan105: Glad you enjoy it! And late happy birthday! I would call that more of a stomp than a match. Isai is really bad at fighting at the moment. And Saber not helping also made it go a lot faster than it normally would of. That also shows just how much that stray devil was holding back in chapter 3. Perhaps we'll see more of his abilities in a later chapter?

But Saber will also have her match eventually. That won't be for a while, however.

But on to the Chapter!

"Speaking."
"Thinking."
"Servant Speaking."

Issei was riding his way back to the old school building on his bike, now done with contracts. Thought while he technically wasn't able to fulfill the contract, he still got a pretty good rating overall.

He also handed out some fliers just like Rias asked him too, she told him it was for Devil contracts. Though he wasn't exactly keen on the idea. In fact, he much prefers being at home, peeking at sexy ladies or hanging around Rias. But he didn't really have much of a reason to protest. Besides, she was the one to ask him, and she practically owns his life!

It was a damn shame he was a pawn, however. Like, who the hell has ever heard of a pawn getting a harem!? Certainly not him. Granted he only recently learned about the supernatural world. But that was beside the point!

He was not deterred, however. He would become the Harem King. He just needs to become a High-class Devil and he was basically set! Sure it will take quite a bit of time, but he didn't mind that. It was certainly better than not having to become one at all.

"Impossible" Saber words echoed as he remembers his talk with her some days ago. Well, now he'll show her! He'll become the Harem king without a doubt!

Also, he made a new friend! Her name was Asia, and she was the nicest person he ever met. Even nicer then Isai-chan. And Isai-chan was the only girl who really accepted him until he met Asia. So that's saying something. He really hopes that he'll be able to meet her again.

She apparently got lost after helping a bunch of people by the way. A couple of girls help her find an abandoned Church some days back. But after seeing someone who was in need. She went to help them. And then saw someone else after that. And then another, and... well... You can make a pretty good guess as to what happened.

At least that what she told him.

None the less, As any good person would do. He took her back to the Church. So that made this day all the more worth it. Even if he didn't get a lot done as a Devil.

At that point, he comes up to the old school building. But before going he, he notices a note on the door. Slightly raising an eyebrow. He took the note and started to read it.

[If you're reading this. We are all currently at the Dojo. So come by their instead.~

-Rias Gremory]

Issei for a second wondered why they would be at the dojo, but then remembered that Yuuto would have probably started to train Isai-chan.

He couldn't help but get slightly jealous. Of course, all the cute girls are attracted to him. And that upsets him quite a bit. He could understand why they did. He's basically everything Issei isn't. But that doesn't mean he has to like it.

Heck, Even Isai-chan is attracted to him! He can see it as he talks and interacts with her. Though she does seem to make an effort to ignore them. And she isn't really looking for a boyfriend. So hopefully she won't become one of those girls who just flock around him all the time.

Regardless, he sets off towards the school dojo. And on getting there, he greeted by the sight of Isai-chan laying on the ground, completely exhausted.

Yuuto was helping said downed person, and Everyone else was talking among themselves. Expect for Ai. Who constantly had an eye on her friend. Until Issei came, then her eyes set on him, narrowing slightly.

It made him nervous. But he had to remember. As long as he didn't try anything. She wouldn't do anything.

So the first thing he did was to walk up towards Isai-chan and Yuuto.

"Is Isai-chan ok?" Issei asked worriedly. Did something happen while he was away?

"My everything hurts." Said person raspy let out.

"Oh, hello Ise. Don't worry about Isaiviel. She is just tired from overexerting herself when I told her not too." Yuuto answered. Issei was going to ask more. But then he suddenly felt strong, murderous intent. And felt it was best to leave it at that.

"Right... uh. I'm going to talk to Buchou." Issei then said. Backing away a bit.

"Alright, if you need anything I'm here." He said. Issei slowly nods and goes to Rias. Which was a bit nerve wrecking since Ai is close by.

"I'm back Buchou!" He said. Rias smiled a bit.

"Ah, Issei. How did your contract go?" She asked casually. With Issei looking away nervously.

"Yea. I couldn't complete it. But they did like me!" Issei told him. "And I handed out a bunch more fillers just like you asked Buchou."

Rias looked at Isai for a second. She didn't look disappointed. But he doubts she was very pleased either.

"Well, I guess that to be expected. I'm sure you'll get the hang of it with time." Rias assured him.

"I'll make sure not to disappoint you next time!" Issei said.

"I know you won't," Rias sounds sure of herself. As if she knew something he didn't. "Did you at least enjoy yourself?"

"Not much happened really. But I meant this really cute and nice girl!" Issei told her. Who.. didn't quite expect to hear that.

"Really? Who was it?" Rias asked with a questionable look. Issei couldn't help but feel a bit of doubt. Though she didn't actually doubt his claim at all.

"Her name was Asia." issei let up. Said name actually cause Isai-chan and Ai to perk up a bit on hearing it. Thought Issei wasn't really paying attention to them at this point. "She got lost after helping some people. So I help her find the abandoned church she was looking for."

Rias's smile disappeared at that very moment. And her faced only showed worry.

"Issei, what did Asia look like?" She said- no, demanded. It was something that caught Issei off guard.

"U-uh... She has this dark teal nun-looking outfit." He let out.

"Issei, do not meet this girl ever again." Rias suddenly said. Causing Issei eyes to widen.

"W-what?!" Strangely, both Issei and Isai-chan said it at the same it. Isai-chan voice confused Issei, why would she be surprised by Rias's answer as well?

It seemed that red-eyed girl had confused all the other devils just as much as Issei.

"Iasi...?" Rias let out. "Do... do you know this girl?"

"Yea. She's a friend of mine. In fact, she saved my life." Isai-chan said. Issei mouth could help but hang open on this. She knew Asia?! And Asia saved her life?!

"Explain. Now." Rias then said. Her tone was a bit demanding like with Issei. This cause Iasi-chan, she was now slowly getting up, to flinch slightly.

At this point, Ai seemed to get up. But struggled slightly to do so. It seems she hasn't fully recovered from whatever she did. "I don't like that tone your giving to Isai." She let out harshly. Which suddenly cause every one of the Devil to get on guard.

"Was a fight about to break out?" Was what Issei thought as the air was growing tense.

"Ai-chan. Stop it. She doesn't mean anything bad." Isai-chan then let out, trying to defuse the problem before anything happens.

And it worked. With Ai pausing for a bit. And after a bit of consideration, she nods and sits back down.

"It would only end badly for me anyways," She told herself. But eyes still honed on Rias. "But do not talk to Isai like that. She may be a club member, but she isn't part of your peerage."

Rias looked at Ai, then nodding herself,

"Very well. I will admit it was rude of me. Sorry, Isai" Rias then said. looking back at Isai.

"It's... fine. I assume you're upset because she has something to do with the church?" Isai-chan assumed.

"Yes. As you know, Us Devils and those of the church don't really get along very well." Rias said. Before looking at Issei. "Which is why we can't associate ourselves with them."

"But Asia is really nice!" Issei protested.

"But does she know you're a Devil? How would she react if she knew about your true nature?" Rias then asked. Causing Issei to stop.

Issei did wonder that, would she hate him? If she was a part of the church. then the possibility...

At that point, Isai-chan stepped back in

"Asia is really kind. While I can't fully say if she would. She doesn't seem like the sort who wouldn't." Isai told them.

"And how long have you known her?" Rias asked.

At this point, Isai paused and hesitated. As if she didn't want to talk. Issei wondered why she would just act like this out of nowhere. She looked as distressed after all.

"A couple of days... but people bond quickly when you're in danger." Isai-chan finally said. Issei mind paused. What could have happened?!

"She was there when the Stray Devil attacked you," Yuuto concluded. Issei almost forgot that he was here.

Isei nods but doesn't say anything else.

Issei, on the other hand, was very vocal.

"Asia was with you?! How and why?!" Issei then asked. Somewhat distressed that she was in danger then. If Ai was being her usual self. Issei didn't notice, nor would he care.

"We were... looking for the church. I'm still new to town. So I didn't know where most places were..." She admits silently. "I rather not talk more about it. Sorry."

"But what happened? Did Asia get hurt? What did this bastard do?!" He shouted at her. Who in turn was visibly getting more and more distressed

But before Isai-chan even considers answering anything, he suddenly felt his ear being pulled.

"Ow ow! What the hell is your problem?!" He shouted. Turning towards the person who did that.

...And it was Ai. Who didn't look happy. Issei was suddenly glad he used the bathroom not long before he came back.

"No more questions." She told him seriously. "If anything, you should know how she feels better then anyone."

At the moment Isai realized he might have been thinking a bit too much about Asia. Ai was right, sure Isai didn't die. But she most likely went through something that could be considered just as traumatic.

At this point Ai let Issei's ear go. Who couldn't help but rub said ear a bit. The girl had a really strong grip.

Well, just another reason not to piss her off.

"...I'm Sorry, Isai-chan." He then said. Then Bowing at her as an apology. "I was thinking too much about Aisa that I didn't think about how'd you feel."

"Oh, i-it's fine! Really... I would have done the same if I was you." She told him. Causing Isai to look back up.

"Really..?"

"Of course." Isai-chan nods. "I've only known her for a couple of days. But I already feel like we're good friends."

"I know right?" Issei agreed. "She like an angel! Someone worth protecting!"

Before the two could go on there little 'Praise Asia'. Rias catches their attention but coughing slightly.

"Now that we have that over with." Rias then said. "Isai, since your not part of my peerage. I can't really tell you to not involve yourself with her. But remember you're associated with us Devils. So the Church might see you as a possible threat."

"And?" Isai-chan said. giving her a questioning look. "She's my friend. Whether you like it or not. I will go see her if I want to."

Rias clearly didn't approve of Isai's words. But she didn't press on it. But Issei on the other hand...

"But you Issei. I'm afraid you can't see her again-" she told him.

"B-but she my friend!" Issei shouted.

"I'm sorry, but I'm not doing this because I want too. I just don't want to risk your own safety. Especially since you haven't unlocked your Sacred Gear yet." Rias continued.

"Please Buchou! I really like her, she cute and nice and everything!" Issei begged. He even got on the ground as she begged.

Isai was about to step and help Issei but Ai Grabbed her shoulder.

"Isai, I understand you want to help, but we're not devils. We have no business with affairs such as this." Ai told her.

"But that isn't right! We're are part of the club still! We should have a say!" the Red-eyed girl protested.

Akeno then spoke up to the two.

"Sadly, Ai-chan-"

"Ai-chan? We're not friends-"

"-is right. This has to do with us being Devils. Please understand this is for Issei sake." Akeno finished.

Isai hangs her head low. murdering things like 'This isn't right'.

Rias herself seems to be sad as well. She didn't want to make Issei so depress.

"You'll someday understand this is for the best Issei," Rias told him.

"...Alright." Issei depressingly said. "... I think... I think I'm going to head home today."

rias you looked at him. She sighed.

"...Very well." Was all she said.

At that point, Issei then walked out of the room...

As Issei got back to his bike, he sighed. The day went from good to bad. He couldn't blame Buchou though, she was only doing what she was thinking was best.

"Wait up!" He suddenly heard Isai-chan shout. He then turns to see her run up to him. Stopping to catch her breath once she gets there.

"I'm... here...!" she said between his breaths.

Issei stared at her a bit confused.

"What are you doing?" Issei had to ask.

"I came to walk home with you," She said as she recovers. "And don't worry. Ai-chan won't get mad at you... Ok so she might, but she won't do anything... probably."

He couldn't help but look at her a bit dumbly. At this point, even Issei isn't surprised.

"My Master was concern about you, so she decided to come as well." Saber voice suddenly echoed in his head.

Issei keeps forgetting that Saber is actually a thing since she never really talks. But at least this time he was caught by surprise. So good for him.

"Why are you so quiet?" Issei then asked. It was something he noticed. Every time he was around Saber would rarely speak if she even does.

"Oh, she's always like that. Only really talking when she needs too or I ask her something. A lot of the time I forget she's even there." Isaiviel answered for her. "But I think she's starting to open up."

If Saber had her own opinion on this, she didn't really share it.

"Still, it actually kind of cool. It like you have your own bodyguard watching you no matter what!" She told him proudly.

Yea, it did sound kind of cool, but also a bit creepy. Not that Issei would say that out loud.

That being said. It was nice of her to be willing to walk home with him. And it did make him feel a bit better. But he still wanted to meet Asia again.

"Yea..." was all he said. Isai-chan looked at the depressed boy.

"You know... You don't have to listen to her right?" Isai-chan suggested. Issei looked at her shocked

"But she saved my life," Issei pointed out.

"But Asia is your friend right?" She countered. "I don't think it's right telling someone to stay away from a friend."

"... But what if she hates me when she finds out I'm a Devil?" Issei then asked her.

Isai-chan opened her mouth to say something, but nothing came out. It like she was trying to figure some words to say.

"...I don't know." She finally let out. It seems despite also being friends with Asia. She didn't know if Asia would accept that he is a demon.

And only silence followed. Isai-chan didn't know what else to say. And Issei was a bit too depressed.

Until Isai-chan came up with an idea.

"How about you spend the night at my place?" She said out of nowhere.

Caught completely off guard and almost tripped. And is barely able to keep herself balance after a couple of steps.

"W-what?" Issei yelled. He almost couldn't believe it. "I didn't quite hear you. Could you repeat that?"

"I asked if you want to come to my place for the night," she repeated.

"Why would you even ask that?" He questioned. He really questioned. A girl asking him to stay at her place?

"Well, you were depressed. And I thought 'Hey, I bet he'd feel better if a cute girl asked him to spend the night at her place!' And so I did just that." She quickly said.

Ah, she's doing it out of pity huh?... Still, he couldn't help but think of various thoughts and... things, that could happen. Some even include seeing her in the bath-

And then those images were quickly replaced by him desperately running away from a blood lusted Ai. Who only intent was to commit senseless slaughter of the poor boy. Which cause a chill to go down his spine.

Dam this was a hard decision for the boy.

"I-I don't want to bother you," Issei hesitantly said.

"You sound like Asia." She told him. Which only made Issei raise an eyebrow. Did she invite Asia to her home before?

"Besides, you can meet my Father too. He looks scary, but trust me. He a good guy." She assured.

Ah, right. She has to have parents. Guess no perverted things then if he decides to go. Which is a damn shame... Or could be a blessing. Depending on how you look at it.

"I'm also making Dumplings! Do you like Dumplings?" She asked.

If it tastes good yea. But for the sake of not upsetting her, he nods.

"Then you can have some," She told him.

"I'm not sure." He said. Actually taking the time to weigh his options.

First off, he's getting asked by a cute girl to come to spend the night at her place. That alone should be more than worth it. But he still a bit nervous and scared to due Ai and the whole thing that happened with the fallen angel.

He knew Isai-chan wasn't like that. But he couldn't help but have the lingering thought deep in the back of his head.

On the other hand... He could help but smile a bit pervertedly. Which made Isai-chan a bit nervous.

"Can I touch your breast if I go?" He asked her... In which Isai-chan looked at him.

"...Excuse me?"

"Can I touch your breast if I go?" He repeated himself. She just stared blankly at Issei. Completely dumbfounded that he would even ask that.

". . . No."

"It'd be a sure fire way to get me to come," Issei tired to convince the Red-eyed girl.

"The answer is still no." She said again. Showing no emotion

Well, it was at least worth a try.

"Let me call my parents first." He finally decided. Besides, something really good could happen while he was there.

Perhaps this wasn't a very good idea.

At this very moment. Issei was sitting at the dining room table... Across from Isai-chan father.

And Isai-chan was cooking dinner. So it was just the two men.

Isai-chan managed to convince her father to let him stay for the night. He wasn't really sure what she told him. But it was enough to let him stay.

But the problem was he had nothing to talk about with the man. Normally he would you know. Be his perverted self. But this man...

He knew Isai-chan said he looked scary. But he wasn't expecting something like this.

Cause, he really doesn't look that scary overall. But there was something about him. Something not quite right. He gave off a non-approachable aura and he had this cold, non-emotional piercing gaze that felt like it was looking right into your soul.

It was like he was looking at a broken man who been threw something far worst then anything Issei could have ever imagined. And this was coming from someone who's died.

It unnerves him greatly. This man was nothing like his upbeat and cheerful daughter. Just what the hell actually happened to him? And how come Isai-chan doesn't notice? Is she just use to this?

Issei could not even begin to think what to talk about with this man.

Luckily he didn't have to.

"You name was Hyoudou Issei right?" He asked. causing Issei to quickly nod respectfully.

"And your friends with Isai?" He continued.

"Y-yes, sir..." Issei said when he finally got his voice back. Her father closes his eyes for a bit as he was thinking.

"That's good." The Father said as he opened his eyes again.

Not... really expecting to hear that from Isai's father of all people.

"What do you mean?" Issei couldn't help but ask.

"I heard Isai was pretty popular in school. But the only people she really interacts with where Ai and Keichi. So it's nice to know she making new friends." He told the boy.

Oh... Man, this guy was full of surprises for Issei.

"Well, she's one of the nicest people I know. I'd like to think we're close friends already." Issei told him.

"I see... Issei." He then said. Luckily at this point, Issei was... starting to get used to the man's presence. Mostly due to the fact that he was talking to him like a normal person.

"Yes?"

"You're not human. Are you?" He then asked.

Issei froze. W-what?

"H-how do you...?"

"The bounded field around this residence was made to detect when people entering it. And it can also tell if the person who enters it is human or not." He explained.

Oh... Issei didn't know what a bounded field was. But whatever it was could tell this guy if Issei wasn't human.

And that was really bad.

"I don't want to kill a friend of Isai's. So I want a straight answer. What are your intentions with her?" He asked Issei. Sounding completely calm.

Issei knew he had to answer quickly, he didn't know how. But he got the feeling that he could be a very dead man if he didn't give the right answer.

He tired his best to not scream and run like a madman. This man, He could tell. He would kill him if he felt Issei was a possible threat or had any bad intention to his daughter.

"I-I just want to be her friend!" Isei said as he panics slightly. "I don't have any other intentions! I swear!"

The man stares more intently at him. As if looking for anything that might show that Issei was lying or only giving some sort of half-truth. Issei couldn't help but sweat a bit as he does so.

". . . You don't seem to be lying." He finally said after a good minute or two.

Issei sighed a breath of relief. Ok looks like he's not dying again. But god. this guy is even scarier then Ai! And Ai is the scariest person at school! In his opinion at least.

"Of course I'm not. I will admit that most girls don't like me for good reasons. But Isai-chan was the first girl who accepted that part of me!" Issei expresses to him.

"Do you love her then?" He then asked. Causing Issei to freeze.

"W-What? I mean, y-yes, she's very cute. But I don't think I like her that way." Issei admitted.

"I see..." Was all her father said at this point.

Not long after that. Isai-chan came in with a good batch of Steamed Dumplings.

"Food's ready!" She happily shouted, then setting the food on the table. She is even humming to herself a bit.

"Thanks for the meal," Issai said as he couldn't help himself and grab one. Making sure to blow a bit before taking a bite.

And it tasted pretty good! Sure Issei wasn't one to mind food. So he can't really say if it was well made or not. But it tasted good to him. And that's what matters in the end.

"You're getting better." Her father Commented as he also took some food. Isai-chan greatly enjoys his praise. This made Issei think that she is a bit of a daddy's girl.

"I'm still nowhere near as good as Ai-chan however," She said. "But I'm trying my best!"

"Is she good at cooking?" Issei asked. In which Isai-chan nods.

"Is really good at it. But It's not really surprising since she lives alone." She told him.

Ai lives alone? That was something new to Issei.

"Where are her parents?" Issei had to ask. Surely they wouldn't leave their daughter alone?

"Ai's Mother works overseas. So she sends Ai money every mouth to get by." This time. It was Isai's father that answered.

"Father also acts as her guardian while Ai-chan Mother is away. Since someone at our age can't really live by themselves." She continued for her father.

And suddenly it made so much sense why Ai is so scary at times. She has this man as her caretaker.

He also couldn't help but feel a bit bad for Ai. After all, Issei couldn't imagine a life without his own parents.

"What about her Father?" He asked them. and only silence follows.

Clearly, It was not a question he should have asked. But them someone like Issei could make a good.

"It's... best to ask Ai-chan about that." Was Isai-chan only reply. That only meant he wasn't going get to get an answer.

Then a suddenly ringing was heard. Only for her father to reach into his phone.

"This is Kiritsugu." He said. He didn't spend a lot of time talking to whoever is on the phone. But when he hung up. He sighed lightly and got up from his seat. He looked at Isai-chan. Even crouching down and lightly grabbing her shoulders

"I'm sorry, but your father has to go do some things," He said.

Isai-chan only frowned.

"I promise I will be back no later than tomorrow evening." He assured her. Isai only stared of them a bit before slowly nodding.

"You better be back by then, or I'll be upset," Isai-chan told him. She was already upset, however. But no one really made any comments about it.

He then looked an Issei as she stood back up.

"Make sure she stays safe." Was all he said before he left to get ready. Well, he wasn't sure why he told him that. But it's not like he wouldn't say no.

Meanwhile, Isai-chan Watched her Father leave the dining room, only to sigh deeply when he's out of sight.

"What's wrong?" Issei asked.

"I hope he actually comes back when he says he will." She answered him, still having a frown on her face.

Issei couldn't help but feel bad when he see her sad. Even if it's not his fault.

"I guess this happens a lot huh?" Issei wondered, with the Isai-chan nodding.

Soon her father left the house entirely, Leaving Issei and Isai-chan alone.

In an attempt to brighten up the mood. Isai decides to speak up.

"So...! Just us two... Kinda feels weird, but hey! Could be worse huh?" She expressed.

At that moment, Issei did indeed realize they were alone in the house. Perhaps some things could happen that involve-

"Issei. It would be best not to think of any perverted thoughts about my Master." Saber said out of nowhere. But still, how did she know?!

Isai-chan... Uhh... She suddenly got a bit flushed.

"W-what?! He is?!" She let out. Ok really? Is she that surprised? She one of the more popular girls in school. Of course, people are going to have such thoughts about her!

"What makes you think I would think that?" Issei said

"It is not that hard knowing you." Saber said. And... Well, she is right. He was having those thoughts after all. A man could Dream after all.

"A-anyways... Let's finish eating shall we...?" She suggested. Most likely not wanting to talk about such a topic.

And Issei nodded. And the rest of the day went pretty... normally. instinctual fears about Ai made it nearly impossible for Issei to peak on Issei while she was in the bath. He doesn't even remember what happened, yet he still scared of her for it!

After another day at school. Issei was actually excited at another attempt to fulfill a contract. Since anything is better than school at this point. Not that he hated school. He just thought it could be really boring at times.

And today was one of those days. He was grateful to be finally doing something worthwhile.

While on that. He will admit that last night was rather uneventful. He was secretly hoping that something could have happened! Anything really. But it didn't.

But at least he won't have to suffer form Ai's wrath. So their's that to be happy about. And Isai-chan is always fun to be around.

Saber, not so much, but maybe she'll grow on him, who knows?

He did have to wait a bit before starting the head off. Since this time. Rias told him she going to have someone else form the club to come with him on this contract. He wasn't sure as to why she would do this. But he is just assuming it was that the contract required more than one person to do.

He really hopes it was Akeno who was coming. Not only did she have some of the biggest oppai he's ever seen. But she also seemed to be someone who didn't mind, heck, maybe even enjoy his perverted side! It was a breath of fresh air!

Rias herself would be nice too. Yuuto on the other hand? Yea, that's a big No. And he wasn't really sure what think about when it came to Koneko, perhaps if it was her, he could use this time to get to know her? He can see that being a possibility.

"...You've got to be kidding me." A very familiar, yet also not very happy voice said.

He froze, he knew this voice. oh. He knew it so much. Every fiber of his being told him to not look at it. But ignoring that wise advise. His head slowly turns towards it.

And saw Ai. Ai was the person who was joining him on this contract. Ai freaking Toritsukare, the one person he never expected to come.

He prayed that this day wouldn't be the last one of his life.

A/N: And that's a wrap, it was a shorter Chapter, but some interesting stuff happened. Like the whole talk about Asia, Issei Met Isai's Father, And Issei is being Issei. Sorry about the lack of action, however. But don't worry, you'll get some of that in the next chapter! As well as some plot progression.

The Raynare Arc should end in about 2 or 3 more chapters if anyone is interested to know. But we won't be heading into the Riser arc right after that. If you wondering what I mean. Well, you find out when it happens.

Until then, see you all in chapter 10!

Edit: Fixed up the chapter a bit. Thank you ptl for having me noticed!