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A/N: I have to say I am a little upset, about the amount of contribution I am getting to writing this story. Writing Fanfiction takes effort and time, and it can really damage a writers confident if they feel their work isn't appreciated. I have over 30 people following and adding this story to their favourites, yet only 19 reviews. I received only two reviews for the previous chapter, which as really knocked my confidence. Even if its a one line like good chapter, or well done keep writing. That's better then nothing at all. So I asked please if you do follow this story, then please just a had a small review. Doesn't have to be a essay, just something so I know I am not wasting my time writing this story.
On way to Kouh Academy
Issei slowly walked along the road, he had just left his house, and now he was on his way to the academy. He was still coming to terms with what he had learnt yesterday, he was no longer fully human, but part devil, and his new master was none other then the hottest girl in their academy. That didn't sound too bad, especially if he was going to get hugged like he did yesterday on a regular basis. Issei came around the corner, his head was down in thought, however when he heard a girls voice he looked up.
"Ouch!" Issei suddenly looked up, and noticed a girl had fallen over on the road, her white gown had fallen over her face revealing a pair of white cute panties. Issei cheeks suddenly heated up, wow, that was cute little butt, and those panties were hugging her sweet peach nicely. Issei was soon pulled out of his thoughts when he noticed the spilled suitcase beside the girl. Issei knelt down next to the girl and helped her up, however when the gown fell from her face, he froze. There staring back at him, was the cutest face he had ever seen, the girl had long blonde hair that flowed down the side of her face and to the front of her chest, and she had the deepest green eyes. Issei, gulped he had never seen anything so beautiful.
"Are you okay, would you like some help with picking this stuff up?" Issei noticed the girl gave him a nervous smile and then in the cutest voice she replied.
"Oh yes, please. Thank you for helping me up, I am always tripping over things. My name is Asia Argento and I am on my way to the church, would you mind showing me the way?"
Issei was about to reply, when he felt a strange feeling in his chest, like a sharp pain, what the hell was that? Issei had just finished picking up all of Asia clothes when his eyes found her small chest, and resting between her small breast was a silver cross. Issei wasn't sure what it was about the cross, but it was making him really nervous. He slowly stood up and then picked up the suitcase.
"Hi, you're very welcome, my name Issei Hyoudou forgive me for asking but are you a nun, the gown and the head dress you wear, not to mention the cross, makes me think you are." Issei noticed the girl smiled warmly.
"That's right, I arrived from Italy a short while ago. I was told that I was to be stationed at the church in this town, is that it up on the hill?" Issei noticed Asia was pointing towards something, on the horizon.
Issei nodded. "Yeah that's right, it a fair walk, if you would like I can help you with your suitcase and carry it up there for you." Issei noticed the girls face broke out into another cute smile.
"Oh thank you, that would be lovely." Both teens walked towards the Church discussing their lives and interests, meanwhile just across town.
Yusei nervously waited outside the apartment building, Akeno last night had asked him if he could walk her to school today, so here he was stood just outside the building, making sure his hair was neat and tidy and checking his breath to make sure it was fresh, heck he had even used half a can of deodorant encase he thought Akeno might think he smelled. On the way he had dropped in the shops and got a small bouquet of flowers. Yusei checked his watch again, however his eyes were suddenly drawn to the apartment door opening, and Akeno stepped out, in her uniform, her long hair tied back, and her deep purple eyes and face giving him a small smile. Yusei gulped, he had never seen anything so beautiful in his life. He nervously walked towards Akeno and held out the flowers.
"Morning Akeno, I thought you might like these, I bought them for you on the way to school. I hope you like them."
Akeno took the flowers from Yusei and leaned forward and kissed him sweetly on the cheek. "There lovely, thank you Yusei." Akeno then pulled Yusei into her chest and held him there for a little while. She had never been given a gift by a boy before.
Yusei was trying to breath, but with his face trapped against Akeno breasts, that was proving really difficult. Yusei heard her heartbeat again, and relaxed into the hug, if this was going to be regular thing then he wasn't going to complain. Eventually he felt himself pulled away and looked up to see Akeno smiling at him.
"Lets go to school, I can't wait to tell Rias, what you bought me, I really like them Yusei, no boy has ever bought me something like this, I feel really special thank you."
Yusei scratched the back of his head and smiled. "You're very welcome Akeno, and thank you for letting me walk you to school." Yusei looked to his watch, "Oh shoot, we better get going, or we are going to be late." Yusei held out his hand, he knew it was a bold move, but it seemed to pay off as Akeno put her hand in his. Both teens then began to walk towards school.
Kouh Academy
Issei, had just got to the Academy, he had helped Asia with her case and taken her far as he could towards the church, however as he and Asia got closer, the pain in his chest got worse and worse, until eventually he couldn't go any further. Issei noticed Asia seemed a little upset that he couldn't come to the church with her, but when Issei made an excuse about being late for school, she smiled and thanked him again. Issei wanted to know what it was about the church and the cross that was making him feel like this. The pain had suddenly vanished now he had left Asia side and was no longer near the church. Issei decided he would ask Rias later, maybe she knew the reason. Issei had been so occupied with his thoughts that he didn't see his two best friends punch his arms until it was too late.
"Yo, Issei, where you been man? You know we always peek in on the girls before school, but you wasn't here, what's with you man. It's, that Yusei, he having a bad effect on you man, you should drop that guy, we don't need him"
Issei noticed that Matsuda and Motohama were glaring at him. He quickly bowed his head in apology, before he could say sorry though, he heard several gasp, and whisper coming from the girls around him. They were all pointing up the road. Issei looked up the road and his eyes widened. Yusei was walking with Akeno hand in hand, damn the guy moved fast. Issei noticed the stun expression on Matsuda and Motohama face."
Yusei face was blushing as he heard the whispers and squeals from the other girls. Yusei didn't like being centre of attention, however when your hand in hand with one of the top girls of the Academy, then attention was bound to follow.
"Tell me I am seeing things, is Yusei really holding hands with Akeno, he must have blackmailed her or something. No way he could get a girl that hot."
During Break
Issei had managed to corner Rias, and both were now talking in a secluded spot, away from the rest of the student body. Rias stood there and listened, about his encounter with Asia, and the pain he had felt, in his chest being near her.
"The church is enemy territory to us devils Issei, that was why you were feeling pain near this girl and the church, it was a warning system, telling you that danger was near. We devil don't get mixed up with the Church, for the simple reason it could spark another conflict between the factions. I am sorry Issei, but spending time with this new girl, could really put your life in danger, Especially if they were to use a light spear on you now, or any other holy weapon. Once a devil dies Issei, there is no coming back, that it, game over. So I am asking as your master and friend, to be more careful okay?
Issei bowed his head, he was little upset that he wasn't going to be able to hang out with Asia any more, but Rias was right, He was a devil and Asia was a member of the church. "Okay Rias, I promise." Issei suddenly found his face pulled into Rias breast again, Score. This had been the second time she had done this. Issei felt like he was heaven.
Rias carried on hugging Issei. "I don't want anything to happening to you Issei, I would never forgive myself if something did." Eventually Rias pulled Issei away from her breast and noticed the dazed look on his face. She smiled sweetly and then gave him a kiss on the cheek. "I need you to come to the Club room after school, it time you learnt about what else we devils do. Yusei more than welcome too come if he wants to."
Issei nodded and still a little dazed, started to walk to class, leaving Rias alone, or at least that was what he thought. From the shadows appeared a girl, with shoulder length black hair, she also wore a pair of red glasses. Her name was Sona Sitri, and she was also a third year. Sona was head of the school student council, she was also a high ranking devil, like Rias, and had her own servants.
"He going to get himself killed, if he not careful Rias, you saw his face the way he described that nun, he couldn't keep the smile off his face. He will see her again you know that right."
Rias sighed and looked down, she too had seen the excitement on his face, then again this was Issei, the guy got wood, even by a girl smiling at him, still Sona did have a point, this wasn't just about any girl, but a girl in service of the church, the stakes couldn't get any higher. Rias heard Sona speak again.
"What about this new Sacred Gear? Are we sure the boy can be trusted?"
Rias turned to Sona and nodded her head. "I believe so, beside Akeno as taking a serious liking to him, he has also sworn to help and protect us from any treats. That and he is best friends with Issei, makes him more trustworthy then most. Still his Sacred Gear, is mystery, all I know is its name and special power, however like the other two legendary gauntlets I believe it holds many more secrets. Only time will tell I guess. I am planning to tell Issei about contracts tonight, and maybe send him out on his first one, but to be on the safe side I might ask Yusei to go with him."
Sona nodded and then started walking off, towards her class. "That would be a good idea, talk to you soon Rias."
Rias watched as her friend left just leaving her to carry on thinking about Issei, and what he really did mean to her.
After school Occult Research Club, Old School Building
Issei and Yusei sat on one of the sofa, Rias was yet to arrive, however the rest of the club members were already here. Kiba was stood to the side of the sofa opposite, while Akeno was sat on the other sofa, and Koneko was sat on the other side of Yusei, eating an ice cream. He noticed every time Koneko looked at him, she was glaring, obviously this little first year didn't like him that much. The tension in the room was soon broken by Rias entering the room. He watched as she walked around the room and then took her place at the head table, that now faced everyone.
"Thank you all for coming, as you know Issei, is still new at being a devil, so I just wanted to go over a few of the other things we do, namely contracts. Speaking of contracts I have the numbers from last month. Akeno, 10, Kiba 7 Koneko 6, and myself 11. Lets see if this month we can improve on those numbers." Rias noticed everyone was nodding around the room. Her eyes then focused on Issei. "One of our roles as a devil, is to make pacts with humans, these pacts could be for the most simple of task, example most of Kiba clients are the elderly who just like a meal cooked for them, or for someone to talk too, on the other hand in Koneko case, she has had to dress up for some of her clients. Contracts not only help devils increase their power, but also their rank in the underworld system. You see your rank at the minute is Lower class devil, however you are able to earn promotions by doing certain things. One of these is earning Contracts, another way to increase your value is to perform highly in an event we call the Rating Game, but you don't need to know much about that now."
Issei nodded. "So how do humans summon us, and what is the cost they have to make?"
Rias smiled. "Do you remember that leaflet I gave you Issei, there was seal on it, and an incantation. That leaflet is what allows humans to summon us. Now as for the cost, well it could be anything really, along as it equal value of the service performed by us. Most rewards are cash related, however if they don't have cash, then we normally take something of value in their home. The more contracts you gain the higher you will go in the underworld. Do you have a dream Issei?"
Issei gulped and scratched the back of his head nervously. "Well I have always wanted to become a Harem King, and have lots of beautiful women around me. That's my dream." Issei noticed Yusei sweat dropped beside him, however it was Rias that got everyone attention she was laughing.
"Well that is quite possible as a devil. You see when you get to High Rank, you are given your own 15 evil pieces, which means you could make all your servants women if you wanted too, but to reach such a goal you're going to have to work hard. Can you do that Issei?"
Issei eyes were sparkling, being a devil, meant that he could fulfil his his wish, Issei began to envision himself surrounded by lots and lots of beautiful women, all naked and their breast pressed towards him. Rias was leading the other girls. However a kick to his shin caused him to break out of his day dream. He looked to Koneko and heard her murmur 'Pervert' again, before she went back to eating her ice cream.
Rias clapped her hand together, "Okay then, lets see if you can earn your first contract, we have just got a summons, and I was thinking this would be good practice for you. I would also like Yusei to go along with you, after all he might be neutral now, but there might be a time when he can join sides." Rias handed Issei a special device. "This tell you where in the town the person is, and how to get there. Normally you would be able to travel by magical circles, but for some reason that's not possible. So you will have to go there on foot. Good luck Issei."
Outside summoners home
Issei and Yusei, looked down at the device and noticed the red dot was blinking at this location. They both looked at each other before knocking on the door. However as Issei knocked he noticed that the door was ajar. Issei looked to Yusei, who just shrugged. Both entered the house, and suddenly held their nose. Something was giving off an unpleasant odour. As they both entered the lounge their eyes were drawn to the red pools of liquid all over the floor, they traced the pool to one of the far walls, where a body had been pinned to the wall, and its insides were now pouring out around the floor. Issei and Yusei suddenly felt like throwing up, however they were prevented from doing so, by a voice coming from one of the high back chairs.
"Finally, I've been sitting here, waiting for one of your kind to come here. It seems your client won't be making any deals with you tonight. My name is Freed Sellzen, I'm an exorcist and your death!"
Issei watched as the boy who looked to be around 19, or 20 stood from the chair. The boy had short white hair and red eyes. He was dressed in a clerical clothing, around his neck he wore a silver cross, and in either hand he held a weapon. In his right he head a sword, that was giving off a holy glow, and in his right, he held a large sliver hand gun. The boy had a manic grin on his face.
Issei and Yusei back off, and both suddenly called forth their Sacred Gears. Both stood ready to defend themselves. They heard the priest laugh again.
"Oh goody, a challenge, well little devil, do your worse" The priest then charged towards both of them, and bought his sword down, which was intercepted by Yusei Sacred Gear, Issei attempted to punch the priest but was too slow, and cried out as the priest fired off a bullet that hit his shoulder, sending him falling to the floor. His whole body was shaking.
Yusei, studying martial arts, carried on blocking the attack of the priest, he intercepted another slash with his gold gauntlet and watched as the maniac was about to fire again. Yusei used his other arm to block the priest forearm, causing the gun, to fire towards the ceiling, with the priest now unbalanced he use his body to push forward, causing the priest to fall back.
Freed stood up and laughed. "Well, well someone knows how to play, but I am curious, you are not a devil, why protect this scum, why risk your own life for him."
Yusei stood on guard and looked down at Issei, he then turned to Freed. "He may be a devil, but he is still my friend. I won't let someone like you kill him." Yusei stood glaring at Freed, however the tension was soon broken by a loud scream.
Yusei noticed a girl had walked into the room and was now having a panic attack by seeing all the blood on the floor. Yusei looked down to Issei who was now getting to his feet, he noticed the surprise on his face, was this the girl he had spoken to earlier today.
Freed turned and growled. "Asia what are you doing in here, I ordered you to raise the barrier around the house, and not to disturb me."
Asia eyes suddenly found Issei, and noticed his arm was bleeding. "Issei is that you? What are you doing here?"
Freed looked between his colleague and the devil now slowly getting to his feet. He threw is head back and laughed. "You got to be kidding me, a nun and a devil, All hell must have frozen over, that's right little girl he's a devil, and he must be purged, in the name of the church." Freed was about to fire his gun, when he noticed Asia ran past him and dived onto the body of the Devil, and used her own body as a shield to protect him. "What are you doing, you stupid girl, he the enemy, we kill his kind, not protect them."
Yusei using the distraction charged forward and smashed his gauntlet arm into the face of Freed, sending the priest sprawling to the floor. His gun flying from his hand and sliding across to the far wall. Yusei looked behind him and noticed Issei was no leaning on Asia for support. They needed to get out of here fast. Yusei noticed Freed was getting up, and he was wiping some blood from his mouth. Yusei braced himself as the priest then turned and charged forward, however a red magical circles appearing, soon stopped him in his tracks. In the blink of an eyes Yusei noticed that Kiba was now locking swords with Freed. Seeing help had arrived, Yusei quickly rushed over to his friend. The sudden appearance of all these people had spooked the girl and she now was hiding behind one of the sofa.
Rias stepped out of the circles and surveyed the carnage on display, she then noticed Issei was leaning against one of the walls holding his arm, which had a bullet wound. Rias closed her eyes, how could see had allowed this to happen, her face found the one who had attacked her servant, causing her eyes to glow and for demonic energy to appear in her hands.
"You will pay, for hurting one of my servants, now die!" The demonic energy left her palms and snaked its way towards the priest, who at the last minute jumped back in surprise. Freed eyes widened in surprise.
"Oh shit, this could be a problem, big red over there, she no average devil, where are those blasted Fallen Angels when you need them." Just as he had finished he heard the sound of flapping wings above the house. Freed laughed manically. "You devils are in for now, back up has just arrived."
Rias narrowed her eyes, she too had heard the wings above the house. "Everyone quickly, we have to leave now, Yusei grab Issei, were leaving."
Yusei helped his friend towards the magic circles, Kiba was covering them, and making sure the priest didn't try anything while their back were turned. Once they had reached the magic circle, he too joined them. The circles below their feet began to glow, and soon all that was left in the room, was the manic priest and Asia.
Freed walked over to Asia and back handed her across the face. "You little slut, how dare you help a devil, you just wait."
Asia cradled her face where she had been hit, this was not what she had joined the church for.