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Occult Research Club Old School Building

Issei, wasn't sure what was happening, but he was now stood in the private shower with Rias. Once they had got back to the club room, Rias had grabbed his hand and lead him into the private showers. She had then helped him strip out of all his clothing, much to his surprise. What shocked the young devil more, was Rias then stripped out of her clothing, and now both were stood in the shower, pressed up to each other. Issei felt Rias breast on his back, as she hugged him closer, it was then Issei noticed Rias hand was glowing. Issei hissed, as he felt Rias hand cover the wound where he had been shot earlier.

"This won't heal the wound entirely, but it will stop the light power from those bullets causing any more pain. You will have to rest for a few days, so that you can recover. As a devil our wounds do heal faster than normal, but it still take some time. I apologise Issei, I had no idea that was sending you into a trap, to think I had almost lost you to a Exorcist."

Issei had been wondering about that, why would someone who was suppose to exorcist evil spirits on behalf of God, now working for the Fallen angels? "Rias, why is that Exorcist working for the Fallen Angel, I thought Exorcist work on behalf of the church, and purge evil spirits from people."

Rias hugged Issei, "There are two types of Exorcist, the first are those who are bestowed the power of God, to carry out righteous Justice, the other type is strays. These are Exorcist who take pleasure in killing our kind, and they have no sense of right or wrong. These Exorcist are normally disowned by the church and they make a living anyway they can. This is why many are taken in by Fallen Angels, in return for protection, they carry out the acts that Fallen Angels feel are beneath them."

Issei was in deep thought, he they had turned away from God, then why was Asia with them, he had never seen someone so devoted to their faith, she was always praying and thanking God. She thanked God several time while they were walking to the church, something just didn't add up. Issei felt Rias leave his personal space.

"There that should help the wound heal, however it will take several days before you're back to full strength, as devils we heal faster than humans, but it still takes time. In the meantime, I suggest you stay away from that sister, its clear she working for the Fallen Angels, and you don't need to get involved with that lot again."

Issei looked to Rias. "Why do you care so much? After all I'm just a Pawn in service to you, the weakest piece on a chessboard. You could have done so much better than me, I am weak and don't deserve to be here. You should have just let me die….

"Smack"

Issei held his cheek, Rias had slapped him, but why, Issei looked up into Rias face and saw tears beginning to form in her eyes. He also saw something else, pain, had his words really affected her that much.

"Don't...you...ever….say...that...again….Issei! I care for all my family, yes Issei family, not servants, just because you are new, doesn't mean you matter any less than the others. As for the Pawn being the weakest on the board, well that just shows how much you know about chess. True Pawns are normally sacrificed, but they also have the greatest potential. Do you know what happens when a Pawn get to the other side of the board Issei? They are promoted, they can take on the traits of any other piece except the king. You to also have this power Issei. I have the power to promote you when ever I feel we need that bit extra. Of course you can only promote with my permission, but still calling the Pawn the weakest piece on the board, when it has the biggest potential is being really short sighted. Now you want to know why I saved you, well its the same reason why I made you a Pawn, I see potential in you Issei, I wasn't going to let you die." Rias started to cry and shudder in front of Issei.

Issei looked on in shock, Rias was crying, and he was responsible. Issei felt like a right dick, Rias had done so much for him, and here he was feeling sorry for himself for being weak, and throwing all she had done for him, back into her face.

"I am sorry Rias, I am just feeling really helpless at the minute and I took it out on you, I shouldn't have done that, and I am sorry." Issei eyes widened as his head was pulled into Rias chest.

"Silly boy, you're not helpless, and soon you will find that out for yourself. Now we better get out and Issei, promise me you won't go anywhere near that Sister, if she working with the Fallen Angels then she is bad news."

Issei lowered his head. "I am sorry Rias, but I can't promise that. I need to find out why she is siding with the Fallen Angels. There must be a reason behind it, after all she did nothing but praise God on our way to the church, why would someone praise God that much, if she was working for Fallen Angels? It just doesn't make sense."

Rias sighed, "Issei, I don't want anything happening to you, however it you feel you need answers, then I won't stop you, but please just be careful and take this." Rias went to her blazer jacket and took out another leaflet with a magical circle on it. "At the first sign of trouble I want you to use this."

Issei took the leaflet and placed it in his pocket, both teens then left the shower, and started to get dress.

Next Day

Issei was sat in the park, due to his injuries then Rias had suggested he take some rest, Issei was worried that he might get in trouble from school, not mention his parents. Rias had said she would take care of everything, and he was just to relax. Issei hated just sitting around, just then he was disturbed from his thoughts by a familiar voice.

"Issei is that you?" Issei looked up and was surprised to see Asia standing there, she was dressed in her usual white gown and blue head dress. He noticed she didn't seem afraid, like he thought she would be, but happy. Issei decided to apologise."

"Look Asia, I am sorry for not telling you about me being a devil, and I sorry if it seemed like I was deceiving you, but I wasn't, I had only been turned a few days, in fact two night before I met you. To be honest I am still adjusting to my new life. You can thank the Fallen Angels for that, after all one of them killed me with a spear of light, because they feared this." Issei then summoned his Sacred Gear.

Asia looked at the gauntlet, she then smiled and held up her hand, there was soft glow and the middle finger of each hand appeared a silver ring. "I have one too Issei, here let me show you what it does. I noticed you're not you seem a bit stiff, is that due to the attack by Freeds last night?"

Issei nodded his head. "Yeah, Rias did what she could to heal it, but it still hurts like hell." Issei noticed Asia suddenly sat next to him, and laid her hands on his arm, where the bullet wound was healing. His eyes widened as a soft glow enveloped Asia hands. Issei rolled his shoulder and moved his arm, the pain was gone. Issei turned to Asia and inclined his head. "Thank you Asia, that is an amazing gift, although I do have a question..." before Issei could finish his stomach growled. "Whoops forgot to eat breakfast, what say we go into town and get a burger."

Asia smiled at Issei, "Okay, I but to tell you the truth I have never eaten a burger."

Issei eyes widened. "Really, well let me treat you to your first one, it the least I can do, after you healed my arm." Both teens left the park and then went to get a burger. Once they had eaten Issei and Asia decided to spend the whole day together, they went to the arcade and the pier, both teens were having a great time. Eventually though the sun went down and it was soon evening, both decided to go for evening walk in the park. Asia was hugging the toy Issei had won her from the grabbing machine, she was so happy, if only it could last. Both teens took a seat on a bench overlooking the small pond.

"Hey Asia, you mind If I ask you something?" Issei looked to Asia and noticed she inclined her head, so he decided to continue. "If you're a member of the church. Then how did you get mixed up with Fallen Angels."

Asia looked down, she had been dreading this question, of course he would want to know, after all he had right to know, after what took place last night. Asia decided to start from the beginning. "Well it all started when I was baby, I was abandoned by my mother and father, they left me on the steps of an Orphanage. The orphanage was ran by nuns and other volunteers of the church. They looked after me, raised me as a catholic and taught me everything I needed to know to live my life for God. It was on my eighth birthday, everything changed. I was out for a walk when I noticed a dog by the side of the road, it had been hit by a car. My heart went out to it, and knelt beside it and prayed that the Lord would heal it. At the exact moment a glow came from my hand and these two rings appeared. I laid my hands on the dog, and watched as my hands glowed green, next thing I know the dog is up and licking my face. "Asia decided to pause, so Issei could digest everything she was saying.

"Issei was speechless. "So that was when you were bestowed with your Sacred Gear?"

Asia nodded and continued with her story. "Yes, I was spotted by a member of the Church and bought before the priest of our church. I showed him the rings and he told me that this power was given to me by God and that I should use it to do his work. I transferred to bigger church where the sick and injured was bought before me. I healed each one, and soon was given the title of Holy Maiden, however one day while I was out walking, I found an injured man in the alley, he was in really bad shape. I noticed two black wings coming out from his back, but thought nothing of it, this man needed help, so I healed me. Unfortunately one of the church leader saw what I did, and I was no longer the Holy Maiden, but a witch, a heretic, all because I had healed a devil. I was disowned by the church, and left to defend for myself."

Issei nodded in understanding. "That was when you were contacted by the Fallen Angels"

Asia nodded. "They said my gift was being wasted, and in exchange for protection, they asked me to join them. You have to understand Issei, I was desperate, I was being head hunted by mobs who wanted to burn me at the stake, accusing me of witchcraft. I had no choice but to accept their offer. Although it seems like all they were after was my Sacred Gear. A Fallen Angel called Raynare wants it, and I overheard her talking about ritual which will allow her to steal my Sacred Gear, that's why I ran away, they were going to sacrifice me, please Issei you have to help me."

Issei eye hardened, how could anyone want to end this life, this girl was too innocent for her own good, the thought sickened him. "Don't worry Asia I won't let anything happen to you, I promise I will protect you."

"Awe how sweet, I think I am going to throw up. Hey boyfriend been a while." Issei froze as he turned to see the Fallen Angel who had killed him, just flapping her wings over the small pond. Issei pushed Asia behind him.

"You, you're the whore who killed me, and the one who wants Asia Sacred Gear, you fucking bitch! How could you even think of harming something this innocent. It's no wonder you were thrown out of heaven."

Ryanare threw her head back and laughed. "Oh my, the little fish, is trying to play in the big pond. You know I had never seduced someone so easy as you Issei. It just show how desperate you were for a little attention. It was easy posing as one of your school friends, Would you go out with me, you're so cool." Raynare threw her head back and laughed again "Pathetic, now why don't you stand aside unless you want me to kill you a second time."

Issei stood his ground and once again, produced his Sacred Gear for a second time. However when Raynare laughed again, Issei lost it. "What so damn funny bitch!"

Raynare stopped laughing and pointed to his arm. "That's it, the Sacred Gear, the higher up are sacred of, it nothing but a double critical."

Issei looked to his arm and frowned, he then looked up at Raynare and noticed she had a light spear in her hand. "What do you mean Double Critical?"

Raynare stared down at the boy, was he serious, this kid didn't even know what is own Sacred Gear, was, why the hell had the Sister of Lucifer resurrected this loser. "Let me get this straight, its your Gear and you have no idea what it does. For crying out loud, you must be damn as you're stupid. That Gear allows you to double your power for ten seconds, however I will kill you before you can even activate it. Now stand aside last warning?"

Issei pulled out a leaflet from his pocket, he was about to call for help, when he heard Raynare taunt him again. "So the little boy all mouth no action, he going to let his master bail him out of this little mess. Weak, I've faced human who were stronger than you."

Issei looked down at the paper, he allowed his pride to get the best of him, and crumbled the leaflet, before throwing to the side. "Alright bitch, it's pay back time, just come and try take Asia"

Raynare grinned. "Gladly, in a blink of an eyes Raynare was in front of Issei, who attempted to block her attacks with his gauntlet, however he was too slow, and wasn't prepared for what happened next. Raynare got behind him and thrusted her spear backwards right through his chest.

Issei fell to his knees, it was happening again, he was going to die again, but this time there would be no coming back. Issei watched as the blood poured from it wounds and pooled onto the floor below him, however as he was about to die, he heard a scream.

"No please, I will go with you, Please let me heal him first and I will leave with you."

Issei eyes found Asia face and noticed the tears running down her face, he watched as she pulled the spear from his stomach and then proceeded to heal him. Slowly but surely the wound closed thanks to Asia Sacred Gear, however that didn't stop the effect of blood loss. When the wound was fully healed, Issei fell back, he couldn't move, his head was spinning. The last thing he saw was Asia sad face as she was taken away by the Fallen Angel. Issei used all his strength to call out.

"I will save you Asia, I made you a Promise, I will rescue you." Issei eyes were suddenly blocked by a bright red light, and a magical circles appearing. He looked up into the face of an angry red hair, who eyes were glowing. Issei only thought was "Oh shit she pissed. "Issei then blacked out.

Occult Research Club room

Issei slowly opened his eyes and realised he was back in the club room. He noticed he was laid out on one of the sofa's, suddenly he remembered what was going to happen tonight. He tried to get off the sofa, only for Koneko to hold him down. "Stay where you are pervert, Rias is really angry with you. She told me I was not allow you to move."

Issei was trying to fight back, but Koneko was holding him firm, god he was weak, he couldn't even fight a first year. "Let me go, I've got to rescue Asia, the Fallen Angel are going to sacrifice her and take her Sacred Gear, there performing the ritual tonight, please I have to go."

"What did you say, Fallen Angels are planning to sacrifice someone." Issei found the face of Rias, she still looked angry, but there was a sense of concern in her face.

Issei felt Koneko climbed off him, allowing him to move. "Yes, it Asia, she was trying to ran away, she has a Sacred Gear, that has healing powers, the Fallen Angels want to take it, and they only way they can, is by killing her in a ritual, please we have to save her."

Rias stayed silent for a while, she then turned to Akeno. "Contact Yusei, we might need him, Kiba, Koneko prepare for battle, I'll be damn if I will allow such a ritual to take place on my territory. Those Fallen Angels have gone too far this time." Rias looked to Akeno and saw she was finished on the phone.

"He said he will meet us there." Rias nodded and then formed the magical circle, she waited for everyone to step inside it. However her eyes widened as Issei walked into it as well.

"No way are you leaving me behind, I promised Asia I would rescue her, and I am going to keep my promise." Rias narrowed her eyes, she wanted Issei to stay here, however she knew deep down he wouldn't not when the girl life was in danger. "Fine, but you do exactly what I say, this isn't a solo mission Issei."

Issei nodded and looked down to his feet where the magical circle was now glowing. He soon felt the familiar feeling of teleporting.

A/N: Okay I want to ask my regular readers a question, lot of people are sending me PM saying they don't like Rias being paired with Issei? If this is the case, I can change it, although if I did then Issei wouldn't really have a purpose in this story. For example its in the fight with Riser that Rias and Issei truly connect with each other. I also don't want my Oc taking anything away from the story. So I am asking your opinions, please leave a review telling me what you think I should do.