Disclaimer : I do not own Highschool Dxd or anything to do with the franchise

A/N: Sorry for the delay, here is the next chapter. Thank you for those who put forward their own Harem ideas, some were really interesting, I have added a reference about another anime, somewhere in this chapter. A cookie for anyone who tells me what the anime is, you can tell me in your review.

Holy Shrine Kouh Town

Issei knelt at the small table, while Akeno served him some tea. He had been asked to come here today, however he hadn't been told why. At first Issei had been hesitant about coming to such a holy place. After all he was demon, and the last time he had been near anything holy, had really be unpleasant to him. Akeno was also being very quiet. Issei noticed Akeno smiled softly at him.

"No need to look so tensed Issei, we have a special arrangement in place that allows us to use this Shrine. The God who it belonged to faded a while ago, and now it is vacant."

Issei sipped the tea and thought about what Akeno had just said, he then remembered what had happened yesterday. His Parents had met Rias Father at open house and then they had invited him back to the house for dinner, much to the horror of Rias. Issei had wondered why Rias would so embarrassed, however he soon found out as her father had taken a video camera into her class and filmed her. The embarrassment hadn't stopped there though, next his parents had shown his own lesson, and everyone had laughed how he had created the sculpture of Rias, which again had embarrassed Rias and sent her crying to her room. Issei soon followed her and both had talked about his life as devil. Rias had asked him, if he was happy that he had met her, and did he like her. Of course Issei had been guarded about his feeling, after all deep down he like Rias, but knew as things were now, then he would never be able to be with her romantically. He was underworld Royalty and he was lowly peasant it would never worked.

"What has you so troubled Issei?" Issei looked up into the face of Akeno and noticed the concern written all over it, should he tell her, no he would keep it to himself, besides there might still be a little hope, especially after the kiss and he and Rias had shared.

"No its okay, just a little worried about today, that's all.

Of course the kiss from Rias had surprised him, and things could have progressed a little further had Asia not interrupted. Issei noticed Akeno didn't seem satisfied with his answer, Issei wondered where Yusei was, after all he was very rare not to see Akeno and Yusei together these days. Unfortunately before he could ask a blinding light appearing in the room. Issei covered his eyes and waited for the light to die down. There stood a few feet away was a man dressed in what look like armour. Yusei noticed the yellow cross on the front of it, this guy must me from heaven or the church. The man was giving off an holy aura that was causing Issei and Akeno to shake uncontrollably, However when Issei saw the gold wings he froze. Issei watched as Akeno approached the man cautiously and bow in front of him. He then heard her address the man.

"St Michael I am honoured to meet you, my name is Akeno, and I am the Queen of Lady Gremory household. She asked me that I bring the Red Dragon Emperor here to meet you, as you requested from her brother Lord Sirzechs."

Michael smiled softly at the girl, who was now bowing towards him. "Thank you child, you have done well, so this is the young pervert, who is also the host for the Red Dragon Emperor. I am pleased to meet you Issei Hyoudou. I am St Michael, leader of Heaven, much has been discussed about you and your counter part the White Dragon Emperor. I am not sure if you are aware but all three factions will be soon meeting. We are all tired of this war, and would like to promote peace between the three of us. As a sign of that peace, Lord Sirzech has asked me to present this." There was another bright light which appeared in mid air in front of the angel. Suddenly the light took form of a sword.

Issei suddenly felt pain shoot through his left arm, something had upset Draig, Issei watched as the sword floated into St Michael hand.

"Behold young pervert the holy sword Ascalon, however this blade goes by another name. The dragon Slayer. Once it belonged to Saint George who used it to kill a dragon. It was also used in the great holy war to end the conflict between the Red Dragon and White Dragon Emperor."

Issei nodded in understanding, now he knew what had caused Draig to get angry, still why would the leader of heaven give him a sword that can kill dragons, it made no sense. Issei stood and walked towards Michael who was holding the blade in his hands, and was now presenting it towards him.

"According to reports you are the weakest Red Dragon host in history, and Sirzech and myself thought this sword would be able to boost your overall power. You would also have a weapon that could be used in combat against your rival the white dragon emperor. As Representative of Heaven I bestow upon you this power, and seal the pact that Heaven has made with the current Lucifer, that from now on both factions will strive for peace instead of conflict."

Issei took the sword from Saint Michael and held it in his Gauntlet hand. He could feel the power radiating from the blade. "Thank you Saint Michael, however I have no idea how I am suppose to wield such a weapon."

The Angel smiled softly. "I would suggest you try to assimilate the sword and join it together with the power of the Red Dragon Emperor."

Issei examined the sword once more, was that even possible? He was a devil after all, absorbing such holy power would kill him surely. Just then Issei heard Draig respond to his thoughts.

[Remember what I told you Issei Hyoudou the power of the boosted gear his down to the user own will. If you will me to absorb this power, and believe that I can, then there is nothing I cannot do. Also as the sword will be merging with me, it will not effect your standing as a devil, meaning the blade cannot harm you. So Issei Hyoudou I ask you once more, do you want me to merge with this sword and gain its power?"

Issei thought about the questions, the fact that the blade would not harm him, was a big relief, also the added power would be good, especially against Vali and the power of the white dragon Emperor. "Okay partner lets do this! Tell me what I need to do?"

[First you must focus all your power and energy into the Boosted gear, next you need to match the wavelength of that power to the power of Ascalon. When both Wavelengths align I will then be able to assimilate the holy sword.]

Issei closed his eyes and focused. As he did the boosted Gear began to glow and hum with power. Ascalon then started to glow brighter as the two power merged. Issei could feel the strain, of the two power attempting to merge, finally there was a bright flash and the backlash of magic sent everyone flying backwards. Issei felt his back make contact with the Shrine wall. Eventually though he was able to stand and looked to his Boosted Gear, which now had a long pointed sharp blade poking out from the front of it. The blade tip was the same as Ascalon. He had been able to assimilate the holy sword into his boosted Gear.

Saint Michael had been surprised by the backlash, however he was pleased that the holy sword had indeed accepted Issei has its new master. "It seems my work here is complete, I must return back to Heaven and prepare for the summit. Farewell Issei Hyoudou and good luck." The angel then was engulfed by a bright light and vanished from the Shrine, both leaving Akeno and Issei alone.

Restaurant In Town later

Yusei sat waiting for Akeno, she had told him that she needed to do something important today, however she would meet him for dinner here tonight. Yusei looked at his watch and then towards the door. He took another sip of his drink and then pulled out his phone and examined it. He was going to call her, however decided to give her five more minutes. Yusei heard the bell chime at the door and looked up to see Akeno was trying to catch her breath, her face was flushed. Yusei stood from the table and waved her over. Once she was near he leaned forward and kissed her sweetly.

"I was worried you wasn't coming. Did everything go okay?" Yusei took hold of Akeno hand and sat her down in the booth and then shuffled over next to her.

Akeno eventually recovered, and took a sip of Issei drink. "Yeah, sorry about that, the errand took longer then I first thought. Rias asked me to take Issei somewhere important, we met the leader of heaven, who gifted Issei with a new power. Sorry I didn't call, but my battery was dead."

Yusei looked to Akeno and took her hand in his. "It's okay you're here now, that's all that matters. So what was this new power that Heaven bestowed on Issei?"

Akeno took another sip of Yusei drink. "It was a holy sword, according to Saint Michael its lethal to dragons, and Lord Sirzech, had asked Michael to give it to Issei, hoping it would boost his overall power, however there was another reason for it. A pact of peace as been made between Heaven and Hell and the sword was the symbol of that peace between the two factions. There is a huge summit in few days were the three main factions will meet and discuss a peace treaty."

Yusei was surprised, he then removed Irina letter from his pocket, and handed it to Akeno. "Xenovia gave this to me yesterday, she received it from Irina. It mentions something about a meeting, which I assume is this summit you are referring too. Also I seem to have made an impression on her." Yusei noticed the sly smile on Akeno face.

"I can see that, so that settled then, she can be part of your own harem, So to recap, so far we have Koneko, Irina and maybe Lady Leviathan, if what happened yesterday is any indication to go by. She seemed really into you."

Yusei suddenly blushed. "I am sure it was nothing, it was just most likely the excitement of meeting me, which still puzzles me, after all I am just an average human, why would one of the devil kings take any interest in me."

Akeno handed the letter back, and then began to trace her finger playfully on the back of Yusei hand. "Oh I don't know, maybe its because your powerful, caring and above everything else humble. You don't go around showing off your power, but only use it when you need it, and then only if one of us is in trouble. Its kind of hard for any girl to ignore those qualities in you, not to mention you're cute too." Akeno kissed him softly on the cheek. "So ready to order, I am starving."

Both teens carried on talking until their food arrived. Something was bothering Yusei though, Akeno was still going on about this suppose Harem plan. Yusei remembered watching an recent anime where a boy was betrothed to an alien girl by accident, however the boy was completely clueless about the opposite sex, even though he liked a girl at his school. Through a number of misadventures with the alien girl, and her inventions causing trouble. The boy had become more confident and was now the object of affection for a lot more girls at his school. Of course the boy was oblivious and when in the later season the alien girls Sisters join her on earth, things get more complicated when the youngest tries to create a harem plan so the boy can marry and love all the girls involved with him. Was Akeno trying to do the same thing with him?

Yusei took hold of Akeno hand. "Akeno, please I have told you before, you're the only girl I need. I appreciate your efforts in trying to be open minded by such a concept as an Harem, but it just wouldn't work. One it's illegal for a man to marry more then one wife here, more importantly all these girls could have their own futures and that special someone waiting for them. Another point his one of these candidates is member of the church, and three are a member of the underworld, don't you think that alone would cause conflict. I will be honest with you, as I always, yes I like those girls but I don't feel about them the same way I feel about you."

Akeno looked into the loving eyes of her boyfriend, what he had said had truly touched her. "Yusei, you're the best boyfriend ever, however I have told you that I am happy for you to have as many girls as you want. Besides you keep saying you're just a human, but considering your power and what the other factions think of you, I doubt you would be remaining entirely human for long. Rias had already offered you a position in her household, and I am certain the other factions will also try to offer something. If so the laws of this land wouldn't apply to you, and you could have as many girls have you like and we can all live happy together. You might not love these girls yet, but that doesn't mean you won't come to in the future. So as your girlfriend I am asking you to be a little more open minded, if one of these girls shows interest, then go with it, don't push her away, or try to avoid her. I have already given you permission."

Yusei still wasn't sure, however he agreed that he wouldn't push any of the girls away that took an interest in him, even though the idea seemed ludicrous. The teens soon finished their food and then shared an ice cream sundae. One of the waitress had then taken a picture of both of them, which Yusei had paid for. Yusei then paid the bill for the meal and both teens left the restaurant, it was still quite early.

"Its still quite early, is there anything else you fancy doing?"

Akeno suddenly smiled and grabbed hold of her boyfriends hand. "Lets go to the arcade, I need to burn off these calories and can do it by whooping your arse on the dance machine. Of course there is another way I can burn the calories off" Akeno looked to Yusei and winked. She then laughed at the surprise expression on his face.