Blade of Angel
Answers to some reviews:
AbaddontheDevourer: That's because I had read many stories where the authors used asterisks to censored a...foul language.
edboy4926: Yes, Issei can drink and touch holy water, though there are still some effects. If he drinks holy water, there will be like a burning sensation on the inner part of his body, just like when you drink alcohol (not that I recommended it). If he touches holy water, it will feel warm but slowly the temperature increased to the point he can't stand it.
Park, Kuoh
Issei is currently sitting at a bench. He's wearing a red t-shirt underneath a yellow jacket, light blue jeans, and brown and yellow shoes.
"Stop training so soon?"
"I want to continue, Lucifer. But there are many things in my head. I want to get rid of it or at least not thinking much about it." Thought Issei. "Just asking, where's Michael?"
"He's at the library."
"Library? There is library at my head?"
"No, it's at your Sacred Gear. How do you think we spend our times when we're not torturing you?"
"Right. Anyway, did you and Michael have something to do with the fact that sometimes I spoke something without thinking? Like I just wanted to said it right there at that time?"
"I don't know what you're talking about. Perhaps you lose some screws when you're turned into a devil."
"For some reason I can't trust you."
"I never said you must."
"Issei?"
When Issei turn his head, he see that it was the nun (or whore in Lucifer's case) that was calling him.
"Asia?"
Fast Food Restaurant
Asia is currently staring at the food that Issei just bought.
"Um, Asia?"
"Y-yes?"
Issei then pick one of the hamburger.
"This is how you eat these." Explain Issei as he unwraps the hamburger and then took a bite.
"I never knew such an amazing method to eat these exist." Comment Asia.
"Why, thank you."
"Lucifer, if you want to say something nice like that, please do it without sarcasm." Thought Issei.
Asia then do the same thing that Issei did. She unwraps the hamburger, prays for a while, and took a bite.
"It's delicious!" Declared Asia which makes Issei laugh.
"You know, that hamburger for some reason remind me about one of my brother. Although I remember never seen one eat those food."
Somewhere at that universe...
"Cas, why are we stopping at McDonald's? Baby needs some maintenance ASAP!"
"Sorry, Dean. But for some reason I want grounded beef...again."
"Here's your orders, sir!"
"Thank you."
Back to the other universe...
"Come to think of it, why were you at the park?" Ask Issei.
"It's just that I had free time, so I was taking a walk around town. And while I was doing so, I saw you so..."
"Asia!"
"Yes?"
"Let's have a lot of fun today!"
"Just make sure it involved your obsession. It will disgust her and makes her hate you."
"Nice try, Satan." Thought Issei.
Asia thinks about it for a few seconds before saying her reply, "Yes."
Few hours later...
Issei had brought Asia to a game center and managed to win a Racchu-kun plushy for her, which she treasure as friendship symbol.
"This is the first time in a long time that I have had so much fun." Said Asia as Issei buys some drinks.
"Jeez, Asia, you exaggerate too much." Replied Issei.
Issei and Asia then take a sit at a bench near a pool. There, Asia tells Issei about his past.
"As a child, I was abandoned by my parents."
"See? This is why humans deserved to be killed. They don't even care about their offspring!"
"Don't say that, Lucy. That sounds like..."
"Oh God, you're right, Michael."
"They left me at a church in a small European village. When I was seven, a dying puppy wandered into the church. I constantly prayed. That was when a miracle happened."
"What must be when her Sacred Gear was activated."
"Soon after, I was taken to a larger church and asked to heal people from all over the world. I was so happy that my gift was able to help so many."
"I bet those people are now trying their best to destroy Earth."
"Lucy, please. I know humans are bad, but not always."
"One day, I saw an injured man lying on the floor. But, this man was..."
"A devil." Finished Issei.
"Those who possess power to also heal evil were banished."
"And so you, without home, came to the fallen angels."
"Yet, I've never neglected thanking and praying to God for this gift. I never knew what those individuals were doing. I am sure this is the Lord's will. I believe that this is a test of my will to persevere. One day, the Lord will surely reward me by granting me my dream."
"Dream?"
"That I'll make many friends. We'll go buy flowers and book, or talk about things. That's my dream. Right now, I have no friend."
There's silence at the duo for a couple of minutes.
"Issei, I guess you should become her first friend."
"What are you trying to say, Michael?" Thought Issei.
"It's...hard to watch her having a sad emotion and yet she keeps giving a smile. At least you can do that for her."
Issei then stand up and walks for a bit.
"Issei?"
"I'll become your friend. But, aren't we already friends? We already played and talked. Well, we didn't buy flowers and books, though. Isn't that enough?"
Issei can see that Asia is holding a tear of joy.
"No, no. It's definitely enough."
"It doesn't matter whether I am a devil or you're a sister. Friends are friends."
"That's right. Keep your friends close and your enemies closer."
"Don't even try to tempt me to kill her again."
"I am...I am so...I am so happy!" Said Asia.
Suddenly, Issei can feels that something is close to them.
"Sorry, but that's not happening."
When Issei turn around, he see the fallen angel that killed him.
"Yuuma?" Issei's face is mixed with his shock, Lucifer's cautiousness, and Michael's annoyance.
"Raynare?" Said Asia.
"So, she really was a fallen angel." Thought Issei.
"I am not surprised that you only managed to figure that now."
"So what I heard about you degrading yourself to be with a devil and living a pitiful live, is true. Asia, it's pointless to run." Said Raynare.
"I will not go back! I can not return to a place with the intention of hurting others! I am really sorry, I actually ran away from the church."
"Ran away? From an angel? Sure, a fallen one, but still..." Issei can feels that Michael is having a deep thought.
"I figured that out a while ago. There's no way you want to be associated for those good-for-nothing hairless apes!"
"Yes, that's what I mean!"
"What is your business, human-crow hybrid?" Ask Issei.
"Really? That's one of the most creative insults I ever heard. Though that can hardly offend someone. You're a worthless piece of filth that belongs to elsewhere." Said Raynare.
"That...is sadly something I can agree."
"If you're going to interfere..." Raynare then create a light spear.
"For Father's sake, can they have a weapon that's more classy?"
"Lucifer, I don't think that's something you should say." Thought Issei.
"I am not holding back this time." Declare Raynare.
Issei then summons his Sacred Gear, now having gloves at both of his hands. Issei can see that Raynare is having a confused face.
"I was wondering what kind of Sacred Gear you have, and from that white-haired priest said, you can take damage from even a light weapon and super strength. But I never heard of yours, so that must be its only powers." Said Raynare.
"Actually, no. It just that we can only give you small part of our abilities."
"Glad that you're back, Michael."
"I heard your Sacred Gear was dangerous, so I went through the trouble of acting to get close to you. 'P-Please go out with me!' Your jaws hit the floor when I asked that! Hahaha!"
"I admit, I an idiot and a pervert back then." Issei suddenly realize what he just said. "Why is this happening to me?!"
Realm of Sacred Gear
"That was fun. Alright, as a thanks for the entertainment, I'll give you some boost." Said Lucifer.
"For some reason I won't like this boost." Inform Michael.
Park
"Why don't you just quietly hand Asia over to me?" Said Raynare.
"Because you're a great big bag of dicks." Said Issei with sudden pride.
"What did you just say?!"
"I said, you're a great big bag of dicks... Now that you mention it, I think it should be something related to cat."
Suddenly, the spear light stabs Issei at his stomach. He quickly pulls it before tossing it to the ground. Then, Issei can feels that Asia is healing him.
"Thanks for that." Said Issei.
"Asia, why didn't you come back with me quietly? Your Twilight Healing puts his Sacred Gear to shame."
"That's because you haven't seen it at its full potential."
"So, all you really wanted was my power?" Said Asia.
"Hahaha, fool." The two girls then turn their attention to Issei, who's smiling. "If you want to use someone, you used them. If you want to torture someone, you torture them. If you want to kill someone, you kill them. But if you want someone's power, and yet what you do is took care of them, making them think you care for their well being, it disgusted me. Now, even for me, that is sick!"
"If you quietly come back, I won't kill that devil." Said Raynare who's holding her anger as she create a larger spear.
"As if you can kill me!" What Issei said is the last straw.
Raynare flies to the sky and then throws the spear to where Issei and Asia are. He managed to push Asia away, but the spear then explode, sending Issei to another pool.
"Smooth, Lucifer." Issei can sense sarcasm in Michael's voice. "Smooth."
"Never thought it will work that well."
Issei then tries to stand but find out that he can't.
"Oh boy, you get a cramp. Michael, can we heal it?"
"We can. I just need to find a way to do it. Why we must be inside this damned Gear anyway?"
"Great. Of all times." Comment Issei with sarcasm.
"You know, Asia. I missed at purpose. If I landed that shot, his body would be in pieces right now. I wonder if your healing will make it in time." Said Raynare who landed near Asia.
"I'll go with you." Said Asia.
Issei keeps trying to stand, but he's still unable to do it.
"Good girl. If the ritual goes well, all your pains and worries will simply disappear. Good bye, Issei." Said Raynare.
"Done, now go!"
"Asia!" Shout Issei as he stand up.
"Good bye, Issei." Said Asia with tears at her eyes.
After saying that, both she and Raynare disappear.
"Looks like teleportation also exist for them."
Occult Research Club
Koneko is about to take a bite of her bread when Rias slaps Issei.
"How many times I should told you? No, means no. Forget about that girl already. You're part of the Gremory family." Said Rias.
"Then just remove me from the family." Replied Issei coldly. "That way, I can try to save her on my own."
"Do you really think that's possible?"
"Aren't I just a pawn in this game of chess? Why does it matter if a pawn disappears?"
"Be quiet! Do you think that because you're a Pawn, you're the weakest piece?" Rias see that Issei is struggling to reply it. "I believe that I've told you before, that with these Evil Pieces, the rules are literal."
"Pawns specialty is..."
"Promotion. If a Pawn managed to get to the other side of the board, it can become any piece other than King."
"Are you telling me that I can possess the other pieces' powers?"
"Only in case I accept a certain location as 'the other side of the board'. For example, the church. Also, keep in mind your Sacred Gear."
Issei can hears that Michael and Lucifer are having some sort of eureka moment. Rias then touchs Issei's cheek.
"Keep in mind that a Sacred Gear is activated by the owner's will. The stronger the will, the stronger the gear reacts."
Rias then took a few steps back. Akeno then goes behind her and whisper something.
"We have a situation. Akeno and I will be leaving for a short while." Said Rias.
"Wait, Prez. We haven't-"
"Bear in mind that even with Promotion, a fallen angel is not something easy to beat."
Rias and Akeno then create a circle. Both of them stand above it and then teleported away. Issei then goes towards the door.
"Are you going to go?" Ask Kiba.
"Yeah. And don't try to stop me." Replied Issei.
"You'll be killed."
"Then I'll make sure that Asia would be far away when that happened."
"It seems you're prepared for the worst. Though it's hopeless."
"Will you just-"
Kiba suddenly gets his sword.
"I'll go along as well. Prez said, 'even if you got Promotion...', correct?"
"Yeah?"
"What? You haven't figured it out? Anyone with half a brain can without any help."
"At the moment, Prez accepted the church as 'the other side of the board'." Explain Kiba.
"Ahh, I get it!"
"Also, we still have orders to follow you."
"You too, Koneko?"
"I can't let you go there alone." Said Koneko.
The Church, Kuoh
After kicking the front doors, the devils trio enter the building. They can see the damages that had been done to the place. Suddenly, there's someone clapping. It's Freed.
"Hello, hello, hello. It's nice to meet you again."
"Oh God, not him again."
"Of all humans..."
"Yeah, I know how annoying he is." Thought Issei.
"You know, it's so nice to find a devil that can survive against me. I am strong after all. I would kill all of you for humiliating me!" Freed then took out his light sword and gun.
"Hey, psycho, where's Asia?" Ask Issei with annoyed tone.
"That piece of **** sister? She's down there, doing a ritual. Well, not that it matters."
Issei then summons his Sacred Gear. Koneko, without warning, grabs a bench and throws it at Freed.
"Just get crushed already." Said Koneko.
"Just silence, midget!" Said Freed as he slices the bench.
"Midget?" Koneko then throws more benches.
Freed dodge them and fired his gun. Both Issei and Kiba avoid the bullets. Kiba then jumps to the air and then dived towards Freed with his sword ready.
"Get out of the way!" Exclaim Freed.
Freed and Kiba then dodge, parry, and try to slice each other. The priest sometimes uses his gun. Both of them now has their swords clashing with each other.
"You fight well." Comment Kiba.
"I really want to kill you." Said Freed as he fires his gun. Though Kiba manage to avoid it.
"Shall I show you a bit of my serious side?" Kiba's sword then engulfed with a darkness.
Suddenly, something is falling to the floor. When the devils trying to see what is it, suddenly there's a bright light. That thing is a stunt grenade. Freed, who managed to cover his eyes and the user of the grenade, goes to Kiba and kicks his sword away.
"I never fight fair against a devil, you ****** devil!" Said Freed as he tries to slice Kiba.
Suddenly, someone is standing between him and the devil. His sword is being hold by a blade. When they see the person, they that it was Issei.
"You and him are not the only people in the room with sharp weapon." Said Issei to Freed as he push the sword away and kicks Freed.
When the others take a look at the blade, they see its a long, silver, triple-edged dagger, and there's a triangle on the cross section. Issei looks at the blade before smiling.
Flashback...
The devils are walking towards the church with Issei behind them.
"Hey, idiot."
"What is it, Lucifer?" Ask Issei.
Because you haven't mastered your powers, I think it'll be wise to give you this."
Suddenly, something is forming at Issei's right hand. When he looks at the thing in his hand, he see a blade.
"I present to you, Angel Blade."
Flashback end...
"PROMOTION!" Shout Issei as he runs towards Freed. Issei promoted himself into a Rook.
Freed then shoot Issei as he comments at his mind on how the Rook is a brute like a tank. Issei then tries to stab Freed using the balde, but the priest managed to dodge it. However, he didn't see Issei's left hand, which's about to hit him.
"For real." Said Freed Immediately.
"Punch straight from Hell!" Issei then punched Freed to the other side of the room, knocking off his gun. "Haha, score 100 for me and below 0 for you!"
"You f**k*** devils!" Freed then took out two more light swords and then jump.
Koneko however, throws a bench and it hit him. As Freed is trying to gain his composure, Kiba tries to slices him. Unfortunately, Freed managed to dodge it.
"There's no way a devil is killing me." Said Freed as he throws another stunt grenade.
When the devils look at his position, they find out that he's gone.
"Damn, I really wish for that human to be killed."
Koneko then goes to a furniture before destroying it, revealing a secret passage. The devils then go toward wherever the passage lead them to.
"Welcome, devils. You're late for the party." Said Raynare as the devils walks in.
When they see the room, they find that Asia is being chained to a big cross. Issei walks towards them, but Kiba immediately pulls him back when a light spear explode near them.
"That's not something you do to a guest." Said Issei with sarcasm.
"That's because you're not invited. The ritual is almost over by the way." Retort Raynare.
The cross then glows as Asia let out a scream.
"What are you going to do with Asia?" Ask Issei with a venomous voice.
"I get it. The fallen angels plan is to steal her Gear." Said Kiba.
"Steal her Sacred Gear? What will happen to Asia, then?"
"The possesser of teh Sacred Gear will loose their live."
The Sacred Gear then is finally taken from Asia. It fly upwards as Asia falls, though being chained prevents it from happening.
"Twilight Healing. It's finally at my hand." Said Raynare as she catch the slowly falling Sacred Gear. She then realize something. "Is it only me, or the temperature has drastically drops?"
What Raynare said is right; the room has now become cold. When everyone in the room exhale air from their lungs, they can see a white fog. It indicates that the temperature drops below zero.
Then, a dark, evil, and twisted aura emerge. When they see the source, they see that it's Issei. At his face, is a smile that has never been seen since the Apocalypse.
This chapter is now done.
Spoiler for the next chapter: If you want to know what Issei is about to do, remember what Lucifer did to the Pagan Gods during Hammer of the Gods.
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