A/N: Hey guys, like I promised, here is another chapter to The 72 Pillars and a Cat. I've realized that Kuroka hasn't really been in this story so far other than the short appereance on chapter 7, but she will get her fair share of time pretty soon, I'm just building up to it. As far as that goes, that's pretty much it. :) You guys are awesome. I say this alot but its true, so... deal with it xD, jk. Also, I'm going to try out writing in Issei's POV from now on. Tell me how it goes and if I should keep doing it .
Chapter 9: Good Side in Life
"Ise-kun, I have some news for you, and I think you will like it very much." Sirzechs said.
This caused all the people who tackled me to stop and pay attention to what Sirzechs had to say.
"What is it?" I asked.
"Well, due to you practically risking your life to save the Underworld, the higher-ups decided to make you a High-Class devil." Sirzechs stated.
Wait a second.
Did I hear right? Did he just say I, Hyoudou Issei, am now, a High-Class Devil?!
"WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAA?!" I exclaimed.
"Onii-sama! Are you sure?" Rias muttered with a little bit of sadness in her voice.
"If Ise-kun becomes a High-Class devil, he has to leave your peerage, but I have no say in it. All they have told me is that he is classified as a High-Class devil now."
Im still trying to comprehend what just happened. But, should I do it? My life wouldn't be how it is today without Buchou and the help of everyone in ORC. I was lost deeply in my thoughts when someone said something that made me sigh in relief.
"Ise, you should do it, this is an oppurtunity you cannot pass. To me, you'll always be my adorable, precious servant, and no one will replace that. No one." Rias assured.
I sighed. She came up to me and started to hug me really tight, much to my surprise.
I have such a hard decision to make, but what Buchou just said, I think its clear.
"I'll take that opportunity Sirzechs-sama, thank you very much." I exclaimed. My knees started to get weak as one of my dreams since becoming a devil got knocked down. I'm so happy!
"I'm glad," Sirzechs said with a smile, "Let's have a celebration party for Ise-kun!"
With that said, everyone went to the living room and started dancing the night away.
(Fast Forward to Tommorow Morning)
As I opened my eyes, I realized that someone was lying on top of me, as my chest felt really heavy. I had some sheets on so I decided to pull it away. When I did, I couldn't believe my eyes.
Why is Kuroka sleeping on top of me?! I could feel her breasts too! Dear god, what happened last night?! We're under aged, so being drunk is out of the question. Seriously, what in the serious hell happened?!
While I was getting lost in my thoughts, Kuroka started to purr as she woke up. She rubbed her eyes and was now fully awake. She didn't seem to be bothered that she was laying on top of me.
"Good morning Sekiryuutei-chin, nya~"
"Uhh- Good morning Kuroka, u-um.. mind explaining why you're sleeping on top of me?" I managed to ask without trying to get a bloody nose as her breasts were still on top of me. This sensation feels really great.
"I got tired, and I didn't know where to sleep so I stumbled upon your room once the party ended and I slept here. Is there something wrong nya~" she said in a teasing tone.
With that said, I almost had a heart attack.
"N-not in particular."
"Good, then I guess you don't mind" she muttured.
"Don't mind wha-" Before I could even continue, Kuroka buried her head on my chest and started to hug me. I quickly covered my nose as her recent actions are starting to give me a massive bloody nose.
"You're really warm Sekiryuutei-chin" she stated.
"O-oh really? And by the way, you don't have to call me Sekiryuutei-chin, just call me Ise or Ise-kun like everybody else." I said while flashing a warm smile.
She looked up and started to have a red shade over her face. Did she just blush from what I said? Kuroka, the girl who killed her master, blushing at something I said? Whaaaaaaattttt?!
"If you say, Ise" she said while she continued to put her head on my chest. I couldn't help but to hug her back. If there's a beautiful bishoujou that's hugging you, you should hug back. Once I hug her, she was a bit surprised because she jumped a little but I just kept hugging her.
"Say Ise, would it be wierd if-"
"If.. what?" I asked.
"N-never mind nya~" she muttured.
Huh, I wonder what she wanted to say. Why did she stop all of a sudden. I guess it can't be helped. While I was enjoying this moment, something hit my brain as I was looking at her:
MY DATE WITH AYAMA!
"Oh shit, Kuroka what time is it?" I asked as I stood up and pushed Kuroka away. Once again she seemed a bit surprised by my actions, but she seemed a little bit sad with this one.
"It's 11:30, why?"
I am gonna die. Even though Ayama hasn't told me the details, I told her to not worry about it and I will be the one to lead. Im such an idiot! Why would I say that even though this is my first date?!
"Im sorry Kuroka but, could we continue this another time? I'm really late for something."
"U-uhmm.. Okay.." she replied with a hint of sadness in her voice. Before I left the room, I came up to her and hugged her, reassuring that everything will be fine. Once I pulled away, I ran right to the bathroom and I took a really quick shower. Once I got out of the shower, I ran back to my room, pulled out some nice clothes and put the on. I put on some jeans, a buttoned up shirt, a watch and some sneakers. I ran back to the bathroom, hoping this is the last stop I'm going to make. I pulled out my toothbrush and started brushing my teeth, and while I was doing that, I grabbed the hair brush and started to brush my hair. Once I was done brushing my teeth, I smelled my breath to make sure it doesn't smell even though I just brushed my teeth.
It smells alright.
So after I finished all the antics that I was going through, I ran outside the door running to the clock that centered the train station and the outlet malls. I checked the big clock;
11:55.
Great! I came in with 5 minutes to spare, hoping that Ayama would come at 12.
10 minutes pass by when suddenly I heard a voice that I knew very well.
"Ise!"
I turned around to see who it was but, the only person I saw was a beautiful girl wearing a purple sundress with frills and boots that covered her ankles. Her hair was tied in a ponytail in the back, while the front of her hair was let down. She had a necklace that wrapped around her neck, and a bracelet to top it all off. This person looked so different.. But not in a bad way. She looked absolutely beautiful! Thats when I realized:
"A-Ayama?!" I exclaimed. I was shocked because I've only seen her wear our uniform all the time, and for her to come out like this, looking like a true bishoujou, it's taking my breath away.
"Mou! Don't tell me you don't remember me!" she replied while pouting.
"I-I d-didn't!" I started to stutter on my words. It feels like my tounges tied but I can't let her know that! She's only doing this because I've been considered 'dead' for a month right?! No other meanings behind it, but man, I'm going to be jealous when she gets a boyfriend, no doubt about it.
"Why are you so shocked though?" she asked while tilting her head a little to the left.
Dear god, please help, she's too cute! Oh wait, God's dead isn't he? So I guess.. Dear Maou? Never mind.
"I-it's just that.."
I gulped.
"You look so.. beautiful" I continued.
That last statement made her cheeks flush all shades of read. I think she didn't expect that. Believe me, I didn't either.
"T-thank you.." she said softly.
She then grabbed onto my left arm, making my arm go in between her breasts. Could this day.. get any better?! While I was trying to maintain myself, she then asks,
"Ise, lead the way" she said with a smile.
"Uhmm, you're the one who asked me so shouldn't you lead?"
"Ehh? But.. you're the guy here, and guys are suppoused to lead the way not the girl."
Realizing that point, I just sighed and we started walking. With this being my first date and all I have no clue where I'm headed. Then I realized that there was a movie theater around here somewhere. Before I continued to walk to where the movie theater was, I asked Ayama;
"Ayama, would you like to go watch a movie?"
She looked at me and just smiled.
"So is that a yes?" I asked.
"Anywhere with you is fine, Ise"
I couldn't help but I started to blush. We then started back up on our walking pace as we were headed to the movie theater. Once we arrived we looked at the movies that were showing. I wanted to watch an action movie, but Ayama seemed to have something in mind. She stumbled upon a movie that made her face light up.
"Ise!" She exclaimed. "Let's watch The Notebook!"
"EUUH? But, isn't that a movie for girls?" I stated while waving my hands in the air, gesturing that we shouldn't watch it.
"Oh come on," she said with a pout, "It's not just for girls!"
I could argue with her more, but I doubt I'll win, so I just went with it.
"Fine, fine, let's go.." I muttered.
She faced me and kissed me on the cheek.
"Thanks Ise," she said with a slight blush.
I started to blush too after her recent action. I guess it's a small price to pay. After all, I am on a date with her. I might as well.
So we ended up getting the tickets. We bought some popcorn and something to drink as we headed down to our designated theater
-Time Skip After The Movie-
"Jeez, stop crying, it's over you know."
"I know.. but- it's just so sad!"
" *sigh* Come here" Ayama said as she grabbed me and started to embrace me.
Yes, I was the one crying.
Why you ask? The movie was just too sad! I couldn't help it. I get a bit emotional when it comes to these things- I mean, what? I'm not crying.
After a while I heard someone laughing. This laughter sounded familiar.
[Hahahaha, the current Sekiryuutei, cried about a romantic movie?]
Ddraig started to tease me.
"Shut up! I'm not crying!" I yelled back.
[Haha, I'm only teasing.]
The glow in my hand started to fade. I looked at my watch to check the time:
2:00.
Wow, that movie was long, we might as well get something to eat now.
"Ayama, are you hungry?" I asked.
"No, I'm fine." she replied. I don't know if it was irony, but when she said that her stomach started to growl. I couldn't help but to tease her.
"Oh really?" I asked with a smirk,
She smacked me on the stomach, but in a playful way. She started to giggle.
"Alright alright, let's go" she said.
I grabbed her hand and and I interlocked my fingers within hers. I'm not gonna lie, but I don't know why I did that. It seemed like it was needed in the moment, so I did it... She seemed a bit surprised to what I did so I tried to let go of her hand, but something tells me that she wanted me to stay like that, as her grip started to tighten, and her head started to rest on my shoulders. We were walking outside of the movie theater, looking for a place to eat when I stumbled upon a family diner. This was the only place to eat that was close at the moment and I am really hungry.
"Do you mind eating at a family diner Ayama?" I asked.
"I don't mind, I'm really hungry as well." she replied.
And with that, we ended up eating at a family diner for lunch.
When we finished eating, I looked outside and the sun was setting down.
"Ne Ise," Ayama asked, "You wanna watch the sun go down?" with a slight blush in her face.
I couldn't think of any other way to finish off this date. I nodded and said "Sure why not."
Instead of me leading the way, she grabbed my hand and she started to lead me to a nearby cliff. When we arrived, there were flowers everywhere and tree;s surrounding the area. I stopped and admired the were even benches and there seemed to be quite a lot of couples here...wait...
"Come on!" She started yanking my hand, urging me to stop day dreaming and start walking. We headed to a nearby bench and as we sat, the sun slowly started to dissapear, only leaving red and orange streaks around the sky.I felt something creep up my hands and as i looked, it was Ayama's own hand. I looked at her and she gave me a warm smile as she put her head on my shoulders, From what I could tell, she was blushing really hard. I couldn't help but blush as well, as this moment felt really blissful.
"Ise,"
"Hmm?"
"When you died, I thought I would never see you again." she said. I looked down at my chest, as it was getting wet with tears.
"Please, stay with me... forever... I love you Ise," she muttered underneath my chest.
Wow shes crying really ha- ...
Wait...!
DID SHE JUST SAY SHE LOVES ME?
"Uhh Ayama, mind repeating what you just said? I think I heard wrong.
She lifts up her head and said, "You didn't hear wrong."
"No, no, you see, I heard you said you l-l-oved me.."
"... I do.."
My eyes widen. So wait..
"Does this mean.." I asked.
"If you feel the same way.."
She started to get closer to my face and soon enough, I felt her warm lips against mine. She snaked her hand around my neck and I wrapped my hands around her.
"I love you Ise," she said, as she puts her head on my chest once more. We stay like this for quite a few minutes until a swarm of bats appeared right in front of us.
"Well, I hate to say it but, you can't do that Ayama" a voice said.
She looks up and once she did her eyes grew. A guy that was around my age or an age older than me appears. He had pitch-black hair and silver eyes. He was wearing a white tuxedo and some white slacks to match. I couldn't help but notice, but this guy beats me in the terms of looks.
God damn it, and to think, I was going to be with Ayama.
He looked at us and he gave off a smirk. He seemed to know who Ayama was and she looks like she knows him as well.
I got up and stood infront of Ayama, protecting her from what this guy was about to do.
"I don't know who you are, but Ayama doesn't seem to like your company, so I suggest you leave." I proclaimed as my Boosted Gear appeared on my left hand.
"Now now, I'm not here to cause any trouble," he said.
"I'm just here for my fiancee."
A/N: Woah :o some serious stuff. So I said I was gonna update twice yesterday but, this took quite a while to write xD. I also know that this chapter seemed to be a little bit more on the Ayama and Issei side but that is the main pair of the story, and with Kuroka included so yeah.. lol I hope you guys didn't mind it too much. Also, I this might be wierd, but I never saw The Notebook so I don't know if it's sad or something xD I just wanted to put a little humor in this chapter. Some things I wanna point out, this chapter was a combination of the date with Akeno and a marriage problem like Rias with Riser. I really liked the wedding crasher scene so, I found a way to incorporate it here :D. My last chapter seemed kind of successful to me so thanks for that :). I'll see you guys in the next chapter.