So... I DONT OWN ANYTHING FROM THE COOL, HANDSOME AND AWESOME GUY, ICHIEI ISHIBUMI. QUICK REMINDER,

THIS SONG - Trading Yesterday - Shattered.

The hug went on for a couple of minutes, Issei and the girls were having their time cuddling as they were reunited from all the dilemmas between them. Rias then spoke up

"I love you Ise...". Rias then kissed Issei on the lips gently which Issei returned it. It went for 5 seconds then they departed.

"I love you too Rias... you don't mind me calling you like that right?.."

"No..not at all my Ise.." Rias said as she buried her head on Issei's chest.

"Ara ara, i want Ise-kun to call me casually as well." Akeno said, back in her usual smiley face.

"I want Ise-senpai too call me like that too...". Koneko said stoicly.

"You guys..." Issei said with a small smile. He then noticed Kiba and Gasper who hadn't say anything yet. He put on a smile and stood up. The both then approached Issei.

"Ise-kun.." Kiba said with a bit choke in his voice. He then bro-hugged Issei who accepted with spread arms. "When i said that i understand what the girls are going thru, i am a horrible friend right Ise-kun?" Kiba continued to cry as he was burying his head on Issei's shoulder.

"Eto... don't be such a cry baby Kiba, all what matters now is everything is solved." Issei said as he patted Kiba's back. "You helped me once when i was filled with hatred and vengeance but you freed me from those pointless aims.. Until now... i- i don't know how to repay you...". Kiba said after the hug departed. Issei then pats Kiba's shoulder.

"It's ok Kiba... I don't need you to repay me after all, what are friends for?." Issei said with a smile. Kiba then wipe off his tear and nods at Issei. Issei was then attacked by Gasper.

"I-ise-senpai!, please forgive me for saying bad things to you that day!." Gasper said while burying his head to Issei's belly. Issei just made a bitter smile at Gasper meanwhile with Ophis and Azazel.

Ophis put her right palm up, Then, a purple like aura that was shaped like a fallen angel appeared. Azazel just looked at Ophis who had a purple aura on her palm.

"This. was inside him." Ophis said before gripping her palm and then the aura disappeared. Azazel nods. "We shall start observing him from now on." Azazel said seriously. He then continued. "Ophis, are you serious about what you told me and Vali?." Azazel said and turned his head to Ophis. "I, have leaved Khaos Brigade long ago. Issei is now my friend." Ophis said stoicly. Azazel nods. He then put on his annoying smile and walked in to the group who was having their time.

"It's ok Gasper, just please stop crying over me will ya?.' Issei said while he pat Gasper's head. It was then he turned his head to Azazel.

"Haahh, young love, i've always missed being young." Azazel said then he turned his head to Issei who was staring at him. Issei then gave Azazel the 'look' that meant something in it.

'You planned this whole thing from the start right?.' Issei 'said' with his eyes narrowed.

'No, i did not.' Azazel gave Issei the annoying look. He then spoke up.

"Well, now that you guys are united, why don't you go to the party, it is still early for the party to end." Azazel said.

"Sure, why not?... Lets go to the party guys." Issei said to the group. Which all of them nods.

"I, want to go too." Ophis said. Suddenly appearing beside Issei. Issei was expecting a shock from the group but he was surprised that they were not shocked.

"Wait, you guys are not surprised seeing Ophis here?..." Issei asked.

"Not at all, Azazel-sensei told us earlier when we arrived. Onii-sama and Michael-sama will be really busy so the secret is safe until now. In fact, we were surprised that you and Ophis grow a really good friendship." Rias said with a hint of astonishment.

"I see...". Issei said.

"Plus!, we heard that Ise-kun sang well at the party just now!, Mouu.. I never knew that Ise-kun made a good singer since we were childhood friends." Irina said while showing a video of Issei singing the song "Angels Fall" with her smartphone.

"Hehe..So you guys found out huhh?... I'm actually feeling embarrassed right now." Issei said while he was rubbing the back of his head.

"Ara ara, why don't you sing for us at the party Ise-kun?, I want to see my adorable lover sing." Akeno said while she hugged Issei's arm.

"I want to see Issei-san sing as well, it would be fantastic right, Xenovia?." Asia said while clasping both of her hands. Xenovia nods.

"Lets see Ise sing at the party later, I can't wait to see our future husband perform on the stage." Rias said while crossing her arms.

"Well, it won't be a problem so.. It's okay, Yeah i will perform." Issei said. The girls just cheered happily. Issei just made a smile.

"Well then, lets go to the party, the Vali-team are there too so don't intend to kill them okay?." Azazel said, the group just nods in unison. Azazel then put on a funny grin and he spoke.

"Before we go, Rias?, did you notice that Issei isn't staring at your boobs anymore?." Azazel said while he tried to hold in his laughter as he knows well the reactions of the girls soon. 'AZAZEL-SENSEI YOU BASTARD!' Issei yelled in his mind.

"Wait, then, it could only mean one thing..." Rias said then all of the group members turns their head to Issei. Issei could only sigh.

'Oh crap' He thought as he closed his ears.

""""""""WHATTT!?"""""""".

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The ORC Group were now in the ballroom along with Azazel, Ravel , Ophis and the Vali-team. The Vali-team and the ORC group were in separate tables. They were enjoying the performance of a group of dancers on the stage meanwhile waiting for Issei's turn.

The group were having their meals as they enjoyed the performance. It was then, Issei noticed that Koneko who was sitting on Issei's lap as usual was feeling anxious. He then spoke up.

"Koneko, what's wrong?, are you feeling well?." Issei asked.

"...Ise-senpai... It was just..Onee-sama is here...". Koneko said as she looked at Kuroka who was noticed Koneko and then waved at her. Issei made a small smile.

"Kuroka and i talked this evening.."

"...About what?."

"You shouldn't hate your sister that much, I know that you went through a lot of pain because of her but, she was just protecting you so you won't go berserk on your powers. I talked to her that she can train you so you could handle your senjutsu powers better if you don't mind." Issei said.

"...I..I don't mind if Ise-senpai say so." Koneko said with a smile on her face.

"If Kuroka ever does anything funny or lecherous to you, let me know, I'll make her sorry okay?." Issei said with a hint of joking in it. Koneko blushed and smiled, Happy that her boyfriend is protecting her dearly.

"Ara ara, looks like Koneko-chan and Ise-kun are having their kinky yum yum time. Ufufufufu." It was Akeno who said which made Issei and Koneko blushed madly with their face red as tomato.

"A-a-akeno!, don't say it so erotically!. And what do you mean by 'Kinky Yum Yum'?." Issei said while his face was still blushing madly.

"I also want to be protected by Ise-kun as well. Ufufufu" Akeno said. Issei then spoke up.

"A-Akeno... where father right now?..". Issei asked.

"Ufufufu. He is on a mission right now but why the sudden question?, missing your father-in-law Ise-kun?." Akeno said in a teasing tone.

"Haha, it's just, isn't it important for you to meet your father?, since you are already reunited with him?." Issei said. Akeno then spoke.

"Thank you, Ise-kun..."

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"Thank you for caring me that much, i am thankful for being able to met you that day. I don't know what will happen to me if i'd stayed hating myself as a fallen angel. Thank you so much...Ise-kun..".Akeno said with her left eye forming a tear.

"Your welcome...Akeno...". Issei smiled. It was then, he was approached by Azazel.

"Let's go playboy, your turn is next." Azazel said with a huge grin. Issei nods and told Koneko to get off.

"Well, i'm next guys!, i'll get going." Issei said. His attire still consist in a black leather jacket.

"Alright Ise!, We'll be cheering you from here~." Rias said loudly.

"Do your best!, Issei-san!/Issei-sama!." Asia and Ravel cheered. "Go for it! Ise-kun!." Xenovia said out loud.

"I will!." Issei said loudly. The Vali-team and Ophis also gave him cheers as he walked to the backstage, preparing for his performance.

As the dancer's performance ended with a loud applause, Azazel, who was the host appeared from the backstage. He had a card that he hold that looks like what TV Programme hosts use obviously. He then spoke out.

[Amazing performance by the the dancers awhile ago, Now, we move on to the next performance which you people will be surprised!, Please welcome!.. Issei Hyoudou!.] The crowd then went wil at the mention of Issei...AGAIN!.The ORC Group, Vali-team cheered loudly as they welcomed their comrade's performance. Issei appeared from the backstage. The stage was illuminating with the color blue while there were mist on the stage. (PLAY NOW)

Yesterday I died, tomorrow's bleeding.

Fall into your sunlight.

The future's open wide, beyond believing.

To know why, hope dies.

Losing what was found, a world so hollow.

Suspended in a compromise.

The silence of this sound, is soon to follow.

Somehow, sundown.

The crowd were enjoying the calm performance. Back at the ORC group, The girls were flabbergasted by Issei's melodious voice. Irina was recording Issei performing on her smartphone like a mother recording her children on their first day of school.

And finding answers.

Is forgetting all of the questions we called home.

Passing the graves of the unknown.

As reason clouds my eyes, with splendor fading.

Illusions of the sunlight.

And a reflection of a lie, will keep me waiting.

With love gone, for so long.

And this day's ending.

Is the proof of time killing, all the faith I know.

Knowing that faith, is all I hold.

And I've lost who I am, and I can't understand.

Why my heart is so broken, rejecting your love, without, love gone wrong, lifeless words carry on.

But I know, all I know, is that the end's beginning.

Who I am from the start, take me home to my heart.

Let me go and I will run, I will not be silent

Issei then went down from the stage as he continued to sing with the wireless microphone. The crowd clapped and cheered loudly as he went to the place where the ORC group is. The girls were excited to see Issei suddenly came down from the stage.

All this time spent in vain, wasted years, wasted gain.

All is lost, hope remains, and this war's not over.

There's a light, there's the sun, taking all shattered ones.

To the place we belong, and his love will conquer.

Issei then just walked to the Vali-team and he hi-fived them all which the team pleasantly did, so did Le Fay. He then walked to the ORC group to give them a hi-five too. When Issei passed Koneko, he pinched her cheek softly which she blushed with annoyance and patted Ophis's head softly. Irina was waving to Issei to look at her camera which Issei did. Issei then walked back to the stage as he continued to sing.

And I've lost who I am, and I can't understand.

Why my heart is so broken, rejecting your love, without, love gone wrong, lifeless words carry on.

But I know, all I know, is that the end's beginning.

Who I am from the start, take me home to my heart.

Let me go and I will run, I will not be silent.

All this time spent in vain, wasted years, wasted gain.

All is lost, hope remains, and this war's not over.

There's a light, there's the sun, taking all shattered ones.

To the place we belong, and his love will conquer all

Yesterday I died, tomorrow's bleeding.

Fall into your sunlight.

As the song ended, Issei only said "Thank you" to the crowd and left the stage. The crowd clapped endlessly as Issei gave them a really good performance.

As Issei left the backstage to the ORC group, Ddraig suddenly woke up.

[How are you feeling partner?, i finally sense some positive emotions from you.] Ddraig said hapilly.

'Ddraig, you and Azazel planned this right?...'

[Heh, you finally manage to connect some brain cells in your head. Well, Fafnir sent me a private message thru Azazel's jewel that day where you were in the hospital, so that is how the whole thing was planned.]

'You sneaky lizard...' Issei chuckled.

[How is it feels like?, to finally confess to them partner?.]

'It feels great Ddraig, when the girls comforted me, i felt like Raynare is slowly disappearing.' Issei thought. He then continued as he saw his friends waving at him.

' I'm-i'm really thankful for meeting, they gave me a second chance in life to prove that i am worthy to be loved...'

[That's good partner.. It is surely good that you came to know that they really loved you.] Ddraig ended as Issei look at all of his friends one by one who was waving and welcoming him. There was Rias, Akeno, Koneko, Asia, Xenovia, Irina, Kiba, Gasper, Ravel, Ophis and the Vali-team that includes Vali, Bikou, Arthur, Le Fay, and Kuroka. He was thankful to able to meet this people as he went through happy and rough times with them. He really wants to spend the rest of his life with every people who he cherished.

Issei was the kind of guy who will protect those that he cares for. By the way... Devil-Class Promotion Test will be held 2 days again right?.

How was chapter 8 huhh? Well, leave a review, a fav and follow. Until the next chapter!.