Alright boys, we're back! Sorry for the delay. Latest chapter of Red Dragon Of Golden Light took SOOOO fuckin long. GODDAMN I had to do so much research for that fuckin chapter. I'm practically an expert on Norse mythology at this point. Anyway, we're back. Hopefully nothing else will get in my way of writing this, cuz I really need to get out this chapter and and next chapter of Lone Dragon Emperor because I'm really itching to continue writing RD of Light. Also, 370+ follows and 325+ Favorites holy, boys. MAD! LADS!
Let's get into it.
P.S. little Hunter X Hunter 2011 reference in the title there for my fellow fans out there.
-Scene-
"Hello…..my name is Donasheek….I am Raynare's...Uncle.."
"Ara, Ma~ How very delightful to meet you~! Welcome to our home!"
In the house of the Hyoudou's, a Fallen Angel was currently introducing himself to the parents in a depressed manner within the living room. Meanwhile the other residents, aside from the boy, shook their heads shame.
How did they get to this point you ask? Well….
-...-
"NNAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGHHHH! - Wack! - OUGH!"
CRASH!
No that's too far back.
》Fast Forward》
"...So….What….Um…."
Ah, perfect.
Outside of the abandoned church, immediately after the "Battle" with Donasheek, the Gremory group along with the Hyoudou group were standing in the courtyard of the area.
The ones sitting in front of them, in Sazen position, was the Fallen Angel man with his prankster priest sidekick and countless Exorcists behind them.
The one standing above them with her arms crossed and an expression that said that she didn't even know where to begin, was Rias Gremory herself.
"...So…..Um…...You were…...I mean….."
There was really nothing she could say. Raynare stepped beside her and decided to ask the question that was the most relevant.
"...Okay….So...start from the top…..what the Hell even?…"
"Uuuu.."
Donasheek lowered his head even further. Freed was the one who answered her instead.
"Ah, yeah. The original plan was to lure you guys out here and have a massive, epic battle. But that didn't work out. At least we tried to get the Sekiryuutei to fight Donash*t by threatening the nun, but he didn't fall for that. So the plan essentially went dead in the water."
Raynare raised her brow at Freed's explanation.
"Wait, why are you talking like that? You sound like a normal guy your age. Is that how you really sound?"
"Hah? Of course it is. No one actually sounds that stupid in real life."
….
"So….you tried to get Donasheek and Ryu to fight….For….what?..."
"Yeah, it was for-"
"IT WAS FOR MY LEGACY!"
Donasheek suddenly burst out with tears coming out of his eyes.
"Don't you understand it?! I was supposed to fight the Sekiryuutei! I was supposed to be praised! Loved! Admired! Rewarded! With something like this my name would live on forever in infamy! Donasheek! He who survived the battle against the strongest Sekiryuutei! It would've been perfect!"
"Being loud solves nothing Donash*t so shut up will you?"
Freed spoke dryly to the distressed Donasheek while having a blank face. Rias grew a sly smirk.
"Ara, what makes you think that Ise would have spared you after your defeat?"
Rias said that in a dark tone to mess with Donasheek. Donasheek looked behind Rias to see Issei standing there blankly. He looked at him and stared….deep...into his dark….empty...eyes…..
"...W-Well, I'm sure the Sekiryuutei would have realized soon into our fight that a being such as me is not worth it in the end. He would have tired of me of course...H-Hehehehe.."
He laughed nervously as he averted his gaze. At this point most of the spectators sweat dropped and questioned how he ever expected to be seen as impressive if he caved under pressure so easily. Raynare sighed.
"So...essentially…...you did this for the Glory?"
"I like that song."
"Hush Ise."
Donasheek nodded his head.
"Of course…..if I did this then no one would ever look down on me again…...instead I would be the one looked up to….just like Kokabiel-sama who survived the war…"
Mitlet nudged Kalawarner from behind the group.
"No one looks up to Azazel-sama and he survived the war."
"That is because he is Azazel-sama."
"Mm."
Rias couldn't help but comment.
"From what I keep hearing it seems like this Grigori place of yours has a bullying problem."
Raynare sighed once more.
"Well….I guess that's that then…..Now what do we do?"
They stood there unsure of what to do next.
"Hey Rias-senpai, do you think you can get these guys a house? They can't live in the church anymore so they kind of have nowhere to go."
Issei said that from beside Raynare while Donasheek and Freed bickered.
"We don't live in the chur-"
"Quiet Donash*t she can give us a nice house."
Rias grumbled a bit.
"I suppose I can...so does that mean that you both agree to live here peacefully and not cause any trouble while here?"
"Yes…"
"Living in peace and not causing trouble are the same thing. Your statement is redundant Red head."
They agreed.
"Very well then. As for housing circumstances, I'll see what I can do. At least stay at a hotel till morning."
They nodded.
…...
"Well…..I guess that's it…"
...
Freed stood up and turned to the group of sitting Exorcists.
"That's it guys. Go home."
《Aww..》
The Exorcists collectively lifted themselves in disappointment. They began to walk off in different directions save from a few having conversations while walking together.
"This was the weirdest LARP session I've ever been in."
"I kind of wanted to see his armor. I hoped it looked like a Gundam."
"Does anyone know how to turn on their sword? I have mine and it doesn't turn on no matter what I do. I'm too afraid to try looking down the slot."
"Y'know in the anime we would've gotten the shit kicked out of us."
"Why do all of our robes look the same? This is why I hate being an extra."
"So what I saying earlier is, about last night's episode…"
And with that they all left.
"Wait, what about Asia?"
Everyone turned to Asia.
"E-Eh? M-Me?"
Issei titled his head.
"Her name is Europe."
"No Ise, she's from Europe. Her name is Asia."
"No. She's from China."
"NO Ise. China is in Asia."
"Yeah obviously."
…
"Sigh…."
Rias rubbed her temples.
"A-Actually Mr. Issei, my name is Asia Argento…"
Asia said that shyly as she twiddled her fingers. Issei stared at her silently for a few seconds.
"You're 43?"
…
"No Ise. That's a different person."
"Oh."
….
"Ahem. Anyway, I'm sure I can find somewhere Asia can be. For the time being she can stay with Akeno and I. We'll find her proper housing tomorrow. Say Asia, what sort of Sacred Gear do you have?"
"Eh? I-It is something I use for healing people. I can heal any outside wounds on any person. It works for Devils too."
"Oh! Does it?"
Rias grew a sly smirk.
"Say Asia….how would you like to join my peerage?"
"Eh?"
"If you become a Devil under me you will receive many benefits. Not to mention that you can live for thousands of years. You can learn to hone your healing abilities under my tutelage and become a master of healing. You can even attend school with us. What do you say?"
Freed stepped between Rias and Asia casually.
"Oi, Oi, where do you get off askin' excommunicated members of the church to join your side huh?"
"Hm? She is no longer affiliated with the church as you said. What she does is none of your concern. Unless of course, if you are also interested, Freed?"
"Hah? Hell no count me out. I ain't tryin' to become a sh*tty Devil like you guys. As long as I can face off with that pretty boy every once in a while I'm fine."
"Why me?..."
Rias shrugged her shoulders.
"So Asia? What do you say?"
"Oi, did you even listen to what I said?"
Asia looked down at the ground unsure.
"U-Um…..I-I am sorry Ms. Rias…..I do not want to be a Devil. I want to stay human…"
Asia responded with a small stutter, to which Freed gave a "Ha!" reaction in the background. Rias looked disappointed.
"Is that so? Well, I'm sorry to hear that."
"You make it sound like being human is bad damn Devil."
"-But at the very least you are still welcome to join us in school and in our home."
"B*tch just ignored me."
Asia smiled lightly.
"T-Thank you very much…But-..."
She lowered her head for a few seconds then suddenly lifted her head with a red face.
"-But as I thought I would much rather be in the care of Mr. Issei!"
-!-
" " " " "Wha-?!" " " " "
Rias and the Fallen troupe were all in great shock with what they just heard. Most especially the Fallen girls because of how crowded the Hyoudou Household had already become. Raynare questioned her in shock.
"But why?"
She became bashful and averted her gaze.
"W-Well….Mr. Issei is the one who came to save me in the first place…..he helped me and came to save me again...even though nothing really bad was happening….I still feel more comfortable with him than with Ms. Rias….or anyone else…..I'm sorry…...But I also have nowhere else to go...so I suppose my opinion doesn't matter...ehehehe…."
"Mm...I don't mind hearing that, but there's plenty of room at our place you know? I'm sure it's quite crowded with all of the residents at the Hyoudou Residence. Right Raynare?"
"Eh? Um...well….sort of, but...I'm more worried about Kaa-san and Tou-san- I mean Ise's parents!...Anyway, I wouldn't want to trouble them any further."
Asia took on an awkward expression.
"O-Oh right of course…..I only meant if it was okay…...so do not worry about me-"
"Mama should be fine."
The Fallen girls whipped their heads to Issei in shock.
"Wha-? But Ryu, wouldn't Ka-...Your Mama be troubled if we brought another person?"
Issei shook his head lightly.
"Mama was troubled because she thought we didn't have money for all of us. But with Kala's money she won't worry."
Mitlet raised a brow and crossed her arms.
"Didn't know your Mama was that stingy Ryuchin."
"You shouldn't say bad words Mito."
"Hm? Stingy isn't a bad word."
"To my Pop's it is. He said it to her once and after she talked to him he never said it again."
Some part of the group around them felt an immense fear knowing that there was yet another human of great power within Issei's family. Arguably, the strongest one.
"So you're saying that it's okay for her to stay with you, Ise?"
Rias asked, but he just shrugged his shoulders.
"Mama will think it's okay."
Rias turned back to Asia.
"So Asia, are you okay with being situated with Ise and the girls?"
"Eh? Ms. Raynare lives with Mr. Issei?"
"Yes."
She looked at the Fallen girls awkwardly. Raynare raised her arm.
"We don't bite."
"I do."
"Hush Mito-chan."
"D-D-Don't call me that! You're not allowed to call me that!"
"So Asia, what do you think?"
"...Um…..If it is alright with Mr. Issei…."
Raynare glanced back. He shrugged again.
"SIGH…..Well I guess you live with us too then….."
"Yaay...new roommate….I'm not giving up my spot on the bed.."
Mitlet grumbled while Kalawarner had no significant reaction. Donasheek, who was still the only one sitting on the floor in Sazen style, lifted his hand to comment.
"Why wouldn't Asia-chan just live with us?"
"Because you're a Pedo Donash*t."
"Not you too Freed!"
Rias clapped her hands together and smiled.
"Alright then, mission accomplished! Good work everyone! Let's go home."
The Devil group started to make their way down the hill and just as The Fallen girls were about to follow Issei, who was walking as well for some reason, they were stopped by Donasheek.
"Wait! Is that it?!"
The group stopped and Raynare turned around.
"Oh yeah, actually Donasheek, there's still something that we need you to do…"
"Huh? What?"
"...Are you a morning person?..."
》Fast Forward》
And now Present time. Morning. Hyoudou Household. Living room. Donasheek and Raynare on one couch with Issei, Mitlet, and Kalawarner standing behind. And the Hyoudou parents on another.
Also, Asia was sitting quietly on the loveseat.
"We've been waiting to meet someone from Ray-chan's family! As parents we are interested in such things you know~?"
Issei's mother said that with an intensely bright smile on her face that blinded the eyes of everyone around her, while melting Issei's, as if she didn't have a care in the world.
"P-...Parents?"
"..."
Donasheek sweatdropped but Raynare just shook her head and held her face in embarrassment.
"Why of course. We are her only parents after all~"
Issei's mother says that with the same unnerving smile. For some reason Donasheek felt the reason to question it.
"W-...Well, her birth parents-"
"We are her only parents….Right?..."
..OOHMM…
The darkest of auras surrounded her body. Donasheek immediately the threat of death upon his skin. The father beside her also shared an equally dark aura, but nowhere near as powerful.
"Wha-?! This power-?! There is no doubt that this is the power of a God! So even the parents of the Sekiryuutei are humans beyond comprehension?!"
Donasheek couldn't help but react in a serious manner. He was no match for these humans. But Issei's parents quickly lost their auras as his mother began scolding her son.
"What? Sekir-?-! Issei! Did you tell Ray-chan's uncle that was your name? Geez Issei! You and your stupid Video games!"
"Eh?"
Donasheek looked back to Issei behind the couch. He was giving him a peace sign with a glint in his eyes.
'..Y-...To use that as a username…..what a carefree Sekiryuutei…..He must be that confident in his power...'
Raynare could already read Donasheek's mind at this point.
'Whatever you're thinking it's wrong. It's because he's an idiot.'
Raynare looked to Donasheek with a strained smile.
"Well, anyway, Oji-san…"
"I ain't Oji-san! - Oof!-...Y-Yes Ray-chan?..."
Before Donasheek could retaliate, Raynare had secretly punched him in the ribs.
"Anyway, I'm sure you're busy so…"
"Eh? A-Ah! Yes! I am. So thank you for having me over, but I must go now..."
Just as Donasheek was standing up to leave for "a meeting" or something stupid, Issei's mother and father were disheartened by this "fact".
"Ara, Already leaving? At least stay for lunch, Donasheek-san."
"Yes, Donasheek, at least let us have a drink of Sake no?"
Just before Donasheek could fully stand from the couch he hesitated. Raynare already predicted what was about to happen and facepalmed.
"...Sake you say?.."
'Ugh….'
-DxD-
" "Ahahahahahahaha!" "
Two men were laughing and drinking together on the couch while watching Television and chatting. These men were Donasheek and The Father Hyoudou.
It was already evening and dinner was being made by Raynare and The Mother Hyoudou. Mitlet, Issei, and Asia sat at the dinner table watching the two men laugh in their drunken stupor.
"Ah, by the way Onii-san (Older Brother), you've been here for quite a while. Not that I mind, but wasn't there something you were to going to do?"
"Hm? Ah that? Nah forget about that. It was nothing important in the first place. If I wasn't drinking here then I would just be wasting my time drinking with those suits you know?"
"Ahahahaha! I do, I do! I seriously get it! Those guys are always so crummy and lonely that they gotta drag us subordinates along with them! Find a woman already crusty old men!"
" "Hahahahahahahahaha!" "
They laughed wholeheartedly.
"But you know Onii-san, if it wasn't for your daughters I'm sure I would be having a really hard time here! But thanks to them I can work with my mind at ease knowing that we'll be okay if I ever mess up. It's a real load off my shoulders!"
Ah yes that's right. Somehow through all of the conversation and drinking, it was established that Kalawarner and Mitlet were apparently the daughters of Donasheek, making them Raynare's cousins. Which didn't make much sense to the girls because Donasheek is only the second eldest with Kalawarner being the eldest by a mere decade over him. Also, somehow they've bonded enough to now call each other names like "Onii-san" and "Hyoudou Kyoudai (Sibling)". So he's properly implemented himself into the family.
"Yeah Yeah, the girls can be quite the handful when they're together, but you seem to handling them well."
"Oh no no! They handle themselves perfectly! They're such nice and respectful girls! And they help out so much, especially ever since they got jobs. Ever since they've come in the house has become more lively and I've started having hope for my son's future. They're amazing!"
"Hahaha is that so? Well, Kalawarner surely is a helpful and respectful girl isn't she?"
'What about me Jackass?'
Mitlet snarled at Donasheek's subtle jab at her from the kitchen table. They never really did get along.
"A-Ano…."
Mitlet turned to her right where Asia was sitting next to Issei. They both looked at her who was fidgeting and trying to speak.
"T-T-Thank you very much for letting me stay here…."
"Ara, Issei, Asia-chan is trying to say something. Mitlet-chan, can you translate?"
"I can translate, Mama."
"Hush Ise."
Mitlet sighed and rested her chin on her palm.
"She says: Thanks for letting me stay here. Basically."
"Ara maaa~ What a nice little girl~ Of course Asia-chan. It may have been a problem before, but now thanks to Kalawarner-chan and Mitlet-chan, we can easily take in another person. And I'm sure just like the other girls Issei brought in, you are just as sweet."
Mitlet translated and Asia felt her face flush strongly.
"...T-T-T-Thank you very much….."
"Oh~ Grahtsy?"
"[Grazie], Mama. Grazie Tante."
"Oooh~ Grazie Tante~ huh? Well-...Ise, how do you say [There's nothing to be thankful for?]"
"[Non c'è di che]."
"N..Non…"
"Just say [Prego], Okaa."
"Yes Mitlet-chan….Then [Prego], Asia-chan~"
She nodded her head as Issei's mother continued working on dinner.
"Hmm. Maybe I'll have Kalawarner-chan teach me some Italian when she gets home. Oh! Maybe we'll have her help Asia-chan learn Japanese as well! Oh, my poor Kala-chan. She's been so busy and hardworking lately. I don't want to trouble her so much."
"Don't worry about it Kaa-san. Asia will actually be enrolled in Kuoh very soon thanks to Rias. She's the Red haired girl from a few days ago. She has connections with the school so thanks to her Asia will be able to attend. If we ask her she'll probably do something about Asia's language barrier."
"Ara, is that so Raynare-chan? How splendid! What a nice girl! I'm so happy! Ise has truly surrounded himself around some great friends lately. To think that the only friends he used to bring over were those nosy perverts! Ah~ How beautiful our life has become with all of you~"
Issei's mother began shining brightly again. Raynare smiled softly while cooking.
Dakun.
Pom Pom Pom Pom
"I have returned."
The one who entered the main area from the hallway was Kalawarner in her business attire.
"Ah, welcome home Kalawarner-chan~"
"Hey Kala."
"Hey Kala-chan."
"...Hello…"
The group in the kitchen greeted her while the two men on the couch did not notice her presence and continued drinking.
"What is going on?"
"Donash*tty and Ryuchin's dad are living it up and having a drink. Oh sorry, our dad."
"Pardon?"
"Apparently, Donaf*cking retard is our papa. So that's that."
"What?...That….can't be…."
"Get used to it."
Mitlet sighed while Kalawarner stood in shock.
"Mitlet-chan."
"Hm?"
Issei's mother turned from the stove to Mitlet. Her dark aura and eerie smile returned.
"No potty mouths at the table~"
"!...Wh...I-I…."
"[Yes Mama]?"
"Y-...Yes Mama…."
"Good girl!"
Her aura immediately disappeared and she returned to boiling the stew. Every person in the house felt chills. Even the two men at the couch halted mid-laugh with drinks frozen in hand.
"Speaking of which Mitlet, how come you aren't at work today?"
Raynare asked Mitlet from the stove.
"Ah...Well actually I start tomorrow. I just got hired and they let me bring the outfit to wash. Or dry clean actually. That's why I was out earlier."
"Ah I see. Starting on a weekend? That sucks."
"Yeah..Sigh it bums me out but that's how it is. The only days I have off are Sunday and Monday. When do you have days off Kala-chan?"
"I have free time only when there are no clients or meetings to attend to. Accordingly, there is much less to do on weekends and most of the work I can simply do from home considering it is either phone calls or online business. So I should be home for most weekends."
"Lucky~..."
"Hm? What is the matter Ryu-sama?"
For some reason, Issei had his chin in his hand and looked as if he was thinking. Looked. Don't forget that Issei's face is literally always blank faced.
"I'm just thinking about Asia. If Ray sleeps with me and Kala & Mito sleep together, then where would Asia sleep?"
-[!]-
The expressions on all of the women, excluding Asia, became serious. As if they were ready for battle. Even the two men at the couch hardened their expressions, almost like their manly instincts activated the moment they felt the atmosphere surrounding the women.
All of the girls were now gathered at the table. Issei's mother stepped in front of the table and had the same closed eyes smile from before, but this time with an intensity for battle behind it. Asia could see the faint image of flames surrounding the women at the table. Their expressions were battle hardened and full of determination. Issei's mother spoke as a mediator.
"Well then, Asia is a new guest to the house and a very sweet girl. So obviously, no matter where she sleeps, her sleeping on a futon on the floor is unacceptable. It would be most logical to have Issei sleep on the floor instead of the girls depending on what room he'll stay in. Therefore, the main issue would be deciding the room. So girls, present your cases with respect. First, Raynare-chan?"
The debate- No. The battle has begun.
"Yes, Mother. Asia may sleep in our room on the bed. Ise and I will sleep together on the futon."
"Ara, Ray-tan, didn't you hear what our lovely Mother said? Having us sleep on the floor is unacceptable."
"Silence Mitlet. I heard her better than you did. What she said was [Asia sleeping on the floor is unacceptable]. If I choose to sleep on the futon with Ise it is my own decision. Furthermore, I don't want Asia to feel uncomfortable with my presence. Asia may have the bed to herself."
"That's your excuse? Is that really the best you can come up with? I can do the same you know? Ryuchin can just trade rooms and I can sleep on the futon with him while Kala-chan takes the bed."
"Objection. There wouldn't be any reason for you to sleep on the floor in that case."
"Oh really? What's yours?"
Oohhhhmm!
They glared at each other with intensity. Asia was left afraid and confused at the edge of table while Issei was looking at the TV from his chair.
"Now, Now, girls. Let's act civilized shall we?"
They lowered their intensity with Mama's interruption, but they continued glaring at each other.
"Now then, Kalawarner-chan, what about you?"
"Yes, Mother. I believe the most logical solution would be to have Asia sleep in Ryu-sama's room with Raynare. In that case, Ryu-sama may sleep alongside of Mitlet and I. After all, Ryu-sama's bed is a simple twin-XL that cannot hold many people. Our bed is a queen size. Would it not be best for Ryu-sama to sleep with us? Because then, we would not need a futon."
-!-
Slam!
Raynare slammed her hands down on the table as she stood.
"Objection! If the bed is too small then we'll just buy a new one Kalawarner!"
"Rebuttal: Whether or not we purchase a new bed, we must make arrangements for tonight. It is too late to purchase one now. For that reason, even if it is just for tonight, Ryu-sama should sleep with us."
"I consent!"
"Shut up Mitlet!"
"Alright, alright, calm down girls. We're supposed to acting calm and collected remember? We don't want to scare Asia-chan."
Asia was switching her gaze from person to person frantically every time she heard her name. She didn't understand Japanese, but she knew when they were calling it out and to do it with such intensity was frightening to say the least.
"-But-! But I'm supposed to sleep with Ise! I-!..."
Raynare stuttered with her words. Looking at it objectively, Kalawarner was mostly right. If they didn't want anyone to sleep on the floor then the best choice would simply be for Issei to bunk with Kalawarner and Mitlet for the night. Raynare should be able to sleep next to Asia and Issei would fit on the Queen sized bed of the other 2. She had no argument.
She lowered her head.
"I am-...We have to be together…...From the start I was supposed to…...he needed to watch…..Because I was a threat….I don't…..have anything…..else….."
"What's that Raynare-chan? Speak up. We can't hear you if you whisper."
Raynare lowered her head further. Almost as if she were bowing her head. In fact…
"...I agree…...Ise should sleep on the bed with Mitlet and Kalawarner…...Asia should sleep in Ise's bed so that no one disturbs her….That's why…"
She did bow her head.
"...Please let me sleep with the 3 of you…...Even if it's on the futon….As long as it's the in same room…...please..…."
…...
Boil
They could hear the boiling of the stew loudly on the stove. The TV and the two men seemed like they were silent despite the fact they were laughing together casually.
"Ray."
She lifted her head a bit. Issei was looking down at her blankly, but it held a certain implication.
"Mama. Asia can sleep with Ray. I'll sleep on the futon."
"Eh? I-Is that so? W-Well, if you say so Ise."
"N-No! You can sleep with Asia. I'm okay with sleeping on the futon Ise."
"I'm not."
"Then-...At least let me sleep in the futon with you…"
"Okay."
Raynare seemed to be at ease now. It looked like there were remnants of tears at the corners of her eyes. Issei's mother couldn't help but feel a bit surprised. She had never seen Issei act so seriously before the girls came along.
"A-Ano!"
Asia called out to everyone at the table and pointed towards the stove.
"I-I-It's burning!"
"Ah! Kaa-san! The stew!"
"Oh no!"
Raynare and Mother Hyoudou frantically tried to save the stew before it was too late. Issei now had a serious expression on.
"Ray. If the stew is burnt I will spank you."
...
Boil…
Regardless of its condition, Issei still ate it.
-DxD-
Pomf pomf
"There we go."
Raynare lightly patted the futon as it was fully laid out on the floor, next to Issei's bed.
"Okay, it's ready Ise."
It was bedtime. Ise was sitting at his desk shutting off his PC. Asia was sitting on the bed shyly while hugging a pillow.
"A-Ano…...I….I t-think it is okay if I sleep on the floor…."
"Sorry Asia. Kaa-san already said no and we agree. We'll sleep here."
"B-B-But...this is your home….and Mr. Issei's bed….you should be able to sleep here t-together…."
Raynare stood and shook her head with her hands on her hips.
"Nope. This is your home too now Asia. Until we get a new bed you should have every right as much as we do to sleep on the bed. Besides, as-. Ahem. As long as I'm with Ise I can sleep anywhere. Ahem."
"B-But…..Wasn't Ms. Rias going to find me a different place to stay?"
Asia tilted her head.
"Oh….Do you want to leave?"
Raynare asked her earnestly.
"Eh? N-No I….."
She lowered her head and her grasp on the pillow tightened a bit.
She shook her head slowly.
"See. That's that then."
Even though her head was down it was easy to tell her face was red.
"...Is it….is it really alright…..For me to stay here?..."
Raynare was about to sit down on the futon, but froze. She stood upright without turning to her.
"Ise, do you want Asia to leave?"
Issei tilted his head.
"She can't leave home unless one of us goes with her. Because she's not very strong and she can't understand Japanese."
"Mm. Why does that matter Ise?"
"Because that's what Mama said. Mama is always right."
"This is her home?"
"That's what Mama said."
"Mama is always right."
"Yeah."
Asia's eyes widened. Raynare turned her head back to her with a small smile.
"B-But…...I don't...deserve something like this….."
"Heh. Asia, I met Ise when I tried to kill him. If you don't deserve this then what do you think should happen to me?"
"!...T-That is….No, But Raynare-san is…"
"Hehe. Don't think about it too much Asia. You can't over think things when you're around Ise. It'll make your head hurt. Just say Okay."
"...O-Okay…."
Raynare nodded her head and went to turn off the light in the room. They assumed their sleeping positions as Raynare slipped into the futon.
"...A-At least…..i-i-if we sleep all t-together…."
"Mm. It's okay Asia. We won't do anything that makes you uncomfortable."
"...O-...Okay…"
"Good night Asia."
"Night."
"G-Good night."
Raynare laid back and looked up to the ceiling with a distant look. She felt a gaze on her and turned her head to the right. Issei was staring at her.
"What is it Ise?"
"Ddraig says you've [become soft]."
"Eh?...T-That's-!...Ahehehehehe…..Actually…...yes….I suppose I have hehe…."
"But Ray's skin was soft the first time I touched it so that doesn't make any sense."
"Are you saying I've always been soft?"
"Yeah."
"...Pfft….Hehehehe! It's your fault idiot~"
"Ray I can't breathe when you hug me like that."
She smiled as she drifted off to sleep.
'I don't deserve this...Can I really stay here?…...I wanted to think the same way…..but you wouldn't let me stay that way, would you?...~Baaaka~'
"Your boobies are suffocating me Ray."
"Sleepiiiing~"
End
God f*cking DAMMIT HOLY SH*T MAN. This took too long to come out and I'm so f*cking Sorry for that guys. Latest chapter Of Red Dragon Of Golden Light took precedent and ended up being the longest chapter ever to write. Literally. 21,000+ words holy man. Before that one was chapter 10, which every reader knows was arguably the most chapter I've ever written, and that one was around 20,000. ANYWAY. Yeah, that got in the way of my other stories and that's why it took so long. So I'll also be updating Lone Dragon Emperor soon.
All that aside, you guys are awesome, cuz all of my stories have been growing beautifully, especially this one which happens to be my most popular with even more followers and favorites than stated above since I've finished writing this chapter. Point is, f*ck Yeah.
Also, hopefully you guys like the more fluffy parts of this chapter. I know this story is almost always comedy but I can't help but put stuff in like that. Moments like those always tie the knots between characters together. I just can't resist.
Lastly, did any of y'all watch the recap episode aka episode 0 of Season 4 of DxD? You are not going to believe this but guess what? IT'S ACTUALLY GOOD. The juggernaut Drive scene was entirely redone and it was just so much f*cking better hold sh*t. It's not amazing but compared to season 3 it's f*cking 10/10 f*cking Christ. Watch it. It has given me hope. Vali looks f*cking stupid tho WTF.
So yeah tell me what you thought, sorry about the wait won't happen like that again.
P.S. Hollywood Undead reference, who caught it?
P.P.S. Mama Hyoudou could body any character within the DxD universe. Change my mind.
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