Chapter 5

Let's Be Sisters

Isabella and Asia are on their way to the church. The brunette looks at the cute blonde, who is smiling at her while walking along. She's so small, yet so happy. She's definitely the girl that Isabella is going to call a friend. Asia looks at Isabella's jiggling breasts as she walks, her face beet red from staring at them so much. Isabella tilts her head in a confused way, making Asia turn away.

"S-sorry…!" the cute blonde squeaks.

"N-n-no, it's fine…" Isabella waves her hands while her face is beet red as well. "I get stared at a lot, too…"

"Ah…w-well then…"

The two keep on walking when they hear a little girl cry from a distance. Asia turns around and runs toward where the sound is coming from, followed by Isabella. It is then that they see the little girl with a scraped knee and she is crying in pain. Asia gives a gentle smile, kneels down to her level and pats her on the head.

"Shhh, it's okay, it's okay," Asia says softly, her cute voice soothing the small girl. "Let me help make it all better~" She waves her hand over the wound and it glows green.

Isabella and the little girl look in surprise as the wound closes up. In a matter of seconds, the wound is all healed up. The little girl hops to her feet and starts jumping on one foot to see if it feels better. It has.

"Yay! Yay~!" the little girl says and hugs the little nun. "Thank you! Thank you so much~!"

"It's no problem," Asia hugs the little girl back and then pulls away, patting her shoulder. "You run along now~"

The girl nods and runs off. Isabella can feel a strange feeling in her head, but doesn't know what it is. She gently clutches it as Asia turns to her.

"Sorry you had to see that," Asia says. "I've had this power for as long as I can remember. Granted by God."

"N-no, I think it's an amazing power!" Isabella says excitedly.

Asia chuckles, putting a hand to her mouth. "Ehehe! Glad you think so. Now then where were we~?" She stands up and walks a couple steps forward. "Oh! The church! It's not too far away! See, over there!" She points to the large building that looks to be the place. "Let's go, let's go~!"

However, Isabella is starting to feel something isn't right. That strange feeling again. Will she really accompany an absolute angel like Asia to a church when she's now a devil? It finally hits her.

"U-umm…on second thought, I have a lot of stuff to do," the brunette says. "I'm so sorry. I cannot keep my promise."

"Ah, it's okay. Next time then~" Asia smiles and then heads over to the church.

"Yeah! Next time~" Isabella gives a thumbs up and the two go their separate ways.

The brunette wants to give herself a pat on the back. She's finally made a true friend, however, another part of her feels that it isn't right.

*Later*

After telling Rias the news at the school, the redhead crosses her arms under her large bosom, having it stand out from the sunset shining from the window next to the stairs they are standing on.

"Do not go near the church again," she says with a serious face. "It's a hostile territory toward us devils. You should know about angels and devils being enemies."

"Th-then that feeling I got from was…" Isabella starts.

Rias nods, turning toward her with her large breasts jiggling a little. "Your demonic instincts is probably sensing you were near that girl. Staying around her and the church is asking for death. You don't want some exorcists running around with their Sacred Gears."

Isabella then realizes it when she hears those words. Does that mean Asia was using…

"Isa," Rias interrupts her thoughts. "Next lesson of Devil's Life: an exorcist can rid demons like us into nothing. You'll be nothing. You'll vanish like you don't even exist anymore. Is that clear?"

"Y-yes…President…" Isabella says.

Rias nods and walks down the stairs to pat her on the back. She closes her eyes. "Sorry if I sounded upset. I don't want this to happen to you again. It's the very reason why I revived you in the first place."

"I understand," Isabella says softly.

Rias leans in and kisses her servant on the forehead. She then leaves, having Isabella stand there, a fist to her chest. Even though she is told not to go near Asia again, her race still cannot determine their friendship. Asia doesn't know that yet. She doesn't have to find out. All she wants is to be close to her. She will go visit Asia tomorrow and hopefully hang out with her for most of the day before going back to the club.

*Next Day*

Since there was no way to contact Asia, the best thing she could do is go to the church the cute blonde was telling her about. Isabella may be disobeying orders, but her heart cannot get over the thought of abandoning a real friend.

Once she arrives, she heads to the chapel where Isabella thinks the blonde could be. After opening one of the double doors, she peeks inside and sees that Asia is not present. Thinking she will search for her tomorrow, she closes the door and turns around. She jumps at the sight of Asia so close to her, as she is about to enter the chapel.

"EEK!" both girls squeak, backing away.

"A-Asia…!" Isabella takes a couple deep breaths. "So glad you're here!"

"Eh? I was, um…looking for you, too," the cute blonde says.

"What for?" Isabella tilts her head in confusion.

"Oh, well…this is…" Asia taps her index fingers together. "I'm just on break from work so…if you'd like…"

"Eh…?"

"Would you like…to hang out with me!?" Asia shuts her eyes tightly, squeaking out her offer.

"Eh!?" Isabella is surprised that Asia would ask this.

"I just wanted to have some fun, that's all," Asia says. "Especially since…you and I just met."

Isabella brightens and hugs the small blonde. "I wanted to hang out, too! I was thinking the exact same thing! Ohhh, this is going to be glorious! Let's hang out! Yes, yes!"

"Y-you're squishing me…!" Asia flails her arms wildly.

Isabella notices this and quickly lets go. "S-so sorry. I just don't know my own strength."

Asia catches her breath and gives a weak smile. "It's…it's alright. Now then…where shall we go~?"

*Later*

Isabella and Asia entera restaurant and order some burgers and fries for the both of them. The cute blonde looks around nervously as Isabella can tell it's the smaller girl's first time at a restaurant. The brunette lets out a soft giggle, making Asia blush in embarrassment.

"Wh-what is so funny?" the blonde asks.

"You're just…too cute, Asia~" Isabella says.

"Come on…it's embarrassing…" Asia says.

"Ehehe~" Isabella cannot help herself. Hanging out with a cute girl like her? Who cares if she's an exorcist? She doesn't look the type of person that would kill a devil. She still doesn't know Isabella is one of them, yet. And she hopes it would stay that way.

When the food arrives, Asia stares at the burger with wide eyes and she almost drools at how tasty it looks.

"Is this…a real burger?" Asia asks.

"Y-yes, it's real," Isabella says. "You haven't had these before?"

"No, never!" Asia says. "But it looks soooo good! Can I really bite into it?" She takes the burger and opens her mouth wide. She eats it and chews slowly. Her eyes widen at the sweet taste and hums happily. "Mmmm! So juicy! Wooow, this is the best thing I've ever tasted!" She takes another bite.

Isabella smiles and eats her own burger. She is happy that the small blonde is enjoying her meal. She eats one of the french fries and hums at the taste as well.

"So salty, but so tender as well~!" Asia says.

Isabella giggles as she continues eating. Both of the girls enjoy their meals until their plates are empty. Isabella pays the check and the two of them exit the restaurant.

"That was so good!" Asia cheers. "I want to do this again next time~!"

"I'm very glad to hear it," Isabella says. "Is there anywhere else you want to go?"

"Um…you decide!" Asia says. "Maybe there would a place that would pique my interest!"

"Alright. I know some places we can go," Isabella takes Asia's hand, making the blonde blush.

"W-w-w-wait…you're…holding my hand…" Asia says.

"Ummm…I just…d-don't wanna let you go…" Isabella blushes as well.

"Th-that make sense," Asia says with a nod. "L-let's get going."

"Sure…"

*Later*

Isabella and Asia arrive at an arcade as the brunette suggested. Since Asia is inexperienced, Isabella shows her some easy games to play. Wack-a-mole, water-gun shooting and shooting some baskets. Though Isabella won the basket-ball game, Asia won the water shooting game. Then, Asia watches Isabella do some Dance Dance Revolution. The cute blonde looks in awe on how Isabella is moving. She's so flexible and athletic, it seems. Asia admires that about the brunette.

Then, when they are looking around for more games to play, Asia notices a crane game with some stuffed animals. The cute blonde tugs on Isabella's sleeve and points to the crane game. The brunette nods and offers to give it a try. Asia just watches in anticipation. After about a few tries, Isabella finally gets a teddy bear and gives it to Asia. The cute blonde hugs it happily. She will treasure it as a token of their friendship, which makes Isabella super happy. Both of the girls share some giggles as they play a few more games before going to the counter to count their tickets and claim their prizes.

*Later*

The two arrive at the fountain to get some rest. No one is around at this time, so they can talk amongst themselves as much as they like. Isabella looks over toward Asia, who is cuddling her teddy happily, which she thinks is adorable.

"Say…Isabella-san?" Asia breaks the silence.

"Yes?" the brunette turns to the smaller girl.

"I had fun today," Asia says. "Did you?"

"Oh, yes, I did," Isabella says. "Why do you ask?"

"It's just that…I never had this much fun in quite a long time…" Asia clutches the bear close to her chest, her expression saddening.

"What do you mean?" Isabella asks.

"I never had….real parents…" Asia says. "Well…I did, but they just left me at the door of the church a long time ago when I was born. A very kind and gentle sister, Hinata-san, took care of me and raised me. She was like the best mother to me in the whole world. I cannot tell you how happy I was being with her.

How I got my healing power was a mystery to me. One day, I came across an injured dog. I prayed so hard so that it would be okay as the days go by, not wanting it to suffer. And…it was like a miracle. My prayer worked…or so I thought. It was actually me healing it back to full health. The sister was impressed and had me work with her at the church. I healed so many people and they thanked me for it."

Isabella looks at Asia as her expression saddens even more.

"Then, one day…I came to heal a young woman," Asia says. "I thought I helped her, did a good deed like I always did. But…she turned out to be a devil. Once the word spread, everyone blamed me and Sister Hinata for it. She tried to protect me, but…in the end…" She shuts her eyes tightly, not wanting to finish.

Isabella cups a hand to her mouth, knowing exactly what could've happened to that kind and gentle Sister.

"In her dying words…" Asia says. "She told me to keep on living the way I wanted to. Keep healing those that are suffering…keep believing in God…everything. She left the whole church to me after she passed away. She was the only family I had…"

Asia looked like she was about to cry. Having her telling this heart breaking story has made Isabella's own heart ache. She puts on a serious face and then plunges forward, hugging the little one tightly, making the blonde let go of the teddy.

"I-Isabella…san?" Asia's eyes widen.

"I'm so sorry you had to go through that," Isabella says. "I had no idea. You must have been having it rough throughout your life all on your own."

"It was…" Asia replies softly.

"Then…let's make a deal," Isabella pulls away and then takes Asia's hands in her own. "From now on…you are family to me. I will become your big sister. I may…I may not be able to replace your own, but…I'm sure I will be a great family member to you. Let's become sisters…Asia."

"I-Isabella…san…" Tears sting the blonde's eyes. "You're…you're too kind. Thank you…" She cups her hands to the brunette's cheeks. "Okay. Let's become sisters then. I'm sure you'll be the best sister to me….although you already have been since the beginning."

"Yes…i have been," Isabella says. "It's a deal, then. My dear little sister, Asia."

"Ah…Isabella…Onee-sama…" Asia swoons.

Isabella smiles and pets the little blonde girl. She is glad to hang out with Asia for most of the day. Her being a devil and Asia being an exorcist doesn't matter to her. Their friendship is what really matters.

"Come on," Isabella says. "I'll take you to my home for a little while until I can sort things out with my friends."

"What do you mean?" Asia asks. "Can't your friends accept me like you accepted me?"

"Ummm…it's a little complicated but-" Isabella starts but she hears a familiar, evil female voice coming from her left.

"Ohhhh, no one is going anywhere~" a certain scantily clad dark haired girl stands before them with a sly grin.

Isabella hops to her feet and holds out a hand behind her. "You again! Raynare!"

"So…we meet again, Isabella~" Raynare says. "I heard you've been revived. Despite your powers of the devil, you are still a weakling like you were when you died~"

"Eh…wait…devil?" Asia looks toward the brunette.

"This little girl didn't know~?" Raynare cackles. "What a loser! Isabella, you surely cannot keep it a secret forever~"

Isabella bites her lip, clenching her fist. Asia balls her fists to her humble chest, taking a step closer.

"Is it…is it true…Isabella-onee-sama…?" Asia says. "Are you really…a devil…?"

A/N:

Hinata - Blue Archive

I apologize to do this to her when she's so precious and sweet. But like I said before, I'm not following the plot of this series, so you may find that I skipped a whole lot.

Raynare's arc is almost finished. After that, I'll do whatever I want with this story.

It's been a year since this story was last updated. I still hope this gets as much love as it did before. Seeing my favorites and follows tells me that many of you liked it. Keep it up.

Have a nice day.