"The Free Dragon Emperor"
A Highschool DxD fanfiction
Written by Christopher'Zazel
Chapter 5 "Making Moves"
Scene (Hyoudou Home, Outside near the front door)
"President?" Akeno spoke with a blush.
Rias turned about and replied with a small smile. "What's up, Akeno?"
"Would you have any objections to me staying behind? You know, to keep an eye on that dastardly fallen angel?" Akeno had more reasons behind wanting to stick around.
Rias looked back at Sona. "I mean, she is right. Who knows what that Raynare lady might do?"
Sona nods before adjusting her glasses. "I can't argue with that logic. Very well, I agree."
Rias places a hand on her queen's shoulder. "Report back if anything happens."
"To the both of us." Sona added with a slight blush.
Scene (Issei's bedroom)
Yuuma was using the TV remote to cruise different channels as she was sitting on a folding chair which was next to Issei's bed.
Issei, meanwhile, was laying in bed while sipping a glass of orange juice. "Raynare?"
"Call me Yuuma when I look like this, that or big sis is fine too." Yuuma continued channel surfing until she stopped at a station that was playing an episode of "Milky Spiral" and suddenly, the girl's pink eyes widened in interest. "Oi, Issei, what's this?"
Having so many other questions in the back of his mind, Issei couldn't help but glance at the TV. His favorite anime was being broadcasted. Though it was a rerun that the teen has seen many times, he always found comfort in the storyline and characters. He also really enjoyed the main character, Milky Chan.
Cheering up a bit, Issei smiled as he looked around his bedroom while proudly reminiscing about each piece of memorabilia and poster that was a part of his Milky Spiral collection.
"Yeah, it's a good show, Yuuma. If you end up liking it, I've got lotsa cool stuff from the show." Issei suddenly felt as if he was talking one of his classmate friends into becoming a Milky Spiral fan. "At first, you'd think this was a Sailor Moon ripoff but you'd be completely wrong. Milky Chan is ten times the woman of any magical girl that exists, for she is THE magical girl!" Issei suddenly reached for his stomach as a stabbing feeling could be felt.
Yuuma, (who was actually enjoying Issei's enthusiasm and was smiling), suddenly grew a very concerned expression. "Kid! Issei? Are you okay?" The girl then jumped from her seat and pulled back Issei's shirt.
There were blood stains around the bandage which made Yuuma even more concerned. Diving under Issei's bed, Yuuma pulled out an old fashioned turn of the century medical bag. The sounds of glass clinking could be heard as she reached into the fabric bag.
"Hold up, you big sis has got this. I'm sorry, I forgot you probably needed more of this." Yuuma pulled out another glass vial with the shape of the cross engraved. "This might sting a bit."
Issei looked back at Yuuma and couldn't help but notice the panic in her pink eyes. Clearly, she was worried about him. Unless she was the world's greatest actress, there was no way she was faking any of this.
Issei blushes slightly but nods while grinding his teeth.
Yuuma opens the cork and poor's what looks to be plain water onto Issei's stomach wound. Instantly, the sounds of bubbling could be heard as Issei growled out in pain.
Placing a hand over Issei's mouth to silence him, Yuma's face was once again only inches from his own.
"Shhh, I know it hurts. If it makes you feel any better, that feeling is because your nerves, muscles and fibers are being reconstructed due to this blessed water. Believe it or not, you can even drink it. So, just lean into me and bear it for a little bit longer." Yuuma then holds Issei's upper torso in her arms as his contorted face is feeling her soft and black hair against his face.
Moments later, the pain was gone. After the continuous grunts and moans of pain had stopped, Yuuma released the teen as she looked very happy with the results involving her holy water treatment.
"Well then, let me get you a clean bandage. Stay here, oh that's right, you don't have a choice, you can't even walk! wahahahaha!" Yuuma then playfully skipped out of the room and into the hallway.
Issei's mouth was once again agape. "Hey, what the hell?" "Seriously, what a bitch! It's her fault I am in this situation in the first place and she just trolls me like that? First, she's nice and then she's a horrid creature, it's like Dr. Jekyll and Mrs. Hyde."
Skipping back into the room with a clean bandage, Yuuma was treated with a silent Issei, (who was only looking toward the TV with his arms crossed).
"Alright then, well, I'm back so, yay, right?" Yuuma approached the bed with a worrying smile.
Unfolding his arms, Issei lifts his shirt while not making any eye contact.
"Oh, gonna be like that, are you? What's wrong? Little human can't take a little joke?" Yumma placed the bandage on while using medical tape on top.
"Why are you like that?" Issei continued to watch the TV, (even though there was a commercial about toilet paper).
Slowly losing her smile, Yuuma replies quietly. "Like what?"
"Angry and miserable." Issei still remains locked on the television screen.
Thinking about the teen's question, Raynare responds honestly. "It's what happens when you grow old and tired after centuries of built up frustration."
Hearing those words, Issei repeated those last words in his mind. "Centuries? She's been alive that long?"
"So, in all of your time being alive, have you ever been in a situation like this one?" Deciding that he couldn't help but look back at her, Issei turned his head.
Yuuma had a concerned and almost confused expression. "Um, well, to be honest kid." The black haired girl sat back down in the folding chair and pulled it closer to the bed while facing Issei. "This is all very new to me. I know you probably won't believe me, but I've never thought of a human as anything more than just something to be played with and discarded later."
Issei nodded while showing an honest smile. "Oh, I can believe that part."
Yuuma grinds her teeth and lightly punches Issei in the arm. "Shut up!"
Gaining her composure, the fallen angel continues. "I can tell you, in all of my time, not once has any human gone out of their way for me. Not without wanting something in return that is. Even though I was fully intent on dispatching you, still, you risked your life for me. And just like you can't tell me why you did that, well, I can't explain why I saved you. But, it just felt like the right thing to do, so I did it. My comrades have betrayed me and for the first time in my life, I feel I have zero purpose. So, is it alright?" Yuuma began to cry.
Not believing his eyes, this creature that's even managed to haunt his very dreams is actually crying in front of him.
Issei felt as if his world was breaking for some reason and it hurt to see this display in front of him. Reaching out, Issei's hands ended up on Yuuma's shoulders as she was hunched over and crying.
"Is it alright? Is 'what' alright?" Issei spoke quietly.
Lifting her chin, tears were falling from pink eyes as Yuuma's frown was the definition of sad.
"Is it alright if you become my purpose?" Yuuma now showed a terrified expression, one that might suggest the fear of the unknown.
Using both of his hands, Issei pushed away the tears and looked directly into Yuuma's eyes. "If that's really what you want. If you can stand to be around a "dirty" human like me. Yeah, I guess so."
Issei's eyes widened when a pair of black wings erupted from Yuuma, (no, Raynare's), back. Suddenly, each wing wrapped itself around the flustered teen as the angel wrapped her arms around as well. Having her crying face in his white shirt, Raynare refused to let go and for the first time since they met, (since they really met), Issei was okay with it.
At first, the heart-stuck teen had his arms outstretched due to the sudden hug from this raven haired angel, however, those arms wrapped themselves around the girl's shoulders, almost instinctively.
"Hey, it's gonna be alright, we'll figure something out. Besides, what happened to the proud and unsinkable Raynare, the fallen angel? I thought you were the best at everything?" Issei thought that feeding her ego just a bit might help with her worried thoughts.
Yuuma continued the hug as Issei's nose continued to feel the bush of random feathers moving against it. "Shut up and just let me stay like this for a little longer."
Was she blushing? Issei wished he could transform himself into his own t-shirt, just to find out. The teen also couldn't argue that feeling this beautiful woman against him was most definitely acceptable in every way he'd imagine.
Meanwhile, unknown to the embraced couple, Akeno Himejima was across the street and watching with a pair of binoculars while sitting in a large tree.
"Ara ara, so, he doesn't have a problem with black wings? Well, I suppose SOME good can come out from all of this… But she needs to let go now. Come on, let go! That's my little Issei kun! Wait, oh, she's getting off of him, FINALLY!" Akeno smiled maliciously as she continued to spy.
(RING RING RING)
"That stupid alarm clock! Why's it going off now!? Things were perfect just now!" Yuuma stood from her folding chair and stomped her foot down.
Issei couldn't help but notice how cute she was acting but then remembered that girl, Asia Argento.
"Yuuma, you set that as a reminder to pick up the girl at the train station, remember?" Issei tilted his head.
"Damn!" The angel's face showed a look of irritation but then, she instantly smiled. "Well, I will agree to our deal then. I'll go to the train station and then bring back the little human. Should go without a hitch as I was the one originally sent to pick her up. It's a public place so I don't imagine any trouble should happen, but if it does…"
Yuuma took a step back and instantly grew into her taller and more mature Raynare self. However, instead of her usual S&M bikini, a black and gray business blazer and skirt manifested in its place. Placing a pair of black rimmed glasses on, Raynare then made a cute pose with one hand in the air as she produced the "peace" sign with two of her upper fingers.
While winking at him, Raynare wanted to know Issei's reaction. "So? Do I look like an important and successful woman? An attractive one I gather? I mean, even if you try and tell me that you don't think this looks good, your adorable eyes tell me a whole other story."
Blinking a few times, Issei's blush returned with great vengeance. "Um, Yuuma… Oh, I mean, Raynare. Raynare I think you look beautiful."
Not quite expecting this reaction, (as she was sure Issei was pissed at her), Raynare also used all of her might in order to refrain from blushing as she then nodded and smiled warmly. "Wow, so you're into the whole professional look? I don't remember seeing any naughty stuff with these outfits on your phone or computer."
Issei cringed.
"But then again…" Raynare grinned. "There was so very much of it. Perhaps I missed something?"
"Stop it! In my defense, there is nothing wrong with being a normal and healthy teenager. Also, I don't care what anyone says, I will have a harem! As that is my one and only goal in life, (assuming you don't kill me first), I will achieve it!" Issei's cringed face turned into a proud smile.
Lifting an eyebrow, Raynare replies. "What are you going on about? Harem's? I don't think that's what a normal and healthy teenager would want. You're Japanese, aren't you? Doesn't settling down and having a wife to dote over you sound better than dealing with a harem of constant bitches, haggling over who gets more attention from you?"
Issei imagines a harem full of Milky Chan's, (in different costumes). They are now arguing who will be the next to sit in Issei's lap. Raynare snaps her finger in front of Issei's face while showing a grin.
"Oh, you like that idea?" The fallen angel begins to laugh maniacally. "Hahahahaha!"
Issei blushes while looking embarrassed. "Yeah, well, we've all got dreams, you know?"
"Well then, pfft, hahaha, I should get going, otherwise you won't let me in your harem let alone, marry me. Gotta save the girl. Yup, gotta get to work now. Okay, seeya, Issei kun!" Raynare jumped out of the upstairs window before Issei could respond.
As her black wings lifted her into the air and took her away, Issei watched while replaying what she originally had said. "What's this about marrying her now? She can't be serious. It's another troll!" Issei smiles and then scowls. "Damn you, you're so frustratingly annoying, Raynare!"
Outside and across the street, Akeno watched as Raynare flew past her. Instantly, the black haired senpai stood up and looked back at Issei's window. Smirking, Akeno looked around the block to see if there was anyone within sight.
After she brushed herself off, a pair of black and bat-like demonic wings sprouted from the back of her yellow tank top. "Alright Hyoudou, time for a house call." Akeno began to float into the air with grace and speed, directly toward Issei's bedroom window.
As Issei looked back toward the television and was pissed that Milky Spiral was over with and replaced by a boring show about catching fish. Looking for the remote, the teen facepalmed the moment he found it lying on the ground, near the other side of where Raynare was sitting, next to the folding chair.
"Damn her! Even when she's gone, her trolling never ends!" Issei folded his arms while taking a deep breath.
"Damn who?" A familiar voice jolted Issei out of his stupor.
Turning back toward the window, none other than Akeno senpai was smiling back at him.
"How is my kohai doing?" The senpai then bowed politely while showing off her devil wings.
"It's you!" Issei pulls his covers above his stomach in both excitement and fear.
Tilting her head, Akeno blinked a few times as her smile turned into a look of confusion. "Ara ara! Are you alright, little Issei-kun?"
Relaxing a bit as nobody seemed to be with his older classmate, (mainly Sona), Issei replied. "Um, why are you here, Akeno senpai?"
"Well, you see, I wasn't quite sure if that Raynare girl was up to the task of taking care of you. Not to mention, we never really got a chance to talk, after the nurses office that is. So, before your "friend" returns, I'd like for us to have a friendly chat." Akeno walked past Issei's bed and took hold of the folding chair as well as the remote for the TV.
Sitting down right next to Issei, Akeno then hands the teen the remote after turning the television off. "So, my president likes you and wants you in her peerage. But, that's not why I'm here."
"Oh yeah?" Issei thought good and hard. "Maybe Rias Gremory is using Akeno to catfish me. That might explain why she's been paying attention to me all of the sudden. They are devil's after all. But then again, Raynare ain't no angel. Well, I mean, she is technically an angel, but…damn it!"
"Issei, I've come to like you for a while now and I don't just mean that as you being my important kohai, um, it's more." Akeno begins to blush as she quickly takes hold of one of Issei's hands with the two of hers.
Not having enough confidence in himself, Issei assumes the worst as his expression shows his suspicions deep within those warm and brown eyes.
"I mean, I've watched you for a while now, though you may not have known it." Akeno began to smile in an unsettling way. "Ara ara, this is so hard to finally admit." The older teen squeezes Issei's hands lightly. "I want to be your big sister, the one that you can depend on, but, but, I want more than that." Akeno's violet eyes begin to almost glow. "Issei-kun, I want you to be mine! All mine!"
Realizing that his lovable and usually sensible senpai was acting very strange, Issei's thoughts of this being some kind of catfish was now thrown out the door. Akeno senpai was clearly a yandere and Issei could easily recognize this from his experience with manga and anime. Even his alarm clock had a few yandere girl options to choose from.
"So, with that, I am going to make you love me!" Akeno's scary smile turned suddenly into a warm one as Issei's hands were released.
Issei smiled very nervously as he didn't want to make any sudden movements. Meanwhile, Akeno simply stared back at him while smiling.
"Say, I've got an idea, how about I make you some hot tea? I bet that "sister" of yours probably does it wrong. Tell you what, stay here, I'll talk with your mom and then make you some delicious tea and maybe some snacks to go along with it. How does that sound, Issei kun?" Akeno closed her eyes while continuing to smile, possibly waiting for a reply.
"Ehh, okay, are you sure, Akeno senpai?" Issei shrugged though he had a look of concern.
"Of course, consider it done! Also, before I go, can you please call me Onee-chan, Issei kun?" Akeno smiled with even more intensity.
Scene (Kuoh Train Station)
Stepping off of the arriving platform, a very cute and blond girl was looking around her surroundings. She had very green eyes and a pale complexion. Wearing a set of white with blue trimmed nun's garbs, the petite girl continued to stare around aimlessly.
"Asia Argento! Over here!" The very happy and business clad Raynare stood only a few feet away while she waved.
Smiling warmly, the now known Asia made her way toward Raynare.
Placing her luggage down, Asia made a gentle bow. "Salve, signora Raynare!"
Thank you Overlordsturm, Yuki and Wargame for their attention and help with the beta reading and ideas for this series. Also, thank you so very much for being a premium balance breaker on my discord, Moexdestroyer! I really appreciate your support! Alright, that's all I've got for now, please join my discord if you'd like. This is Christopher'Zazel, signing out.
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