High School PxD

"What if Issei joined the Phenex family?"

A High School DxD Fanfiction by Christopher'Zazel

Chapter 15 "Death and Sisterhood"

Scene (Alice's Tea Party Maid Cafe, Basement Hallway)

Glancing back at his Senpai, Akeno Himejima, Issei could see that her smile had some deeper meaning behind it. Asia continued to cry into Issei's shirt as her hands gripped his clothing very tightly. Placing a hand over the weeping girl's head, Issei continued to stare back at Akeno with vigor.

"This is a lesson, isn't it, senpai?" Issei spoke quietly and with purpose.

Adding a slight smirk to her current smile, Akeno slowly nodded. "Very good, Issei Hyoudou. You are a devil now and with that, you must abide by devil law. Understand that you are not being forced with this task, however…"

"I'll do it. I'll kill the son of a bitch." Issei spoke over his senpai.

Akeno nods while placing one of her hands against Issei's cheek. "Aren't you just a precious kohai? So protecting, Ara ara, I just can't help myself, seeing the two of you like that. Might I ask if perhaps you are taken, little Kohai?"

Asia stops crying and immediately scowls at a now giggling Akeno.

"I was just kidding, just kidding. I only wanted to make sure you were alright, that's all." The black haired and violet eyed queen of Rias's peerage then winked at Issei. "Was I kidding?"

Scene (Alice's Tea Party Maid Cafe, Basement Pool)

Walking through the main doors with Akeno, Asia and Issei looked on, only to see a gruesome display. There was Freed, he was dangling from a rope as he looked to be half submerged in water. Floating and cindering volleyballs were randomly spread around the pool itself. The only other person in the room was the school mascot, Koneko Toujou, who was sitting on a pool-side lounge chair while eating a large piece of chocolate cake. Looking back at Freed, Asia and Issei could see random burn marks along with bits of his clothing, still smoking from whatever had happened to him.

Issei looks back at Akeno with a mild expression of disgust. "Is this what you guys meant by interrogation? What did you do to him? He looks really fucked up."

Akeno grins. "Don't feel sorry for that pile of shit, or did you forget what he actually is?"

Before Issei can reply, Asia speaks out. "Ravel said that if I were to say a prayer, it would hurt not only me, but other devils who might hear it, so, I won't. But, I can't help but pity such a monster."

"HAHAHAHAHA! OH MY!? Asia? You've fallen lower than anyone could've ever imagined, a devout nun, becoming a FILTHY DEVIL!? DESPICABLE!" Instantly, Freed began to thrash around in his bindings while giving Asia a terrifying and disturbing smile tied along with his tongue, (once again), sticking out.

Glancing at a table next to the main doors, Issei notices Freed's weapons and gear, specifically the gun. Asia begins to cry again as Akeno looks sad for her.

Koneko was the only one to notice Issei reaching for the light-gun as quickly as he could, only to aim toward Freed.

"Everyone!" Koneko yelled loudly.

This brought everyone's attention to Issei. He was standing with a blank look in his eyes as the weapon was pointed toward a now surprised looking Freed.

Asia, Akeno and Koneko all watch as Issei begins to take one step and then another, closer toward a now struggling Freed Sellzen.

Asia begins to regret begging her new friend to kill the man who hurt her and so many others. Akeno wonders if her Kohai has the willpower to do his part as a devil, though she is pretty sure he will follow through. After getting a good and close look into his determined eyes, there was now doubt about it. Koneko seemed indifferent though she never noticed her senpai before until now. Was this the rumored pervert of Kuoh Academy?

Attempting to keep his eyes on Freed's grinning face, Issei eventually closed them before squeezing the trigger.

(BANG!) An almost blinding flash of light penetrated Freed's skull, instantly killing him.

Wanting to drop the filthy weapon, Issei thought better while leaning down and placing the gun onto the floor. Everyone was silent. Standing back up straight, the teen could feel something inside of him had just been lost. Slowly, (with his bangs over his eyes), Issei begins to slowly walk out from the pool room.

Akeno reached for his shoulder in order to stop him, however he pushed her hand away. "Don't touch me, senpai."

Asia nervously ran to Issei's side and silently walked out with him.

Both Akeno and Koneko looked at one another and then back at Freed's body.

"Was it really necessary for him to do that?" Koneko asks.

"To end that miserable monster's life? Absolutely. After all, if not for Issei, he probably wouldn't have been found let alone caught. As it was our Mao's order for Freed to be executed, it only felt natural that Issei finished what he had started. Also, he needs to learn responsibility early on, being the Sekiryuutei. It's one thing to be an average devil, however his sacred gear deprives him of that humble existence." Akeno spoke in a very wise tone.

Koneko nods. "I guess if that's the case, then this was nothing more than an eye opener for the kid."

Akeno shrugs. "It's no different than exterminating a stray devil."

Koneko then shrugs. "Either way, let's clean this up and lift the barrier. I'm tired."

Scene (Sona's bedroom, Basement Level)

The door opens as both a strange and quiet looking Issei and Asia, (who was walking behind the teen while looking very sad and worried), walk through. Ravel and Sona stand up from the end of a large bed.

"Issei? Asia chan? Is everything okay?" Ravel asked with a concerned expression.

Not saying a word, Issei looked for a chair to sit in as his bangs covered his eyes. Once he spotted a computer chair, the teen sad down and immediately slumped his body forward while looking at the ground.

Asia spoke softly while she maintained her worried expression as she kept her eyes on Issei. "Freed has been executed. It's done."

Sona, (who was purposely keeping quiet while observing Issei in specific), decided it was time to see how he was holding up. "Hyoudou?"

"Ravel?" Issei quietly spoke while he stared at the wooden floor.

Looking back at Sona worryingly, Ravel replied. "Yes, Issei?"

"Can we please go back now. I can't face my parents right now." Issei shutters as his arms fold over his shoulders.

Sona speaks up as she removes her glasses. "Hyoudou, erm, Issei, I didn't ask Akeno to do that…"

"It doesn't matter, President. I just need to go to sleep or something." Issei interrupted.

Ravel runs over toward Issei and places one of her arms around his shoulder. "I'm sorry Issei, this was all my fault. I didn't mean to…"

"No, that's not true, Ravel, I asked you to take me. This isn't on you at all. If anything, this is just something that I need some time to cope with." Issei gritted his teeth underneath his overflowing bangs as the wooden floor he was staring at began to look blurry and wavy.

A few tear drops hit the floor under the slumped over teen. Ravel widens her eyes and looks back toward Sona. Asia stands where she is, (feeling as though she was a catalyst in all of this, as she insisted on this new senpai, to end somebody that hurt her very badly), the blond nun used all of her will to hold back any tears, as she didn't feel she had the right to cry.

"Sona, I'm going to take him back. I'll see you at the rating game." Ravel spoke softly as she beckoned Asia to get closer to her.

Issei stood from the chair however Ravel refused to let go of his hand, meanwhile Asia made her way toward the two. Shortly after, the Phenex heiress created a teleportation circle. Before the three walked through, an apprehensive Sona Sitri darted toward Issei.

Pulling some hair from his face, Sona lightly kissed the distraught teen on his forehead. Issei seemed to come to life once that happened. Sona was also smiling at him, very warmly, with those very violet eyes, (this time unshielded by glasses).

"I'll see you at the rating game, Issei Hyoudou." Sona took a step backwards while showing a very deep blush, however her smile was now back to her usual resting Sona face.

Ravel puffed her cheeks out in jealousy and pulled Issei through with her.

(FLASH!)

"Hello, sister." A very familiar voice greeted the three teleportation circle travelers.

Ravel froze where she stood as her hand tightened around Issei's. "Riser?"

As Asia, Issei and Ravel walked out of a dissipating fiery summoning circle, Riser Phenex was sitting at the foot of the bed with her arms folded under her large chest.

Issei then stood in front of both Asia and Ravel while using his arms to push them closer together and further behind him. "It was my fault."

Riser, (who already has a terrifying grin), simply tilts her head sideways. "You're at fault? For what?"

Keeping his bangs over his eyes, Issei spoke in a flat tone. "I wanted to see my parents and Ravel helped me."

Riser nods as she begins to cross her legs. "Uh huh, and um, mind on telling me about the little blond girl?"

Ravel speaks from behind Issei with a grumpy attitude. "Asia is my new bishop."

Riser giggles a bit. "Oh really? Asia you say? Well, from behind my toy, she looks kind of cute?"

Ravel forces her way out from behind Issei while scowling toward Riser. "He is NOT your toy!"

RIser giggles even more. "Ahh now, I'd keep quiet if I were you. Don't want mother to wake up to any of this, now do we?"

Ravel showed a confused expression. "You didn't tell mom already?"

Riser shakes her head. "Why would I do that to my loving sister? After all, I'm sure your poor little butt is still recovering from mothers earlier wrath."

Issei, oddly, begins to walk back toward the bed he was sleeping in. Silently, Asia, Ravel and now Riser watch as the teen simply went into the covers and rolled over.

Riser looks back at Ravel while shrugging her shoulders in a questioning way. "What's up with him?"

Ravel looks back at the bed and slowly shakes her head while being extraordinarily concerned over Issie's wellbeing. "Let's go back to my room, we can talk there." Ravel then walked toward the door and opened it. "Come on."

Riser stood from the end of the bed and walked toward the door. Seeing the body under the sheets like that, the older Phenex heiress stopped walking and stood over the boy.

"Sleep good, kid." Riser then walked out through the door with Asia following closely behind.

Ravel quietly began to close the door before speaking. "Issei, good night and, I'm sorry." The door shuts.

Scene (Ravel's bedroom)

"He killed a stray exorcist, you say? After he saved your new bishop and protected you? Freed Sellzen, nah, never heard of him. But you, Asia Argento." Riser slowly turns her attention from Ravel to now Asia. "You a have sacred gear. A really incredible one too. I can see why my sister scooped you up like that."

Ravel grew a tick mark. "She was dying. In fact, she was so badly hurt that even phoenix tears wouldn't have done much good."

Asia nodded while grasping at Ravel's hand. "And I am grateful for it."

Ravel smiles back at Asia. "Thanks "bestie" hehe."

Riser lays back on Ravel's bed while stretching. "Okay, well, that's fine I suppose. Good luck explaining her to mother."

Ravel winces.

"Also, you said that Hyoudou killed a stray exorcist as in, killed killed him?"

Both Asia and Ravel replied sadly. "Yes."

Riser took a deep breath while showing a concerned look of her own. "Yeah, he shouldn't be alone right now."

Ravel puffs her cheeks out while having an idea where this conversation is headed. "And I suppose you are going to heroically volunteer to stay with him then? Am I right?"

Rolling her eyes, Riser replies. "Actually, I was going to volunteer you, sister."

Feeling dumbstruck, the younger Phenex heiress attempts to respond, however Riser continues.

"Truth be told, I am a hard woman. I'm not good at that kind of, soft stuff, you know?" Riser begins to blush.

Asia has no clue as to what is going on so she stays out of it.

Ravel's jaw is agape. "Sister, are you for real?"

"Leave Asia with me, I'll introduce her to your peerage, go be with your "savior". I'm sure he would like that. Just don't let mom catch you." Riser then sits up while smiling.

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