A few days after the rating game and some light recovery, issei woke up in his bed feeling great, he opened his eyes and saw the nice bright light and saw his girlfriend sleeping next to him with a smile on her face while she rested her head on his chest cuddling him enjoying his warmth.
Issei: " I have more time, I must be super lucky but I have more time with her"
Ddraig: partner we still need to figure out what else you can do it was the first time I've ever done the spell and it worked, so I don't know what to expect
Issei:" Well I feel great actually better than before I started falling, it's like I can feel the power flowing through my body without restraint or blockage like my potential was unleashed "
Ddraig: Your body has gotten far stronger almost like you weren't dying a few days ago, magic reserves, endurance, muscle mass everything is growing, I'm finding it very interesting watching the changes happen I wonder what the next fight is going to be like
Issei: " hmmm, me too, over the past few days I'm getting fragments of what I did and I must say its super cool, but tell me something what should we try and accomplish now, I'm free now we can honestly do as we please now no devils using me we free..."
Ddraig: hmmm indeed I also have put some thought into it with the way things are looking now you should be past peak performance in a few more days, but I'm fine with anything perhaps enjoy life for a change not fighting every other day
Issei: "Speaking of which what's my life force looking like? Perhaps we can get that fixed first?"
Ddraig: still the same after you used the drive, I agree we can have that fixed you never know that could be a nice start to a new beginning for both of us
Issei:" There are two sage users with the experience that I need but who?"
Ddraig: go to the fox in Kyoto, if we go to that black cat it might turn into a fight with the rest of her team even if she is willing to help you.
Issei: " ill talk to Azazel by the end of the week about taking a leave of absence to go see yasaka"
He then decided to have some fun and just held Irina in her sleep and she instinctively snuggled up to him just trying to be closer to him, after a few minutes he kissed her forehead and got out of bed, he got dressed and went to check on ravel and found her sleeping soundly still he made a note and left it by their phones about where he's going and will be back later
He then walked outside feeling free, the relief of not dying so soon was a huge weight off his shoulders, and the fact he doesn't need to answer to anyone anymore was a new feeling he could get used too, he went to a music shop to go get two guitars for the sake of playing and instrument again, he wondered which two should he get a normal one or electric or banjo ukulele a sitar or even just one of them
As he walked to the store, he saw a dealership with a few nice cars and saw one that caught his eyes in particular
Issei:" hmmm I was told I'll be getting my shares of the show when I either reach high class or when I turn 18 and I reached high class first so I guess I can get me a car that old man didn't teach me how to drive so before I can get my license let's see what lessons are looking like, for the time being then when I get the money then I can go get it hopefully it's still here when I the time comes"
He continued walking then arrived at the music store.
He saw a classic guitar and he knew he had to get one so he took it off the shelf then when he looked at electric guitars he went for a black one with a fire-looking pattern on it he took it with a small amp and all the cables he will need to use it
As he was paying for it, he heard a group of guys worried about something
Guy: what are we going to do with him out we can't perform anymore
Guy2: we can't cancel last minute we have already spent the money for the concert and stadium and its past the date to return the tickets too
Guy3: I still think we should opt for a temp replacement then we can worry about it later we can even pay them his portion for their contributions for the night
They sound beyond stressed and panicked so Issei decides to go see if he can help them out.
Issei: is everything alright you guys sound stressed
Guy: we are beyond stressed our lead singer and guitarist decided to get involved with the wrong girls last night and he was killed no we need a replacement singer and player so we are in the market for a temporary one, you wouldn't happen to be a singer would you I can clearly see you can play
Issei: yea I can sing, I guess you guys found me at the right time, I'm a fast learner and good with my hands so I can play tunes extremely fast and I can sing various amounts of songs in different genres
Guy2 came to hug him fake crying.
Guy2:(fake crying) god has sent us a blessing maybe he won't get angry at us this time around
Issei: so, want to go and practice now and see if I can pick up on these songs quick enough.
Guy3: I like where your head is at kid, let's go
Issei: All alright, let me just tell my girlfriend that I'm going to be out a bit longer than I thought, don't need her worrying about me.
Guy: happy wife happy life
Issei: my point exactly
They walked to the studio and issei was amazed by the equipment in the place and the various instruments that he could all play
Guy: right first off we are * and we also are the band for * and * along with * so we are going to be playing a bunch of songs from those groups but now we might need a name change as a group because our friend died
Issei:(smiling ) oh bring it on I'm just a huge fan of all those groups and now I'm your lead singer and guitarist
Issei took the electric guitar and played one of their most popular songs and still sang it too, he was slightly off-key here and there but it was possible, very possible for him to sing for them
Guy3: we may not need to make you a temp you hit most of the notes perfectly only one or two were off this might be a perfect fit.
Issei: let's see for group two, I know she's singing and i'll be handling the guitar for her
He played the guitar to one of their other group's singers songs and he hit that completely perfectly
Guy2: I'm calling the manager to forget making you a temporary replacement your definitely not leaving after this
Guy: I agree man you have talent and skill why not stay with us for a few years then down the line you can start branching off with your own music or even in the beginning you can skyrocket with your skills
Issei: (surprised) really you'll let me do all this
Guy3: it's difficult to find musicians such as yourself that can sing and play 98% of the time its either one or the other and we can help you reach your peak and then higher than your peak and help guide you from doing something that wouldn't be good it's a hard world we bringing you into
Issei: then I'm honored, I have school tomorrow I end around 3 pm can we practice again?
Guy: for sure kid don't stress about it you can leave, oh wait give us your number so we can contact you in the unlikely event we need to do it a bit later and you arrive, and no one is here
Issei: smart
They exchanged details and issei was given the number of the manager so he knew when he calls him, issei took his things and then went back home he wasn't going to tell Irina or ravel about what happened he wanted it to be a surprise for them they could use it he smiled as he walked home
When he got back home, he opened the door and found both of them watching tv waiting for him
Irina: darling where did you go?
She came to greet him and gave him a kiss
Issei: (happy) that's going to be a huge surprise trust me
Irina: (happy) alright
Ravel: but what you got there
She took one of them and opened them and saw it's a guitar
Issei: I decided to start playing again and then to top it all off il be singing too
Irina:(blushing) (happy) really!!!
She pulled him into a bear-crushing hug and smiled happy that the old him is coming back, and even happier that he's living again
Ravel: this is an amazing thing Ise, but I do have a question during the game you did something that you've never done before what was it?
Issei: I guess I didn't really explain what happened, alright let's sit and have some tea and biscuits
The 3 of them set up everything they needed and afterward they sat down with the two girls looking at issei
Issei: alright do you remember when I was blasted back from Sairaorg and he was beating me repeatedly
The two nodded
Issei: well Ddraig made a spell to turn me into a dragon, it's how and why I pulled out the chess pieces, I wasn't bound by Rias anymore so im free im still not sure what my power is going to be like but im not a devil any more
Ravel: b.but...
He looked at her and she looked despondent and sad
Issei: I know you were going to be part of my peerage but I still need a manager *smiles*
He saw her eyes light up again and she had a smile on her face
Issei: there she is, I'm still famous in the underworld so I'm going to need you around for a long time and I did make a promise to look after you and I intend to do so
He messed up her hair and she just accepted it with a big smile on her face
Irina: so your transformation was you becoming fully a dragon (excited) it was so cool you have to show us what you can do now I don't care about the markings that look like tattoos I still want to see what you can do
She had a massive smile on her face and her eyes were sparkling so bright that it made isseis heart skip a beat he just took a sip of his tea then spoke
Issei: well i'll do that in time Ddraig said to not do anything for a few more days he wants to see how my reserves are looking like now and they are already higher than it was before I was dying
Irina: that's amazing Ise I'm happy for you *smiling*
Issei: thank you *smiling*
Ravel: but what about the others they desperately trying to talk to you and I've been meaning to ask do you still even love them anymore?
Irina and ravel looked at him thinking about it
Issei: you know what I don't think Im really going to talk to them much anymore, maybe I don't know, fool me once shame on you fool me twice shame on me, plus you don't stop loving someone it's a habit and I need to figure out if it was lust or love first
They could see he really wasn't sure about it but decided to support him since its what they agreed to a while ago
Irina: but what about me?
Issei: its love I know its love, there's just this feeling when I'm around you and I can't get enough of it I love being around you, I can be myself and don't need to worry about what others think when him with you then nothing else matters *smiles*
They could see it on his face he was being genuine about its how he really feels around her and it just made her feel his love even more She blushed and held his hand and ravel had more teasing material for Irina, but what she didn't know was that issei is watching her too and has some teasing material on her too now
Issei: so yea, that's all it is
Ravel: well however you feel about them I still support you and your decisions but I will say if it's stupid though cant have my client doing stupid things like he is
Issei: oh really now, if I didn't know any better you were checking me out a few moments ago
Ravel:(blushing) eh!! (flustered) its not like that, it.. it.. it... its just me looking at you in a general sense, even if I was looking at you like that it wouldn't be professional at all
Her blush was going crazy it was almost as bright as rias hair and her breathing and trying to break eye contact with him was good enough to make them start laughing at her antics
Issei(laughing) jeez your easy to mess with you know that
he just brought her into a side hug, and she had a few tears in her eyes and was pouting
ravel: (pouting)(mumbling) Baka issei
issei: hmm what was that.
ravel: (flustered) BAKA ISSEI !!!!
the rest of the day for them was spent having fun and relaxing they had to admit it was a bit of a hectic time during these past few days so they going to enjoy the rest of the weekend.
later in the Hyoudou mansion
Miki: it's been a quiet day hasn't it
Rias: it has mother, but what do we do now he's completely left us we can't even talk to him at school he either just ignores us or we don't see him at all its almost like he doesn't exist anymore, he didn't even come by during the festival...
Both miki and gouro could see it they were sad and they no one but themselves to blame for this
gouro: I know my son but this is new he's never held a grudge for this long and to top it all off he's never left home the worst he's done was just lock himself in his room and sit alone for a few hours but then he always came back to us later that day, but he's moved out and only took clothing not even any of his manga or porn he just left as it is untouched for a while...
knock* *knock*
Xenovia: i'll go get it
She got up to go and open the door while the others sat in thought
Akeno: we really hurt him a lot this time... but how do we fix it?
Xenovia: ISSEI!
It shocked them that he was here at the house they all quickly shot up and saw him walk in not even looking at them, He walked in and went straight upstairs, his looks and attitude only showed irritation and frustration
Gouro: (confused) did I speak to soon?
Rias: Xenovia What's going on?
Xenovia: (shocked) I don't know he just showed up and there is another person with him, but he said he's going to wait outside.
Koneko: weird...
He came downstairs with his boxes full of porn manga everything in one arm, they watched him walk outside and give It to the other man he's with and the man handed him a huge stack of cash they shook on it and the man took the boxes and then drove off and issei came back to the house
Miki: son-
Issei: I don't want to hear it, here.
He took a portion of the cash and put it in Miki's hands.
Issei: here's the payment for looking after me I'll be handling my own finances from now on, now here is something for your troubles, and you only have yourselves to blame for this.
He then bowed and left them shocked by what he said, and Miki just started shedding tears she never wanted this, she didn't want this at all she just cried her heart out her baby boy really left them
Rias: we need to fix this let's go see my brother, mother father we will be back
In the underworld in the Gremory territory
Venelana: oh, my this is sad well maybe we can adopt him
Zeotics: and make him a Gremory bael or Lucifuge?
Grayfia: why don't we ask him there is even the off chance he might go to serafall as well remember he went to her instead of us when he was dying so perhaps their initial relationship has improved to what it was, there's also the off chance he goes to the Phenex family.
Sirzechs: it's sad honestly and was I thinking about it he's not even a devil anymore you all saw the evil pieces get ripped out and then he crushed them he's not part of rias peerage anymore, I don't even think she realized it...
Zeotics: (deep breath) I'm very upset with my daughter; I suggest a punishment of sorts
Sirzechs: father but what punishment, its punishment enough that he doesn't talk to her anymore and doesn't even want to look at her, and when she learns that he's not part of her peerage anymore she'll only suffer more if she doesn't know already.
The door opened to show Millicas walking in with rias behind him
Millicas: (happy) aunt rias is here
Rias and her peerage walked through the door.
Sirzechs: want to know when your wedding to riser is set?
Rias wanted to get upset but put it aside she knows her brother is upset with her.
Rias: no that's not why we are here, we want to apologize to issei but haven't had a chance to talk to him, whenever we try he leaves instantly, and if we want to make things any better we need to know what he is feeling, so I wanted to ask you if you could call him here and tell him why I don't want him to hate you too like he does us and I don't want it to feel like a betrayal towards him
Venelana: looks like someone is thinking about their actions.
Rias: mother, we have made a mistake and we want to fix it even if I never talk to us again
Sirzechs: so be it.
He made a magic circle and called issei.
Sirzechs: Hello Issei, I know you probably don't want to hear this but it's the only way they think you will talk to them, but they want to know how you are feeling and they will listen.
They watched as he put down and a small ball of fire started to take shape in the living room and then became larger and issei came out of it, they could see his build looking larger and he even looks healthier than before they could trace his magic, but it seems different, his hair took a darker tone when they got a good look and his eyes seem more red then golden like they used to, he was in a compression shirt and baggy pants and they could still see some embers burning off his body
Sirzechs: you look 1000 times better
Issei: thanks I'm feeling better too, hello mother, father Grayfia Millicas how are you today.
Zeotics: disappointed honestly, but after this I wish to talk to you about something.
Issei: sure I've completed the things I wanted to do for the day Irina and ravel are busy finishing their sets at the gym so ill see them at home, and I sold my porn and started doing other things I've put off, for too long
Venelana: why did you sell it, my child?
Issei: better mindset set and I don't really care about what they have to say I'm over it, I could really care less
His words struck them hard they didn't expect him to be this cold to them
Aisa: (tearing up)
Issei: let me explain something to you lot about dragons but first what do you actually know about them?
His eyes started to look like they were glowing they could see the anger in his eyes
Akeno: they are emotional creatures, and their emotions are far greater than ours... Oh no
The full impact of their actions hit them like a truck he was suffering more than them, it started to make sense to why he didn't want to see them or talk to them.
rias: issei-
issei: hold it rias, let me finish all of you just listen when a dragon loses his mates or when the dragon's mate turns on it do you know what happens?
they shook their heads.
He held up two fingers Infront of his chest
issei: one of two things can happen the first is that the dragon get stronger and becomes evil and ask Sirzechs when he fought Ddraig in his full form now imagine me at a higher power level than that
Sirzechs: you could wipe out the whole underworld in seconds and no one but a stronger dragon will stop you
issei: exactly and since I would have been emotional in that state the other dragons would be on my side and no one could stop us not even the devil kings do you see where I'm going with this?
they silently nodded.
issei: the second thing is death when a dragon loses its mates it falls and slowly dies an agonising death
they all looked at him shocked confused and threatening to start crying
issei: symptoms of that fall are black marks around its body looking sick and pale, can't use magic to heal the body and becomes completely weak, guess which one I had.
they started crying looking at him
issei: at the time Rossweisse Irina and ravel knew, I didn't tell anyone because I didn't need anyone's pity party and fake tears especially your group, if you figured out that you killed me during the game. I still fought against Sairaorg with a dying body and then when I transformed, I freed myself from the fall and you
he pointed at rias and some of the embers started burning again causing him to slowly start smoking
rias: (crying) why from me...
Issei: I ripped out your evil pieces and crushed them into dust I'm no longer a devil and you can no longer control me either neither can the devil kings but since they my friends ill help them, so they have nothing to worry about...
They all broke down crying at his feet
Rias(crying) I'm sorry I was stupid I was horrible to you I didn't treat you fairly I deserved to be punished.
Issei: what punishment would even be suitable I'm sure your family agrees me just being away from you is punishment enough, but I'm not evil I'd rather get this over with relighting the fire each time isnt doing anyone any good
Xenovia(crying) so the fire meant your mood towards us?
Issei: yes and at that point, you kept relighting it making things worse for me only towards the end did things better by it was too late, now are we done I want to go home to the people that actually care for me
rias:(crying) please no give us another chance
asia(crying) I promise I wont hurt you again
koneko: (crying) I wont be as hard on you like I was before
akeno: (crying) I wont let anyone hurt you like we did
xenovia(crying) I promise to think before I speak
issei: prove it because right now I have thought about forgiving any of you
Akeno(crying) but...
Issei: we done here
He stepped away from them and calmed him self down before he did something he regrets
Issei: now then zechs I want you to give them some training because I'm not going to be in their fights anymore
Sirzechs: sure, ill see what I have done for them
Issei: cool now then I'm off I'll see you all around
He opened the fire portal and as he was about to walk through, he was stopped
Venelana: issei wait we would like to adopt you, we heard about your family issues and want to help.
Zeotics: even Grayfia wants to adopt you into her family as her brother.
Issei: so I'll be a Gremory bael or Lucifuge
Grayfia: that's right
Issei: can I have a few days to think on it, it's a big thing to think about and I want to be sure about it
Sirzechs: take your time brother it's alright
Issei: cool see you all around enjoy the rest of your day.
He bowed and fell through his portal leaving them
Venelana:(happy) I'm happy he still sees me as his mother
Rias: he will be your son again I may not be his number one anymore, but I will bring him home as your son in law
Sirzechs: ill believe it when I see It.
He got up and left along with Grayfia.
Back with issei
He teleported back to his apartment door and stretched his back.
Issei: man, today was productive, I even got to speak my mind towards them
He opened the door to his apartment and found ravel and Irina on the floor crying in pain
Issei: oh, come on it wasn't so bad.
Irina: (whining)yes it was, I can't feel my body.
Ravel:(whining) not even the my phoenix abilities are working well anymore
Issei: it'll get better I promise.
Both: (whining)lies I call lies who hurts themselves like this on purpose
Ravel: (whining)I know crazy people
Issei: oh, please that wasn't anything
Irina (whining) at least helps us get to the couch please.
Issei: sure, thing I don't mind.
He picked them up without any effort and they just dangled from his arms like they were jelly He placed them down and crouched Infront of them.
Issei: want me to run a bath for you both?
Irina:(tired) please
Issei: ill make it a bubble bath.
He went to run the bath for them.
Ravel:(tired) what did we do to have him in our lives
Irina: we loved him that's why.
Ravel:(blushing) who said I love him.
Her eyes darted to the bathroom and then back to Irina and a large blush covered her already red cheeks.
Irina: please its written all over your face
Ravel: fine but I want to give you more time with him before I start doing anything I want to know him like you know him before anything
Issei: (in the bathroom) hey your bath is ready.
Both: coming
Over the next few weeks issei secretly went to go and practice with his new band members, after school they all thought that he was training due to the fact his physic was getting better and he was looking happier, he even had a new spree of confidence, but he was doing that while getting his license in order to drive a car.
In class Irina Xenovia Asia Rossweisse akia and Katase were all having a small chat during the break
Akia: Irina what happened to your man he's become so much better in everything.
Irina: (smiling) I don't know but I support everything he's doing all I know is that he has started singing again
The girls were surprised that he can even sing.
Asia: he's singing?
Irina: hmm, when we at home I hear him singing now and again he doesn't realize it, but he sings when he's doing almost anything.
Katase: where is he now?
Rossweisse: he asked to go and talk to Azazel about some time off.
With issei
He's currently taking a test and Sirzechs Azazel and zeotics are currently watching him take a test.
Sirzechs: I'm worried about him
Zeotics: you too
Azazel: I'm the same after you told me what happened I couldn't believe it myself, but I think you would agree with me I feel like shit due to the fact that we saw him in his dying state and we couldn't see it nor could we have helped him if we did see it
Sirzechs: I agree, I do feel bad that he couldn't find the strength to come and talk to us, but on another note, I'm happy to see his progress he's becoming a man, I've been told by serafall from Sona that he's managed to bring all his grades up decently as well and he hasn't been doing anything lustful in a while it's like he matured at the right time
Azazel: you and I can bother agree that near death is the best teacher.
Sirzechs: oh, I agree, but the thought of him turning evil and attacking us and being stronger than the red dragon imagine the death and carnage that would be left behind
Azazel: worse than the war between the clans but then again, he makes us all work together, so your sister.
Sirzechs: actually, making the attempts to make things right I'm surprised honestly, she been asking me tips on to make him see her like he did before
Azazel: and now he's getting his license.
Zeotics: you think he wanted his brotherly figure and both fatherly figures with him for if he passes?
Sirzechs: then I'm honoured actually he may not notice it but it's something normal to do and think about it lately we have been a bit stressed.
Azazel: here, here
Zeotics: look here he comes he looks happy
Azazel: and ?
Issei: I passed I can officially drive
He had a smile on his face and showed them his new license
Sirzechs: congregates brother
Zeotics: congrats son
Azazel: well done kid
They all came to either give him a hug or pat his back
Issei: thanks guys *smiles, now I need a car and I already have one that I want, Sirzechs do I have access to my funds?
Sirzechs: you had access for about a week now I was meant to tell you but didn't have the time.
Issei: sweet want to come with me to go get it.
Azazel: oh, hell yea
They 4 men went to go and find the dealership.
On arrival they saw a lot of very sporty cars
Zeotics: which one caught your eye Ise
Issei: that dark blue one in the corner
Azazel: damn that's a nice ride.
Issei: well then let's go blow their minds by buying this cash
Sirzechs: this is going to be interesting.
Sales rep: hi there what can I help you with for today.
Issei: I would like to by that car.
Rep: oh, I'm sorry young lad maybe in a few years I could sell it to you I doubt you have the funds to purchase that vehicle, it's just not possible
The 3 adults with him only had raised eye brows.
Issei: I currently earn 3.3 million a day that's 1 108,8 million a year I doubt your yearly salary makes a dent in mine, so are you going to be rude to a customer or are we going to handle this like men and make a sale today?
Rep: my apologizes sir let me go get the paper work for you
He quickly walked away his ears turning red from embarrassment.
Azazel: wouldn't have done it better myself kid
Issei: but you would let that power get to your head way two quickly.
Sirzechs: I'm confused you have more than that amount, money is so inflated in the underworld it doesn't make much sense.
Issei: well, you are used to the underworld ways I'm sure given enough time the devil kings could fix the currency down there but right now us 4 men can buy out every major company and make the world go bankrupt...
Zeotics: hmm, interesting I must say humans make life seem very interesting.
The rep came back and had a different look on his face and was better mannered and placed the documents Infront of issei
Rep: here you go sir you need to sign here and here then add your details here and here and banking details here and here than once we see the payment on our side the car is yours
Issei: okay, how much is it anyways?
Rep: about 2.3 million
He filled out the information and they saw the payment get approved on the screen.
Issei: not bad for my first car
Azazel: you did only just get your license too, but you passed extremely well
Rep: alright here are your keys and card for the car its wireless so you need it in your pocket or close to the car for it to work, same goes for the card put it in your wallet and you can drive
Issei: anything else?
Rep: here is your gift basket complementary as well
The rep handed the basket to issei, and it was full of expensive chocolates and sweets with some savory items as well
Issei took the basket and watched them push the car away from the showroom.
Issei: cool, where are they taking it?
They watched as they pushed the car away around the corner.
Rep: to clean it do a few checks and to make sure nothing is wrong with it, so we clean it and mainly check the tires it has stood in the same spot for a few months so we need to see for any soft spots on the tires you may wait in our waiting room for your car someone will bring you some coffee and some snacks while you wait and you may feel free to enjoy some of the items in the gift basket while you wait Aswell
He shrugged and looked at the 3 adults with him.
Issei: alright then
They sat down and waited and made some small talk while talking about some issues in the underworld Issei decided to send some pictures to Irina.
At the Hyoudou mansion
Miki: so, how's living with issei been Irina and ravel
Miki had come from the kitchen and placed down some tea and snacks for them while they were visiting.
Irina: pretty good no complaints even though I share a bed with him he has a pillow wall between us most nights and when not he lets me cuddle him while we sleep, and he hasn't done anything weird I'm enjoying it
She smiled and some of the girls felt bad they missed sleeping in the same bed as him and it's been a few months since they had a chance to experience it
Akeno: if you don't mind me asking, how have the dates been with him.
Irina: when it's just me and him we go to a lot of places and do things we both want to do like on our first date he wanted to go bowling and whoever won got to choose were we went next
Xenovia: did you win.
Irina: yup *smiles* we went to a Lazer park and played Lazer tag, and when all 3 of us go out to hang out with ravel he makes sure both of us are having a good time.
Rias: wow he's changed a lot *visibly sad*
They could see the guilt on Rias face she was the main reason he's not here right now and they doubt he's coming back anytime soon.
Irina: didn't you do stuff like that when you went out on dates with him?
Rias: (blushing) I mainly pulled him into lingerie stores and made him look at me in different sets or asked which is his favorite
Akeno: the same with me
Xenovia: we never had an official one...
Asia: we went out to eat at a dinner and we went to arcade.
Koneko: I've never had one.
Rossweisse: but I thought you all dated him it only sounds like he dated 3 of you and the rest were just around how did that dynamic work?
Rias: I've thought about it, it was really rushed which is probably why it didn't end so well we didn't have time to settle with anything
Ravel: okay besides the hopeless romantic here and myself who here actually knows the true issei?
Silence...
Ravel: not even you two?
Miki: sadly, after Irina and her family left, we weren't particularly the best parents which is why he went to all the porn I think
Gouro: I just hope I still have some fatherly things to do with him, before it's too late.
Irina: he didn't say where he's going this morning, he didn't even come to school
Rossweisse: now that you mention it after he told me he's going to go and talk to Azazel about a leave of absence for the rest of the day Azazel himself wasn't around either, *sad* I had my lunch alone.
Koneko: there, there it's alright, but aren't you friends with the other teachers though?
Rossweisse: no, I'm new and I think the female teachers don't like me very much because I'm still so young and all and I avoid the male teachers because they are horny most times.
Rias: fair enough actually
buzz* *buzz*
Irina: hmm who's messaging me ?
She took out her phone and when she read the messages she smiled. They could all see the smile on her face and got curious.
Miki: who is it, Irina?
Irina: oh, its issei look he got his license this morning *smiling*
She showed them the picture of him holding his license and Azazel Sirzechs and zeotics was with him smiling they didn't see it the last time they saw him but his k-9s have gotten super large and look sharp, but they all know beside Miki and gouro that his features are kicking in and it looks good on him too
Gouro: (sad)oh he got his license..., I didn't even know he had his learners.
Miki(sad) we really lost touch with him.
Irina: oh there's more pictures ... oh my that's a lot
Akeno: what is it?
Irina: he just sent me a picture of a dealership and said guess which one he just bought and he's going getting it know he just singed for it too.
She showed them the pictures of the dealer ship and they saw him signing documents and receiving his keys.
Asia: oh, wow I wonder what car he's going to get. I like that red one.
Miki: I think it's called a Ferrari.
Ravel: that's right, I think it will be that orange Lamborghini in the front
Irina: I think that grey Volvo cx90, he did mention a while back he wants a family car.
Rias: hmm it's hard to pick I'm not sure in his tastes, I need to learn more about him if I want to marry him
Irina didn't like that sentence so much she knew he hadn't forgiven them, but the way he worded it he let it go and moved on he's still hardly spoken, she hoped issei will pick her over rias
Miki: then I guess we going to have to see it's hard to tell from the keys because there's no badge on it
Koneko: mother is right.
Rossweisse:" hmm there's been a lot of change with him, his marks are improving a lot, he's ahead with his training, he's made good money he's looking after Irina and ravel well, he's even made time to take Irina out on dates and not falter with anything else, no one even knew he's going for the tests or even practising driving at all, I'm impressed issei I'm impressed a lot"
loud car revs*
They all looked at each other then outside
Irina: I want to say that's him
They all went outside and saw the car.
All: wow...
He rolled down the window and looked out.
Issei: and what do you think *smiling*
He got out and the car turned off and Irina ran into his arms and gave him a quick kiss.
Irina: well done darling congratulations on the car
Issei: thank you my love, oh here I'm giving this you all I'm not in the mood for sweets really.
He pulled out the basket and handed it to Irina and they were amazed by all the sweets in it
Ravel: I must say I'm impressed with everything, we didn't even know you and your license
Issei: well, I had to do it by myself I had a plan to save up money so I can get the car and everything to get girls but that plan failed so I went back to it recently and did it all in the span of a month and passed with flying colors
He smiled and all of them were happy to see that smile it's a smile they haven't seen in a while.
Rias: congrats issei, but um where are my brother and father, we saw the pictures with them
Issei: oh, they went home already Mother and nee-Chan asked for them to return, and Azazel left after I bought the car.
Miki: (shocked) Wait who's your mother!!!
Issei: oh Mrs. Hyoudou I'm talking about rias mother, when I was engaged to her, I was asked to address her as mother same with her father and it just stuck so I call them mother and father, and with her siblings, I got along well with them so they are my brother and sister
Gouro: congrats issei we'll done.
Issei: thanks, I need to still do some other things I'll see you at home alright
Irina: okay don't be late.
Issei: never, see yea
He gave her a quick kiss then got in and started the car and it roared to life setting off other car alarms they watched him chuckle and speed off down the road
Rias: I'm impressed honestly, he looks good driving that car
Irina: no denying that
Akeno: I wonder what he has planned.
Ravel: I think it's training he's been doing that a lot lately when he was sick, he couldn't do much of anything and he complained about feeling horrible about it
Miki: how long was he sick?
Irina: um not sure it kind of just started and it was really bad before he got better, with the move and all but he's okay now
Miki: what was wrong?
Rias: we found out recently too, nothing too serious just dealing with stress
Irina made a slight nod to Rias as thanks for lying to her they all know it's not really a topic to talk about just yet.
With issei
He arrived at the studio.
He walked inside and then met the guys of the new band he's part of
Issei: yo
Guy1: hey man you ready for today our first show is in the next month
Issei: yea, oh do you have a bunch of tickets that I can give my friends?
Guy2: oh, yea we get about that we each get about 20 each will that be enough?
Issei: *smiling * more than enough.
After band practice he went home to fetch Irina tonight was date night and Ravel went to go see her family for the evening to check up on her to see how she was fitting in so Irina and Issei decided to make it a date night
He parked in the parking lot then walked up to his apartment and found Irina still getting done he greeted her and quickly got into the shower and got done.
When he get dressed he opted for a black shirt with a red check shirt over it with black jeans with black boots he left his hair wet and then went to the living room and found Irina in a long sleeve cream top with jean shorts and had her hair up in a pony tail
Issei: let's go my love.
She took his hand and smiled then the two locked up and went to the car he opened the door and let her get in she sat in the passenger seat, and she was amazed by the interior of the car
He got in and then started the car.
Irina: where are we going tonight?
Issei: that my love is a surprise.
They drove and issei drove fast he heard her laughing with excitement then he used his magic and teleported the car.
There was a small flash and then they were in a different area.
Irina: darling where are we?
Issei: Yukon Canada
Irina: why are we here.
Issei: you'll see trust me
She nodded and smiled as they took a slow drive, she looked outside and saw that its snowing.
Irina: um darling I don't think me going outside is a good idea I'll freeze.
Issei: so, you don't want to sit in my lap with my arms wrapped around you keeping you warm
Irina:(blushing) no I want that ill rather take that.
Issei: (chuckling) then stop worrying and enjoy the ride.
They drove for a few more minutes and they arrived at an empty hillside he turned off the car and then made notion for them to both get out once out the freezing breeze hit Irina and she hugged herself
Issei: here we are I knew these would come in handy.
She looked at him and he held two large fluffy jackets.
He came to her and put the jacket on her then sat her down on his lap and she snuggled into his warmth.
Irina: you still haven't told me why we are here.
Issei: (chuckles) alright my love you mentioned how cool the northern lights are and after doing some research I found during these next few months seeing the northern light will be very active here so I brought you to see them like you wanted
Irina: you're a perfect boyfriend, you'll make an even better husband you know that.
Issei: Baby steps, baby steps that will happen one day soon I was honestly thinking maybe after we graduate or maybe a bit afterwards, but I would like to see closer to the time, after what we went through a while ago I don't want to waste a second I want to marry you but there are other things we need to get through first
Irina: hmm your right
Issei: I can get you a promise ring if you want.
Irina: no, I don't need one I know you will propose within the given time and I'm not like some girls that take the specialness out of being proposed to when all they talk about is wedding rings and all I know it's going to happen so I don't mind waiting
Issei tightened his grip around her and rested his face behind her neck.
Issei: I love you so much.
Irina: I love you too
They shared a kiss, and, in the background, the northern lights started and illuminating the area around them
They pulled part and watched the lights.
Irina: wow
Issei: amazing
They watched the lights feeling nothing but love for each other once the lights finished they got back into the car and went home, nothing was said between them, they sat perfectly happy with how tonight went and they listened to music Irina started to fall asleep and he noticed once they got home he carefully took her out the car and took her to their room he placed her on the bed sitting up and she noticed where she was and got changed
Issei went to go and check to so if ravel was home or not he slowly creaked the door open and saw her sleeping soundly he then closed her door and locked up the place and then went to bed himself as he got changed and then as he laid down Irina snuggled up next to him, he brought her close and closed his eyes happy with how things were going for him for the past few days and hoped it would stay that way