Kei-Kei Yuki: Okay so here is the chapter between Akihiko and his father which is more based off from the LN than the anime. Hope you all enjoy~! :)

A/N: This was one tough chapter.

Akihiko Part.2-Father and Son

Akihiko and Issei's date, despite starting off on a good note, did not end in the same fashion. Sitting upstairs in the VIP room of the Hyoudou Residence sat Odin the Norse God, along with his two bodyguards, the silver-haired Einherjar who was named Rosswald and another man, who Issei found out was Akihiko's father. Frowning, Issei was reminded of the first time they met the Norseman; he looked up her skirt and complained about her boob size. "Perverted old geezer", grumbled Issei, when she felt that the old geezer had his eyes on her and noticed that his gaze was more pointed directly at her boobs than anything else.

"Red Dragon Empress, you have grown since the last time we met. Though, there is still room for improvement," encouraged Odin, ticking off Issei who had to be restrained by Richard.

"Odin-sama, please do not act so lecherous around female members who belong to Sirzechs-sama's younger brother's peerage," scolded the stoic Einherjar.

"Hmm, give it ten to twenty years and Issei might just grow into a bombshell beauty one day, old geezer," Azazel added to the conversation, before later stating, "Though the chances are slim to none of that ever happening." Azazel ignored Issei when she boldly gave him the middle finger. After finding out from the God of the Norse his real reason for visiting Japan, the old geezer soon left with Azazel in search of an Oppai Club.

Issei had left to fetch herself something to drink, when on her way back upstairs, she overheard the conversation that was taking place between Akihiko and his father. "Akihiko, how could you let yourself fall for such a shameless woman?"

"Don't talk as if you know a thing about her!" Akihiko's sharp and cold voice frightened Issei, who remained hidden.

"Akihiko, if your mother-"

"Don't you dare mention her to me!" Akihiko snapped, hands balled up into fists. "Who I see and what I do with my life is no concern to you."

"Can't you see that the Red Dragon Empress is nothing but a succubus who is trying to manipulate you? She is a lustful woman who is addicted to good-looking men. I heard rumors of how people even call her a Harem Queen because of the collection of men she has gathered so far." It was only then that Issei realized that the shameless woman Akihiko's father was talking about was her.

'Why do I feel like there is some sort of misunderstanding happening here,' thought Issei, who couldn't help but feel that Azazel was somehow involved. Issei jumped when she saw Akihiko slam his fist into the wall, lightning sparking around his first, cold eyes glaring at his father.

"You don't know her... So how can you even utter such disrespectful things about her..."

"Akihiko, as a man, you shouldn't let such a woman manipulate-"

"She is not manipulating me! Yes, Issei can be boy-obsessed at times, even lecherous, but more than that... She is kind! She is also very strong and protective of those she deems important to her. Just by being around her, how can one not expect to fall for such a woman?" Issei felt flattered and happy that Akihiko was defending her, though at the same time she couldn't help but wonder how the relationship between father and son became this strained.

"I refuse to be anything like you. I will grow stronger with my own strength. I will never... I will never let the woman Ilove be taken away from me like you." Those words seemed to carry a deeper meaning, judging by the look of hurt that flashed in Akihiko's father eyes. Leaning her back against the wall, Issei decided to leave, not wanting to overhear anymore of the conversation as she pondered on why Akihiko hated his father so much.

It wasn't until later that Issei learned the truth between Baraqiel and Akihiko. Of how the fallen angel Baraqiel fell in love with a miko's priestess which later ended up with Akihiko being born. "Back when they were still a family of three, Akihiko used to idolized his father. Saying how he wished to grow up and be as strong as him. For a short amount of time, they shared peace, but it did not last forever as Akihiko's mother's family could not accept Baraqiel due to him being a Fallen Angel, a fact that led her to be murdered during his absence." The one who was telling her all of this was Richard.

"Ever since the night Akihiko saw his own mother sacrifice her own life just to protect him, he has harbored ill feelings for his father, who arrived too late to protect her. Akihiko cannot bring himself to forgive the man who could not protect his mother. The very same man who he once idolized and had strived to become," said Richard. Hearing this, Issei felt deeply saddened for Akihiko, remembering the words he said to his father days ago in the hall.

"On that day, he realized the true cruelty of the world and how fallen angels were viewed. Since then, he cut off all connection with his father. A few years later, Akihiko was chased from his home due to his half-angel blood, wandering from place to place with no one to depend on, until he met me and became my servant. Since becoming my servant, Akihiko has learned to smile again and not be so cold as he was in the beginning." Placing his hand over Issei's, Richard continued.

"Since meeting you his view on fallen angels has lightened, but... He won't be able to walk forward until he straightens things out with his father. The death of his mother was unfortunate and cannot be fixed. He knows what he must do but can't accept it yet." Richard wore a serious expression on his face as Issei thought over the information that was just told to her.

After training, Issei was laying in her bed, halfway asleep when she felt a pair of lips descend down on her own. At first, the kiss started off innocent before it quickly changed into something more aggressive. Opening her eyes, Issei was shocked to see that it was Akihiko who was kissing her, waking her from her nap. 'Something is off,' thought Issei during the kiss she was sharing with Akihiko.

'It's lacking any feeling. Not like the usual Akihiko-senpai, but as if... he is running away from something.' Akihiko opened his eyes once he felt Issei push him away only to follow with a hard slap to the side of his cheek.

"Akihiko-senpai is flirtatious but is also a gentleman. Despite whatever trouble you may be going through, you shouldn't kiss a girl when there are no sincere feelings involved." Issei's words stung at his heart, her slap left behind a bright red mark on his face.

"I wanted to forget the pain. That pain of hopeless nothing. Of not being able to protect the person most precious to me. I ... I watched her die right in front of me." Akihiko's voice broke as he was reminded of that horrifying night that took place all those years ago. Issei watched how pain and tears gathered in his eyes, and she brought his head to her chest.

"I don't know how to make the pain go away, but I can at least offer you comfort," Issei softly said, running her hands gently through his long hair as he hugged her like a child and silently cried. Neither of them said anything for the remainder of the night.

During the match with Loki did Baraquiel finally realize how wrong he was to judge the Red Dragon Empress, especially when she allowed him to see inside Akihiko's heart and hear his true thoughts on how he viewed his father. He then flashbacked to a time when his wife was still alive and Akihiko did not harbor any hate towards him.

"When I grow up, I wanna be just like Tou-sama!" Akihiko proudly declared to both his parents, making his mother giggle, while his father pat him on the head. There were many flashbacks involved, including the night where Akihiko's mother was killed. Akihiko, in a fit of anger and anguish, screamed at his father for not being there to protect them. "Why weren't you here to protect Kaa-sama?!" screamed child Akihiko to Baraqiel.

Akihiko was a young child who was in agony over the death of his mother, screaming words that he probably didn't mean in his heart. Somehow the image changed into Akihiko's mother embracing both father and son. Telling Akihiko that despite all that had happened, to never lose trust in his father. "I never hated him, I just... I was so angry. You were the person I admired. You always had this cool warrior vibe to you that I admired about you. I wanted the three of us to stay a family so that I could grow up protect Kaa-sama too." Baraqiel's eyes widened at the true confession that came from Akihiko's heart.

"I'm sorry that I could not save your mother, but I always cared for you, Akihiko. You have become a strong man, and as a father, I couldn't be prouder." Baraqiel ruffled his son's hair just like he used to when Akihiko was younger. With the relationship between father and son reconciled, they combined their Holy Lightning and aided Issei and the others in the battle against Loki. After the battle and once Loki was defeated, before Baraquiel left, he was stopped by Akihiko, who was standing right beside Issei, who wore her pink apron.

"Umm,... Everything you might have heard about me is not necessarily true and I would never hurt Akihiko-senpai's feelings as I care for him very much! So... with his help, I made this for you." She shyly held out a neatly wrapped bento box to him.

"You better enjoy it, since Issei tried her hardest making that for you," said Akihiko, only this time without any hostility at his father. Staring at the brunette standing at his son's side, Baraqiel bowed his head and deeply expressed his guilt for jumping to conclusions about her.

"Please forgive me for my harsh judgment. When I heard from Azazel how you wished to collect a harem of bishounen guys and had a ton of men wrapped around your finger, I instantly jumped to the wrong conclusion about you." Issei's previous thought was proven right once she heard Azael did have something to do with Baraqiel's dislike towards her.

'I'm gonna kill him,' angrily thought Issei.

"Tou-sama must have a good relationship with my sweet Issei, since she will one day be the mother of your future grandchildren," smoothly added Akihiko, standing behind Issei, hugging her as his chin rested on top of her head.

"C-C-Children!" Issei felt as if she was about to faint, while Baraqiel...

"Grandchildren! My cute grandchildren..." was crying tears of happiness at the thought of being a grandfather in the future. Later after Baraqiel tasted the home-cooked meal Issei had made for him, he couldn't help but be reminded of the meals his late wife used to fix for him. Baraqiel knew right then and there that his son had found the right girl to one day settle down with and to be the mother of his future grandchildren.

Bonus:

"Aha! Baraqiel, you need to keep your son away from the Red Dragon Empress. Already she's got a harem of boys wrapped around her finger and your son is one of them,"Azazel said.

"What? What do you mean Akihiko is one of them?" Baraqiel asked.'Don't tell me Akihiko is being manipulated by such a shameless woman! My poor son is being controlled by a succubus, a succubus dragon!' The thought enraged Baraqiel, who barely heard anything else that Azazel had to say, already drawing up his own conclusion of Issei, who, in his mind, was dressed like an evil succubus with nothing but men at her mercy, including his son Akihiko.

"Ah, Issei is obsessed with bishounen type guys and wants to collect herself a harem of them," continued Azazel, unaware of the delusion Baraqiel now had of Issei.

'My son is in danger!' Baraqiel thought in panic.

"That girl is really something else. Though, she is nothing of a threat, if anything, your son is more of a threat with the moves he's been putting on her-Huh? Baraqiel! Baraqiel where did you go?"

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