Chapter 3 of Highschool DXD

Issei sat under the gazes of all of the devils' of Rias' household, as they all looked at him in disbelief.

It was unprecedented for all 8 pawns to not be able to hold the power of any one individual. All 8 pawns had been used, which was very rare in itself, and they had all mutated, which was unprecedented, and then finally, he had resisted the power of the pawns, and the pawns were forcibly ejected from him.

Once again, Issei was found rubbing the back of his head sheepishly. "Uhh… I trained when I was younger?" he answered awkwardly in response to Rias' question about how he got so powerful.

Should I tell them about me being the White Dragon Emperor? Or who exactly my father was, and why I have so much demonic power? Issei asked, as his excuse was clearly not the whole truth, and would hold up to no scrutiny.

They do seem like a fairly trustworthy lot, but for now, just let them know that you have some secrets that you aren't willing to share. After all, having a Longinus is hardly something you'd want to broadcast around. Albion replied, clearly supporting caution.

Rias simply raised an eyebrow. "And what else….? No amount of training alone could get you to such a level."

"Well…suffice to say, I have some secrets about the origins of my power." Issei answered in a firm tone that suggested that he wasn't about to answer any questions on the topic.

Rias accepted this. "Well, I guess you did have the opportunity to kill us all, but didn't… so I guess that makes you trustworthy enough. Your problem is also solved. I don't seem to sense the scent of stray on you, so you probably won't be won't be bothered any further." She said, trailing off, suggesting that she wanted something, but he was free to go if he wished.

"Hey, well, I suppose since you've done for me what I came to do, I should probably thank you by simply sticking around a while longer, right? I mean, to be honest, I don't really have anywhere else to go…." Issei replied.

"That would be great!" Rias said in what was almost an overly grateful manner. "Well, I guess we should probably continue discussing this tomorrow. You can stay in the Occult Research Club rather than in this uncomfortable warehouse. How old are you by the way?"

"I'm now 16… but why?" he asked, rather confused at the abrupt question.

"Oh, it's for your papers as a transfer student into the school. Don't worry, I'll take care of it." Rias answered.

"Ok…Thanks!" Issei said, aware of the amount of trouble that Rias was going to too make him feel accommodated.

Why would she though? Issei wondered to Albion.

She probably doesn't want us to leave… She wants us, but since you aren't her servant, she has even less control over you. Albion reasoned.

I suppose that's fine. I just hope it isn't something nefarious.

Oh? You sure seem fine with girls wanting something from you. Albion jested, to which he found himself once more being ignored.

Rias gestured to her household. "Since we're all here, I guess I should formally introduce you. That's Akeno, Kiba, and Koneko," pointing to each of them as she said their names. "And I'm Rias Gremory. Nice to meet you Issei." She finished. "Now, come with me to the Occult Research Club where you'll be staying for tonight, as I doubt you have any lodgings other than the warehouse where we found you." She paused for his nod in response, and then gestured for him to follow her.

Issei followed Rias silently down the streets as she made a turn into the forest, Issei raised an eyebrow at the odd place for the Occult Research Club. He stepped out of the forest to look at an old schoolhouse, right next to a much newer academy.

Rias then pointed to the academy. "That's the school that you'll be transferring to. You can stay in the Club House for tonight. The bedroom is the second room on the left. Any questions before I go?"

Akeno looked at Rias with a raised eyebrow, but shrugged, and merely thought to herself. "Ehh, I suppose Rias can lend him her room—though I would wonder where she's sleeping today…"

Issei shook his head.

"Then I'll see you soon Issei!" Rias said as she and the rest of the household went their own ways into the Occult Research Club to turn in for the night.

This sure seems like a pretty nice place to stay compared to where I've been staying.

Pah! I'm pretty sure any place would be better than where you've stayed—don't you remember the sewers that one time? Albion asked dryly. Never have I had a host of mine stay in such a demeaning place before. You've reached a new low.

Issei sighed. Well, it couldn't be helped. I never would've slept a second in the intense storm either though.

Albion grumbled, but didn't respond.

Just then, as he had finished his preparations for bed, he heard the door open to reveal a fully naked Rias, who said as if it were the most normal thing in the world, "Hello again, Issei."

Issei simply stood there, mouth gaping at the sight before him.

Her red hair simply flowed down her body, caressing each of her luscious curves as it descended, and Issei found himself unable to tear his eyes away from her cleavage, and after drinking in the sight of her pert nipples and breasts, he continued his mental ravaging, his eyes wandering downwards, only to be blocked by her hair, which obstructed his view of his ultimate destination.

Slightly disappointed at the obstruction, his eyes soon recovered by satisfying themselves by roaming other parts of her body.

It was at this point when Rias decided that she had been ogled enough, and gave a slight cough. A blush had risen to her cheek at the intense inspection she had undergone, even though she was used to sleeping naked, she was not used to having eyes roaming her naked figure.

Issei's mind had recovered from its bout of distraction, and, very belatedly, turned as red as the hair of the beauty in front of him, and turned around to preserve her modesty, though there was very little of that after the past few minutes.

"W-W-Why are you dressed like that? Not that I mind or anything…" He asked, his voice going slightly higher than he would've liked.

"Because I simply can't fall asleep if I'm clothed." She answered simply.

"Well… What are you doing here?!" Issei asked, suddenly realizing the obvious error with her presence.

Rias gave a slight smirk. "This is my room after all…. I simply shared it with you."

This left Issei a bit slack-jawed. "Umm… should I sleep outside?" He asked, though inwardly, the idea of sleeping with Rias was far more appealing than sleeping even on a couch.

"No. You are a member of my peerage, and I make sure that the members of my peerage are comfortable. You can sleep on the bed, though trying anything will leave you on the floor." She smiled. "I have my limits, you know."

Issei gave a scream of joy at being told that he could sleep in Rias' bed, but was rather surprised at his own reaction. "YES!"

I only met her like a few hours ago… Why am I acting like this? Usually I thought I was rather restrained….

Gee, I wonder. A lovely girl has just allowed you to sleep in her bed, naked of all things, and you were never restrained. You simply never had any contact with the other sex. Albion said dryly, though Issei could clearly here Albion's snickers at Issei's clear ineptness with the fairer sex.

Rias laughed at his reaction as she got under the covers, obscuring Issei's view. "You certainly are rather open with your desires."

Issei's body, almost of its own voilition, jumped into the bed as well, and said "Good night, Rias."

"Good night, Issei." She replied.

Issei drifted off into sleep, once more wondering, to his bafflement, why he was not tense at all, but instead more relaxed than he had ever been with Rias beside him.

Issei awoke the next morning feeling very relaxed and comforted, until he actually remembered who was in the bed next to him, and immediately tensed up.

Why did I even agree to this again? I'm pretty sure I didn't drink that much yesterday.

Albion burst out into a fit of laughter, and replied. Maybe the thought of sleeping with a girl that you awkwardly ogled for like 10 minutes straight?

Ah…. Maybe that too. Issei was forced to admit. He wasn't even going to try to justify himself staring at Rias until she had roused him from his stupor.

But really, who couldn't stare at such a fine body… .He said offhandedly.

That certainly is one of the finer specimens of females that I have seen in my many hosts. I wish you luck in your endeavor, for your sake… and for my entertainment. Albion said, smirking.

YOU VOYEUR. None are allowed to see her except for me! Issei replied angrily.

You sure seem rather possessive… Albion remarked.

Well of course I would be. I've just seen a sight of a lifetime. I'd like to keep that to myself you know… But as he said this, Issei once more found himself acting rather oddly.

…Wow. You've finally managed to appreciate the sight of the female body.

Issei sighed, again, and returned to admiring the peacefully sleeping figure next to him, and idly brushed a lock of red hair that had been covering Rias' face.

She really is beautiful… but do I really have a chance with her?

Ehhh…. I was just too lazy to finish this, so expect the finishing of this scene like a while later.