First time trying something like this. IE writing a fanfiction story.

Enjoy the shit show.

I don't own High School DxD otherwise Issei would be an ass man.

*pant**pant*

"I'm sorry Issei..."

"NO! ***** please hold on. I'm almost there!"

Issei was fighting his way towards the figure that was bleeding out on the stairs above him. The figure only smiled and shook it's head. Numerous wounds were bleeding from Issei's body but he kept on fighting, he was almost at the base of the steps. As he looked up to the figure to say something his words caught in his throat, the figure was still with only a hint of a smile on their face.

"*****!"

A bright flash erupted from nowhere.

Wake up baka. Wake up baka. Wake up ba-

Issei groaned as he slammed his hand on the alarm clock. Slowly getting up he stretched his body and a few pops could be heard. (Sigh)

(How many times does this make it now..)

Making his way to the bathroom so he could get ready for school. Issei looked into the mirror and staring back at him was a young man with black hair, a scar on his left cheek and bright red eyes. Letting out a yawn Issei washed up and got ready to head to his new school.

"Hey you see that guy?"

"Damn, what the hell you think he does to have a body like that"

"Wow he's tall and pretty good looking too."

Students near the entrance of the school stopped and made comments as they saw Issei making his way to class. Fortunately for Issei he had his earbuds in listening to music. Unknown to the students below there were two girls on the rooftop observing Issei. A buxom girl with crimson hair flowing in the breeze and her companion, a shorter girl with glasses giving off a calm demeanor.

"What do you think?" the redhead asked.

"He seems like a normal human to me, Rias" her companion stated.

"Hmm I think there's more to him than what he lets on, Sona"

As they were conversing with each other, Issei lifted his head up looking directly at them. Only to smirk as he made his way inside the school.

"…..."

"I knew it! He looked at us, didn't he." Rias exclaimed.

"I suppose you were right, we'll have to observe him more closely now it seems." Sona said as she pushed her glasses up her nose.

Rias only smiled in response as Sona made her way back into the building.

I wonder what kind of being you are...

Rias thought as she too went back into the building.

On the second floor of the school there was a classroom with students all talking among themselves.

"I heard we're going to have a transfer student"

"You think it's the new guy we saw at the entrance?"

"Oh my gosh a hot guy like him would make school more bearable"

"We don't need another pretty boy!"

All talking came to a stop when the teacher made his way in.

"We have a new transfer student, come in."

Issei made his way inside the classroom looking bored.

"The name's Issei Hyoudou, nice to meet ya."

The class erupted with everyone trying to ask him questions.

"Are you single?"

"You take steroids or something?"

"Have my babies!"

Shaking his head in amusement Issei only smiled but that last statement caught him off guard. He could have sworn he heard a male voice make that statement.

"Everyone settle down. Issei your seat will be the one by the backdoor." the teacher said as he pinched his forehead.

Nodding in response Issei made his way to his seat and sat down. Shortly after class started and Issei put his head down. Hearing the bell he slowly got up and looked at the clock. Looks like it was lunch time. Issei made his way outside the school and saw a cozy spot near the base of a big tree. He sat down against the base of the tree and closed his eyes soon drifting off into the dream world.

"Okaa-san, hurry up" a ten year old Issei said.

"My, my someone is impatient to see their pretty friend" Issei's mom stated as she giggled.

"I-it's not like that" Issei said as he pouted.

"Someone's not being honest" Issei's mom teased.

Only sticking out his tongue in response Issei ran ahead to the shrine. As he was running up the stairs his heart was beating in anticipation. When he finally made it to the top he looked around for his friend. Spotting the friend with their back turned to Issei, he sneaked his way towards the unsuspecting individual.

"Boo!" Issei shouted.

"Kyaaa!" the friend screamed.

Issei only laughed as he saw his friend's face in tears. Said friend pouted and pinched Issei's cheeks hard.

"Oushh, oushh wet guh ahenu."

"Not until you say sorry."

"I'm sowwwy now pleez let guh."

"Hmph."

Rubbing his cheeks after his friend let go he could only smile at them.

"Jeez you sure do pinch hard… Akeno." Issei stated.

"Only because you deserve it Issei, you really scared me." Akeno replied as she crossed her arms.

Smiling Issei thought on how to make his friend feel better after the little scare he gave her. Akeno was pouting but her heart was beating like no tomorrow. She was happy to see Issei since it's been a while. She was broken out of her thoughts when she felt herself being pulled. Looking up she saw Issei's face as he was smiling while he hugged her.

"I-I-Issei what are you doing?"

"I'm hugging my best friend that's what."

Having no response Akeno snuggled closer to Issei and enjoyed his warmth.

"Ara, ara look at the love birds." a voice rang out.

"Looks like you lied to me Issei." another voice said.

"Okaa-san!" both Issei and Akeno shouted as they let go of each other.

Himejima Shuri only giggled at her daughter and looked at her friend. Hyoudou Misaka shook her head in amusement and shared a knowing look with Shuri.

"You kids go have fun, me and Aunt Shuri have to talk."

"Hai." Issei and Akeno replied before running towards the forest behind the shrine.

"Be careful and don't go to far." Shuri shouted as she saw the kids running away.

Shaking her head in exasperation, Shuri turned towards Misaka.

"I think it's better if we talk inside." Shuri said as she made her way into the temple. Misaka following her shortly after.

"So what's going on Misaka." Shuri asked as she began brewing some tea.

"It's Issei, he's been asking who his father is lately." Misaka replied as she frowned in thought.

"Hmm I suppose you can't tell him yet, can you."

"He's still to young to be in that world, Shuri."

"You can't hide him forever, sooner or later his powers will awaken and he'll attract all sorts of things."

"I know, I know but he's still my baby boy. I don't want to think what will happen to him once he realizes his birth right."

"Maybe you can try to tell him about things pertaining to his father."

"Not a chance, I'd rather suffer than watch my son grow up to be like his father."

Putting her head down on the table Misaka groaned as she felt a headache coming. How was she going to explain to Issei who his father was and why he's never around. She just wanted to live a peaceful life and watch her son grow up to become a fine young man. She did now want in any circumstances for her Issei to become anything close to his father.

"Here's some tea." Shuri said as she set down a cup of tea next to Misaka's face.

Giving a quick thanks Misaka picked up the cup and sniffed the aroma of the tea before taking a sip.

"You always make the best tea, Shuri."

"Ufufu thanks. I think I should teach Akeno so she can start making tea for Issei." Shuri giggled.

"Haha knowing those two we'll be grandmothers by the age of 40."

"I wonder what they're doing right now..."

XXXXX

"You can't catch me."

"No fair you're a guy, Issei!" Akeno puffed her cheeks.

"Haha, fine fine." Issei smiled as held out his hand.

Smiling, Akeno took his hand and intertwined their fingers. Together they looked for a spot to sit down and talk. Noticing a spot with sunlight coming onto it, Akeno pulled Issei to the spot and sat down. Sitting down next to Akeno, Issei looked at her. She patted her lap and Issei only looked on in confusion. Giggling, Akeno put her hands on Issei's head and brought it down to her lap.

"!"

"Is it comfortable?" Akeno asked.

Letting out a content sigh, Issei nodded his head. Akeno giggled and started running her fingers through his hair. Issei only groaned in approval and closed his eyes to enjoy the sensation more. Time passed slowly as if the two were in there own world.

"Hey Issei I have a question for you.."

Opening his eyes from the bliss he was experiencing he tilted his head at her.

"What would you think of me if I wasn't human?"

As Akeno said that two black feather-like wings sprouted out from her back. Issei looked on with widened eyes and had an urge to touch them.

"Can I touch them…?"

Seeing Akeno nod her head, Issei slowly raised one hand and gently touched a wing. It was surprisingly soft to touch and he actually enjoyed the feel of it. Thinking in his head he could touch it all day, he turned his head to face her and smiled.

"It doesn't matter to me what you are Akeno, all I know is that you're my best friend and a pair of wings won't change my opinion."

Feeling a raindrop on his face Issei looked up to the sky thinking it was starting to rain. But all he saw was a clear sky and the sun. Looking to Akeno, he saw her tearing up. Issei got off Akeno's lap and embraced her.

"Why are you crying?"

"I-I-I thought you wouldn't want to be friends anymore. I'm a fallen angel and my wings are black and ugly."

Issei tightened his embrace and started patting her hair.

"Like I said a pair of wings won't change my opinion on you and besides I think your wings are pretty! They're the same color as my hair."

Akeno could only laugh at his reply. Only Issei would say something like that. But even still she had a small amount of doubt inside her. She knew Issei meant what he said but she wanted something more. Akeno pulled a bit of herself off Issei so she could look at his face.

"Do you really mean it?"

"Of course, in fact I'll even pinky promise to always be your best friend."

Letting out a giggle, Akeno wiped her tears and took a deep breath.

!

Issei didn't know what to do. One moment he's looking at Akeno and the next thing he knows she's right in front of his face. She had her eyes closed and Issei's brain only began to register the soft sensation he was feeling on his lips. Akeno was kissing him. After what seemed like an eternity to Issei she slowly pulled back with a blush on her face. Issei could only open and close his mouth like a fish out of water.

"N-n-now we've sealed the promise." Akeno said with her blush becoming darker.

Issei only stared at her as if he saw a ghost. He couldn't believe it. Akeno had kissed him. Was he in heaven.

"Pinch me I must be dreaming..."

Akeno let out a giggle and pinched Issei softly on his cheek.

"It's not a dream silly."

Issei wasn't religious by any means but he prayed to god for this amazing event. If Akeno would kiss him more he'd gladly adopt any religion.

Noticing the sun going down, Akeno turned back to Issei.

"Race you back to the shrine."

That seemed to bring Issei back from his daze and he grinned.

"Your on."

Both kids got up and started running back to the shrine. While Akeno looked back she saw Issei seemed to be distracted. She could only giggle at his reaction and used this opportunity to run faster. Issei didn't even realize he was going slow till he barely saw Akeno. Shaking his head to clear his mind, he started picking up speed to catch up.

"I won!"

"You cheated." Issei accused Akeno.

Akeno stuck out her tongue in response and laughed.

"If it all takes is a kiss to win against you maybe I should kiss you more often."

Issei blushed at her and grumbled to himself.

"Ara ara, what happened to you Issei?" Shuri asked as she came from the temple with Misaka.

"If I didn't know better it looks like something really good happened." Misaka replied with a smile.

Both Issei and Akeno blushed and looked away. Their mothers could only laugh at adorable they were being.

"How touching." an eerie voice rang out.

!

The only four people in the shrine turned to look at the source of the voice. In their vision was a tall man with pointed ears, pitch black hair and eerie red eyes. Their eyes widened as they saw ten wings sprouting from his back. Misaka and Shuri both stepped in front of their child as if to shield them from harm.

"Who are you and what business do you have here?" Shuri boldly asked.

"Normally I wouldn't tell such lowly beings my name but since you're all going to die, why not. My name is Kokabiel and I heard the wife and daughter of Baraqiel live here." stated Kokabiel as he took flight.

Akeno shivered in fear which Issei noticed. He pulled her into an embrace to protect her if that's the last thing he would do. Kokabiel smirked at the display of heroism and raised his hand. A spear like object started to form and gain mass till it was the size of a car. He threw his arm down and the spear rapidly descended towards the ground near the party of four.

*BOOM*

Everyone was knocked away by the force of the wind created when the spear hit the ground leaving a crater. As Issei was sent flying towards the bottom of the shrine his grip on Akeno loosened and had let go of her. After a painful landing he lifted his head to look around. He couldn't see his mom nor aunt Shuri anywhere. But he saw Akeno lying unconscious at the top of the stairs to the shrine. He willed himself to get up so he could get to her. Kokabiel looked on in amusement and snapped his fingers.

Suddenly the sky had few magic circles forming and fallen angels with four or more wings emerged from within the circles. Issei looked on in horror as some began to make their way to Akeno.

"Don't touch her!" Issei yelled.

The fallen angels stopped in their movement and looked at him. All of a sudden they began to laugh as if Issei told them the best joke they ever heard. One fallen angel made his to Akeno and picked her up by the hair. Forming a spear just like Kokabiel had, he pressed it to Akeno's throat nicking it. A small amount of blood formed and started to roll down Akeno's throat. Sensing pain, Akeno regained consciousness and slowly looked around until she saw Issei.

"Issei!"

"Hang on Akeno I'm going to come get you."

All the fallen angels started laughing again and talked amongst themselves.

"What's a kid like you going to do?"

"Fighting words from a human."

"He's got guts I'll give the boy that."

The fallen angel holding Akeno grinned and held his spear to her chest where her heart was. He slowly began to press the spear in and blood was starting to come out. Akeno only whimpered with tears in her eyes refusing to let out a sound as if to defy them. Issei clenched his fists till they were white and looked at the fallen angel with a glare that actually spooked the fallen. He started to hear a voice.

Let it out. These birds are nothing compared to you. Release your anger on these fools who dared to belittle you.

Slowly a red like aura was coming off from Issei. His red eyes seemed to glow even brighter and if you looked close enough you could see a flame within his iris.

Just like that. Teach these pigeons a lesson. Show them what real fear is.

Letting out an inhuman shout skeletons started coming up from the ground around Issei. All the skeletons had varying types of weapons in their hands. Seeing a skeleton with a sword right next to Issei, he took it from the skeleton hands. Giving it an experimental swing he nodded in content and slowly started walking towards where Akeno was. All the fallens looked on in shock and tried to comprehend what they just saw. Akeno was looking with wide eyes towards Issei.

"What are all you morons doing? He's just a kid go kill him." shouted Kokabiel as he to was surprised at what just happened.

Recomposing themselves the fallen angels started to charge towards Issei. One with a spear already formed in hand, swung his arm in a downwards arc towards Issei.

"Die."

!

As if Issei was trained in the art of swordsmanship he pivoted on his foot avoiding the spear and brought his sword up slashing the fallen in two. The other fallen angels halted in their charge and looked on with eyes threatening to come out of their sockets. The boy had just killed a fallen and made it seem effortless. However in Issei's mind. (This sword is heavy.)(Can I really do this...no I have to do this.)(I've got to save Akeno at least.) Shaking the thoughts away Issei smirked at the fallen and made a motion with his hand telling them to bring it on. The fallen snapped out of their stupor and snarled. They charged once again at Issei.

Akeno couldn't believe what she was seeing. Issei had just killed that fallen and didn't even bat an eye. She could only wonder who or what Issei really was. But she looked on in hope that Issei would make it to her and embrace her. She really missed his warmth.

Almost like in a trance Issei parried or blocked attacks coming from the fallen while retaliating in the process. His body moved on its own despite him having no combat experience. But even as he parried or blocked the attacks he was still a ten year old boy. The sword was heavy and his movements were getting slower. The fallens noticed this and started to attack with more vigor. One managed to sneak up behind Issei and slash his back. Another nicked his cheek.

"Issei!" Akeno cried.

"Stop this. I'll do whatever you want just please don't hurt Issei."

Akeno couldn't take the sight of her best friend being killed in front of her. Anything but that.

"Don't worry Akeno, I'm going to save you!" Issei shouted.

With renewed vigor Issei started becoming more aggressive ignoring defense. He couldn't last much longer. As he slashed a fallen in two another one took its place right away and slashed at Issei's chest. Hissing in pain Issei quickly disposed of the fallen and fell to one knee panting. His heart was pounding, his vision started becoming blurry, blood was flowing from everywhere on his body.

"I'm sorry Issei..."

Issei looked up at Akeno after she whispered those words. Move! Issei begged his body to listen.

"Akeno, hold on. I'm almost there." Issei yelled in desparation.

Issei saw Akeno shake her head but refused to listen. He began to attack without regard to his body. Not once did he think about defending himself. It was all or nothing. Issei was almost at the steps just a little bit more.

*Shink*

A sound like someone was stabbed ringed into Issei's ears. He looked up to see Akeno with a spear through her. No. Not like this. Please let this be a nightmare. All Issei could see was his best friend with a ghost of a smile on her face, lifeless.

"AKENO!" Issei roared.

His heart was ripping into pieces as if it was paper. All he could hear was the odd sound of waves. He couldn't breathe. A sudden bright light radiated around Issei. Before he lost consciousness he saw a woman with blonde hair and twelve wings with dozens of angels alongside her fighting Kokabiel and the fallen. Then his vision went black.

XXXX

Issei woke up to see a tree above him. Looks like he fell asleep during lunch time and had the same nightmare he's been having for years now. Raising his hand into the air and making a fist. He looked at the sky.

"If only I had known my birthright earlier, I could have saved you… Akeno"

Sensing someone watching him he looked directly at the observer.

!

"You can come out now." Issei said.

A short petite girl with white hair and hazel eyes stepped out from the shadows.

"How did you know?" the girl asked in a monotone voice.

"If you've trained enough you'll start to notice things here and there more."

Issei explained vaguely.

"So you going to give your name at least?"

"...My name is Koneko."

"Okay, so Koneko-chan mind explaining why you were observing me all this time?"

"My Buchou would like to meet you." Koneko replied.

"Why would your Buchou want to meet me?"

Koneko only shrugged in response.

"Matter of fact who is this Buchou person anyway?"

"Rias Gremory-senpai."

Thinking back Issei recalled noticing two people looking at him from the rooftop when he first arrived at school. Maybe it's one of them he thought.

"Well alright I'll meet your Buchou after class, how's that?"

Koneko nodded her head and replied "I'll come get your after class then."

Without any further words Koneko walked away. Issei looked at her retreating figure in thought.

(I wonder what Akeno would be like if she was still alive...)

With that thought in mind he returned to class. Issei put his chin on his hand and zoned out for the rest of the school day. Hearing the bell ring he started to pack his things. As if right on time the door opened and in walked Koneko. Nodding his head at her, he started to follow her as she led the way. Walking into a forest Issei could only think where he was going. Lost in thought he didn't notice Koneko had stopped in front of him.

"We're here Issei-senpai." Koneko stated, she didn't even faze when Issei bumped into her.

(Damn she's like a wall despite her appearance)

Issei apologized for bumping into her and looked at the building in front of him. It seemed like one of those old abandoned buildings that schools have. (Here goes nothing)

Koneko started walking into the building with Issei right behind her. They stopped in front of a door and Koneko knocked.

"Come in." a voice said.

Koneko opened the door and walked in alongside Issei.

(Looks like I was right, it's the redhead from this morning)

"Thanks for bringing him here Koneko." the red head said.

Koneko nodded and walked to one of the couches in the room and sat down, opening a bag of sweets Issei swore he didn't see anywhere. She began to munch on them with a nonchalant expression. Issei took this time to look around the room. It was a fancy room and was that a shower in the room. Shaking his head he turned his attention towards the red head.

"So I heard you wanted to meet me."

"You gave quite the impression this morning."

"Well I don't know what I did to be observed from two people up on the roof."

"The fact that you sensed us up there observing you says something doesn't it."

"Touche."

"Oh where are my manners, my name is Rias Gremory." Rias stated.

"Issei Hyoudou." Issei replied.

"By the way Issei do you believe in angels and devils?"

"Yeah I've actually met a few of them growing up."

"Good this makes it easier, everyone you know what to do."

After Rias had said that everyone in the clubroom sprouted a pair of bat-like wings.

"I take it you guys are devils" Issei stated as he looked around.

"You are correct Issei-kun, I'm surprised you're taking this quite well." Rias observed.

"You've already met Koneko, there's two more members. One of them is Kiba over there."

Kiba held up his hand to greet Issei.

"It's nice to meet you Issei-kun."

"Likewise Kiba-san."

"As for the other one she should be here shortly, she went to get some water for tea." Rias said.

Right as the words left her mouth the door to the club opened.

"Buchou I'm back."

"Welcome back, we have a guest here so you might have to brew an extra cup."

"Oh who's the guest."

"His name is Issei."

No sooner had the words left Rias's mouth when everyone heard a glass pitcher drop. Koneko looked surprised alongside Kiba and Rias. Issei turned to look at the other club member and froze.

"Issei..."

It can't be. He had seen her die. But there standing in front of him was his supposed deceased best friend.

"Akeno..."

A/N

Am I doing this right? Roast me. Anyone want to guess who Issei's father is.