Hello everyone. Before we get into this chapter I would like to thank all of those who left reviews and told me what they think. Because of popular vote this will probably solely be Lightning x Issei with subtle hints of other ships. Also I need to tell the truth as I made this story on a whim so if you guess have suggestions for the plot I want to hear them.

Also to answer questions and to give thanks for the following reviewers.

Thank you RizomataNyan, Karlos1234lify, and Arcane Warrior Hero for taking an interest in this story.

For thedevilgamer this chapter was split in two but yes. In the next chapter Issei fucks up Rias as promised. Thank you for the support.

Thank you Dylan314 and Fafnir1404 for the support and helping with my decision pairing.

Also before I forget some really cool information about Issei's Eidolon Skadi. She is an actually goddess in Norse mythology and she is the goddess of the hunt, hunters, justice, and vengeance, and I believe vengeful justice. Kind of fitting for Issei's character no. I was originally going to have his Eidolon be Hel, the goddess of the same name from Norse Mythology but with Etro in the equation it makes no sense.

Anyway, onwards with the story!

~Chapter 4: A Knight In Any World~

It was strange for Issei to be back in his world again. After spending so much time in Valhalla and even making several trips to slay the Chaos in the mortal world of Gran Pulse, this world seemed foreign.

For starters the technology was a huge throwback for Issei as he knew that Cocoon had much more technological advancements. Walking down the streets of Kuoh City many people gave Issei weird stares, no doubt because of his Knight armor.

Some people might take him for a cosplayer while others, the ones with supernatural connections would deem him as something else entirely. Walking past a few stores everything seemed so bland and yet so exciting to him as it's been a while since he's conversed with anyone. Issei highly doubts that Lightning, occasionally Etro, and the Eidolons don't count.

A quick refraction of light caught Issei's eyes in a store window. It was a video game shop. Walking closer to the store window he noticed three games on display. The Final Fantasy XIII Trilogy. And on the front cover of all of them was Lightning. Issei blinked at this though he sort of was not surprised. Monsters and gods from different religions were real so why not people from video games. "That's a nice cosplay of Lightning in her Knight of Etro garb", a voice began.

Issei turned to see a young woman who wore a shirt with the store's logo on it walking up to him. "But I doubt think I've ever seen someone cosplay her so well." Issei put on a faux smile of gratitude. "Thank you. I was wondering how much for the game series, as you can tell I'm a hardcore fan of Lightning."

Issei turned to see the brunette smile giddily. "With that cosplay it's entirely free! Just go let me ring it up for you." Issei smiled again this time with real appreciation. "Thank you so much!" She nodded as she went into the store, leaving Issei to look at the game covers once more. A spark of electricity went off in Issei's head like a shock wire.

I think I just had the perfect idea, Issei thought amused.

Asia sat in her usual seat in class not really talking to anyone while the inaudible cacophony of people talking were everywhere.

After Rias told everyone in the peerage that Issei disappeared mysteriously and rejected his Evil Pieces everyone else has been in a state of depression. Akeno mostly stays in her mother's shrine, Koneko is at the gym 24/7, even Gasper resigned himself to living in his cardboard box full time and only coming out to eat, use the bathroom, and bathe.

Even Asia herself is having trouble going on with the most simplest of tasks after Issei's disappearance. But Asia still has hope despite it having been three years since he went missing, but over the years Asia's hope continued to dwindle. Add the fact that Rias started seeing that Nicodemus devil it seemed as if Rias didn't care at all. But it's not like Asia could confront her about it.

The class began to settle down as the teacher walked in the door, but stood at the front of the board and began to write something rather than sit at his desk. After he was finished our teacher turned to us and spoke in his loud resonating voice. "Today class we have a new student arriving to us today all the way from his home in France. I expect you all to treat him with great respect as you would any of your peers. Young man you may come in."

The door to the classroom opened and a tall student stepped forth. The girls of the class began to swoon as the males began to mutter curses under their breath, even Asia took a moment to stare at the new student. He was extremely tall and he had shoulder white-silver hair that reminded Asia of Rosswiesse.

He wore a black turtleneck with a blue overcoat over it. His eyes were a deep crystalline blue that held the ocean and Asia couldn't help but blue as he looked in her direction. "Everyone this is Vergil Farron. He's new to Japan so please try and make him feel as welcome as possible. Mr. Farron is their any particular student you would like to be your escort your first day?"

Instantly all the girls were jumping up and down wildly to gain the new students attention, but Vergil's eyes turned to Asia. "What about the girl right their with the green eyes and blonde hair?" All the girls then turned to Asia and gave her murderous glares. "Ms. Argento, would you kindly like to be Vergil's escort for this day?" Asia could only nod silently knowing her voice would fail her.

"Alright if you could take your seat next to Ms. Argento and then we can get started."

All day as Vergil and Asia walked around the school the duo received mixed stares from the students. Some with love and admiration while other's held nothing but killing intent and animosity.

The bell rung it's final chime to signify the end of school, Vergil and Asia walking up to the school gate. "So I guess this is where we part ways huh?", Vergil spoke for the first time, his voice calm and cool holding an air of sophistication about it. Asia nodded. "It was a pleasure meeting you Vergil, I look forward to seeing you in class." Vergil nodded managing a ghost of a smile. "Likewise. But before you go can I ask you a question?" Asia nodded, "sure."

"I've heard rumors about a kid disappearing, I believe his name was Issei Hyoudou. Did you know him?"

Asia's facial expression went dark with negative emotions. "Issei was like a role model to me and I love him dearly and I still do. Despite what people say about him being dead or gone since it's been three years I say I don't care. Rias said he suddenly left in a hurry and never came back, but I know he's out there somewhere."

Tears began to leak from Asia's face as she looked down on the ground. Vergil walked over too her and wiped away her tears with his thumb. "Don't cry, what guy would I be if I made a cute girl like you cry?"

Asia gasped as she looked up at Vergil who then began to walk away. "I'll catch you later Asia", he waved without looking back leaving Asia to stand there mystified.

Asia quickly grabbed a hold of herself and began to walk home back towards Issei's mansion. Hopefully Asia could coax everyone to sit at the dinner table to eat but Asia could tell that it was a long shot. A very long shot.

Walking on the quiet and near empty street Asia had the chance to think about the new kid that arrived. Vergil Farron. It wasn't a name that Asia knew but then again from the way he talked and carried himself he seemed to be one of those people that attended a private academy.

Asia stopped as she felt a dark presence nearby. It was that of a devil but it was something much more sinister, much more feral. Out of nowhere a large black creature leaped from out of the alleyway and skirted a few feet in front of Asia.

Before Asia could even attempt to escape a strange barrier of what appeared to be moving checkerboard patterns blocking her path. Whipping her head around to face the beast she was able to get a good look at it, and instantly regretted it.

It looked like multiple mutilated bodies sown together, faces, hands, feet and all, but it seemed as if the stray devil was oozing some strange black liquid that was turning into dark mist. The stray devil screamed before it charged at Asia with incredible speed.

Asia panicked but managed to throw up a barrier that threw the stray devil backwards into the checkerboard barrier. Knowing that she'd have to fight sooner or later Asia let the barrier go and summoned an orb of ice magic in her hand before unleashing it in the stray devil's direction.

The stray devil easily maneuvered around Asia's attack and swiped at her viciously with it's claws. Asia ducked but at the last moment the stray devil managed to rip most of Asia's clothes and punch her in the stomach, causing her to barrel into a wall.

Pain flared all through Asia's body but luckily thanks to Twilight Healing Asia's wounds were already healing. Asia looked up frightened to see the large stray devil in the air with all it's teeth glinting in the fleeting sunlight ready to tear her apart. Asia screamed in terror before the sound of gunshots rang through the air.

Asia opened her eyes to see Vergil was now standing before the stray devil with a strange looking gun in his hand. "To think the Chaos could spread and infect this realm. It seems I'll have to tell her Holiness about this."

Vergil then turned to Asia. "Vergil?", she said in almost a whisper. "Don't worry Asia I can handle this stray devil, trust me I dealt with far worse." The stray devil howled as it charged at Vergil with the same incredible speed as before.

Vergil kept his straight monotone face before his gun shifted into a sword and in one fluid motion Vergil sped past the stray devil before coming to a stop and wiped black blood off his sword. Asia's eyes narrowed in confusion before the stray devil's body dropped dead before dissolving into black mist.

The world around them once again returned to normal as Asia stood at her full height whilst clutching the tattered remains of her clothes. "What are you Vergil?", she asked wondering just who exactly was this new student. All she knew was that his name was Vergil Farron, and from the looks of how he easily slain that stray devil he was quite powerful.

"Don't worry about that, but you should probably get home and get patched up, the last thing you need is to walk around the city like that night and get taken advantage of."

"H-hai!", Asia answered stuttering before clutching her things and running away. Vergil couldn't help but smile before Asia's form went out of view.

"I guess it's true what they say once knight, always a knight."

Vergil quickly turned around and pointed his sword at the small form of a little girl with rose pink hair in a ponytail on one side and she wore a black dress and boots. The girl giggled as she swatted away Whitethorn without a care.

"So you know who I am?", Vergil asked intrigued. The girl giggled once more. "Oh I know exactly who you are….Issei Hyoudou. But I have to say I never expected the Messenger of Death to look like a private school attendee."

Vergil now revealed to be Issei pointed his sword at the girl once more, although the girl's resemblance to Lightning really creeped him out. "Are you and Lightning related in anyway?", Issei found himself asking."

The girl giggled. "Well, she is my older sister after all", the girl revealed. Issei's eyes widened.

"Serah!? But I thought you were dead!?" The girl once again giggled that creepy laugh as if she knew something he didn't. "Not quite. My name is Lumina, but I guess that doesn't really matter seeing as how your going to be dead soon."

Issei cracked a grin at Lumina's arrogance. "We'll see about that." And as quick as a flash Issei charged towards Lumina who still held her cocky smile. "Sorry Issei, but that's not how this play date is going to end", Lumina chuckled whilst wiggling her finger in a no gesture.

Before Issei could do anything a powerful arc of red lightning slammed into the ground right in front of Issei forcing him to stop as a cloud of dirt and debris briefly clogged his vision. Issei glared at Lumina who giggled and winked at him playfully.

"Until next time, Knight of Etro." And with those words Lumina leaped backwards before disappearing in a shimmer of light.

"Damn", Issei muttered as he put Whitethorn away.

A/N: And that concludes the first part of this, hopefully I'll update this later today or sometime this week as I can't wait for Issei to whoop Rias's ass. Once again thank you all for your support and don't forget to leave reviews and comments because I want to know what you guys think. LEAVE SUGGESTIONS. Also I was wondering should I do Final Fantasy 13 crossovers with other things like Rosario + Vampire, RWBY, Throne of Glass series, ACOTAR or something.

Also about the Vergil name thing. I can drop Devil May Cry references wherever I please as I love the DMC series as well as Bayonetta so I might through in references here and there.

Thank you all for reading this trash. Until next time.