Hey everyone. It's me again... obviously. I am here to tell you I have returned to writing! Yes the awesomeness that is me is back. Now that I said this, I will have to warn you. I am not going to be posting as often as I did. Due to my job on the road as a trucker, I won't always have wi fi to post my stories. However, when I do get wi fi... hehe well I will post many chapters! So yea...

well here is the next chapter. I hope you enjoy it. Next chapter I think may be a lemon and in the end there will be something that will begin the final arc of my story. The final showdown. Yes, I know some of you are complaining about the lemons, but hey, shut up. lol.

Enjoy.

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Two weeks have passed since Issei was in court on the charges of treason against the world. Issei had been housing Ophis, who was to many, the leader of the Khaos Brigade who were a bunch of terrorists. Issei learned she wasn't and had actually talked to the infinite dragon, making friends with the being who had never known true friendship. Issei had fought in court for the right for Ophis to be set free and he won. The only reason Issei won was because of who Issei was. Venomous. The defender of the Underworld. A being who has saved many religions and the world many times. Loki, Hades, The attack on the school, Vali's betrayal and many many others. Due to this, Issei had a reputation that got him and Ophis out of harm's way with the world. Due to Issei fighting for Ophis… Ophis kissed him on the lips in front of the entire underworld and the religious worlds as well. Issei was quite shocked by the kiss, unable to react but it was over in about ten seconds but he still did not have much of a coherent response to what happened.

So two weeks have passed. It was quiet and peaceful in the world. There were no more terrorist attacks, though everyone knew they still existed. So the world was allowed to relax for a while, though still ready for the Khaos Brigade to make a move. It was also quite peaceful in the Hyoudou residence or as Rias keeps saying… her house. It's always been Issei's but she is quite possessive and Issei has just stopped trying to fight for the right to call his house HIS house.

After the court session, they had went home that night and while Rias tried to make a move and have some hanky panky, Issei had went to bed early. Issei did love sex with his girls, but he felt extremely tired lately, his body feeling weaker. This did not worry the ladies, considering he has been through a LOT lately with all the shit happening, but the entire two weeks he has stopped their advances and went to bed early. Not only that, but he has been sleeping longer and longer, ignoring school mostly, though he would always make it up and still be top of the class. The girls got worried after about four days of this.

They had gone to Azazel after about six days and he went into the room with Issei and examined him while he was sleeping. The girls thought that Issei was sick or something, but Azazel smiled at them and shook his head. Issei was just exhausted. He has been fighting so many strong opponents, God's and what not. This was not something just anyone can do. Even if Azazel or Sirzechs fought, they would be exhausted to. Issei has been running so hard and hasn't had time to stop and take a break. The girls were relieved to hear he wasn't hurt or anything, just sleepy.

Ophis never actually made a move on him, never even tried to sleep in his bed despite the girls doing so when he was sleeping. Ophis had just kissed him and left him alone to sleep. Ophis slept in the living room in the corner between two couches. She seemed to like sleeping on the floor, so no one complained though after a few days Rias tried to see if she wanted something comfier. Ophis declined her offer. Ophis still liked Issei a lot, but she was not used to having such affections towards someone. This was her first time. She was still learning.

So the girls that were with him, was Irina, Asia, Koneko, Ravel, Rias and Akeno. These six women were always sleeping in his bed with Rias and Akeno taking his sides, Koneko taking his inner thighs for a pillow, Asia curled up above Issei's head above his pillows. Ravel would take the foot of his bed. Irina was a bit more reserved in this regard and slept with Ravel, snuggling with her. Out of all these girls, only Asia hasn't made a move yet.

So two weeks have passed since the incident in the underworld and Issei was finally waking up from his slumber. He groaned softly and opened his eyes, looking up at the ceiling before sitting up. He let out a loud yawn and stretched, popping some joints. He looked over to his right at the clock and saw it was noon. It was a Saturday, so there was no school. He climbed out of bed, only in his boxers as that is how he liked to sleep, before grabbing a fresh change of clothes. He had not showered as much as he would have liked during his recharging, but he wasn't exactly stinky either since he wasn't sweating much at all.

After grabbing his clothes, he walked over to the door and spotted the date on the calendar. Issei always crossed out the day when he wakes up and the girls seemed to have done it for him. When he spotted the date, his eyes widened for a moment before letting out a sigh that wasn't exactly happy. It was his birthday. Issei never celebrated his birthday. Never. His adoptive parents weren't exactly affectionate or anything so he never had a birthday party or a birthday cake. No presents. No nothing. So this date had somewhat of a depressing theme to him, though not really either. He was not exactly sad but he wasn't happy either. More of… meh. He was feeling very meh.

Issei made his way down the elevator and to the humongous indoor bath. He climbed in and relaxed against the warm stone wall, smiling as the hot water began to take effect. It was then he shut his eyes and began to think… think about his life so far. He was very happy with his life. He was having fun in many ways. He was glad to serve Rias, despite the fact he knew very well that if he asked for her to jump, she would. He was very happy with not being in command, though of course he would do what was needed even if it went against what Rias would want. He would sacrifice himself for his loved ones, though he knew that any of them would sacrifice themselves for him. He was well aware of the immense love each one of them shared for him, except for Ophis as she was a bit… unreadable. He even knew about Asia's infatuation with him, though he wasn't one to make a move. The girls would be the one to have to instigate the first contact, though afterwards it was fair game.

As for all the conflict with the people he has had to have fought, he was on the fence about where he stood. He did enjoy fighting as shown with Sairaorg but he hated Loki, the Hero Brigade or that damn bastard Cursius. He hated all of them for what they attempted to do. Even Vali kind of angered him, though now Vali is on good terms with him. At first Kuroka was the same as Vali in terms of angering Issei, but considering that Kuroka was now part of his harem, things couldn't be better. He disliked the enemy for trying to destroy what he loves, but he loves the combat. He has almost died many times and he did in fact die to Cursius, though thanks to Ophis, Great Red and Venomous, he was alive and kicking and stronger than ever, though his life span was a bit… low. Luckily Koneko has been helping him with that… Kuroka too. So, all in all, he was enjoying his life.

Issei smiled happily and slid down in the bath, eyes closed. He was happy with his life and wouldn't change it for the world. However, unknown to Issei… somewhere in the house… evil was plotting.

"Wait, its Issei's birthday?" Asia asked.

Rias nodded. "It is. I checked his birth records and he was born today."

"Cool! Are we having a party for him? Back in the church, I loved having birthday parties, though I never had any real friends… but it was still fun to celebrate."

Rias gave her a small frown. "I would like to do a party, but im not sure how he would react to one. From my understanding, he has never celebrated his birthday. He was orphaned as a child and he was adopted later on. His adoptive parents didn't actually love him, they used him. So I'm not sure what we should do considering."

"I say we go for it. Everyone loves a party." Akeno said with a smile.

Koneko nodded. "I agree with Akeno. I think Issei should get a party. Not just for his birthday but for everything he has done. He has done a lot for the alliance between the three great powers and the other powers. In fact, I think he is the reason the other religions joined our alliance. He has given so much and has taken nothing in return. It's only right he gets something."

Rias nods to their words and smiles. "Alright, let's go plan the biggest party for Issei for his Birthday and a Thank you."

"Did I hear something about a party?" Said a familiar voice. It was Sirzechs!

"Brother! What are you doing here?"

"I just wanted to check in on you guys of course. I want to make sure you are happy after all."

Rias went red in the face and puffed her cheeks out. "I don't need you to check on my happiness. You know damn well that I am happy here! Stop being so clingy."

"Ah, don't say that. I'm just trying to look out for you."

"Well don't." Rias said, turning her head away angrily.

Sirzechs smiled weakly and looked around. "So what is this about a party?"

"Issei's birthday is today and we wanna celebrate it!" Asia said happily.

"Really? Well, I think that sounds like a nice idea. Where is Issei?"

Koneko pointed downwards. "In the bath."

Akeno looked over at her. "How do you know this?"

"I can sense him. I have that power you know."

"Ah."

Sirzechs smiled. "So a birthday party eh?"

"Yes, though we wanna make a party for his deeds to the world as well!" Asia said happily.

"Well, that sounds splendid. I shall go send out the invitations."

"What?! No! You don't need to help with that! We can do it!" Rias said, not wanting her brother to get involved.

"Oh but I insist. As Devil King, it is my duty to honor our defender." Sirzechs said with a big smile, disappearing in a red circle afterwards, not letting Rias argue further.

Rias puffed her cheeks out in irritation and hmphed. The others smiled and laughed a bit at the brother and sister interaction.

Downstairs, Issei was asleep once again, though this time in the bath. While he did feel back to normal, the water just lulled him to sleep. It was about seven hours after he woke up the first time that he woke up again. He already cleaned himself so he was clean and ready to get out. As he woke up he yawned and stretched, getting out of the bath and drying off with a towel before getting dressed in a pair of cargo shorts and a plain white T-shirt. He went over to the elevator but when he pressed the button to go up, nothing happened. His brows furrowed but he then noticed a magic circle portal nearby. On top was devil letters saying, 'Issei. The elevator is down. It will be repaired tomorrow but I can't do anything today. This will take you out of there and back to the main floor. Sorry. ~Rias.' Issei nodded and walked into the portal, only to find himself in utter blackness. Not even his devil eyes could see.

"Ah, holy hell. Alright, where am I?" Issei wondered, putting his hands out blindly and began to walk forward, looking for a wall. Eventually he found a wall and began to scoot to the left, hoping to find a light switch, however he found a door. He opened the door and when he entered in, the lights suddenly turned on and what happened next made him jump nearly a foot in the air.

"SURPRISE! HAPPY BIRTHDAY ISSEI!" yelled the entire room. Issei's eyes went wide. He was not in his house anymore. He was somewhere else, yet he knew he wasn't in any danger. Why? Well they yelled happy birthday obviously… He was in a very very large room and was very surprised. Why? Well… Rias and the Gang, Sirzechs, Serafall, Vali and his team, Azazel, Zeus, Odin, Riser, Ravel, Irina, and Sairaorg was there. Even Ophis was there! They all yelled happy birthday.

Issei was opening and closing his mouth like a fish, unable to find anything to say about what just went down. He was then approached by Asia who smiled and grabbed his hand.

"Happy Birthday Issei. Come on. We got a party for you."

Issei nodded dumbfounded, following Asia over to the party tables. He was brought over to Sirzechs and Azazel who gave him a good slap on the shoulders.

"Happy Birthday Issei. We also wanted to get you a party as a thank you for everything you have done for us." Sirzechs said.

"I am very proud of you boy. I was assigned to look after you for the longest time, but it seems that you don't need anyone to look after you. We need you to look after us. So thank you for everything. You make me proud." Azazel said.

Issei nodded. "It's not a problem… I can't let the people I… love get hurt." Issei said, admitting his love for the girls in which they all blushed.

For the next couple hours, Issei was talking with everyone, getting a happy birthday from everyone. He has gotten many kisses, including one from Serafall, which again rendered him stupid. He also spent a couple hours playing various party games like pin the tail on the Cerberus and other innocent games. It was a fun party and Issei enjoyed it. While he has never had a party, he was happy that he had one.

As everyone left for their own devices, going off to run the underworld or go fight powerful beings, Rias and the gang, which included Irina and Ravel, stayed behind. It was really late now, and it was nearing bed time for everyone, which meant party on Issei's bed. As everyone began to head off, Asia stopped and grabbed Issei's hand, pulling him down and pulling him into a big kiss, which surprised everyone, especially Issei, at how bold the former nun was.

"I love you, my dear Issei." Asia said boldly, pulling him into another kiss, sealing his lips with her own, silencing anything he could have said, not that he could.

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