Here is the next chapter for this story. Its a longer one. Enjoy it.

Ok so, I changed the Christmas party to a birthday one. -shrug- Just felt better. Deal with it.

Ok so here you go. Enjoy. I own nothing.

"N-No..." Akeno wept, Rias holding her while they both cried into each others arms. Xenovia and Irina shared each other's shoulders, their weeping matching the other older ones. Koneko cried on Issei's left arm, while Katase and Murayama wept quietly into their own hands. Ophis just sat quietly nearby, her expression was a very slight sad one. She didn't want Issei to go.

The room dropped in atmosphere into depression but when a power surge suddenly spiked into the room, they all looked up and watched as Issei's lifeless body began to overflow with visible black energy, before his eyes shot open and he sat up like a bullet, screaming in pain as his body went thru visible changes. The first evident change was his brown hair changed to that of the darkest black. Then his body got larger, he grew two inches and his muscles got slightly larger. All of his teeth turned into incisors, though they were larger and sharper than humans. They were like a dragons. His iris's turned gray just like Ophis's. His ears turned pointy just like Ophis's. The final transformation was a large tattoo on his back in the shape of the symbol of Ophis. The image of a purple snake in an infinity symbol that was eating it's own tail.

As soon as the symbol was finished, Issei passed out once more. The girls quickly tried to push into the bathtub, trying to make sure he was ok, but Ophis pushed them back with a gentle power spike, giving her space as she put a magic circle above his body and did some scans.

"He's alive but sleeping… peaceful sleeping." She commented.

"He's going to be alright?" Rias asked.

"Yes. He made it through the ordeal and his body has completely accepted the power I have given him." Ophis replied.

Akeno nodded. "Which is why he looks like a male version of you, though not a loli." Akeno said with a smile, looking at Issei's black hair.

They all laughed a bit and smiled, minus Ophis who just stared at Issei, all happy that Issei made it through safe and sound.

Rias wiped a tear from her right eye. "I'm going to get started on planning his birthday. Anyone care to help me?"

Everyone except Koneko, Xenovia and Ophis left with Rias in which Koneko picked up Issei out of the bathtub, taking him to the bedroom where Xenovia and Ophis followed.

Tucking Issei into bed, Koneko sat on the bed next to him, watching Issei turned onto his back and clutch the pillow next to him like a lifeline as he slept peacefully. It was then she noticed that his breath was visible and it was black. She put a hand nearby and she pulled away shortly.

"… Ice Breath. He still retains his cold body temperatures, so he still has Syndragosa with him." Koneko said.

Ophis laid on his bed with her arms crossed over her chest like a dead person, falling asleep next to Issei. Xenovia smiled softly and left the room shortly after, going to help with the party planning with the other girls. Koneko removed the pillow from Issei and snuggled into his arms, purring softly as she felt his arms wrap around her and pull her closer to him as she slept happily. She stayed there and gave him Senjutsu as he slept peacefully.

In the living room, Rias and Akeno were alone in the main room. Rias had sent the others out to get the supplies needed for the birthday party, including a large chocolate cake. Rias had told them to spare no expense as this was to be the greatest birthday party they would ever have. Rias and Akeno were discussing who would be on the guest list that wasn't the ones in the house or were in the house.

"What about your brother?"

"Alright… That sounds good. Sirzechs has been interested and showed care for him."

"Can't forget Azazel either. Might be a Fallen Angel, but Azazel and Issei got along."

"As much as I hate to agree, you are right. Alright, so Azazel as well."

"I would say Sona." Akeno began. "But she and Issei haven't really had too much contact with each other."

"True, but this party could help them get to know each other as well. I dont see any harm in inviting her and Tsubaki."

"Fair enough… Maybe for fun, we should invite Sona's sister?" Akeno giggled and Rias chuckled.

"That sounds interesting enough. I see no harm to Issei if we invite her."

"Ravel. She had messaged us earlier about Issei."

"Oh she did didn't she… Ok so she included… I think that would be it?"

"I think so to. Thats still quite a bit of people at this party. Just need to have everyone bring a dish for his party."

"Alright. Let's start sending out the invitations and instructions." Rias said, preparing her magic circles for the invitations.

Eight hours have passed since Issei had fallen asleep and it was seven in the morning. Koneko had fallen asleep two hours after she started snuggling with Issei. She had spent most of her time with her own thoughts, thinking about herself. Not necessarily just with Issei, but her life in general. Her sister, her future, her life with the Gremory clan. Everything that was her life.

Issei began to wake up as the sunlight gently filtered through the curtains. He let out a yawn as he opened his eyes and stretched his body. Koneko was still against his chest so he put a smile on his face before he climbed out of bed and moved to the bathroom. After using the restroom, he paused in front of the mirror as he looked at himself. He was surprised at the changes that his body went through. Hair, eyes, height, muscle mass, teeth and the tattoo on his back. It was all changed now. He looked like an older male Ophis. Speaking of Ophis, she had wandered in silently behind him before taking a seat on the bathroom counter after closing the door behind herself.

"Are you disappointed in me?" Ophis asked, tilting her head.

"Of course not. You gave me what I asked for and what I needed in order to protect the people I care about."

"Even though you changed at a fundamental level?"

"I don't think I've changed that much. Just some aesthetic changes with my body. My face remains my own face, my body is my body. My brain is my brain."

"You are no longer human. You are a dragon devil."

"So?"

"Since you are dragon, you gain dragon personality traits. That's what I meant at a fundamental level."

"I see."

"Are you upset?"

"No. I can't be upset at you. I asked for the power that you gave me, knowing I could die. This was the best available outcome."

"Yes. You should have died from my power."

"It was tough trying to fight the curse. It hurt so much..." Issei said, letting a lone tear fall from his right eye but then he opened his eyes and stared into the mirror. "But instead I decided in the end to merge with the curse. To become its friend. It's master. I refuse to die." Issei said, clenching his fists. "I have to take care of you after all." Issei said, looking down at Ophis with a smile. Ophis slightly smiled back and opened her arms for a hug, in which Issei happily agreed to, hugging Ophis for all she was worth.

Ophis had changed greatly from meeting Issei. He was her first friend and he was the reason that she was changing. She no longer wanted to leave Earth and return to silence. The dimensional gap may be where she was born, where she spent most of her life but Issei was her home. Being with Issei was where she wanted to live. She had no emotions. She felt no anger, sadness, or happiness until Issei came along. At first, she still felt nothing but after she met him the second time, when Syndragosa took him to see her, she began to feel. She felt anger and sadness for Issei when she went through his memories. She felt despair when he was suffering from her curse and she felt happiness and joy when he was alive. Even now, she felt joy when she got a hug from Issei. The most recent emotion was something she didn't know about. She had no idea what it was. It was love.

They stopped hugging each other after a half minute of an embrace and Issei returned to looking at the mirror, staring at himself as his hands clenched the counter.

"So much has changed..." Issei said softly.

Ophis nodded. "They have. Are you upset?"

"No of course not. If what hadn't happened, I'd either be a slave still or I'd be dead. I'm so happy that my life has turned out like this. I've met really nice people… people that I care about. Including you. I'm so happy to have met you that day at the park. Im so happy to have you here and now."

"As am I."

"Nothing is going to ruin this for me."

"Even the Khaos Brigade?"

"Even the group you founded… If they try to take you back or hurt my family in any way… they will pay. I will kill them all." Issei said, looking at his hand now as a black ball of ice formed in his palm before he clenched his fist around it and shattered it, destroying the ice completely.

"Let's go and get breakfast." Ophis said, hopping from the counter and walking away from Issei, who stared at himself for a few more seconds before he went into the bedroom. Koneko was still asleep and Issei decided it was time to wake her up. He walked over to the sleeping kitten and gently shook her away. As she woke up, she let out a mewling yawn looking very cute. She stretched and open her eyes before she looked up at Issei. Her tail began to sway side to side as she opened up her arms and Issei picked her up and put his right arm under her bottom and carried her out of the bedroom. As he approached the stairs, Koneko leapt from his arms.

"… wait." Koneko said. "… Put this blindfold on please." Koneko said, handing him a red blindfold. Issei looked at her silently for a few seconds before complying and placing the red cloth over his eyes. Koneko took his hand and she gently and slowly led him down the stairs. A few moments later, Issei was on the main floor and Koneko took him somewhere before he felt someone behind him removing his blindfold. As soon as the blindfold was removed, his eyes widened as multiple people yelled out at him.

"Happy Birthday!" Spoke the group of people. There were many people. Azazel, Sirzechs, Ravel Phoenix, Sona, Tsubaki, Rias, Akeno, Xenovia, Irina, Katase, Murayama, Asia, Koneko, Ophis, Kiba. Then there were a couple people he did not recognize. A handsome looking man with long blonde hair and green eyes. He was wearing a golden robe and a very easy smile. Then there was a girl with long blonde hair tied into Twin Tails. She had violet eyes. She was a very beautiful woman.

Issei looked at everyone with wide eyes, as memories began to come into his head. Flashes of images of his childhood. Birthday's he spent with his parents. A couple tears flew from his eyes and Akeno was the one to approach him and put a hand on his shoulder.

"Are you ok sweety?" Akeno asked sweetly.

"Yea… just remembered my own birthdays I spent with my parents."

"I'm sorry they can't be here Issei..." Akeno said quietly.

"It's quite alright… They are tears of joy… Thanks Akeno." Issei said, embracing the sadistic battle maiden suddenly. Akeno squealed in surprise but hugged him back tightly smiling as she buried her face in his neck. After a good thirty seconds of the hug, they released and she gently took his hand and moved him over to everyone in the dining room.

"Happy Birthday Issei." She said sweetly before releasing his hand and going into the kitchen. Sirzechs stepped forward and put his hand out for a handshake. Issei accepted it.

"Happy Birthday Issei. It's good to see that you made it through. Thank you for taking care of my sister."

"I will die for her to make sure she is safe and happy." He said without hesitation, looking up at Sirzechs.

"Don't go thinking of dying yet Issei." Rias said with a small blush.

"I have no plans on it, I'm just not afraid to die."

Azazel stepped forward and they both hugged each other, Azazel patting his back. "Good to see you are alive boy."

"Thanks." Issei said. They had a short and sweet conversation, but it means everything to Issei.

One by one, everyone said their piece until it was the two people he didn't recognize. First was the man who offered his hand out.

"Greetings Issei. I am Micheal, leader of the Angels."

"Hello. I am Issei, servant of Rias Gremory."

Micheal smiled. "And the one who tamed Ophis, the infinite dragon god and the one to defeat Kokabiel."

Issei shook his head. "I didn't tame Ophis. Ophis is not one you tame. She is one you befriend. She is a person."

"I meant no insult young devil." Micheal said softly.

"I understand."

"Happy Birthday young man." Micheal said, moving away and now the female bounced over.

"Happy Birthday Issei!" The girl said, instantly hugging Issei who was surprised but hugged her back gently. She released him shortly after and had the biggest smile on her face. She was insanely happy.
"I can't wait to court you myself!" She said before bounding off.

Issei blinked as the other girls around him were blushing. Issei just scratched his head and turned to Rias and the others in her peerage.

"That was strange." Issei said.

The girls nodded.

"Would you like breakfast Issei?" Rias asked sweetly.

"I would love to eat with everyone." Issei said, smiling at her.

"Food should almost be ready. Akeno is currently making breakfast for everyone." Rias replied.

"I love her cooking." Issei said, taking a seat at the dining room table with everyone. Koneko took his right and Ophis took his left.

Everyone took their own seats and everyone, minus Issei, began to have their own conversations. Issei overheard something about a peace meeting and Issei had to speak up.

"What's this about peace?"

Micheal turned to Issei and smiled. "After the incident with Kokabiel, Azazel here decided to call for a peace meeting between the factions."

"Is that why you are here?" Issei asked.

"No. We are here for your birthday. The meeting is in a few days at your school." Micheal said.

Issei nodded. "Why not have it later today?" Issei asked, tilting his head.

"We would rather not ruin your birthday." Sirzechs replied. Issei turned to him and shook his head.

"It wouldn't ruin it. Infact, I think it's a good idea. You all gathered here for my birthday, without the pretense of the peace. You guys are already being peaceful. Wouldn't be hard to set up a peace agreement here and now would it?"

Azazel rubbed his goatee. "The kid has a point. All it took was one child that suffered his entire life for all of us to get together. I see nothing wrong with having the official meeting today."

Sirzechs nodded. "That sounds fair. Micheal?"

"Sure. Alright young man, we will have our meeting later this evening."

Issei nodded. "This way, no traitors or enemies could spoil the meeting. We could meet in peace." Issei said, before turning to Ophis and Koneko, engaging in a conversation with the two of them. The three big leader turned to each other.

"Khaos Brigade?" Sirzechs asked softly.

Azazel nodded. "So he knows."

"I would expect him to, considering that Ophis is the one next to him." Micheal said quietly.

Azazel chuckled. "Who knew that the Infinite Dragon God, the creator of the Khaos Brigade would actually fall in love." He said quietly.

"This generation truly is a miracle." Sirzechs said, watching as Issei and the two loli's were having a good conversation about something.

Ten minutes have passed and Koneko came back with a large cart full of plates of food. She began to pass them out before taking her seat next to Rias who was next to Koneko. Katase was next to Ophis and Murayama. Asia and Kiba were next to Murayama, while Xenovia and Irina were right across from each other. Xenovia next to Azazel and Irina next to Micheal. Serafall was next to Sona and Tsubaki. Tsubaki was next to Xenovia. Ravel was sitting next to Xenovia as well.

The breakfast was French Toast with cinnamon and sugar on top with a maple syrup cups on the side. There was also several sausage links with a few bacon strips as well. She then passed out cups of different drink, which was Orange juice for Issei as he had told her at one point that it was his favorite juice.

As everyone ate breakfast, everyone engaged different conversations, except for Issei whose grey eyes turned into a ethereal blue. Rias looked over and nodded before going back into conversation with Akeno.

"What's wrong with Issei?" Sirzechs asked. Rias turned her attention to her brother and smiled.

"He's talking with Syndragosa." Rias said. "Thats what his eyes mean at this moment."

Sirzechs nodded and returned to a conversation with the leaders.

In the artic world, while Issei ate, Issei stood in the artic world with Syndragosa.

"You've changed." She said stating the obvious.

"I know… I seem to not be so scared anymore..." Issei said with a smile. "After going through what I went through with the curse messing with my mind, I decided that I have everyone in my life I care about and they are taking care of me, just like I will with them. I have no reason to be scared anymore, and I can live my life normally… I may not know much about the outside world… anything fun or how to really life… but I at least can follow everyone and live with them. I dont need to be scared anymore… I don't want to be. I'm free." Issei said, turning to give Syndragosa a big smile. "This is a big step but I am taking it. It's time to live free and die hard."

Syndragosa let out a laugh and nodded. "That's good. I am glad that you have made it this far. You have come a long way the past couple of months."

"I only made it through because I had you and everyone else protecting me."

Syndragosa smiled. "Of course Issei. I will always be here."

"Thanks." Issei said as the artic world swirled and he came back to the real world in which he finished up his meal. He stood up with Akeno and collected the dishes, helping the older female with the dishes as they went into the kitchen.

"You don't have to help me do this you know. It is your birthday."

"I want to." Issei said, rinsing off the dishes with magic and placing them in the dishwasher. It was then Issei and Akeno's hands reached the final plate and they touched. Akeno blushed and quickly leaned in taking Issei's lips with a sudden kiss. Issei was surprised but he leaned in himself and kissed her back, the two of them sharing a loving kiss. They were facing the sink but they had twisted their bodies and turned their heads to each other. When they released, Akeno smiled softly.

"I'm sorry." Akeno said, looking away. Issei shook his head.

"Don't be. I liked it… I wouldn't mind more." Issei said, smiling sweetly.

Akeno smiled happily while blushing, before she put the dishes away. "Let's get back to your party." She said, composing herself.

As they arrived back from the kitchen, it was about ten A.M and everyone was having fun with the party games or having conversations. Azazel, Xenovia and Irina were playing video games, Kiba, Katase and Murayama were discussing Kendo and sword fighting. Sirzechs, Micheal and Serafall were having a discussion about the peace meeting and the Khaos Brigade, Koneko had gotten into his cake as she stole a fingerful of frosting. Ophis took a piece of cake from the back of it and was stuffing her face with it. Asia was watching the video games. Rias was chatting with Sona and Tsubaki about the school. Akeno moved over to join Rias and Issei decided to join Azazel.

For a few hours, Rias video gamed with Azazel and there were switch ins for Xenovia and Irina every once in a while. They were placing some video game with characters from other genres in a battle arena. It was 2 p.m and Rias had gathered everyone in the living room to start handing out presents to Issei. Since Rias was the mastermind, she went first and gave Issei her single present. The invitations were to give him a single present.

Rias's present was a gift certificate to the local mall. Rias smiled and gave Issei a hug. "You have no clothes of your own and you continue to wear the hand me downs from Kiba and they are a bit too tight on you. This way, you can go and get your own." Rias said. Issei smiled and nodded.

"Thank you Rias."

Akeno stepped forward and offered her own gift wrapped present to him. Inside was a letter and a locket. Issei put them both behind him and smiled at Akeno.

"Thanks Akeno." Issei said.

Akeno smiled and nodded. "Just look at it when you are done here." Akeno replied.

Asia stepped forward and gave Issei something. A holy cross. As soon as he picked it up, everyone who was a devil rushed forward and tried to save him but they noticed that while there was a lot of steam, he wasn't in pain.

Rias turned to Asia. "Asia, Holy crosses are not for devils. They burn us and can kill us."

Asia looked down sadly, her innocent and naive nature wasn't one for her to know this.

Issei laughed a bit. "Don't be so hard on her Rias. She gave me a wonderful present." Issei said as he showed them the cross being sucked into his hand and being integrated with his own body. "I can use this to strengthen myself. My own powers make it so it doesn't hurt me or do any damage to me." He smileda nd looked at Asia. "Thank you for such a wonderful present Asia."

Asia smiled and nodded. "Happy Birthday." She said, before moving away.

Kiba stepped forward and looked at him. "I'm not one to give monetary gifts, but I would like to offer my training assistance in weapons combat."

Issei grinned. "As you may recall, I don't do weapons. However, I do think sparring with you would be a wonderful idea. Training against weapons combat. Thank you Kiba."

Katase and Murayama stepped forward together and together they offered their presents. Katase and Murayama got him two 6000 yen cards to the movie theater. "Happy Birthday." They said, smiling. Issei nodded.

"Thank you you two."

It was now Sona and Tsubaki who stepped forward, looking at him. "You may not know us very well, but we are both also here for you if you need us. We don't have any monetary presents, but you may talk to us at any time as we want to be your friends."

Issei laughed a bit and smiled. "That's a wonderful present. I would be honored to have Rias's friend's as my own." He said sincerely.

Xenovia moved forward and offered him a crudely wrapped present, in which Irina growled at Xenovia for her reckless wrapping of the present. It didn't even hide the shape or size of the thing! She didn't even put it into a box! She just wrapped it! It was a bottle of some sort of beverage from her hometown, where you couldn't get anywhere. "I thought you might want to try some of my local water!" Xenovia said proudly. Issei refrained from laughing from the silly present for the sake of Xenovia's pride. It was a wonderful present as it had a lot of meaning from the airhead.

"Thanks Xenovia." Issei said with a smile.

Up next was Irina who gave him a picture frame. Irina smiled at him. "I made it myself. I thought you might want to put a picture someday into there." Issei hugged Irina tightly.

"Thank you Irina." Issei said.

Ravel stepped forward to him and he opened his present. It was a box of twenty vials of Phoenix tears. She looked at him proudly and he smiled. "You are very sweet Ravel. We will put these to good use." He said and rubbed her head. She blushed and moved away.

Koneko moved forward and gave him a hug quickly before she put her present around his neck. It was a necklace. It was a silver chain with a dragon that was modeled after Syndragosa in the middle. Issei smiled and hugged Koneko again, both of them silent as they knew they cared for each other greatly.

Azazel went next and gave him a humongous present in weight and size. Issei opened it and it was a large box filled with three different video game systems, multiple games and four controllers for each. Azazel smiled at him. "I remembered how much you liked video gaming with me when we had our contracts, so I bought you the gaming systems."

"Thanks Azazel." Issei said, giving him a big manly hug.

Serafall stepped forward and gave Issei a unwrapped box set of her favorite anime, Magical Girl Milky Spiral Seven. The other people in the room who knew what it was facepalmed, but Issei laughed a bit. "I'll watch it with you." Issei said and Serafall squealed happily, giving Issei a big hug before she moved away.

Micheal moved forward and gave Issei a letter which said to open after the party. Micheal smiled at him and moved away. Only Sirzechs and Ophis remained, so Sirzechs moved forward and smiled.

"I already gave my sister something for you earlier before the party was even announced, so I also offer you this. I am going to remodel your home… build you a new house. So you will be staying at my castle for a week."

Issei nodded. "Thank you Sirzechs. You are really generous."

"You have been very generous as well Issei… never forget." He said before moving away.

Ophis moved forward and looked up at Issei. She was holding nothing and they looked at each other. After a few seconds, Ophis put a gift bow ontop of her head and Issei began to laugh before he picked up Ophis and gave her a big hug. "You are a wonderful present Ophis." Issei said while tears of laughter was on his cheeks.

After Rias and Issei put all of his presents away, minus the letters and the locket, the party began to die down as the peace meeting was going to begin soon.

Issei decided to be the one to start it, smiling at everyone.

"Ok, so we are here for peace between the three factions. Since I see no issues here, I say we just call peace and be done with it."

Azazel laughed a bit and the other leaders smiled.

"Issei..." Rias began. "Meetings like this usually discuss terms between each other."

"Oh… ok… so the terms. No more fighting with each other, we help each other in crisis, and we work together for a better world."

Rias facepalmed and sighed but Azazel nodded.

"I like this kid. Anyone here disagree with him?"

The leaders shook their heads. "Peace is very simple I think." Micheal said. "No need for war. We came together for a devils birthday, so I see no issue with this."

Sirzechs nodded. "I agree, but there is something we all need to discuss."

"The Khaos Brigade." Issei said. "Ophis warned me about them and all of their factions inside of the organization." Issei said, looking at Ophis. "She created it to get back into the Dimensional gap, but she decided to stay with me instead of leaving. So, the organization has gotten a new leader and from what Ophis told me, while all of their goals are different, they all end the same. War."

Sirzechs nodded. "So we must make the necessary precautions. We must contact the other pantheons as well and try to make peace with them."

Azazel nodded. "Odin and I have been talking for a while. I'm sure the Norse would join us."

"Which will most likely have their own set of problems to deal with." Micheal said.

Sirzechs nodded. "As always, there are those against peace."

Issei smiled. "And if they decide to get in the way… I will eliminate them to the specifications given to me by the leaders of the pantheons." Issei said, his tone deadly serious.

Sirzechs nodded. "Oh, right… that's another thing we should discuss. You Issei…"

"What about me."

"Well, it's more of you and Ophis. While the people in this room know of Ophis's existence, we shouldn't let it be known in the world that Ophis is under the protections of the three great factions. Would cause problems."

Issei nodded. "I understand that. I will keep her safe and under the radar."

"Wonderful." Azazel said. "Well, I think that's that." He said, getting up. "Peace has been called for."

Sirzechs nodded. "Now is the time to get the word out to our factions and make sure its secure."

Micheal nodded. "I will return to heaven then."

"Happy Birthday Issei." The leaders spoke before they disappeared with their own magic circles.

Rias smiled. "I shall go and take our needed belongings to my house. Anyone coming with?"

Everyone but Issei, Akeno, Koneko and Ophis left with Rias. Issei remained and opened up the locket, looking at the blank locket before understanding and then opened up Akeno's letter. He began to read it. It talked about Akeno's past and explained everything that Issei didn't know. Issei had expressed earlier that he didn't care if she was a Fallen Angel. Akeno was still a sweet girl and it didn't matter to him what her lineage was. The letter also told him that she was going to start using her own powers instead of shunning them. The final part of the letter was her expressing her love for him, admitting it through a letter. Akeno looked away shyly with a blush on her face when Issei looked at her and smiled.

It was Micheal's matter that he opened next and Issei smiled happily. It was a promise that Xenovia, Irina would be able to pray should they become a devil. Asia was also given the ability to pray since she was a devil. After Issei put the letter down, Issei leaned against the chair he was sitting on and began to cry. It was tears of joy and the girls near him surrounded him to make sure he was ok.

"Issei, something the matter?" Akeno asked.

"I'm so happy… you guys… I can't express how much this means to me… all of this. Everything that was done for me since I met you..."

The girls hugged him and he calmed down after a minute. With that, they teleported out of the house to get to the Gremory castle.

Upon arrival, Rias led them up to the massive bedroom she had which she would share with Issei and some of the other girls. Rias smiled and looked at Issei.

"With everyone now here… I have something to give you Issei." Rias said, before giving him his evil pieces.

"What is this?" Issei asked.

"Your evil pieces. You get to make a peerage."

"I… do?"

"It was one of the sorry presents from Sirzechs. He gave it to me a while back but since you were sick I never gave it to you."

Issei smiled soflty. "I'm… not sure what to say or do."

"Well… take me with you is what you should do." Rias said.

Issei looked up at her. "But you would lose everything."

Rias smiled and hugged him. "I wouldn't lose anything that wasn't important. What's important is that I am with you. So, give us our pieces."

With that, Issei now had his new peerage.

Issei was the King. Akeno was his Queen. Rias was a Bishop. Asia was a Bishop. Koneko was the rook. Murayama, Katase, Ravel, Asia, Irina were all given a single pawn. Xenovia and Kiba were Knights. He had a rook and 3 pawns remaining within his peerage.

With the birthday coming to a close, it was midnight and Issei was tired. He was fast asleep as soon as he hit the sheets and the bed slowly began to get crowded. Rias and Akeno were both snuggling each other next to Issei with Koneko wrapped in Issei's arms. Ophis was above Issei's head sleeping like a dead person. Xenovia and Irina both had a leg of Issei wrapped in their arms as he slept. Asia slept cuddled with a stuffed animal that Issei got her. Murayama and Katase slept next to each other on the far end of the bed, farthest from Issei. Ravel slept at the foot of the bed curled up under another blanket. It was a mess of pillows, blankets and bodies on the bed, but it was a happy situation.

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So as you noticed, there are four spots remaining for his har-, I mean peerage. I take suggestions for peerage, though I already have one of his pawns confirmed... black cat.