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Life 1

"...wait, what did you just say?"

Currently I'm pacing at the back patio of Jeanne and my house, my cell phone to my ear as I speak with a past associate...and someone I guess can be considered a friend.

"*sigh* I sent Rayanare to Kuoh to observe the possible sacred gear holder, Issei Hyoudou. Though I lost contact with her a few days ago, along with three other fallen angels that are known to spend time with her.]"

SLAP

My palm met my face hard enough that the slap resounded throughout the backyard.

"Why the hell did you think it was an okay thing to send someone so obsessed with you to do a recon job on a possible sacred gear possessor!? I never even met her in person and I know that she has an unhealthy obsession with both you and power! She's probably going to kill him just so the job is done quicker hoping you would be pleased...though I don't know why she needed three others for the job."

"[I thought I was clear to her that I am not interested in her before she left. Look, have you seen or heard of her at all? The name she uses as an alias is Yuuma Amano.]"

"Great, you sent over a heart broken fallen angel who is obsessed with you. Even better..."

I let out a sigh as I thought for a moment. That name does sound familiar...

Ah, shit...

"That name does sound familiar, in fact it sounds exactly like the one that I heard was dating Issei Hyoudou." I stated blandly.

I didn't notice it myself since I usually get out of school as fast as possible to avoid the fan girls, but I do remember hearing people gossip about Issei getting asked out by a girl by the name of Yuuma.

However, considering the fact that Rayanare is apparently known to be very prideful over her status as a Fallen Angel, I doubt she would spontaneously fall in love with someone who could be the most perverted person in all of Kuoh.

Meaning she really is going to kill him!

"Well, what are you going to do about it? Send someone else from the Gigori like Vali or Tobio?" I asked, despite knowing the answer.

"[...I was hoping you could look into it.]"

"Damn it, Azazel! I'm not a member of your faction! Do it yourself!"

"[Oh please, we both know that you are going to save him regardless, mister 'wandering knight'.]"

Well, he isn't wrong about that. As much as I would like to stay out of the supernatural, I can't just let some innocent guy get killed when I could easily stop it.

I let out another sigh, something I find myself doing often when I talk with Azazel.

"Is that it? Considering the fact that Sunday is the only day we have off, I'm guess they will be going then."

Currently it's night time on Saturday, the date most likely occurring some time tomorrow. I'll have to tail him myself, thankfully I am capable of being quite stealthy when needed.

"[No...there's more.]"

"Figures."

"[I don't know the exact reason as to why she is going rouge on this mission, but I suspect it has something to do with Kokabiel.]"

That brought a scowl to my face. I've met the guy once before, damn warmonger. He's always looking for a fight, he's way to arrogant as well like most Fallen Angels.

"The warmonger finally officially went rogue?"

In a sense, I'm also quite happy about this. It means I can deal with him myself if he crosses my path!

"[...*sigh* That's what I'm assuming. He's been against the peace between the factions for a long time and when we decided that we are going to sign an official peace treaty and possible alliance he completely went off the map.]"

Yes, the biblical faction is finally going to come to peace. Or at they are trying to. It would seem that there are those that aren't to keen on the idea of peace for whatever reason.

Sure, living long could be boring for some people but go get a damn hobby or something, one that doesn't involve the death of others!

"I see. So there's a good possibility that the Fallen were sent by Kokabiel."

But why to Kuoh? The only thing here is...

"...! Wait, is he trying to spark a second Great War by sending Fallen into territory where two little siblings of the Maou are in charge?"

"[I've thought the same thing. However, how would that involve Heaven? Kokabiel especially wants to fight the angels, not just Devils. He wants a full three way war once again.]"

"...I don't know. All church related personnel have been kicked out of the town, more or less. Sure stray exorcists could come here, but that wouldn't be the church's fault."

Sure there is a church, but's been long abandoned as well. Heck, I came to this town to avoid the church seeing as they aren't aloud to come here!

"[That's why I want you to avoid killing the group of fallen, also try to keep tabs on them first. Of course save the Hyoudou boy, but don't do anything against them right away or show your true strength. Wait to see what you can find out. If their operation is cut short that fast, Kokabiel will know we're aware of him and plan against us. For now, make sure that they don't harm anyone and try to find out just what their plan is. When you've done that, you can take them out, preferably with NON-lethal force.]"

"Yeah yeah. Geez, aren't you keen to giving orders. Even though you just stay in your lab all day." I snorted.

"[Hey! I'll have you know that I do do work as well!]"

"Yeah, because Shemhazai will scold you if you don't. We both know how horrible that can be."

I shivered slightly at the memory of receiving a stern scolding from Shemhazai. So many hours in seiza...

"[Anyways!]" Azazel quickly changed the subject. "[Rayanare currently has Kalawarner, Mittlet, and Dohnaseek with her. All of them are low class with only a single pair of wings.]"

"Got it."

Hmm, Kokabiel is most likely using them just as disposable pawns and a shoddy attempt at sparking a new war.

"*sigh*"

Great, I also have to deal with the Gremory and Sitri groups most likely as there is no way that they are not aware of the fallen angel problem.

"You owe me after this."

"[Yeah yeah.]"

"I mean it, Azazel." I growled before calming down. "Well, I'll report back to you tomorrow."

"[Yeah, I'll be waiting, 'Charlemagne'. Have some fun with your wife!]"

"Screw off, Azazel."

CLICK

I let out a sigh as the line clicked off. Welp, time to go let Jeanne know about the plan...

Part 1

I sulked on top of a two story house, Hyoudou Issei's house to be precise.

As for why I'm sulking, well it has to do with the conversation I had with Jeanne last about this'job'. I had told her that I should probably do this myself since we don't want her true identity to be revealed and she isn't that stealthy.

She didn't take well to that and we got in a small argument that I technically won...except I was forced to sleep on the couch. Not only that, but apparently Jeanne got lonely sleeping on our bed and decided that instead of waking me, she would simply sleep with me on the couch (AKA on top of me).

Why is this a bad thing?

Because I was scared half to death when I woke up! I'm a heavy sleeper so I didn't even stir when she laid on top of me, so when I did start to wake up, I had thought someone was trying to strangle me! Fortunately I ended up being able to stop myself from attacking when I realized it was Jeanne...

It then took me a while to get Jeanne off me whilst avoiding waking her up. In the end, I didn't even get to eat any breakfast.

GROWWWLLL

"Haah...hunger is an enemy I failed to beat this morning." I grumbled.

Currently it's around 11 in the morning, I've been waiting up here whilst casting an unnoticeable spell to refract light off me.

As I was sitting there, the front door to the house opened and a brown haired boy dressed in decent yet casual clothes came out. I winced slightly at seeing the happy expression on his face, clearly he's excited about the date. Unfortunately he's going to be very disappointed when he finds out the identity of 'Yuuma Amano' and her reason for approaching him.

I wish I could do something before she reveals her true colors, but I'm sure he wouldn't react well if one of his classmates came out of no where and basically kidnapped his girlfriend. If his sacred gear is truly what Azazel and I think, I don't really want to make him an enemy.

Instead, I'll just have to make sure that he doesn't get hurt and that Rayanare can't kill him.

"Bye mom, Dad!!"

"See you later, honey. Have a good date." A woman responded from within the house.

I followed the boy as he sped walked to a shopping outlet more towards the center of town. Is he taking her window shopping? Well, that's not too bad for a first date. Jeanne and I had our first date at a French cafe where we had a cup of coffee and simply talked.

Well, it looks like Issei got to the meeting point a bit early as Rayanare is no where to be seen. I sat down on the roof of the nearby shop with the same spell as before.

30 minutes later...

Geez, he's either way early or she's way late.

1 hour later...

This is so boorrrinnggg! I wish I had Jeanne come with me~! I should have had her just stay in spirit form or something!

Just as I was thinking that I saw a girl in a pink outfit with a hat that has bat wings coming off it approach Issei, placing a slip of paper in his hands with a smile. The boy looked slightly bewildered at the odd flier but the sound of rushed footsteps coming for him caused him to place it in his pocket.

Hmm, isn't that one of Rias Gremory's familiars? They usually pass out fliers around this time anyway...

I heard about her engagement with Riser Phenex, it's an engagement that she is forced into by her parents and her brother can't do anything since he has to remain impartial due to being Maou Lucifer. It's coming up, I believe, and she is getting desperate.

Part of me wishes to help her, I had a few servants who suffered from arranged marriages after all. However, they would also agree with me in that Rias needs to break free of this with her own strength.

...strength she is leaving untapped due to neglecting in training. Honestly, she may have the Power of Destruction, but compared to her brothers it's pathetic. She obviously hasn't been training it either...

I remained hidden as I followed the 'couple' on their date. They went to a clothing store and a store to look at decorations for bedrooms.

They then went to lunch at a family restaurant. Other then a poorly hidden perverse glance at Rayanare as she was eating her parfait, Issei hasn't been doing or acting perverted at all!

That makes me even more guilty at not being able to stop what's going to happen. He clearly cares deeply for this date and 'Yuuma', but it's all for naught. Throughout the date, Rayanare has also been letting out poorly hidden ill intent and boredom. Clearly she's done this more than once, something I'll have to ask Azazel about later.

Finally we came to the climax, the two of them had gone a bit away from town at a park. A boundary field was already set up to keep civilians from coming here, meaning the park was completely empty save for those two.

I perched myself up on a tree while reinforcing my hearing. That is to the self-made rune bracelet, my presence is completely hidden. It's almost as if I have presence concealment, hehe...

"It sure was fun today."

Rayanare's voice snapped me out of my thoughts, causing me to look over to where she and Issei is.

Issei, the current expression your wearing makes it clear as to what your thinking! Please notice the sudden change in atmosphere! The ill intent she's releasing his quite large after all!

"Hey, Ise-Kun?"

"What is it, Yuuma-Chan?"

"There is something I to do to celebrate our first date. Could you listen to my wish?"

I frowned and began to ready myself as I felt a spike of killing intent come from the girl, though Issei's expression became more perverted.

I tensed, filling my mana core up in preparation to burst out and stop her.

"W-what is the w-wish you want?"

Despite the situation I couldn't help but deadpan at the boy. His face is perverted and his voice came out too deep. It's clear that his mind is in the gutter...as always.

Rayanare clearly didn't like it either as her killings intent rose, yet the boy remained oblivious. A 'beautiful' smile bloomed on her face as she opened her mouth to speak.

"Would you die for me?"

Issei's expression froze as he seemed to finally notice the change in atmosphere.

"...eh? That is...huh, sorry, could you repeat that again? I think there's something wrong with my ears." Issei laughed nervously while cleaning an ear out.

Rayanare breaks out into a fit of laughter at seeing the boys befuddled expression.

"Will you die for me?"

She said it clearly despite laughing, however Issei heard it clearly. He looked confused and very alarmed, why wouldn't he be? His girlfriend just told him to die basically.

I wait until she is about to strike or at least shows her wings so that Issei knows that she is not joking around.

Issei chuckled nervously and looked like he was about to say something until...

FLAP

Black feathered wings sprouted from her back as she took to the air, the boy falling on his butt at the sight.

"It was fun. The short time I had with you. It was like playing with a child." All of her 'Yuuma' personality disappeared and was replaced with a cold one.

She held her hand out and in it formed a pink spear made of tainted holy energy.

NOW!!

DxD

Issei stared at his 'girlfriend' in complete shock as she threw a spear made of pink light straight at him.

He wouldn't be able to dodge!

'I'm going to die! I wish I could have at least squeezed some tits...'

He closed his eyes, awaiting his death...however, just as the spear was thrown, a cracking sound came from the nearby tree line and...

CLANG

The sound of something clanging on the floor run in Issei's ears as saw someone's back, standing in between him and 'Yuuma'.

"What!?"

'Yuuma' looked just as startled as Issei did, clearly she wasn't expecting her attack to be deflected.

"Sorry, can't let you do that. He's a classmate after all."

The back belonged to a young man, his voice cutting through the air as he held his hand out in a loose stance.

The young man is wearing some kind of uniform that has a white top with black straps, black pants, and black shoes.

"Fujimaru!?" Issei blurted, his mind trying to keep up with the events while not noticing the red glow coming from his pocket.

Ritsuka ignored Issei and kept his attention on the flying form of 'Yuuma'. The fallen angel sneered down at him as she created two more spears in her hands.

"Who are you!? Actually, it doesn't matter. You'll just die along with the pervert!"

Once again the fallen angel threw her spears, causing Issei to let out a startled cry and try to back away. However his panic was unneeded as Ritsuka caught one light spear and bat away the left one. He then threw the spear back at the fallen angel with even more force then she put into her throw, the spear sailing just past her head and cut open her cheek.

All the while Ritsuka hadn't moved from his spot, bored look on his face. Though he did take notice to the new presence that was beside Issei.

"You damn human!!" The fallen snarled as she created two more light spears in her hands and six around her.

"This again...?"

Rayanare let out a cry of rage as she nosedived at Ritsuka, the six spears around her ready to shoot at the human.

SLAM

However, before she could do anything, Ritsuka vanished in a burst of speed and his fist sunk into the Fallen's stomach, causing her to fly back with her spears cluttering on the ground uselessly.

Rayanare coughed out spittle and blood as she looked at the human with hatred, though she finally noticed the red haired teen next to her target.

"Shit...the Gremory!?"

She knows that she has no chance against a high class Devil, not like she is now! The human will have to wait!

Spreading her wings, Rayanare took off as fast as she could with no one caring to go after her. She didn't notice the small rune on her stomach that let out a brief light before dimming down.

Ritsuka snorted at the sight of the fallen angel retreating before turning his attention to the crimson haired Devil looking at him with suspicion.

When he moved towards Issei, Rias got in his way while flaring her aura. Of course Ritsuka wasn't very intimidated and simple stared.

"What are you and why are you in my territory?"

"This really isn't the time for that." Ritsuka sighed before forcefully pushing his way passed Rias, ignoring her surprised expression. "Issei, are you alright?"

Issei didn't respond, his eyes were wide with the pupils, face pale and sweaty, and his breathing erratic.

"Tch! He's having a panic attack. Oi! Issei! Focus on my voice! You're fine, the bad lady is away!"

That didn't work at all. In fact Issei looked worse due to the reminder of said 'bad lady'.

'Okay plan A failed, let's do something else...'

"If you can't focus on my voice then focus your mind on your favorite things...BOOBS!!"

The effect was instantaneous! Color returned to his face and his breathing steadied as he imagined those perfect orbs present on all females chests, large or small doesn't matter! Though the larger ones, like a certain red haired 'onee-sama', are the best!

'I can't believe that actually worked...' Ritsuka thought as he saw a large perverted smile form on Issei's face and blood leak from his nose.

This guy gives Blackbeard a run for his money on the pervert scale. Though at least Issei appears to be into girls at his own age group, unlike that loli loving pirate.

While Ritsuka looked disturbed, Rias just looked amused. She finds this boy to be cute and finding his straight forward desires to be a bit refreshing.

"Oiiii~! Earth to Issei!"

"Ah!" The boy snapped out of it and looked Ritsuka with wide eyes. "You are...Fujimaru and Gremory-Sempai!"

Ritsuka exchanged looks with Rias, the girl was wary of him but she decided that this was more important.

"Why did Yuuma try to kill me!? What was the wings she had!?"

"Hyoudou-Kun, how about I explain everything tomorrow? I'll send someone to pick you up." Rias said kindly.

Issei looked like he wanted to argue, but Ritsuka put a hand on his shoulder to get his attention.

"Here, I'll explain a bit as we walk back to your home, okay? Don't worry, I'm strong enough to fend off any attackers."

Rias's eyes widened and she moved to stop the two of them.

"Stop, you can't just-!"

"See you later, Rias Gremory!" Ritsuka cheerfully waved goodbye to the crimson haired girl whilst pushing Issei forward.

"WAIT!!"

Ritsuka couldn't help but chuckle when he heard the yell of frustration coming from behind him.

DxD

"So Yuum-Rayanare, a fallen angel, attacked me because of a...sacred gear that I have? Also Gremory-Sempai is a Devil along with the student council and Occult research club?"

"Yep, that's pretty much it. Sorry I didn't act earlier, I didn't know how you would react if I suddenly beat up your 'girlfriend'."

Ise shook his head, his eyes holding none of the usual jealousy or hatred that the boys have for me at school.

"N-no, it's fine! Thanks for the save man!"

Hmmm, he seems to be quite understanding.

"Think nothing of it. Anyway, I'm sure Rias Gremory will contact you to give you a more in detail explanation of the supernatural."

Though I'm sure the 'crimson ruin princess' will also be coming after me as well. Haah...so much for staying out the supernatural business. Damn you Azazel.

Ise nodded his head, his face set into an expression of contemplation. Though it lasted only for a moment.

I ended up walking Ise home since the Fallen could attack again and I won't always be there. Though actually...

"Ah...one more thing, Ise."

We stopped just outside his home as I searched for a small rock. Finding one, I inscribed a small makeshift rune that I created a few years ago.

This rune will allow me to know when someone is in danger and automatically teleport me to them. It was created with the fliers Devil's hand out as the template. Instead of Devil magic, it's runes!

...well, it's not really complete as I had wanted to make something similar to a certain 'Yellow Flash'. Unfortunately the one I created doesn't quite work like that and I still can't find out how to have the marker constantly active.

"Here, take this and keep it on you at all times. If you ever find yourself in danger, just throw this to the ground as hard as you can and I will be right there."

Ise looked at the small rock with wide eyes before nodding his head and placing it in his pocket.

"Thank you!"

I said one final goodbye to the boy before beginning the trek to my own house whilst thinking about the Fallen. Just what are their reasons for being in Kuoh? I know that it's not just to kill Ise.

The more I think about it, the more worried I get. Is there someone else in town that is their target?

...whatever, I marked Rayanare with a tracking rune so it'll be quite easy to find her. However, I should get Jeanne so she doesn't worry herself to death. I'll also update Azazel on the situation.

In a matter of a few minutes, I came upon a decent sized two story home that has a homey feel to it. It's not too large, nor is it too small. I'm aware that it's no where near large enough to fit all of my servants, but I have a solution for that, kukuku...

Upon opening the front door, I instantly caught the scent of a something cooking. Ahhh, I wonder what my wonderful wife is cooking up for us today!

"I'm home~!"

I heard the sound of rapid footsteps coming my way from within the house before I was treated to the sight of Jeanne in a dark purple one piece dress with a white apron over the top jumping at me, her arms opened wide for a hug.

"Ritsuka-Kun!!"

Despite my initial surprise, I caught her and steadied myself as she wrapped her arms around my neck. I wrapped my arms around her torso and returned the hug.

"Welcome home." She smiled in my embrace before pecking me on the lips.

Now that was a way to get welcomed back! At least she isn't mad at me anymore. I hate sleeping on the couch.

We separated from each other and went into the living room, the stew she's making needs to cook for another thirty or so minutes so I'm going to bring her up to speed.

I gave a quick summary everything that happened and the status of Issei, Jeanne showing her own expression of contemplation.

"Perhaps there's another person with a strong sacred gear their after?"

"I thought so too, but I haven't sensed anything like that. Of course I'm not the best senser in town, but Azazel had sent Rayanare here for Issei. I'm positive I'm a better senser than her, so I don't know how she would know of anyone else."

There's a lot of sacred gears, but it's still quite rare that you would get one. The only other sacred gear holders I know of are already in either Sona or Rias's peerages and I'm sure that the Fallen Angel's aren't stupid enough to target them.

"You marked the Fallen Angel, right? Do you know where they are hiding?"

"I did mark her, it looks like they are holed up in the abandoned church."

Jeanne frowned at hearing that, and I'm not particularly pleased with it either. That is the only church that is in Kuoh and even though it's abandoned, we still go there to pray sometimes. Hearing that a group of Fallen are staying there is rather irritating.

"We'll also most likely be called up to meet the two Devil peerages soon. Issei had a flier and ended up accidentally calling Rias Gremory herself as I was repelling the Fallen. I didn't use any Holy Energy though, so she should just think of me as a strong human."

Servant strength is quite a nice thing. Rayanare is barely at the level of a mid-class Devil, so she doesn't require anything other then my base strength.

Jeanne remained silent, simply nodding her head. Despite being a follower of the Lord, she doesn't hold any hostility to the Devils. Though she doesn't like the Devils of the Old-Maou faction as they are far too arrogant and desire things to change back to the older days where Devils took human souls as payment for their service rather then items.

As she was thinking, I couldn't help but admire her present get up. Her pure blonde hair is out of the braid she has when she goes to school, allowing it to flow down her backside. The purple one piece makes her eyes even more beautiful while not doing much to hide her natural curves, the white apron only adds to the sexy factor.

Hehe...if I was the same as I was when I first was taken to Chaldea, I'm sure I would be a stuttering blushing mess just being near Jeanne when she wears things like this.

Now though...

I reached out and wrapped an arm around her, bringing her in close. Jeanne doesn't resist and snuggles up to me with a content smile.

...I have no problem doing stuff like this.

The two of us remained like this until the stew was ready, all thoughts on the future pushed to the back of our minds as we simply enjoyed being in the presence of one another.

Chapter End

Thank you for reading another chapter of my story! It was rewritten a few times, but it's finally done!

I had re-read the first few volumes of the light novels and have adjusted the first chapter a bit so the characters are a bit more on point, hopefully.

The first few chapters are going to be slightly slower, focusing a bit more on building everything up.

Also, both Ritsuka and Jeanne are rather overpowered in regards to the Devils at Kuoh. Rayanare and her group really don't pose much of threat towards them.

I also wanted to say that while I'm obviously going to be changing canon, I'm also going to keep some things the same up to the Kokabiel arc. There will also be quite a few arc's that focuses solely on Ritsuka and his servants.

Yes, I plan on keeping Issei as a Devil! I may not like Rias in the first season and a half, but she gets better after Riser arc. She gets much better after getting crushed by Kokabiel and realizing that she needs to really train. I like Issei x Rias and I don't think it would happen if he isn't in her peerage.

Also I don't really see a good reason of giving Issei servant powers considering he already has a rather OP sacred gear that multiplies his strength every ten seconds. Keep in mind that Ritsuka is the main character of this story and not Issei. The first arc he may be a large part of it, but he'll be less relevant in the following arcs.

Also my plan with Asia is to keep her as human, but she will still be a part of Issei's harem. I'll add an OC or someone like Ravel as Rias's second bishop.

As for Mash being paired with Ritsuka alongside Jeanne...for now I don't know. She isn't going to pop up for a little while, so you'll have to wait and see.

Also I know that I'll have problems with my writing as I am a bit new at this, but please be patient with me! You'll be seeing me grow as an author over time (hopefully).

I'm quite busy with real life, so I don't have a set schedule. Though I'm going to try my hardest to get a chapter out weekly. This came out a bit later then I wanted it to simply because I've been re-reading the light novels and I had exams in most of my classes.

See you next time~!