Clubroom 3rd POV
After the three devils and demi-god had left the clubroom, Asia, Issei, and Koneko sat in silence. The only sound that could be heard is the munching of Koneko's sweets.
Issei was still upset about being left out. He had wanted to go and help his friends fight for Asia's freedom, but instead he was considered more of a burden than anything.
"Fuck!" Issei shouted suddenly. Asia grew worried and Koneko raised an eyebrow. "I feel so useless! The others are out there dealing with those fallen angels, while I'm sitting here in timeout!"
Asia quickly came out of her surprise and looked at Issei with determination.
"You're not useless, Issei-san! You're strong. You're also kind, the kindest person I've met. Even though the lord has deemed devils evil dark beings, I can't bring myself to hate you." Asia said with watery eyes.
"Asia-san."
"You're the first person to show me such kindness. When I was with Lord Atoneaseek and the other fallen angels, I felt like they saw me only as a gear. A pawn in their games. But you, Issei-san. You look at me with caring eyes." Tears poured out of the blonde nun's eyes.
Koneko's face grew soft as she watched on in silence. Deciding to no longer stay out of it, she stood up and walked towards the nun. She placed a hand on her shoulder. When Asia looked up, she saw Koneko offering her one of her sweets.
"...These will cheer you up." She said softly.
Asia wiped her eyes as best she could and grabbed the chocolate bar. Opening it, she took a small bite and her eyes lit up like stars.
"Sweet!"
Issei had stopped feeling sorry for himself and watched Asia as she ate the chocolate bar ever. A smile crossed his face as she wolfed it down.
"Asia-san, is this your first time eating chocolate?" He asked, hoping his guess was wrong.
She nodded. "When I was with the church, I never got to go out. They would only feed me communal food." Her face darkened as she remembered her time in the church and her excommunication.
"...Asia-san?" Koneko asked which drew the nun's attention. "Why were you with the fallen?"
Asia adopted a sad smile. "During my time in the church, I had been a holy maiden who healed many sick, and injured people using the gift god bestowed on me, [Twilight Healing]. One day I discovered an injured man and healed him. When I returned to the church, I learned that the man I healed was a devil, and I was immediately excommunicated. I joined the fallen because it was the only place I could go." The tears returned as she remembered everything up to that point again.
Koneko started to panic as this was her fault. However her panic was put to an end when Issei pulled Asia into a tight hug.
"Those bastards in the church don't know what they're doing abandoning a nice girl you like you, Asia-san." Issei was angry at the treatment the girl experienced. "Never again. I won't let anyone hurt you, or take you on my watch. I won't abandon you!" He declared.
Asia looked at Issei in awe. "Does this mean we're friends Issei-san?" Asia started playing with her fingers as she waited for Issei's response.
"Of course we are, Asia-chan!"
Asia tightened their hug as she cried into his shirt. Though this time she cried tears of joy. Koneko placed a hand on Asia's shoulder.
"...Friends." Koneko smiled. Asia pulled Koneko into the hug who reluctantly accepted the two's affection.
"My first friends." Asia whispered.
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Isamu 1st POV
The journey to the church was quick and uneventful. I could sense Rias and the others were already there by the time I passed through the wards. I didn't feel any different when I went through, so I guess the detection words couldn't pick up my presence.
Either they suck at making wards, or I'm just that badass.
I quickly caught up with the others. They were currently in a standoff with four fallen angels inside the church. Three women and one man. The women were weak. However the man was the one I had sensed earlier.
He, like the dead guy, wore a fedora and a black trench coat. Unlike the dead crow, he had very long black hair that reached his back and blue eyes. He was also pretty jacked and stood at around 180 cm.
"Devils entering the domain of God? Do you have a death wish?" A black haired female fallen angel asked. She wears a dominatrix getup that shows way too much skin, has black hair and violet eyes, and has a voluptuous body men and women would kill for.
"To think the Gremory heiress would come here. Truly foolish." Another fallen woman said more to her allies than to Rias and the others. She has long navy blue hair that covers her eyes. She also has a buxom figure and wears a red trench coat with an open collar that gives view to her massive breasts.
"Foolish? Are you forgetting this is my territory? You who have decided to trespass are the foolish ones." Rias countered with a sly grin.
"You both. What have I told you about speaking out of line?" The lone fallen man asked the other two beauties with a stern glare. The two women cowered under his intense gaze.
""We apologize for our insolence, Lord Atoneaseek!"" Both women dropped to the ground and bowed in apology.
"Forgiven. I won't kill you for your stupid mistake. Though expect to be punished…thoroughly." The fallen man, now known as Atoaneseek grinned as he eyed the two's bodies.
I expected them to be upset about most likely having to make up for this mistake with their bodies. I was wrong. They were smiling. As if the man offered them a treat instead of a punishment.
All fallen are kinky as fuck. Azazel is really running a fuck parade. It should have been me!
""Yes, Lord Atoneaseek~"" They both answered.
The other fallen women seemed annoyed at the display she was watching. She has blonde hair styled into twin tails, wears a gothic lolita, and is as flat as a board. Well her ass is fat, so that's a plus.
The blonde fallen facepalmed at the sight of her sisters in heat. "Lord Atoneaseek, I believe we should get back to the problem at hand."
The man looked at the blonde for a few seconds before refocusing his attention on a confused Rias.
"My apologies, Heiress Gremory. My subordinates are rather rude, and I plan on discipling them. May I ask what brings you to a sanctuary of our lord?" He asked with a small bow and a raised eyebrow.
"No worries, Atoneaseek was it?" Rias asked and earned a nod from the man. "I have come here to ask where your loyalties lie. Trespassing in others territory is a huge offense. If you're with the Grigori, then we have quite the issue on our hands that is larger than you or me."
"Then it's a good thing we aren't with Grigori." The man snickered.
If Rias was surprised, she didn't show it.
"Then you are rouges?" Rias asked.
"We are not rogues. We embrace the truth of the fallen angels! We are the superior race and should carry ourselves as such. Those fools, Azazel and Shemhazai chose peace even though victory was all but ours! Even now, the fallen are clearly stronger! So to answer your question, we are the Neo-Gregori, and I am one of the founders, Neo-Cadre, Atoneaseek!" The man declared with flamboyance.
His speech had some merit. The fallen have the best numbers of any of the factions right now, according to my research. If war broke out between the three again, the angels and devils would have to team up to even stand a chance. Too bad this guys an idiot. If this guy really thinks he can be a cadre, then he was dumber than Matsuda. And that's saying something!
Rias started chuckling. Her chuckling slowly morphed into unrestrained laughter that made the fallen look at her in confusion. Akeno beside her gained a large smirk and Kiba gave his usual handsome smile.
"Neo-Grigori? That name needs a retcon ASAP. Also, fallen…the superior race? Don't make me laugh. You're nothing but angels who got kicked out of daddy's house." Rias joked.
All of the fallen grew angered quickly.
"You dare insult our glorious race!?" The black haired fallen asked in rage.
"No, she isn't insulting your 'glorious race.' My master is insulting you lowly crows. That's what you are after all. A shit stain in the rug that needs thorough cleaning." Akeno said with a terrifying smile. Lightning cracked in her hands and I could tell we are seconds away from a fight.
Kiba drew a sword with an ice property, and Rias let her crimson aura shine out of her. Guess we're doing this. Not that I'm complaining. This is what I wanted after all. However something comes first.
I deactivated {Shadow Walk} and appeared beside Kiba who smiled at my presence. The fallen looked alarmed when they saw me but quickly summoned their light spears.
"Before we begin." I said with a smile, all attention was on me. "Hyoudou Issei. Which one of you bitches killed him." My smile morphed into an expressionless stare as I gazed at the three women. My {War Aura} activated against my will due to the pure amount of rage I had boiled up inside of me.
The fallen women started to tremble and I could tell my presence was affecting Kiba a little as well as his hands grew shaky. Akeno, Rias, and the wannabe cadre were all unaffected by my aura.
I returned my gaze back on the fallen bitches again, and no one seemed to want to speak up.
"Oh, you all kill for shits and giggles. I forgot. You must have forgotten his name. Well, I'll refresh your memory." I said with a frown.
Using my {Shadow Manipulation}, I formed a perfect silhouette of Issei and focused my gaze on the reactions of the girls. The bluenette and the blonde looked like they were searching their memory for someone who matched the shadow next to me. The black haired woman however seemed to instantly recognize Issei's form.
It's a lot like fishing. I put some bait on my line, and threw it out for them. Seems she bit. Now it's time to real the bitch in and have me some dinner.
"I take it your Amano Yuuma?" I asked, retaining my frown as I looked at the guilty looking black haired crow.
She didn't respond in any way.
I summoned my shadow spikes from around her and sent them her way. They pierced her thighs as she screamed in pain.
"I asked a question. Bitch. Answer it." I ordered.
The other fallen quickly sent their light spears my way, but I didn't even flinch. Kiba jumped in front of one of them and slashed it out of existence. Akeno sent lightning coursing through another which caused a small explosion, and Rias sent a super big orb of black energy surrounded by crimson that consumed the spear and made its way towards the fallen.
Atoneaseek dodged out of the way easily, while the bluenette did so with more difficulty. The blond however wasn't fast enough and took the attack head on. When the smoke cleared she was a mass of black feathers.
A shame. The ass on her was great. Truly tragic.
Rias and Akeno went after Atoneaseek who flew out of the church and was attempting to make his escape, while Kiba started engaging in a fast pace battle against the bluenette.