Chapter 28

It was the night following the battle against Diodora and Shalba. Diodora was dead and a crisis was averted. They were trying to use Asia's powers against the devils by reversing the effect. However, Issei's affection for Asia is what ultimately saved everyone. Issei was so infuriated by Diodora and Shalba's plan that he actually went on a killing spree, killing anything that got in his way. However, the day also ended badly as it did well.

Issei Hyoudou has a low amount of lifetime. About two years' worth of life is left in him, so he didn't have much time left considering a devil can live over ten thousand years. A devil's life is long. Issei had to find a way to restore his health, if there was such a way.

Toxic, Rias and her peerage, minus Asia who was asleep, Azazel and Sirzechs were sitting in the living room of the Hyoudou household. Toxic was sitting near the ceiling on a web he made, laying on it like it was a hammock. Sirzechs took one of the recliners and Azazel took the one next to him. Rias and her peerage were located on the two couches side by side.

"So, Toxic was it? You say he only has two years left?" Sirzechs asked.

"Yes. That is my guess."

Azazel looked over to Toxic then at Koneko.

"Koneko. Are you up for saving Issei's lifespan?"

Koneko looked up. "… Yes. I would do anything."

"Senjutsu is the key. If you can use your healing type Senjutsu on Issei's body, you will be able to heal his lifespan quickly."

"… You are right."

"Of course."

Toxic chuckled. "Issei will like that." Toxic said.

"What do you mean?" Rias asked.

"Ah it's nothing. Don't worry about it."

"Alright, well now that that is out of the way, I wanted to tell you guys that everyone is invited to a television studio for interviews." Sirzechs said.

Everyone but Sirzechs, Azazel and Toxic gasped.

"An interview? Why?" Rias asked.

"Because you guys are rising young devils, strong and powerful at your young age. The underworld wants to get to know you and I think it's a great idea."

"Wow. I can't believe it. I don't know what to say." Rias said.

"The interview will be next weekend. Have a good night." Sirzechs said before disappearing in a flash of red light.

Azazel also got up. "Well, I shall get some sleep. Good job today though, you guys make me proud. Good night." Azazel said before walking out the door.

Toxic smiled. "I will sleep here tonight. Issei should be awake by tomorrow morning."

"Good night Toxic. Thank you." Rias said before everyone left.

Toxic sighed and relaxed in his hammock, before falling asleep as well. It was then the suit went back into Issei's body. Unknown to Issei, having Toxic release the power he had to use to keep the radiation at bay, made him much stronger than before.

It was the next morning and Issei was still asleep. It was already ten in the morning, but he was busy sleeping peacefully, and it seemed someone came in at night and put a pillow under his head. He was sleeping in a corner of the room, sleeping in the air near the ceiling on a web.

Rias walked up to him. "Issei? Are you ok?"

Issei began to groan and grumble, but he opened his eyes sleepily. He looked at Rias then let out a huge yawn before sitting up and jumping down. The web then dissolved into nothing. He was dressed in his old clothes, so he knew he needed to take a shower. However, he walked with Rias into the kitchen and dining room, so he could eat some breakfast. He sat down at the table with everyone, his breakfast already placed before him.

Issei bowed his head and said thank you to everyone before digging into his meal. It was then the doorbell rang. Issei stood up from the table with a piece of bacon in his mouth, chewing on it while he went to the door. He opened it and it was an old man with a long white beard and another man. This man was gruff looking, middle aged and had a very muscular body. He looked like a very serious type.

"Uh, can I help you?" Issei said, swallowing his bacon first.

"Issei, who is it?" Rias yelled out from the dining room.

"Uh a very old looking man and another man who looks like a body guard for the President. I think they must have the wrong house!" Issei yelled back to her.

"Oh! Let them in. I am expecting them!" Rias said.

"Uh, ok." Issei said, looking down at the old man with a very curious gaze. "Hmm, come on in." Issei said, walking away from the entrance to the door, offering his home to them. The two men walked into the house, saying thank you as they passed. "So, who are you two?"

Rias and her peerage came around the corner and Rias smiled. "Welcome Odin to our home."

"Ah, yes thank you Rias Gremory. It is a lovely home."

"Are you here to talk about the mission in a couple days?"

"Hmm. A little. I really just wanted to come to visit Japan for a while."

It was then Azazel came in through the locked front door.

"Ah, Odin! You are here early. Welcome Baraqiel." Azazel said.

Baraqiel nodded.

"How did you get in my house?" Issei asked, looking at Azazel with suspicion.

Azazel gave him a very wicked smile but he looked at Odin again.

"Ah, Azazel. I wanted to come visit Japan for a while!"

"Ah, is there any places you would like to go?"

"A breast pub."

"OOOH, you got some great taste. Hell yeah! Let us go right now then! Young girls from my organization opened up a shop in this town recently, just for VIP's! I will invite you there!"

"Uhohohohohoho! To be expected from Azazel! Prepare me a big breasted on right away! I am going to grope many of them."

Issei, Rias and her peerage, minus Akeno who was looking very unhappy, put on very awkward faces. Like an "Oh jeez" face.

"Follow my lead then Geezer! Welcome to Japan! Do you wanna untie their kimono obi? That is something you MUST do at least once when you come to Japan! I will show you how the Japanese do things!"

"I can't wait for it!" Odin said. Odin and Azazel were both heated up like perverted men and began to leave the room. It was then Azazel turned around.

"Hey, Issei. Wanna come along?" Azazel said, giving him a very lecherous face.

"I'm good." Issei said with a smile.

"You're loss. Suit yourself." Azazel said, leaving with Odin.

It was then Akeno was approached by the other man, who looked at her. Akeno didn't even look at him.

"Akeno, I would like to talk with you." The man said, walking away. Akeno followed, though she didn't look very happy about it. They went into the kitchen.

Rias and her peerage, minus Issei, left the area to do whatever in the large house of theirs. Issei, while knowing it was wrong, followed Akeno and Baraqiel, hiding behind an open door near the kitchen. That is when he listened.

"Don't casually say my name." Akeno said with a sharp and cold voice. She had a very unpleasant face on instead of her usually smiley face.

"…. What is the meaning of this? Why am I hearing you are seeing that bug?"

"This is my life. Why do I have to have you comment about this?"

"I've been hearing rumors. That is he a shameless insect that fights because he loves women's breasts."

'Bug… insect? Who the heck is he talking about?' Issei wondered as he listened and watched from the little crack in the door where it meets the wall.

"I am worried about you. I am worried that you are… receiving embarrassing treatments."

"Do not talk to him like that. Issei is a kind and dependable man. So you have to judge people by rumors and gossip. You are the absolute worst and like I thought, I cannot do something like forgiving you."

'Wait… I'm a bug and an insect! That isn't very nice! I am a spider which is an Arachnid! There is a difference! … so this is her father. This is the man responsible for all of the pain she has suffered through.'

"I am saying this as a father-"

"Do not act like a father!" Akeno yelled out. She was furious and upset. "Why didn't you come for me back then?! You left mother to die!"

Baraqiel went silent and his eyes drooped. It was then Akeno turned and she looked right into the crack of the door.

"Issei… Were you listening?"

'Damnit.'

Issei sighed and came out from the door, feeling very awkward. Upon coming out, Baraqiel looked pissed off, seeing Issei.

"AAAH! Shameless! Like I thought, the rumors about you targeting women's breasts are true! I will not allow you to see each other you shameless eavesdropping bastard!" Baraqiel yelled out, while his body began to sparkle with holy lightning.

It was then Issei got into a fighting stance, however, Akeno went between Baraqiel and Issei, embracing him as if she was protecting him.

"Do not touch him. Please don't take away this person from me. He is someone who is necessary for me…. That is why… disappear from here! You are not my father!" Akeno screamed out. Baraqiel, upon hearing that, stopped his holy lightning and closed his eyes. He looked very sad.

"….. Sorry." Baraqiel said before leaving.

"Akeno…?" Akeno just hugged Issei tighter, as if she was holding some feeling inside of her she couldn't tell him.

"I beg you… Don't say anything… Let me stay like this for a short while… Please Issei…" Her voice was trembling with a cry.

Issei just shut up and gave her a hug back.

Four days later, it was a Saturday. There was no school for the next couple of weeks for the Gremory team, thanks to devil business. Issei, Rias and her peerage, Baraqiel, Odin and Azazel were all riding in or on a carriage being pulled by two horses which was flying through the air.

"This is a separate dimension, which looks like Tokyo." Azazel explained as he and Issei sat on the roof. Issei was looking over the edge, amazed. There were no people, but the city looked like it was somewhat alive. There was buses moving about, cars moving out, and trains in the distance moving around. They were being driven by nothing but magic! It was awesome! "We are using this as a way to get through the city to the meeting without being spotted and also just in case someone tries to stop us. There will be no human causalities."

"Magic is awesome." Issei said with a laugh. It was then the carriage stopped suddenly. Azazel looked up and that is when his eyes got very serious. He clicked his tongue. Issei actually fell off of the carriage, tumbling to the ground. They were high up in the air, high enough to get to the top skyscrapers.

Everyone climbed out of the carriage and that is when everyone got serious looking.

"Hello everyone! It is a pleasure to meet you! My name is Loki. I am an Evil God of Northern Europe!"