Third Person POV

Happiness.

That is what Issei Hyoudou was currently experiencing at the moment, he was filled with nothing but pure happiness as he stared up at the sky.

The boy was standing on a bridge, a familiar bridge as the sky was a deep shade of orange, the sun slowly setting over in the horizon. A smile grew onto his face as he couldn't believe it, after so long he was finally home.

After months of training and that little side trip with his alternative selves, Issei had finally returned to his world and from the look of things... surprisingly nothing seemed to have changed during his absence in another world. Issei wasnt sure if this was due to the time difference between two different universes or it was just pure luck, but everything seemed to be how it was when he was sucked through the portal.

Although, to truly make sure that not much had changed in his absence Issei had taken out his phone and checked the time. The result was both a surprise and a annoyance because he had barley been gone for a minute, well according to his phone that is.

Either this was totally wrong and he needed to get his device fixed or it was completely true, Issei was hoping that it wasnt the latter because if he had been gone for barely a minute than he was gonna shoot someone in the fucking face.

Issei sighed, rubbing the back of his head as he stared up at the orange sky.

Issei: "Man, to think that I was only gone for a mini..."

Issei's right hand glowed as the boy looked at it, seeing a familiar glowing green gem.

Ddraig: ["Indeed, Partner. Then again, it was obvious that travel across worlds would have some affect on your concept of time"]

Issei: "Yeah, but this is how everything way before I got sucked through the portal..."

He lowered his arm as he placed both of them in his pockets, letting out a small sigh before turning to the right and began to walk off. If he had only been gone for a minute, than his date with Yuuma was still on Sunday and that was one of the things he wanted to do when he got back.

Ddraig: ['So, whats the plan?']

Issei looked up at the sky, thinking for a moment before he smirked.

Issei: "How about we get some Pizza for dinner?"

Issei heard the welsh dragon groan in annoyance, much to the boys amusement.

Ddraig: ['Dante was a terrible influence...']

Issei laughed as he arrived on the other side of the bridge and walked off, his stomach rumbling a little for the taste of Pizza. Although, unknown to him someone had been watching him the entire time and had seen his sudden disappearance and reappearance.

The person was a petite girl with white hair and gold eyes, The front of her hair has two long bangs going past her shoulders and several loose bangs hanging over her forehead, while the back has a short bob cut. She also wears a black cat-shaped hair clip on both sides of her hair.

She was surprised when she saw one of the members of the Perverted Trio getting sucked into some random portal, only to come out a minute later looking completely different.

She watched as Issei walked off, narrowing her eyes as she licked her popsicle which had started to melt due to her not touching it.

Girl: "I better report back to President..."

With that, she turned and began to make her way back toward Kuoh Academy.

(Time Skip Brought to you by Sukuna vs Jogo)

After walking for like five or ten minutes, Issei finally arrived back at his home which allowed Ddraig to finally see his partners home first hand. It didn't looked like much, a simple two story tall building which seemed suitable for a small family. Although, something confused Issei and that was that Ddraig wanted to see his home which made zero sense to him since the dragon could just view his memories.

Maybe he was trying to see if he could sense anything nearby, normally Issei wouldn't be able to if he were just human. But due to his intense training with Vergil, the boy could now pick up on things he regularly couldn't.

Ddraig: ["So this is where you live?"]

Issei nodded his head.

Issei: "Yeah, it doesn't look like much but its still something"

Ddraig: ["I guess you can say that..."]

With that, Issei made his way toward the front door as he reached out for the doorknob. He grabbed onto it, turning it and opening the door as he entered inside the house and closed the door behind him. As he let go of the doorknob, his nose was instantly struck by the sweet scent of his mothers cooking.

This immediately put a smile on the boys face, his mother in his opinion made the best food in all of Kuoh. Sure, it probably wasn't jaw dropping tier but it was still good either way.

Issei: 'Ah, I love that smell...'

Ddraig: ['I gotta say, it certainly does smell interesting and this is coming from a dragon without a physical body']

Issei chuckled slightly as he began to make his way toward the kitchen.

Issei: "Im home!"

Miki: "Were in the kitchen!"

Issei soon arrived at the kitchen where he saw his mother, Miki Hyoudou and his father, Gorou Hyoudou. His mom was in the kitchen cooking some supper while his dad was close by, specifically the living room and was watching the news.

Miki: "Welcome back, Issei. How was your da-"

Miki immediately halted what she was doing, her eyes widening in astonishment as she caught sight of her son. The shock of his appearance struck her like a bolt of lightning, causing her to freeze in place. Gorou, who happened to glance over at that moment, felt his heart skip a beat as he took in the unexpected sight of their child.

There was something undeniably different about their son. His hair had been trimmed shorter, creating a slightly disheveled yet stylish look. His facial features had sharpened, giving him a more mature and defined appearance. And to their amazement, they found themselves marveling at his seemingly increased height, as if he had grown overnight. Moreover, they couldn't help but notice that he seemed to have gained some noticeable muscle mass, indicating a physical transformation they hadn't anticipated.

The sheer magnitude of their son's dramatic change left them utterly stunned. In their minds, he looked normal before he went to school, but to Issei, it he had undergone months of rigorous training in a completely different world. The contrast between their perception of his daily routine and the reality of his transformation was jarring, and they couldn't help but grapple with a mix of surprise, pride, and concern.

As they stood there, trying to process the whirlwind of emotions, Miki slowly walked over to her child and placed a hand on his cheek.

Miki: "I-Issei, is that you?"

Issei, rubbed the back of his neck as he let out a slight nervous chuckle. He had a feeling before he arrived that his parents would ask questions about his sudden change, unfortunately Issei doesn't have access to magic which allows him to look like his old self.

So he has to settle for the next best thing which is... lying, because if he doesn't than he was gonna be here for quite a while.

Issei: "Yeah its me, Mom"

Miki: "W-what happen to you?"

Issei: "Let's just say, I kinda.... fell asleep in class and well, my classmates decided to do a little... prank on me"

Issei could hear Ddraig facepalming in the back of his mind, he couldn't blame him really because even Issei himself wanted to cringe from his terrible lie. Like seriously, the only ones who were gonna fall for such a lie are complete idiots or those on drugs.

However, he was soon saved from having to explain any further as the silence between the brown-haired boy and his mother was canceled by the sound of his stomach. This immediately got Miki's attention as Issei chuckled a little.

Issei: "Um, sorry. I guess im a little hun-"

Miki: "You go sit down, I'll finish up with dinner!"

Issei blinked, surprised by his mother sudden change in personality as she rushed back to the kitchen to finish making dinner. Turning his head, Issei looked at his father who just shrugged his shoulders at his wife's antics and just went back to watching the TV as he waited to have dinner.

Issei sweatdropped at this, while Ddraig just deadpanned and just shook his head because he could not believe that his partners own parents aren't even asking their child about his sudden change in appearance. They were playing this off like it was nothing, then again considering how perverted his partner was in the past than he can see why they are not questioning this. Maybe to them, this was just another one of their sons antics at getting a girlfriend or as Issei would put it, a Harem.

Ddraig: ['Partner...']

Issei: 'Yeah?'

Ddraig: ['You have a weird family']

Issei sweatdropped.

Issei: 'Yeah, I know...'

(Time Skip Brought to you by Did you Pray Today?)

Issei let a small sigh.

Issei: "I can't sleep..."

Currently, Issei was laying on his messy bed and was just staring at his bedroom ceiling with a bored expression on his face. He was still wearing the clothes he had one, but he made sure to take a shower because if he didn't than his mother, Trish, and Lady would have his head. The only one who was really chill with the brown-haired boy not having a shower was Nico and that because she was awesome, unfortunately neither she nor Trish or Lady were here.

But back to the main topic, Issei just stared at his bedroom ceiling for a while before he decided that he has had enough. He needed to do something, if he didn't than he would lose his bloody mind due to the boredom.

Issei: "Ddraig, is there anything close by for me to deal with?"

Ddraig: ["Actually, there is"]

This immediately gained Issei's attention as his attention was drawn to the glowing gen in his hand.

Issei: "Im listening?"

Ddraig: ["There's a stray devil that you can do kill, its probably weak but its better than laying here"]

Issei smirked.

Issei: "Say no more!"

Issei stood up from his bed, made his way over to his door and opened it. He then began to surprisingly make his way downstairs toward the front door without making any noise, well not enough to wake up his parents.

Issei reached out for the doorknob and when he grabbed onto it, he turned it and opened the door. He then silently exited his house while shutting the door behind him, he didn't want to get his parents involved with this so the more they remain in the dark the better.

The boy walked o to the street before he turned his attention to Ddraig.

Issei: "Okay, what's the direction?"

Ddraig: ["Start heading North, I'll guide you"]

Issei nodded affirmatively as he set off on his journey towards the North, uncertain about what he would discover, but knowing that anything would be better than nothing.

As he walked, he maintained a vigilant watch, scanning his surroundings to the right and left. The absence of people didn't come as a surprise since it was nighttime, a time when few ventured outside. However, Issei remained on guard, prepared for any potential threats. With the newfound power he possessed, he felt confident that very few things could pose a significant danger to him.

Recalling his earlier conversation, Issei remembered Dante mentioning that he was a member of a small group known as the "God Trio" or something similar. According to Dante, there were two others in the group: a bald man adorned with red markings and an infuriated individual who had lost his pet rabbit to demons. Issei couldn't help but find the whole concept ridiculous and twisted, yet he acknowledged that Dante had proven himself reliable in the past.

Continuing his journey towards the Stray Devil, assisted by Ddraig, Issei began sensing the energy emanating from it. Initially feeble, the energy gradually grew stronger as he drew nearer. Despite this, Ddraig assured him that there was no reason to fear. The increase in energy was simply a result of Issei getting closer to his target, rather than an indication of the Stray Devil's actual strength.

Before long, Issei arrived in front of an abandoned warehouse, prompting him to react with a deadpan expression. The sight of the dilapidated building led him to believe that he would likely encounter similar locations in the future. The warehouse appeared to have been deserted for many years, evident from the rust coating the surrounding metal and the shattered windows that Issei could clearly see.

Issei: "Wow, totally not a horror movie scene if I ever saw one..."

Issei cautiously approached the door, taking his time to ensure his safety. He peered inside through a narrow gap in the front door, but due to the darkness, he couldn't see anything at all. With a hint of curiosity and a touch of bravery, he decided to open the door and step inside.

As the door creaked open, Issei entered the warehouse, revealing an interior that mirrored the dilapidation of the exterior. Broken crates were strewn about haphazardly, their contents spilled onto the floor. Shards of glass glimmered in the dim light, evidence of past destruction. Among the debris, Issei noticed some damaged machines, their parts scattered and discarded.

Surveying the scene, Issei concluded that this place had once served as a shipping facility, a hub where cargo was stored before the establishment eventually ceased operations. The remnants of its former purpose were evident in the discarded crates and the remnants of what must have been conveyor belts or other machinery. The warehouse now stood as a desolate testament to its bygone era, abandoned and left to decay over time.

Issei: "Reminds me of my bedroom after that party I threw last month..."

Ddraig: ["Which one? the one with MLP or the one with the anal beads?"]

Issei sweatdropped, almost forgetting that Ddraig has access to all of his memories.

Issei: "The one with the Ai presid-"

Issei stopped mid sentence as he sensed something, he narrowed his eyes as he could feel something large a couple of meet in front of him. A low growl came from the darkness, Issei was instantly on guard from this. He narrowed his eyes as he watched some sort of six-legged spider creature walk out of the shadows. It was hideous, it was hairy and looked like something out of a Sci-Fi movie.

Issei got into a fighting stance as he only had one thing to say to the creature.

Issei: "You are one ugly Mother Fucker..."

The creature's piercing eyes locked onto Issei, its gaze filled with malice. In a display of pure fury, it unleashed a deafening and earth-shaking roar that reverberated through the ground and rattled the very structure of the building they were in. The sheer intensity of the roar conveyed an overwhelming anger, leaving Issei to ponder if the creature had comprehended his words. The unexpectedness of its response caught Issei off guard, leaving him uncertain about the creature's next move. Would it launch an attack or return to its previous activities?

Much to Issei's disappointment, the creature bellowed once again, this time charging furiously toward him. Issei's eyes narrowed in determination as he prepared to face the impending assault. Just as the creature swung its massive appendage, Issei swiftly evaded the attack, leaping out of harm's way with remarkable agility. The force of the creature's strike collided with a cluster of wooden crates, instantly reducing them to splinters and sending shards of wood hurtling in all directions.

The creature seethed with anger, its attention swiftly refocused on Issei. However, before it could retaliate, Issei seized the opportunity. With lightning speed, the brown-haired boy positioned himself directly in front of the creature's menacing visage. His right eye emitted a fiery red glow, while his left eye emanated an ethereal blue radiance, a testament to the extraordinary power dwelling within him.

Issei: "Owari Da..."

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END OF CHAPTER