Do not fall. Don't give up hope! Makoto! Yuki-san! Get back here! Come back to me - you promised me!

Live for me...

He woke up with a startle, his breathing hitched...the promise he made with Aigis, he wants to go back to his world, his home and family. He calmed down after a while, making his way down towards what was a luxury kitchen that had a long table with silver paddings all along the floor and walls. The chandelier was black with a few crystals dangling ever so softly.

"Ah, my son, I see you have found your way here. Xenovia and I were just talking to each other about her training and coronation for being a part of your group!" "Nyx-dono, c-c-coronation?! I-I would be delighted to have this honor of being a knight for Thanatos-dono!" "Oh but of course dear! We have to make it pompus! Maybe we can invite Lucy-chan (Sirzechs Lucifer) and the Gremorys!" "Mama, why are you doing this?" His mother/Goddess turned to face him. "And why not Son? She is going to be your first companion isn't she? Let her have this, let me have this!" "...just don't go overboard..." "You won't regret, Son!" She put up a thumbs up with a goofy smile.

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"You felt it too Baka Red? This power of holy and unholy? Death and Messiah are back..." A small petite girl with a Lolita dress with a small frame kicking her legs into the air. A giant red dragon soars above her through the vast emptiness of space. "...Indeed I have Loli Infinity. It makes me wonder who can it be and why now of all times?" "Hmm...I have decided...that I shall....go find this being then." "Drag him here why don't you, he could be powerful as us...or perhaps something more...Universal." "...The being is both life and Death, Baka Red. Why would you want to meet him?" "Why are you going to find him, Loli Infinity?" "Personal reasons...Ciao."

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"Ah, it looks like we got an invitation from...Nyx-sama?!" Zeoticus Gremory stood up from his seat as the rest suddenly perked up. "What's it for Dear?" Venelana Gremory voiced out. "May I speak father? It probably has something to do with...ano...Rias-tan, why don't you say it?" "Otou-sama, what Onii-sama is trying to say is that someone else had intercepted our battle with Kokabiel. That someone is supposedly the son of Nyx and the current Messiah. However he is also a Nephilim. Tell me father, what is a Nephilim?" Zeoticus thought for a few minutes before answering. "It is a breed that is forbidden since they are a spawn of an Angel and Devil...they are powerful. Why in Satan's name has one appeared now of all things?"

"Most likely because of the Seal. The Seal is broken, specifically Thanatos's Seal. I am Thanatos, Messiah and Nephilim. Pleased to meet you Devils...Call me, Makoto Yuki." He gave a bow, Rias and Sirzechs smiled a bit while a maid with silver hair raised a hand in an attacking position if need to be. "Shall I clear of the intruder Sir? It wouldn't take long." "Ah yes...go on and attack an unknown being with powers you won't understand...it is foolish. But I suppose it is the way of the hierarchy right? Protect the King and Queen and the current Lucifer no? Rest assured, I'm not here to cross swords and deliver you to the afterlife. I'm simply here to say that yes, Mama wants to invite to a coranation for my recent addition to my team. The wielder of Durandal, Xenovia Quarta, as Rias and Sirzechs know."

"Where is the proof? How do I know you aren't lying?" "With all due respect Otou-sama, he isn't and is still not lying. He merely tells the truth. Okaa-sama can also tell who is lying as well." "Well then...you may stand down Grayfia. So son of Nyx, why do you want to invite us, the Gremorys?" "For one, I have been tasked to train and look over Rias and her group which was assigned by Sirzechs here." "Favoritism again Son?" "You cannot blame me! Rias-tan is my cute little imouto! I'm supposed to spoil her!" "In any matter, think of this as a tie or bond of some sort. An allegiance, if you will. Ah, there is something I haven forgotten, Issei and Asia was it?" "Hai Makoto-kun!/Yuki-san!" "May I give you a gift?"

"A gift? What kind of gift?" They both tilted their heads to the side. "Oh, it's nothing to special, just a boost. Hmm...I know a little bit about Asia's healing abilities which can heal anything living. Ah yes that's it!" He pulled out a small necklace with a cross and small coffin shaped earrings. "Ano...you know the crosses hurt devil's you know?" "I do but this is a special cross, it allows the user to regenerate their stamina by a tad and the coffin earrings are a blessing from me to you. You might feel slightly different in magic." Her eyes lit up like stars. Taking the cross (with hesitation) and coffins. She put them on as a surge of aura immediately rised on her. "Now you are capable of using holy and unholy magic. However you need to work for it to be useful, power is not given freely, it must be earned with trail and tribulation. Issei, you are the current wielder of the divine Boosted sacred gear correct?" "I am. Ddraig has been telling me to stay clear of you because of your immense aura." "Tell him to stop being scared then, anyways, your gift is special. It comes from your soul to say the least." He reached for Issei's heart and pulled. All went dark in a few minutes.

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"Where are we? It looks so dim in here..." "We are in Issei's soul. Now can you tell me what you think of Issei in general?" "A pervert for one, but he has his moments." The loli Nekoshou had said. "Issei-san is a good person!" "He's very helpful to me!" Gasper, the dhampir said. "I see...now tell me, have you seen his mentality?" "Mentality? As in his own thought process?" Rias voiced out. "Correct, something is blocking him from becoming more stronger in that area. I'll put it blunt, Issei's mental state is not in a good place. The thing is, I don't know what is blocking him. Any clues?" "...Fallen Angel..." Akeno whispered. "Hm... let's see who the fallen angel is then. Show yourself Raynare!"

"Tch, even after my death, Issei-kun still couldn't forget about me...I love plaguing his mind, it's so fragile~" She licked her lips. "Yet you are nothing more than a memory correct? Guess Issei will have to forget you." Makoto pointed his finger towards Raynare. "It's a shame really, how low an angel can fall. You would've been a very great angel, probably would've wielded a great weapon along side too. I'll meet you in the afterlife Raynare." He shot a white blinding light decimating the small memory from Issei's mind. "If she was to stick around longer in here, your whole bond/relationship with him would've been severed. Issei is no fool, his heart is in the right place. It takes time for him to understand things. Especially romance." That made Rias deflate. "But it doesn't mean that you can teach him." She smiled.

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"Thank you Yuki-san! I feel like a burden has been lifted from my shoudlers. I feel a bit more confident and comfortable." "It was no problem. Shall I see you each and every one of you at the coronation no?"
"We will go." "Alright then, I'll be off ciao." He stepped into the shadows. "I have no idea how he does that, but I want to try it!" Asia exclaimed. "It would be beneficial towards us. Do you think he can teach us it?" "Doubtful, although I do wish he does teach us."

To be continued...

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