Rias: Welcome (Y/n) and Issei we'd like to officially welcome you into the Occult Research Club. There's so much to talk about.

Issei: Uh..Thanks..

Rias: But you should know the name of the club is just a front. It's supposed to look like this is some sort of hobby.

(Y/n): 'That would make more sense given what Akeno told me this morning, it's not like you can walk up the principal and say, "Hey we're a club for demons and devils I'll take your soul." Sorta thing.'

Issei: Okay? So what is this really?

Rias: Well, since you asked I'll be frank with you. I'm not the only devil here, Issei.

Issei: Wait...are you saying that's what all of you!?

(Y/n): Don't think we'd be here if we weren't.

Rias: Yes, and the winged man from yesterday was something else. A fallen angel. Some think we're the same, which isn't true... They want to serve God. But it's too late for them...Their dark emotions, have forced them into the underworld. The confusion is understandable because they, too, walk the earth misguiding humans. But they wish to please God; so their ultimate goal is to wipe us devils out and gain supremacy over our realm. You call it "Hell". And of course there're the more recognizable angels who are clearly sent down by God to defeat us as well...So we're constantly defending ourselves from both sides.

Rias looked to see Issei with the expression of anxiety while (Y/n) rubbed his temple trying to process everything.

Rias: Something the matter? You look a bit overwhelmed.

Issei: Well, probably because I am. I mean, you're talking about some freaky-deaky stuff here.

(Y/n): ...That is a LOT to process, sorry..

Rias: Do you remember Yuuma Amano?

This instantly got the attention of Issei making him stand up

Rias: Of course you do. How could you forget...? You two dated for a little while, didn't you?

Issei: Where did you hear that name? Never mind, I don't want to know.

(Y/n): I didn't know her name but if she was the one from last night then she was the one that stabbed me.

Issei: Look, I'm not sure how you know so much about my life, but I'm starting to feel a little uncomfortable here, so maybe we should just...

(Y/n): *Lowly in the background* Yeah just ignore me I guess.

Rias then placed a photo on the table. A picture of Issei and Yuuma together.

Issei: Yuuma!

Rias: That's right. It wasn't a dream, Issei...She's real. I love this picture of you two. You remember it, don't you?

Issei: Of course I do but...how is this possible?

Rias: The girl you went out with is also a fallen angel...She is made up of the same elements as the being who attacked you and (Y/n) last night.

Issei: But that's the thing! Didn't I.. I know met her.. but Matsuda and Motohama don't remember anything about her! And why isn't her number in my damn phone anymore?

Rias: We can erase human memory.

Issei: What?

Rias: It usually ends up being the best thing for everyone including your parents.

(Y/n) stared at Rias with suspicion in his eyes.

Rias: Something the matter (Y/n)?

(Y/n): Yeah I-

Issei: Wait a damn minute! Were you always a Devil?!

His voice was cracking as he pointed at (Y/n) his finger being really close to his face.

(Y/n): 'I will bite his finger off.' No.. I was a human same as you.

Issei: So.. SO that means you tussled with a Fallen Angel as a human!?

(Y/n): ... huh.. yeah, yeah I guess I did.

Issei: Why are you so nonchalant about it!!?

(Y/n) scratched the back of his head before looking back at Rias

(Y/n): Anyways, I just don't like the fact y'all were basically stalking us, but I can also see why you wouldn't just walk up and say stuff like this because it's almost unbelievable. Just try a different approach for the next time.

Rias: I'll keep that in mind, thank you.

Then she turned her head to Issei speaking once more to him

Rias: But to finish with you, her job was to kill you which her job was technically successful then she erased the memories of everyone entangled with them. Her reason to kill you must be because there's someone inside you that's dangerous.

Issei: I suppose that makes sense because she was spouting some really freaky shit about God and something Sacred.

Rias: Yes, you have a Sacred Gear.

Akeno: Think of it as a very intense and unique power that's found in a rare few. In fact, the only people I know of who have possessed it are historical figures, so you're kind of a big deal around here.

Rias: The thing is...this power can be so uncontrollable that some who have it become a threat to those in the underworld.
Issei... please hold up your left hand.

Issei did as he was told

Issei: Okay, but I'm not very good at 'catch.'

Rias sat at her desk, her thong becoming very visible to him and (Y/n).

(Y/n): 'Does she not know her thong is in view...?'

Rias: Good now close your eyes and think of the part of your body you feel is the strongest. Then focus hard on that strength.

Issei: Wait.....So we're doing this now? That's a lot of pressure.

Rias: It will get easier if you focus.

Issei: All right! Focus, focus, foc--

Rias: Very good. Concentrate...You can do this.

(Y/n): 'She definitely talks through it if you know what I mean..?'

(Y/n) looked at the invisible camera looking at the readers before quickly looking away to see Issei visibly struggling.

Issei: I think, I can. I'm trying! Focus... Agh I can't! I'm a weak soul!

Rias: You are not weak at all. It's just a little hard right now.

Issei: 'Uh, yeah it's hard...! The only thing I can focus on is the fact that your thong is see-through!'

He said to himself before speaking aloud.

Issei: Are you sure this isn't some mistake? I mean, I'm not that cool.

(Y/n): You're a pervert.

Issei: Gee Thanks.

Rias: A fallen angel found you threat enough to try to kill you. It's not a mistake, same goes for you (Y/n).

Issei: Yeah, then she put a glowing rod in me and somehow I'm still here. How does that work?

(Y/n): Also, I'm sure I just got in the way.

Rias grabbed a slip of paper from her desk, revealing a similar looking flyer to Issei

Rias: Do you remember this flyer?

Issei: Yeah some cute girl in a bat costume gave it to me.

Rias: Just before you died, you summoned me with your thoughts of me and I appeared through this flyer, you and (Y/n) both thought of me.

(Y/n): Then?-

Rias: Then from that day on you both were reborn and are not honorable members of the House of Rias Gremory, the daughter of the great and powerful Marquis of Gremory. Which in turn makes you both my devil servants.

(Y/n): Oh yeah Akeno told me this morning.

Devil wings sprouted out of everyone's back, Issei seemed visibly confused about everything still but (Y/n) saw this as a turn around, a new purpose in life rather than his current situation that he has going on.

Akeno: This is so exciting you're both one of us now!

Rias: We're glad to have you both here, welcome to your new family Issei and (Y/n).

-TimeSkip-
Issei went one way riding his back as (Y/n) walked in another direction, Rias decided Issei should start on "Devil Duties" first and (Y/n) start another day

(Y/n): I suppose the cool thing is that I can see way better at night, if that's any consolation for anything.

-Flashback-

Rias: So, the way this works is we grant power to humans for a price we both agree upon and then seal it with a pact. It used to be that people would draw magic circles to summon us, but however that became too complicated. Nowadays, we make house calls and personal deliveries.

Issei: Ah...That Makes sense.

Rias: Ordinarily we'd have a messenger demon make the run..but as a new servant, I think it'll benefit you both to learn what all goes into this job. If you do well...you may get to have a few servants of your own to help you in any way you like.

(Y/n): 'That's not going to register the right w-'

Issei: I'm into that! I want some servants!

(Y/n): oh no..

Rias: Like I said, that all depends on your efforts.

Issei: Let's say my efforts are awesome...Does that mean my servants have to do everything I tell them to?

(Y/n): Please no...

Rias: That's right.

Issei: And they're mine, so I can do whatever I want to them.

Rias: Yes.

(Y/n): Adding fuel to the flame here..

Issei: You know where I'm goin' with this right!? It's gonna be sexy time!

Rias: The great thing about servants is you can use them for anything.

Next this Issei darts out of the room onto his bike taking off to do his deliveries like there's no tomorrow as he yelled out loud.

Issei: Why would I ever want to go back to being human?! I'm gonna have a harem! They'll be naked all the time! IM THE KING OF THE WORLD!!!

(Y/n): *sigh* Is there anything you need from me?

Rias: Hmm, no not at the moment but I will speak to you privately another day, so you're excused to go home (Y/n).

(Y/n): Alright, goodnight then to the both of you.

(Y/n) nodded giving his respects going home, once the door fully closed Akeno spoke up.

Akeno: Rias, I know you told me you saw potential in him, but what exactly did you see?

Rias: I'm not too entirely sure, it was more so of a gut instinct sorta thing when we were talking during that lunch period. He was able to land a solid hit on a Fallen Angel.

Akeno: And if you happen to be wrong?

Rias: I won't be! Tonight may have not been the greatest of introductions, we'll just have to keep building a trusting relationship with him, and not only that.. I won't let those Angel rejects hurt or take my new favorite servants from me

Rias said in a serious tone as she mentioned both issei and (Y/n)

-Small TimeSkip-

After walking for a couple miles Y/n finally stepped into his house, the familiar stench of stale beer and something vaguely chemical hit him like a wall. His eyes adjusted to the dim light, revealing the predictable post alcoholic-drug induced view of his parents' nightly activities.

His mother was half-slumped over the foot of the couch, limbs in an uncomfortable angle. His father was sprawled on the kitchen floor, an empty bottle of who-knows-what beside him.

A sigh escaped Y/n's lips, a sound so reoccurring it might as well be apart of his everyday speech.

The house was silent as he moved towards his mother first, gently maneuvering her until she was lying more comfortably on the couch, then (Y/n) grabbed a soft pillow from the armrest and carefully placed it under her head, then draped a blanket over her.

After that he went to his father, lifting his head just enough to slide a pillow underneath, and covered him with another blanket. He grabbed two glasses of water and placed them on the coffee table and kitchen counter, hoping they would reach for them whenever they decided to wake up.

As he retreated to his room, the door clicked shut behind him, sealing him off from the chaos outside. He changed out of his school uniform, to a fitted black tank top and black loose pajama pants.

Outside, the rain began to fall, as he heard it from his window. He slipped underneath his blanket, the warmth a small comfort against the chill in his heart. He tried to calm his mind but couldn't help but think about Rias, and how he probably messed up his first impression, as Issei got to do Devil Duties first. He closed his eyes, the weight of the day pulling him under, as he drifted off to sleep.

As his mind seemed to calm the sounds of the rain seemed to fade out being replaced with the sound of wind the feeling of the soft wind going through his hair.

(Y/n)'s eyes fluttered open as he found himself lying in the middle of a grove of towering trees, their leaves rustling softly in the gentle wind. The air was filled with an ethereal glow, tiny specs of light dancing around him like fireflies. Above, the sky was a breathtaking tapestry of stars, each one shining with a unique and vibrant colors. A sense of profound peace washed over him, a feeling he rarely experienced in his waking life.

To his right, an open field stretched out before him. An older man sat on a rock, his back turned to (Y/n). The man had blonde hair, similar to his own as it was secured by a headband. A white cloak adorned from his shoulders all the way down his back with intricate symbols embroidered upon it. The gentle breeze caused the cloak to ripple, revealing glimpses of the man's green vest underneath.

The strange man gazed up at the night sky, assuming his expression was a mixture of longing and nostalgia, as if he were lost in memories of a distant past. No words were exchanged, yet (Y/n) felt an undeniable connection to this strange person in his dream. Drawn by an invisible force, (Y/n) rose to his feet and walked towards the man. As he reached out to touch him, the dream shattered, and (Y/n) jolted awake, tears streaming down his face.

(Y/n): What the hell was that... Who was that..

-End of chapter-