Red Dragon of Remnant.

part 15: changing sides.

Dxd universe.

Irina is currently in the Hyoudo household with Issei's parents. They came back from vacation and still adjusting to the emptiness, luckily Irina is there so say a few verses here and there and it brings them some semblance of peace, Ophis would check on them, spend time with them, she followed Issei's advice about enjoying life and she liked it. Food, music, traveling, etc.

Azazel is just throwing himself into his work, Vali spars with anyone he can but there's no thrill, Arthur and la fey join the devils but choose to remain human and teach magic, combat and manners to kids in Sona's school. Kuroka stays in Kyoto, she's still upset about what her sister did to Issei, Yasaka and her daughter Kouno are just as upset, Bikou is on his own for a while. Sona didn't replace Saji but she and her peerage don't even think about visiting him because they are still very angry, Tsubaki no longer cares for Kiba and is forming a bond with one of the pawns in her team. Regulas is forced to leave his master but stays with the bael clan. Asia lives with the 11 now who are still tormented inside, Sairorg isn't as mascular as he used to be, they hardly eat, their familiars are their only comfort. They don't get any visitors, not even from the Gremory, bael, sitri and phoenix clans, they send some supplies via mail and nothing more, the 12 are growing their own food little by little. Milicus is now the heir to the Gremory household. Sirzechs tries to be strong but when he's alone, he completely breaks down. Grayfia feels the same way.

Sirzechs: I failed.... I failed horribly... *Sniff*. All this power...being a devil king... Useless!!

Instead of having Issei as his brother in law, he's stuck with 10 cheaters as his brothers and sisters in law, a fitting punishment for them but he feels like he's being punished too for his failure. The children of the supernatural are still upset about the disappearance of their idol. The dxd universe felt dull without Issei. Riser's peerage is now under the wing of Ruval Phoenix a.k.a the eldest son of the Phoenix clan. He treated them well, better than Riser did when he was an arrogant prick. Irina was praying for Issei's recovery and that he comes home soon, she has a moment of weakness every now and then.

Irina: Ophis...please take me to Issei... I need to know if he's okay.

Ophis: Irina... I understand how you feel but he needs time, as I've said before, he'll come back when he's ready.

Irina:... But I...

Ophis: I'll make a deal with you. Should he need help then I'll take you with me. Seeing you will help.

Irina: deal!

The underworld created a statue in his honour, under it there is an engraving.

"We miss you and we hope you come home soon".

In Remnant.

Issei is looking at the dust forest, it's still growing. He's happy to see that.

Ddraig: Issei I have some good news.

Issei: do tell.

Ddraig: your transformation has slowed down.

Issei: nice.

Ddraig: agreed.

Issei: *sigh* .... Weiss is going to sing again at an open concert today. She says she got two new songs.

Ddraig: her voice is like that of a siren. Tempting and elegant.

Issei: only without the "lured to your death" factor.

Ddraig: true.

He flies to the concert and shortly after that it begins. Weiss is on stage and starts singing.