A Dragon's Freedom

Chapter 9

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Issei enjoyed his rest, remembering that he had a mission with Kiba and Gasper. He felt two separate weights on him, remembering that those weights were Kunou and Lilith, his little sisters. He let out a small groan as he figured it was quite early, he let his eyes adjust and then he felt something or someone watching him. Looking over, he saw none other than Ophis, calmly watching him.

Ophis: Good morning, Issei.

Issei: Ophis? They said you went to the Dimensional Gap.

Ophis: I did.

Issei shifted his weight, trying not to wake the girls as he sat up a bit.

Issei: So you're back, huh?

Ophis: Yes - before she tilted her head - interesting to find you sleeping without either one of your mates.

Issei: Well, they are understandable, when it comes to my little sisters - patting each one on the back.

Ophis: I see.

Issei: You're not going to dip out, are you? Lilith needs to train her power or your power at least and you're the only one for the job.

Ophis: Yes, I suppose, you should probably wake them and get ready yourself.

Issei: Ah, right, the mission - moving a little, causing the two girls to give groans of discomfort, losing their heat source, and causing them to stir awake.

Kunou: Quit moving, Onii-sama - trying to hold on to Issei as he maneuvered himself out of bed.

Lilith: Lilith wants to sleep more - as trying to clutch onto Issei.

Issei: Sorry, girls, but there is someone here to see you - causing the girls to really wake up, rub their eyes and look around until they see Ophis.

Kunou: Ophis-chan - before she knew Ophis as "Phis", similar to how she knew Lilith as "Lith", to keep their identities a secret, until her mother and Issei told her the truth about her new friends and she didn't see them any differently.

Lilith: Onee-chan - letting go of Issei to hug Ophis.

Kunou: You came back - also letting go of Issei to go hug Ophis.

Ophis: Yes, your festivals are a bit noisy for me, I like silence, at least Baka-Red didn't disturb me - as she rubbed the heads of both girls hugging her - but I did miss both of you.

It wasn't often that Ophis showed any emotion, but when she is with Lilith and Kunou, she tends to have a small smile on her face, watching them grow. Well, watching Kunou grow, since Lilith can remain the same age, since she and Lilith were both ageless.

Issei: Well, since you two are up, I can go get ready and you two should as well, understand? - receiving nods from each girl and then he turned to Ophis - and please make sure that they do, Ophis, and no, I will not be giving you sweets to do this, you fooled me the last few times already.

Ophis: Very well - still having the small smile because even if Issei didn't give her sweets, she knew that Ingvild was too kind hearted, so it was a win for her regardless - come on, you two - as she floated off the bed.

The other two also got out of bed and followed Ophis out of the room, allowing Issei to get ready.

Issei: Well, nice to see her again - as the Boosted Gear activated.

Ddraig: "Indeed."

Issei: Oh, Ddraig, why didn't you say anything?

Ddraig: "Because she never addressed me, anyway, do you think you will need me for this mission?"