Pokemon DxD: Hyoudou's Journey

Chapter 5: Flint

Third Person POV

Issei: "So Misty, tell me a little about yourself"

Currently, Issei Hyo-Reyes was sitting on a log around a small campfire he had constructed, attempting to keep his hands warm. Night had descended upon Viridian Forest, and not wanting to get lost, Issei decided that it would be safer to set up camp for the night.

Sitting to the left of Issei was the wild Caterpie, who was curiously gazing at the night sky much to Issei's curiosity. He wondered what the Pokémon was staring at; all he could see was merely the moon and the stars, but maybe Caterpie saw something different.

To the left of Issei was his newest addition to his team, Pidgeotto. While Issei was glad to have such a strong Pokémon early on, if he had to be honest with himself, a part of him regretted capturing her.

Yes, he said her-turns out that Pidgeotto is a female. When Issei brought her out of the Pokéball, he accidentally called her a 'He,' and she didn't take that well. However, he managed to calm down the Avian by saying that he was grateful to have such a powerful Pokémon on his team. It worked, and Pidgeotto wasn't as angry with Issei anymore, but she seemed to have an expression that said, "Why, of course, after all it's me." It was at that moment that Issei realized that Pidgeotto was a Tsundere.

And finally, sitting in the boy's lap was none other than his starter, Tana. Currently, she was curled in a little ball, and Issei was trying his hardest not to pet her, not wanting to disturb his partner's slumber. After all, a lot has happened to her in such a short period of time-from being attacked by Spearows to defeating Team Rocket.

Misty looked up from the fire and raised an eyebrow.

Misty: "Why do you want to know?"

Issei shrugged.

Issei: "I just thought that if we're going to be traveling together, then we may as well get to know each other."

Misty: "No offense, kid. But we only know each other after you stole my bike."

Issei couldn't help but deadpan.

Issei: "First, I had a very good reason. Second, will you stop calling me 'kid'? I'm 17!"

This caused Misty's eyes to widen.

Misty: "Wait, you're 17!"

Issei nodded his head, confused about why Misty was so surprised by his age.

Issei: "Yeah, why are you so surprised?"

Misty: "Y-you look younger than me! How are you a year older than me!?"

Hearing this, Issei merely shrugged his shoulders. He wasn't sure what to tell her, but at least he now knew how old Misty was. It would have been weird if she were like 10 years old or something-what kind of parent would send their child into a world full of creatures that could end their life?

Also, what kind of 10-year-old is capable of traveling the world? They should at least be in school before they set off on their journey. That makes the most sense to Issei. Then again, not a lot has been making sense lately for the brown-haired boy. He got killed by a Fallen Angel, met a literal God, found out he had a dragon in his arm, and was now in a totally new world. Yeah, the concept of logic went out the window a long time ago.

Misty: "A-anyways..."

She sighed.

Misty: "I guess you're right. If we're going to Pewter City together, then we may as well learn a little beforehand."

This caused Issei to smile a little.

Misty: "So, what do you want to know?"

Issei: "Do you have any siblings?"