Shadows of Eternity (A Highschool DxD Fanfiction)

Chapter One: Death's Resurgence

In the shadowy meeting room, a soft, otherworldly glow enveloped Issei Hyoudou, an unwilling participant amidst the presence of Yubelluna, Ravel Phenex, Raynare, Alice, and Kuroka. A sense of collective anticipation lingered in the air as they awaited the arrival of Sirzechs Lucifer, the devil king who had summoned them for a somber discussion.

Impatience radiated from Raynare, who turned her frustration towards Issei. "Issei, what's the holdup?"

"Patience isn't your strong suit, is it?" remarked Yubelluna, the Bomb Queen positioned beside Issei, and Ravel Phenex standing by her side. Ravel, a young Phenex with a nervous demeanor, anxiously clutched her hands in anticipation. "Typical."

Raynare, wings flaring out, snapped, "What's that supposed to mean?"

Yubelluna's response was nonchalant. "Take it however you want." Her words provoked a growl from Raynare.

"You're a slutty bitch," Raynare spat, her gaze intense.

"Pot calling the kettle black, sweetheart," Yubelluna retorted with a sly grin.

The banter continued as Raynare shot back, "I don't have time for your games, Bomb Queen."

Yubelluna smirked, "Games are the only thing worth playing, darling."

Ravel Phenex, attempting to diffuse the tension, chimed in, "Can we focus on why we're here instead of trading insults?"

Kuroka, who had been observing the exchange with amusement, added, "She's right. This isn't a playground, you two."

Raynare huffed, "Fine, let's get this over with."

Yubelluna winked at her, "Oh, we will, my feisty fallen angel."

Issei sighed. The two girls were always going at it like this. Issei, trying to inject a bit of humor into the situation, grinned and said, "You two can save the insults for later. Maybe you'll have a chance to make out then."

Raynare scoffed, "As if I'd waste my time with someone like her." She pointed at Yubelluna. "No offense, but she's not exactly a beauty queen."

Yubelluna raised an eyebrow, unaffected. "Beauty is subjective, darling. Perhaps you need a mirror."

Raynare retorted, "I don't need a mirror to know you're ugly."

Yubelluna chuckled, "Well, lucky for you, mirrors aren't in short supply. Maybe grab one on your way out of here."

Issei, sensing the exchange getting heated, sighed. "Come on, you two. Let's focus on the matter at hand. Insults can wait for another time."

Raynare, her anger simmering, growled, "I'm gonna rip her wings off and then shove them down her throat."

"Relax, Ray," Issei said, his red eyes casting a calming gaze toward the feisty Fallen Angel. "No need for violence. Let's keep it civil, at least until the meeting is over."

Raynare growled but backed off. Issei made eye contact with Yubelluna, who simply smiled. Rolling his eyes, he looked at another girl in the room: Alice.

"You're unusually quiet today," Issei remarked, trying to shift the focus away from the tension between Raynare and Yubelluna.

Alice, a mysterious figure with an enigmatic aura, finally spoke. "I prefer to observe before diving into the chaos. It's more enlightening that way."

Kuroka chimed in, "Well, you're in for a treat today. Chaos seems to follow these two," she gestured at Raynare and Yubelluna, "like a shadow."

Issei couldn't help but chuckle at the pun Kuroka made. "That's an understatement."