The Devil with White Wings: Unholy Awakening [DISCONTINUED]

Chapter 12

The air crackled with a raw, almost tangible energy as Raynare held Asia's stolen Sacred Gear aloft. A wicked grin split her face, a grotesque mockery of pleasure.

"I have been craving this power for many years!" she boomed, her voice echoing with a chilling triumph. "With this, I can conquer love! Absolute power! I can now become the supreme fallen angel! And I can finally pay back those who insulted me!"

Issei, his face contorted with rage, roared, "Don't give me that crap!"

From behind him, a chorus of angels descended like a storm, their wings beating the air. "You devil!" one of them shrieked. "We will destroy you!"

But Issei, eyes locked on Raynare, was unmoved. "Fuck off!" he shouted. "I don't have time for you!"

Aebelle, her face pale and her breathing ragged, looked down at Asia. The girl lay limp on the ground, Asia's normally vibrant eyes dull and lifeless.

"Damn you!" Aebelle choked out, her voice filled with a desperation that cut through the chaos.

Issei, his voice raw with worry, called out, "Kiba? Koneko-chan? Thanks, guys! Asia! Asia..." His words were punctuated by a deep, gut-wrenching fear.

Raynare, unfazed by their presence, laughed cruelly. "This is your reward for getting this far," she declared, throwing Asia towards Issei with a careless flick of her wrist, like a discarded doll.

Aebelle, her heart breaking, rushed to Asia's side. "Asia! Asia, are you alright?" she cried out, her voice trembling with concern.

Asia, her brow furrowed in pain, stirred slightly. "Issei-san? Aebelle?" she murmured faintly, her voice barely audible.

Issei, his face etched with worry, rushed to her side, reaching out to her with trembling hands. "We're here for you, Asia. Hang in there," he said, his voice barely a whisper.

Asia, her eyes fluttering open, managed a weak smile. "Yes," she replied, her voice barely a whisper.

Raynare, watching this unfolding scene with a cold, detached amusement, continued, "You can have her."

Issei, his anger reaching a fever pitch, roared, "Stop messing with us! Give back her Sacred Gear!"

Raynare, her voice dripping with disdain, retorted, "Don't be ridiculous. I even lied to my superiors to carry out this plan. And unfortunately, you guys are witnesses to that. But dying together with her is not so bad, is it?"

Kiba, his face grim, joined the fray. "You two! We're at a disadvantage here!"

Issei, his heart aching, whispered, "You were my first girlfriend... You were so innocent, and I was going to cherish our relationship..."

Raynare, her eyes filled with a chilling glee, laughed. "Oh, yeah. I was amazed you were so innocent. You too, Aebelle. It was fun teasing a guy who's inexperienced with girls. You became so caring when I looked even slightly troubled. But that was all only pretense! To see your silly faces when confused, and at your wits' end!"

Issei, his voice heavy with sorrow, muttered, "Yuuma-chan, I really loved you, and I carefully planned out our first date. I was determined to make it a fantastic one."

Raynare, her lips curled into a mocking smile, said, "Oh, yeah. Nothing could've gone wrong with that date. But that also made it freaking boring. And the bitch next to you HAD to join us for a fucking walk in the park!"

Aebelle, her eyes filled with tears, looked at Asia, her heart heavy with the weight of fear. She could only breathe heavily, her body wracked with sobs.