Wings of White | High School DxD X Male Angel Reader

Chapter 9: The Star's Redemption

Y/N leaned forward in the shower, resting his forehead against the cool tile wall as the water cascaded over him. Droplets trickled down his face, mingling with his damp H/C hair and sliding along his jawline, but they did nothing to wash away the ache twisting inside his chest. The rhythmic sound of the water hitting the floor seemed distant, drowned out by the echoes of Asia's cries in his mind.

He clenched his fists tightly at his sides, his body trembling as the memory replayed itself with brutal clarity. The moment Raynare's dark wings spread, the cruel smirk on her face as she dragged Asia into the air. Asia's panicked voice crying out his name, her desperate hands reaching for him. He could still see the terror in her eyes, could still feel the helplessness that had paralyzed him as she disappeared into the night sky.

Gritting his teeth, Y/N raised a trembling fist and slammed it against the tiled wall. The sharp sound of the impact echoed in the small space, pain shooting through his knuckles. But it was nothing compared to the anguish consuming him. "Damn it!" he hissed under his breath, his voice breaking as the water continued to pour over him, masking the few tears that rain down his face.

The heat of the shower began to feel oppressive, suffocating. He closed his eyes, letting the water run over his face as he tried to suppress the storm of emotions swirling within him. Just as he began to steady his breathing, a sudden, blinding light illuminated the entire bathroom. It pierced through the crack beneath the door, flooding the room with a holy radiance that was both overwhelming and calming.

Y/N's eyes snapped open, and he turned toward the source of the light, his heart pounding. He could feel it—an unmistakable presence, warm and pure, unlike anything else. The oppressive weight in the room was replaced by a sense of peace and reverence, though it did little to soothe his frustration. He stepped out of the shower quickly, water still dripping from his body as he grabbed a towel and wrapped it around his waist.

The light grew brighter, spilling out from the edges of the bathroom door, accompanied by a subtle, melodic hum that resonated deep within his soul. His breath caught in his throat as he recognized the presence. It was unmistakable. "Gabriel..." he murmured, his voice a mix of awe and apprehension. He stepped cautiously toward the door, the light intensifying with every step, until it seemed as though his entire home had been consumed by the angelic glow.

Y/N hesitated for a moment before gripping the handle and pulling the door open, the light spilling into the bathroom like a tidal wave. As his eyes adjusted, he saw her—Gabriel, the Seraph of Heaven, standing in his hallway. Her presence was nothing short of divine. She seemed to radiate purity and warmth, her golden hair cascading like a waterfall down her back, framing her delicate features. Her sapphire-blue eyes sparkled with a kindness that could soothe even the most tormented soul, yet they held an otherworldly intensity that reminded Y/N of her celestial origin. She was clad in a flowing white robe adorned with faint golden accents, her twelve white and feathery wings shimmering faintly as though woven from threads of light itself. She had a voluptuous figure and stood at 5'11, nearing Y/N's height of 6'2. 

Y/N instinctively stepped back, awestruck by her appearance. He felt his heart skip a beat when she made eye contact, and a blush rose to his cheeks. Gabriel smiled softly at him, her voice as gentle as the morning breeze yet carrying an undeniable authority. "Greetings, Azriel," she said, her tone tender yet resolute. "I bring a message from the Lord."

"A message... about Asia?" he asked, his voice hesitant, almost pleading. "Do you know where she is? Or if she's safe?"

Gabriel shook her head . "Fear not, for Asia will be rescued soon. The Lord's hand is upon her, and she shall return to the embrace of His light. You have done well, but the beginning of your journey. Once you retrieve Asia Argento, The Lord will send to you three-"