The Occult Research Club bustled with the celebratory energy of their victory against the Student Council in a thrilling game of dodgeball.
"Cheers!" Issei exclaimed, a wide grin plastered across his face.
"The Occult Research Club has marvelously defeated the student council!" Rias declared, her voice filled with pride. "You all made it happen!"
"I feel bad that I was eliminated," Issei mumbled, a hint of regret in his voice.
"You made this and raised everyone's spirit, so Issei-kun, you played a part in it!" Yuuto reassured him, a gentle smile playing on his lips.
"Indeed!" Akeno agreed, her voice melodious.
"Right, Issei-san!" Asia chimed in, her usual sweet demeanor radiating warmth.
"Kiba, you say nice things sometimes," Issei teased, a playful glint in his eyes, "Just sometimes, for a damn handsome boy!"
Rias, however, quickly shifted the mood. "Now, there's no time to waste. Let's go get familiars."
"Um, right now?" Asia questioned, a hint of confusion in her voice.
"We can only meet him when there's a full moon," Rias explained.
"Him?" Issei tilted his head in curiosity.
"The familiar master," Rias clarified.
The group soon found themselves in a dense, shadowy forest. "Wh-Where are we?" Issei stammered, a shiver running down his spine.
"The forest where familiars are created," Akeno informed him.
"We got our familiars here as well," Yuuto added.
The forest felt unnervingly quiet, the air thick with anticipation. "This place does look creepy, like something's gonna lash out at me," Issei muttered, his unease palpable.
"Y-Yes," Asia agreed, her voice barely a whisper.
Suddenly, a boisterous voice cut through the stillness. "Gotta catch 'em all!"
"Wh-Who's there?!" Issei startled, spinning around to face the source of the sound.
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Unexpected Bloom [OCs X Highschool DXD]
FanfictionA seemingly ordinary girl, Aebelle, experiences unsettling dreams hinting at a hidden destiny, only to find herself thrust into the extraordinary world of Kuoh Academy, where she must confront the darkness within and embrace her unique power.