High school DXD The path of the sekiryutei!

Chapter 18

Chapter 18 Akeno's will.

Akeno's P.O.V.

My name is Akeno Himejima. Ever since I was a little girl, many attempts have been made on my life due to one reason. I am a fallen angel. Because of this, I have suffered countless times with discrimination and isolation. Because of this cursed blood that runs through my veins, my mother is no longer with me anymore. She was taken from me because of my father's DNA! Evil fallen angels came to kill him, but both I and my mother were once again victims in this scheme. I still remember the pain coursing through my feet as I ran away from my home whilst I was being chased down by the murderers who took my mother from me.

I ran for days until my legs were stained with blood, until I could run no longer. It was when I thought all hope was lost that I met her, Rias Gremory my master and saviour. Rias Gremory is my King. I have served as her queen for many years and she has become my best friend who I would easily throw my life away for. Ever since I have been part of Rias' family, everything has been perfect and I finally felt I could settle down and relax within a place I belong.

Well that is until I met him. Second year student Hyoudou Issei. I still remember the first thing he said to me and it still sends shivers down my spine whenever I remember it.

"Vice president, I Know what you really are."

The moment I heard those words, I felt like once again I was in someone's cross hairs just waiting for the bullet to strike my core. Since the day Issei joined the Gremory household, part of me has always feared him and what he is capable of. Issei is a very kind man and has always behaved in a manor which makes me feel foolish for ever doubting his intentions towards me. But I cannot help it for I know I know of a different Hyoudou Issei a terrifying one.

Since Issei became a devil, he has to the present time killed 10 Fallen angels. And even though Rias tells me not to worry that Issei won't do anything to hurt me, I still can't help but worry whenever I see him fight. He has demonstrated power which far surpasses my own making me feel slightly vulnerable when I see him fight. Thinking that one day I could be the one on the receiving end instead.

A most recent example would have to be his fight against Kokabiel where he made his hatred towards Fallen angels very clear. I know first hand how it feels to hate the species that took someone from you at such a young age. Which is why I too hate what I am. Fallen angels murdered Issei's parents just like they murdered my mother so it's understandable if he comes to hate me also.

Well with my king's permission, I am now facing my problem directly to see what lies for my future. I want to believe in Issei Kun but I feel this is the right thing to do in order to escape this fear.

It is a Sunday afternoon and I am at this moment in time, kneeling by a small table inside a special temple. This temple doesn't affect us devils because of a task us devils where assigned by the arch angel Michael. I thought I would get this situation out of the way using today as a good opportunity. Rias is fretting over the parent class viewing session happening tomorrow and I know personally that she is going to need Issei to help get her through it so I need to be sure he can fully focus on Rias when she needs him.

I was snapped out of my train of thought when the man who was on my mind entered through the doorway.

"Good afternoon Akeno san." Issei said bowing as he entered the temple.

"Yes. Thank you for coming Issei Kun." I replied feeling the nerves kicking in.

"I'm amazed that I can enter a temple like this. It feels nostalgic." Issei said looking relaxed.

"That's right this temple is a special kind which allows devils to enter on the grounds of an agreement we have with the angels." I replied pouring some tea out for the both of us.