"Red-Headed Centipede"

CCG's Big Surprise (1/2)

Issei POV:
I couldn't believe what happened the other day. That girl, I swore that was Rias. Her soothing voice was unforgettable. I don't know what game she's trying to play, but I'm going to get her back. I made a promise to her, nothing was gonna stop me. I got up, put on my school clothes, and headed out the door towards the clubhouse. I grabbed my phone and dialed Sirzechs. It took a minute, but he eventually answered. "Hello Issei. How are you today? Sorry about the incident with Kokabiel. I should've been aware at all t--" Sirzechs said. "Never mind that. It's fine, but I have more important news." I interrupted. "What is it? You seem on edge." He asked. "I saw Rias." With those words I could hear his phone fall out of his hand. After a few moments Grayfiya picked up the phone and said, "Meet us in the Underworld." I nodded and ended the call. Just wait Rias, I'm almost there.

Rias POV:
"Where am I?", I asked myself. It was pitch black with blood spattered everywhere. Soon, it turned into that place where Riser had tortured me. I started to panic and lose my mind. I looked down to see hands grab my legs. "LET GO!!" I screamed. Riser's face slowly formed from the ground. "Miss me!?" He yelled while laughing. I gasped and fell on the floor as his body began to form from the blood. I tried to get up and escape as fast as possible, but someone got in my way. "Rias...its you." The blood reached out to me in a hug and formed into Issei. "I-Issei!?" He started to dig his fingers into my skin. "It really is you.." Riser grabbed me from behind and licked my neck. "What's wrong Rias!? The fun is just starting!!" I screamed and reached out for the sky. I soon woke up to realize it was just a dream. I looked down at my hands and couldn't even tell they were mine. They were so cut up and bruised from Riser, it was like I was staring at someone else. Vali soon woke up and sat next to me. "Hey, you alright? You screamed pretty loud." He asked me while leaning in close. "I...I don't know. I can't even tell who I am anymore.." I said putting my face into my hands. Vali pulled me in closer to him and started to comfort me. Bikou ruined the moment by busting open the door and screamed at the top of his lungs. "V-Vali!! It's Aogiri!! Aogiri is here!!" He said getting Vali to get up. "Rias, put on your clothes and meet me in the living room!" He demanded.

After we all met up, I finally got to meet Aogiri. They were a weird group. Their leader was covered up in bandages from head to toe and wore a weird pink cloak. Another guy wore a mask with just a smile. Two men were standing together with masks that only covered their mouths. And the one that caught my attention was a boy who wore very similar clothes to me, minus the large cloak, and had paper-white hair. If Vali weren't here, I would've told him how cute I thought he was. He sincerely was, I mean it was like I was staring at a child trying to be a grown up. I just wanted to run and hug him. "So Vali. Will you mind if I make an offer?" Their leader asked. Vali gave her a cold look. "What is it Eto?" He asked in a stern voice. "Woah! It's not like last time I swear! It's something much more serious...how would you like to help us cause some destruction?" Eto asked making Vali smile. "I'm listening." He replied in a joyful tone. "You see, me and my boys were planning on infiltrating the CCG's main prison quarters so save some of our fellow ghouls. But I wanted to invite you so you and your group could distract their soldiers. Do you mind?" She asked. "Sure, if it means I get to fight I'll gladly tag along." Vali said while cracking his knuckles. "I have one condition though." She said making him pause. She ten turned to me and through her bandages I saw her smile. "What's your name young lady?" She asked me catching me by surprise. "R-Rias Gremory." I replied in a clearly nervous tone. "How would you like to team up with Kaneki? From what Vali has told me you two are pretty identical and I've been seeing how you've been eyeing him." She said making me and Kaneki blush. "I um...well...you see It's up to Vali--" I said twiddling my fingers. "But you're a big girl. Make your own decision this time." She said looking at Vali, he only replied with a sigh. "Well if it's okay with Kaneki, I guess I could." I said. Kaneki tried to look away. "I'm fine with it..." He said in a stutter. Eto clapped. "Very well, be prepared. Tomorrow at noon is when we'll meet you guys. Is that fine Vali?" Vali stood up. "It's fine by me, but.." He grabbed Kaneki's collar. "Don't get in my way kid! I'll kill you!" He spat. Kaneki sighed and grabbed his wrist, crushing it. "I don't want anything to do with you, now leave me alone." He said dropping Vali. I couldn't believe me. Maybe Riser was right about me being a whore. I'm starting to fall for Kaneki now. What is wrong with me??