A stray devil?

I guess it's my fault for being out that late but come on. Can't Rias and Sona keep a better look out? They should be taking these things out.

With their strength and speed, they're dangerous to the public. A matter of fact, I should have been killed. I doubt I would be able to run away from one of those. Did it dismiss me for being weak or something?

No, that's a stupid reason. That'll give it all the reason to follow me.

Hmmm, what the hell are you doing?

[Friend Like Me] stood there holding up two fingers. "Is this charade?" I asked. Can't he be normal and write something down? It would make this so much easier.

He nodded and proceeded to go to the kitchen. I followed and found him sitting there with a book. He was writing down something in a notebook beside it.

"So, you're copying?" That's wrong. "Are you studying?" Not that either but he gave me a 'so-so' gesture so that must be close. "Is it school?" Nope. "Kuoh."

That's apparently right. So we're talking about Kuoh? I'm guessing he must have seen something as I ran. It's most likely one of the people at the academy seeing my fight with the devil. I really did not want to tell people about my stand, but I might have to. Having the two owners, or whatever they are, against me is a plan set for failure.

Now he sat there holding a staff with a paper crown, "That's easy, Rias or Sona saw me." Nope, that's wrong. "I'm guessing it's their queen then?" Wrong again. The only other ones left were the rook, bishop, knights and pawns and I don't think that anyone of them would be sitting upon a throne.

Of course, "It's Kiba, isn't it?" He nodded. The Kuoh prince. It doesn't really matter who saw me at this point, all I know is that Rias and maybe Sona know that I have some sort of ability.

Man, can this day get any worse?

*CRASH* *Slink*

"Gah- What the fuck?" A sharp pain erupted from my leg.

Is that coming out from my leg?

Oh god.

"[F-AGH" I tried to call upon my stand, but he wasn't able to get close enough to me to stop the second flair of pain.

Two spears of light were sticking out of my left leg and right shoulder. I couldn't feel the limbs on either side and the blood I was losing was becoming much to excessive to be healthy.

He stood above me, staring down at the window that they had come from.

The sounds of familiar flapping appeared, bringing closer the two fallen that I had met today.

Both Raynare and Kalawarner hovered above me, staring down at me with their condescending looks. Instantly, I figured out that Kalawarner had betrayed me. Though guess it was fitting considering she knew nothing about me.

"Not so confident now, are you?" Kala jeered.

"Coming from the-Gah" The spear started to twist within my shoulder. I'm guessing that's hers.

"Ah,Ah,Ah You should wait till you better give you permission." The blue haired vixen said as she dialled down her magic. "You'd really think that I'd betray Raynare for the likes of you?"

Yes, I actually did.

"Kala, I think you're scaring him. He's barely even speaking." Raynare stated with a 'sweet' smile. "Maybe you should turn it down a bit."

"I was thinking about having the date later today. Maybe meet around 5pm at the town square? How's that sound bitch?" I spat out, glaring at the two of them.

"He still thinks he has a chance, doesn't he?" Raynare asked Kala. "Let's do what we came here for and after we can have some fun."

She nodded before coming in close, dragging me up to my feet. As much as I wanted to hit them, I needed to take them both out at the same time and [Friend Like Me] struggled against a stray.

"After you came today, I noticed something. It was faint, almost undetectable and I happened to find it by chance, but it was there." Raynare said, her face inches away from mine. "There was magic, I don't where it came from or how it got there but it wasn't mine. It originated from you."

They can feel it? Of course, they can, this place is fucking bullshit.

"I first doubted you even knowing what happened but then I thought to myself 'Why was he so confident? He's a human with no redeemable qualities. I ran it by Kala and found something weird, she felt the same thing." She giggled. "It appeared soon after you left."

"But there was something weird about what you said to the both of us." Kalawarner supplied.

Raynare sent a look to Kala, shutting her up. "As I was saying...You offered both something. At first glance, I wouldn't find the connection but, after some further thought, it clicked." She grabbed me by the collar and pulled me up. "What do you mean by my 'Light' and what do you gain from it?"

I was well and truly fucked, not only do I have two fallen angels about to kill me, but my only ability isn't strong enough to beat the two of them.

"I don't gain anyth-GAH." I tried to speak but she kicked the leg pierced by the spear.

"Do not lie to me. Tell me the truth and I'll keep your death painless." Raynare supplied 'helpfully'.

"I told you what you want to know." I stated, staring right into those eyes. I only see one way out of this and it ain't pretty.

"So be it." Raynare stated.

*Slick*

"Let's leave. I don't want to be here any longer than I have to, and we've got what we needed." Raynare said, surprising Kalawarner. "Not only that but he's already set up the date, would believe that?"

"You're just going to leave his body here. This has supernatural all over it. If someone finds his body, then it could be disastrous." Kalawarner argued.

Raynare glared at her subordinate, making her crumble at her gaze. "If you think I'll spare this nobody a glance, then you surely mistaken. As a mercy to this bug for the date, I'll leave him to die slowly. It'll serve him right." She held a smirk before her wings appeared, sending her flying out of the window.

Kalawarner sent a look towards Akira and growled before rushing after Raynare. "I ain't going down for this."

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"G-get sheets or anything t-to apply pressure. I'm going to sleep till Rias gets here." I muttered aloud, [Friend Like Me] rushing around as my vision grew dark.

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-=Here I Stand=-

I woke up with sounds of birds chirping. I guess that's a good sign. However, this pain isn't. I guess [Friend Like Me] was quick enough to keep me alive.

Using his speed, I was able to redirect the spear into somewhere non-lethal. It was a gamble, but I think it worked. If only he was closer so he could have grabbed the spear before it hit me, granted I could have re-summoned him but I wasn't thinking straight at the time.

You know, scared for my life and all that.

Plus, I doubt any after life looks like my room. Or feel like soft melons pressing against my chest.

"Hello Rias." I stated deadpan at the girl. She got up from where she was laying on my head and came in close.

"Don't hello me, what the hell happened to you last night?" She snarled, her chest sending shivers down my spine.

And also, pain.

"I don't know what you're talking about." I replied. That wasn't the right way to go apparently.

"You don't-This isn't time for games!" She almost screamed. "You almost died."

I felt a little guilty at her expression. I doubt that could have looked good. You find the body of a friend, albeit a single day friend, filled with holes, bleeding out on their couch barely alive.

Even if it's my fault, I was being stupid and thought I was invincible. I barely got out alive just now. It's expected with the way Raynare left Issei, it was expected for her to leave thinking she did the job however I doubt that I'll get a second chance.

Instead of waiting and striking when the times right, I ran at the enemy at full force. An enemy who's stronger, faster and more experienced than me.

I can't believe I was so stupid. I acted like I knew everything because I knew the plot.

A plot that I'm about to break with a date that I'm about to give Issei.

"I was stupid, Rias, I thought I could do whatever I wanted but I learnt that I'm merely a bug in the grand scheme of things." I replied with venom.

That me is no more. I'll wait till opportunities come to me and capitalise on them.

Though, that doesn't mean that I can't use the ones I have already.

"Did you know what did this?" She asked after a moment of silence.

"Big black wings with glowing light sticks." I stated sarcastically.

"Those are Fallen Angels." I stared at her with an eyebrow raised. I don't think she knew I was being sarcastic. She thinks I don't really know what they are.

Kekekekeke

"This is no laughing matter." She reprimanded me. Was I doing that out loud? "They are real, not only that but all the myths you hear about in books are real as well."

If she wants to play that way, I'll guess I'll play as well. "Your name is Rias Gremory? Does that mean that-"

"YES. I AM." Rias stated, brandishing her wings.

Did you really have to stand to do that? Actually, don't cover yourself back up. Just stay right there~.

"Then how do you explain how I'm healed up?" I asked.

Now that I'm thinking about it, I doubt that she could heal all of that without turning me. Though do I really what to be a devil?

Of course not. Why would I be a devil? That's just outing myself out with my abilities.

Oh, he's a devil, don't agree to any of the deals he give you.

If I'm human, I doubt that most supernaturals, with their dismissal of humans, would take me seriously.

"It's a technique that most supernaturals use. We can transfer magic to each other through physical contact, however, it works better without any barriers blocking the skin, so we had to be naked." She stated.

We?

I look down to see my sheets stained red but my chest fine. I was hard as rock, and I doubt that it was like that when I got up.

"You didnt-"

"Nonononono. I wouldn't do that. I would want my first time to be special." She denied.

"So, what I'm not special for you? Is that it?" I snapped back.

"No wait..." She tried to counter.

"I get it, you want some big bad boy to sweep you up off your feet and take you away." I huffed,

"N-Not really, I'd rather- Don't worry about it." She interrupted herself half way through. "I'm just gonna have to take you to school."

"You think I need a bodyguard?" I asked. "You don't look like much to be honest."

I saw her clench her fist before she turned, "I'm going to get dressed-"

"Why not do it here?" I asked with a sly grin on face. "You're already naked."

"Yeah but...I don't know." She replied.

"It's okay. You don't need to know everything. Just do what you usually do, and you'll be fine." I stated.

She tilted her head in confusion. "What are you talking about?"

I snorted "Wow, you really don't do the whole 'Brains over beauty' thing, do you?"

"That's not how the saying goes." Rias stated, twitching ever so slightly.

"Just keep being pretty Rias, I'll handle the heavy thinking."

"Get. Out. Now."

"R-Right."

Maybe next time let's not antagonise her till her Power of destruction appears.

I stepped out of the room as she collected her clothes, making sure to look at her soft ass as she bent over to collect the lace bra.

Man, have I lucked out.

Actually, considering last night, I haven’t.

That reminds me. They knew about the deal, does that mean that my stand is some sort of magic? I mean it wasn't explained where they came from or how they are made in the show (From how far I got). Plus I doubt Araki would say they are magic as it has no meaning in the JoJo universe. All I know is that they are the manifestation of a person’s will. I think.

I summoned [Friend Like Me], he appeared beside me in a doctor’s uniform. He span around me multiple times, checking me over.

"No thank you. I'm good." I stated making him stop. "Just tell me all you can about my deals."

Maybe I should go to the bathroom or something, I don't want Rias hearing me.

We both walked in and I closed the door behind me.

"Right, correct me if I wrong here but; I got Raynare, I'm taking her light from her when she goes on a date with Issei; Kalawarner, when Raynare dies, and Issei-What do you mean no?"

[Friend Like Me] held up a stop sign, where he got it I do not know. "Do you mean that I cannot take what I want from Issei?"

He shook the sign "Don't tell me that Issei didn't agree to the deal?" He gave me a thumbs up. "And why didn't you tell me?"

He shrugged before disappearing.

It'll be fine, all I have to do is see him tomorrow and get him and Raynare together without getting myself killed.

That'll be something, won't it?

-=Here I Stand=-

Goddamn it. I knew this was going to happen.

"He's with Rias? On his second day? Lucky bastard."

I'd rather not have to deal with this actually.

"Look at him, thinking that he's better than us."

I am better than you.

"That skank, she got him already."

Do I even know you?

"I'm going to have to talk to you later, Akira." She pulled me down to lay a kiss to my cheek and whisper into my ear. "Come to the ORC at lunch. I'll make sure that we'll not be disturbed."

"Rias..." I whispered back.

"Yeah?" She replied

"That sounds sketchy as fuck."

Her right eye twitched before she sent a smile my way "I'll make sure of it."

She trotted off after that. Her words sending shivers up my spine.

In a good or bad way, I do not know.

"Oi, bastard." Someone called-

"Oh hey. Issei and friends." I called out to Issei and him posse. I know their names, but they piss me off so much that I'd rather burn their bodies than humanise them.

"You know him, Issei?" The glasses, I think he was the one who liked Lolis. I know flat is justice, but they look like underage girls.

"Yeah, we spoke yesterday." Issei replied. About that...

"Issei we need to talk. Alone." I stated grabbing his hand and pulling him into a secluded alley way.

"About yesterday..." He started.

"Do you accept my offer?" I asked, I need this deal done right now. I might not get a chance any other time.

"What offer?" God fucking-

"I already have the girl waiting for later today, all you have to do is give me your sacred gear." I stated.

I can't be vague with this one or even try. He doesn't know what it is, and I specified that they need to consent to what it is. If I say it directly, that will be fine, but if I try to trick him without him understanding, it might go wrong.

I might be paranoid, but I'd rather be paranoid for nothing than anything else.

"My sacred gear?" He asked.

"Also, you do not say a word about this to anyone, I do not want all these guys to come for me for help."

Surprisingly he nodded. "Yeah, some of these guys do not deserve girls."

Look who's talking asshole.

"So, do you accept?" I asked him. "Come on, Issei. Shake my hand."

"So, you'll definitely get me a date? and all I have to do is give you whatever my sacred gear is and keep quiet?" He asked.

"Of course, I'm just waiting on you, Issei. Come on, Won't you shake a poor sinner’s hand?" I said, holding out my hand.

He grabbed my hand and shook it with all his might.

Yesssss~

[Friend Like Me] appeared from behind me. Smoke started to rise from the floor as the area darkened.

"What's going on?" My Prey asked.

"Don't worry about it. It's just a little smoke. No need to bother."

Are you ready?~

[Friend Like Me] standing above me slowly etching its way to Issei.

Are you ready?~

It thrust its hand though Issei's arm without leaving damage. [Friend Like Me]'s body was ethereal like the smoke around it.

A soft glow before a small golden lamp appeared on his hand.

However, just as quickly as it came, it left. Leaving his hand undamaged.

"Pleasure doing business with you Issei. Meet me after school." I said, leaving the alley way, smoke dying down behind me. Leaving the confused Issei questioning why his left hand feels weird.

-=Here I Stand=-

I added a little effect to the stand deals. It's not much but I like it. Might be more later

He redid his deal with Issei and Akira figured out that he isn't all knowing as he thought. I had a plan for Akira and Issei but scrapped it, not as good as I thought.

Hope this settles some of your thoughts.