Chapter 23: Chapter 23 : "...Are you sure you're all right?" )
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"So you said you don't have anywhere to live?"
"No. I, do not."
'She talks really weird.' Issei thought.
Issei sighed and crossed his arms.
"Is that the only outfit you have, Ophis?"
Ophis looked down at herself, and tilted her head as she looked up at Issei.
"Do you not like my appearance?"
"Your appearance? No, I was just asking-"
He was cut off when Ophis's body started to glow and reform, and the young man widened his eyes in shock. The bright glow faded, revealing a more mature Ophis.
She now appeared as a woman in her early 20's. Her silky black hair was longer, her dark-gray eyes gained a more mature edge to them, and her body was now developed to the figure of a full-grown woman. Issei really couldn't keep himself from widening his eyes at the sight of the girl's more voluptuous body.
Issei stared wide-eyed for a moment, and then he lifted up a finger to the now adult Ophis.
"Excuse me for a moment."
And then he delivered a sharp slap to his cheek, in order to ensure that he wasn't dreaming, or was trapped in a hallucination. Ophis tilted her head at what Issei had just done, but she remained quiet.
Shaking his head and grunting in surprise at the unexpected pain, Issei opened his eyes, and still saw the matured Ophis.
Blinking several times, Issei asked Ophis the same question he asked her before Xuelan had shown up.
"H-how old are you again?"
"I, am ageless." Ophis said, her former child-like voice tumbling to a lower and sultry, yet emotionless pitch.
Issei palmed his face again, and shook his head. It was going to be hard to convince his parents to allow...this girl to stay at his house. Removing his hand from his face, Issei noticed that Ophis was still dressed in her Gothic Lolita fashion.
"Maybe it's time for you to get some new clothes. I think I still have some money leftover."
Ophis stood up on the couch, and Issei was about to get up from his spot, until he noticed something strange. He looked up, and his eyes widened.
"Oh dear lord. Where are your undergarm-?!"
Shopping Centers
'The only outfit she has, and yet she neglected to wear any underwear?!'
Issei sighed as he walked with Ophis to the store. After that frightening revelation, Issei quickly brought the Ouroboros Dragon to the store. Walking inside, Issei looked around, while Ophis stared motionless, silently looking around the store.
Sighing and rubbing his head, Issei grabbed Ophis's hand and pulled her towards the women's section. He encouraged the Ouroboros Dragon to think about what clothes she would find interesting.
Tsubaki Shinra narrowed her eyes as she looked at her list. Looking around, she tried to spot the specific store she was looking for.
"Where is the book-"
She cut herself off when someone familiar was in her eyesight. Her light-brown eyes widened and her mouth opened wide.
"Issei Hyoudou!"
Tsubaki froze in her spot as she saw Issei in the nearby clothing store. But he wasn't alone.
Ophis, the Infinite Dragon God, also known as the Ouroboros Dragon was also with Issei!
"W-what is the Dragon God doing with Issei Hyoudou?!"
Tsubaki couldn't believe it!
'And what happened to its appearance?! I thought it took the form of a young girl!'
As she stared in absolute shock, she noticed Issei talking to Ophis. When the young man turned his head, Ophis turned her head around and looked right at Tsubaki. The Vice-President of the Student Council felt her heart stop almost immediately at the strange look on Ophis's face.
'Did it notice Issei's power as well? And if so, why is it with him?'
Tsubaki struggled to prevent herself from fainting right then and there as she felt the immensely powerful aura emitting from Ophis. Her knees felt wobbly, and she gulped down nervously.
Much to Tsubaki's relief, Issei looked back over to Ophis and tapped her on the shoulder, her attention on Tsubaki now forgotten.
Tsubaki widened her eyes as she hadn't realized that she was actually holding her breath in. Taking deep breaths, Tsubaki quickly walked forward so she could get away from the store. She was so engrossed at the thought of keeping herself alive, she didn't notice who was in her way until she had bumped into them.
This caused her paper to drop onto the ground, and she gasped as she bent down to retrieve it. However, the person had already reached down to pick the paper up, and gave it to her. Tsubaki gratefully accepted it, and she looked up, her light-brown eyes widening in shock.
"I-Issei Hyoudou."
The new kouhai she had gained at Kuoh Academy was right in front of her. Instead of the shy and reclusive expression he originally maintained, there was now a stern yet calm look on his face. Next to him, was a cold-looking Ophis, who was holding a pair of bags.
Tsubaki felt her breath leave her throat, finding herself unable to speak. Sona had warned the Devils in the Occult Research Club and the Student Council to stay away from Issei. And Tsubaki was now deciding whether or not to simply run away, or stay where she was, shaking in uncertainty.
Issei maintained his calm expression, and then he walked past Tsubaki, who remained where she was. Sighing in relief, Tsubaki held in her breath again when she saw that Ophis was sending her a slight glare.
"Issei Hyoudou, is MINE."
"I-I..."
She felt herself unable to reply, and yet her mouth remained wide-open, and her body stiffened. Glaring at Tsubaki coldly, Ophis walked past her, shortly catching up to Issei.
Tsubaki turned around to look at Issei and Ophis, and felt her mind go blank.
"I-I have to inform kaichou, and Rias about this!"
It seemed the bookshelf she had been trying to purchase for a long time would have to wait.
Issei's House
"Hey, cousin."
"...Hey, Leiko-san."
Issei rubbed his head as he talked to Leiko on the phone.
"Leiko-san? Are you all right?"
"Well, I'm not exactly thrilled. But I'm ok. Today's been a really weird ride, hasn't it?"
"Weird's just putting it mildly."
"Fufu. True."
"...Are you sure you're all right?"
"I'm all right, Ise-itoko. I should probably be all right in the morning."
"...A-all right."
Both cousins knew their current phone call conversation was a little awkward, considering what had happened earlier.
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