Disclaimer: I do not own Ao no Exorcist or any of its character.

A/N:Hey! This one-shot is inspired by Dictionary Ink's story, "The house that fear built." She and her amazing writing-style. Talk about epic-ness. Anyway, this story doesn't have anything against religious views and beliefs. The title just came up in my mind and I'm like, Why not give it a chance? And also, Realizations of a Pierrot will be updated sometime this month or so. So much for author's note. Enjoy!

(*Last Edited: Nov. 23, 2011.)

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"So you have awoken." Said a voice that was coming from the dark confines of the white-porcelain wall I was currently being held. It was dark, husky and a bit hoarse. It was like coming from the depth of the land. Something like, Satan had bestowed his voice upon him or he was Satan's son. It didn't even pass on without giving me that horrible eerie sensation. I didn't respond. He was telling a statement, not questioning me. What should I say?

"Are you hungry?"

Speak of the devil.

My professor once said that, "Silence is the best weapon to a verbal fight. It usually annoys people more than speaking incoherent words." And so I did. I did not utter a word. For once, I was grateful to my old and grumpy professor. Because for me, what we are having is a fight. Not violence, gore or other horrid things but more like one-who-snaps-first-lose fight. And in this one, I think I'm gonna win.

"Oi. I'm talking to you." The man said once again, louder this time. Trying to intimidate me and state that I am his captive and he was my warden. Oh Kami-sama, what have I done deserve this? Maybe, because I defied Kamiki-san's 'favor' during the summer camp. But it wasn't intentional. Please forgive me…

"Hey. I said I'm talking you, Nymph."

I haven't even noticed that he was already pinning me on my so-called bed. My breathing was harsh and I can feel his sultry breath tickling against my ear. It was warm. And for a second, I have even tried to question my sanity because I liked his warm breath against my algid ears.

"W-What?" Regaining my sense, I quickly shove him away with all the strength I can muster. I was panting and gasping for air. This guy, doesn't know anything about manners and personal space. He really startled me. I can even hear the fast beating of my heart.

"Seems like you're not in the mood for conversations eh? You might still be a little confused, I guess."

Pause. The boy seems like about to tell something but decide against it anyway.

"I'm just going to send someone over for your dinner and I'm just gonna visit you once again tomorrow. See ya, Nymph." The boy announced. And with the light closer to his face this time, I had been able to see his features more clearly. He had a perfectly-toned skin, not so pale and not so tan. Black hair, and dark-blue eyes. Scary dark-blue eyes to be exact.

"W-Wait! What's your name?" I shouted, unaware that I've had called him.

"Rin." He grinned.

"Rin Okumura."

Later that night, Shiemi had found herself sulking and counting the bums in the ceiling. It had already been a few hours but she feels like it had already been a year. She misses her classmates, teachers, everyone. She hopes that they would come to save her from this nightmare. Shiemi was on the brink of crying until she suddenly remembered something. She was an Esquire of True Cross Order. She was supposed to save people, not to be saved. She just have to go on with this. And if she's lucky, she might be able to see everyone's smiling faces once again.

"Nymph."

He's here once again. She was starting to get annoyed with him constantly calling her that. So irritating.

"Stop calling me that." I said, half-whispering.

"Why? It suits you." Rin said with a firm look.

"You're luring me with your look. Doesn't that count as an explanation?" Rin said with a grin.

Kami-sama, save me.

"I said stop hurting yourself, haven't I?" Rin scolded while wrapping a bandage in my left arm.

"S-Stop it." I said wiping the tears cascading on my face.

"Stop what?" He said, while tying the bondage and a stupid grin plastered on his face.

I couldn't stop myself and I expeditiously stand up and glared at him, towering him. He followed suit and…

Slap.

"I hate being here! I hate being weak and foolish, I 'm tired of it! I hate myself! If I haven't been weak, I shouldn't have been caught...! I-I hate you! I ha-" I stopped myself as I saw something in his eyes. A swelling mixture of hurt, mercy, and guilt. And then in one swift motion, he left.

"Hey, girl. Wake up."

It had been a while since someone (Other than Rin) had visited me. Since our last conversation, he hasn't showed up and it was bothering me. I think I really am going to lose my sanity in this imprisonment. A boy wearing glasses was nudging me. He looked exactly like Rin but he acts more mature and knowledgeable than Rin. I looked at him, perplexed on what he was going to say.

"You might be wondering why I'm here instead of Nii-san. I'm just going to be a substitute for him until he comes home." He faked a smile and adjusted his glasses.

"W-Where has he gone to?"

"Oh. The usual, kill people." He said with a unreadable look.

And with that, I feel a gut-wrenching fright.

It had already been a three weeks since I was imprisoned in this place. I don't know what to do anymore nor do I care. I miss the outside world. I miss everybody else's warmth. I miss… Rin. He was the only person I can talk to. Not Yukio, (he was far scary) not the servants, not anyone. Rin had been my only pillar of support in this mind-losing place. But no, he was an enemy. He kills people. But there was still a small hope in my mind telling me that, Rin is still a good guy. A good person.

"Hey, Otoutosan. Can I see the nymph?"

I quickly stop myself from my musing and leaned on the wall of my room to the sound of people talking. The one sounded like a child and I've heard that they're talking about the… Nymph? Maybe it was me.

"Fuck off, Amaimon."

I heard Rin replied. Amaimon? Rin's older brother. How many are their anyway?

"I don't wanna. I wanna meet her. Now."

And there was a loud crashing and the wall a few centimeters in front of my face crashed. I saw a glint of green eyes and a horn-like in the said Amaimon's head.

Bang.

The next moment, I was safely tucked in Rin's arms. It's been a while since I felt someone else body warmth. I closed my eyes and clutched him tighter. He responded by tightening his hold on my body and we were flying higher and higher. The next moment, I opened my eyes and saw blue flames radiating from his body. At first I thought I was going to be roasted to death but it was warm. The blue flames he was emitting was warm against my body. I clutched him tighter and felt I was going to a deep slumber. But the next moment, I was falling. I heard a faint calling of my name. Rin's voice.

A/N:I thought I can finish this within a one-shot but sorry, I can't. This will be two-shots. See ya then! Please leave a review. Thanks.