Chapter 1: And So The Adventure Begins…

A sigh escaped me, causing a small cloud of fog to appear. The air was still chilly; the sun had yet to reach my isolated home to warm the air. My eyes wandered down along my dark jeans toward my red converses. The laces were stained with mud, grass, and probably blood. At the very least the shirt I was wearing was clean enough, black in color with silver decal.

I tapped my fingers against the step I sat upon to the beat of the song blasting through my headphones. However, the tapping came to a stop as I heard vehicle tires crunching the gravel in the road. When I looked up, I blinked to make sure I wasn't seeing things. The limo was pink of all things. I hated the color.

And speaking of the demon, a man dressed in white, purple, and pink…stepped out of the limo. This said demon was an old friend of my uncle, whom I lived with. I pulled my head phones down to rest around my neck. There had to be some mistake that could NOT be the Academy director, a demon none the less. He was freaking pink! And his hair was purple…This guy looked more like a clown.

"Ah, Mesphisto Pheles, you're early", my uncle stated as he got to his feet.

I listened to the tap of his cane against the boards as he walked towards the steps. The man…er demon, gave a toothy grin to my uncle, revealing his fangs.

"Ah, Yoshi Hamato, it has been quite a long time, dear friend. And I'm assuming that", he pointed his spotted umbrella in my direction, "is your nephew, Ryuu?"

My uncle nodded," Yes. This is my sister's son."

Mephisto approached me, bending down so we could see eye to eye. I blinked at the Demon, waiting for him to stop his obvious examination. There wasn't much to brag about, I was a typical lanky teenager with dark hair and eyes to match. Eventually, he smiled and stood straight once more.

"Well, he certainly looks like his mother. Except the eyes…hers' were a dashing green, if I'm not mistaken. Now, shall I explain the situation at hand, or will you Yoshi?"

My uncle hummed as he stroked his graying beard in thought," Well, I am assuming you need to know what will set Ryuu off."

Mephisto nodded and twirled his umbrella. I stared at the Demon in slight surprise; he was acting like a child!

Before I could react, my uncle grabbed the back of my headphones and shoved me face first into the dirt. It took me a second to react, which was growling lowly in annoyance. As I attempted to push myself up to my feet, I was shoved again.

"Uh, Mephisto-"

"Worry not, dear friend. A half devil cannot cause me harm."

"I wouldn't be so sure of that", I glowered, eyes now a golden blaze.

Mephisto's own golden eyes widened in shock for a slight moment before he chuckled. I watched as he removed his cloak and hat, shoving his umbrella in the ground, and set his things on top.

"What are you waiting for? What will it take to make you snap", he taunted.

I inhaled sharply and closed my eyes. I had to keep control. I couldn't snap again. I couldn't hurt someone again!

I started humming and tapping my hands on my jeans to the beat. It was better than nothing.

"Oh~ It seems you're nephew has learned a lot of control. That's good. We wouldn't want him taking the head off every bully he meets in the halls of my Academy. But, I am afraid I need to see what this Devil can do."

My eyes snapped open and I turned towards the cabin. Mephisto had my uncle in a one arm head lock. He looked like he was choking.

I growled," Let him go!"

The purple haired Demon only smirked in a mocking manner," I think not. If you really want me to, attack me~!"

"While using my uncle as a shield? I don't think so, Demon!"

Mephisto frowned and shifted the arm he had around my uncles' neck," My…he is trained, that much is obvious. You've done well with the boy, Yoshi!"

"Let my uncle go now", I ordered as my uncle started wheezing. "I-I'll fight you! Just let him go!"

"Ah, there we go~", he released my uncle and stepped off the porch. "But, are you really going to snap?"

I narrowed my eyes," If you can piss me off enough."

Mephisto's single, long curl on his head bounced as he went into thought. After a moment, he snapped his fingers and my headphones were in his hands instead of around my neck. My body went tense instantly.

"I heard from your uncle that music 'saves your soul'. Let's test that theory", and with that he crushed my headphones with his gloved hand.

Mephisto had no idea what hit him. The moment he released the debris from the headphones, he was hit with a great force. A force that was strong enough to send him flying a good hundred yards into a tree; cracking it in half like a tooth pick. When he looked up, he met my golden eyes.

I was breathing heavily in anger, my horns curved back along my skull. My fangs were dripping with blood from my lip. I had bit it to try and stop myself, but it was no use. My tail hand unwrapped from my waist and was twitching back and forth in a violent and clearly agitated manner.

The Demon had the nerve to laugh! He got to his feet and dusted off his white jacket.

"Impressive hit my boy! But, not enough to kill~."

I grinned widely and laughed as I became hyper active. Lowering myself down, I pressed one fist against the dirt.

"Don't you know anything about Devils, Demon? We cause slow excruciating pain…we enjoy playing before the kill!"

I ran faster than the human eye could follow; the Demon barely blinked before I was in front of him. I lowered myself onto the ground; lifting my legs up. I kicked the Demon hard in the chest. As he started to fall, I came up from behind and barreled into his spine with my shoulder. Mephisto rolled through the dirt till he slammed into the side of the limo with a bang.

I laughed," What's the matter Demon? I thought you said I wouldn't hurt you. So much for a fight!"

"You're still holding back", Mephisto mused as he rose to his feet.

A scowl quickly appeared across my face when I noticed he had not even a scratch. More anger bubbled in the pit of my stomach.

"Mephisto that is enough! If he continues at this rate, someone could get killed", my uncle yelled.

I titled my head at my uncle. I grinned and licked my newly healed lip. He was vulnerable…

"You know old man. I get really tired of you stopping my play time. Maybe we should fix that!"

Before I could run forward, a barrier appeared up in front of me. It was red and in the shape of circles with symbols that repealed anything from Gehenna. My chest rumbled with a feral growl.

Mephisto sighed as he pinched the bridge of his nose," Devils, I swear this is the reason they nearly went extinct. Now, Ryuu, be a good half human and calm down-"

I tackled him. The bright colors were so irritating.

My nails easily shredded right through the Demon's dress shirt. He barely hit me away before I took a swipe at his exposed chest. I left marks, but none deep enough to bleed. I snarled in anger and lowered myself onto all fours. My tail waved above my head, like a scorpion's waiting to strike.

The Demon was frowning as he examined his shirt," If this were under different circumstances, you would be paying for my new shirt Ryuu."

I blinked in anger, how could he be so calm! I nearly injured him!

Using my speed, I circled him and tripped him with my tail. Unlike Demons, Devil tails were like whips, and we used them to our advantage. Mephisto pressed himself up, but I slammed my foot down on the back of his head. The force alone left the earth splitting in random directions.

I laughed as I got to my feet. I flipped myself up and backwards so I stood on the roof of the pink limo. Mephisto didn't move.

"What's wrong Demon? Did I just give you a one way ticket to your grave? Well, that's too bad…I guess I'll just have to play with your corpse. I heard that Demon flesh is easy to mold-"

BANG!

I jumped with a hiss. A bullet had missed my shoulder by an inch at most. I turned with my fangs bared. My uncle was standing on the couch with a gun pointed right at me.

"Ryuu, that's enough. Let it go."

"Come on old man, don't you ever preach anything that is against my nature? I mean really, I am your nephew, you wouldn't dare kill me."

I grinned when my uncles' stance faltered. I was too much like my mother, he couldn't kill me. He would hurt me, but not kill me. I recovered fast too; unluckily for him.

A hand wrapped around my ankle and I was slammed into the ground before I could stop it. Mephisto pressed his boot against my horns and I let out a pained yelp.

"Now, Yoshi, please tell me there's a way to get him calm. I rather not kill a student before he's even been on campus."

My uncle tossed a bag towards the Demon. I attempted to struggle but the pressure on my horns was really painful. Tails are the Demon's weakness; horns are the Devils'.

Mephisto reached into the bag and blinked at the contents. He shrugged and shoved a spare pair of headphones on my head and turned on the ipod that was attached. Music started to flood my ear canals, and my breathing evened out.

Slowly, my claw like nails shrunk, horns disappeared beneath my hairline, and tail slithered back around my waist. My body instantly felt drained as my hyperactive side slipped away into a long sleep. Mephisto removed his foot from my head and hauled me to my feet by my shirt collar.

"Well then, that was fun. But, we need to make sure that doesn't happen on accident."

I took my ipod back," Not a problem…and forgive my roughness sir, I couldn't help it."

"Of course not, my boy! It's only half your nature, and you do contain amazing control. I think you'll fit in well at True Cross. But, we need to pick up another two students that are like you in a way."

I titled my head as Mepisto fixed his once ruined shirt," Who?"

"The Okumura twins Yukio and Rin, they are the sons of Satan, like you are the son of Lucifer. You three should get along just fine."

xDevilXDemonx

We nearly ran over a guy. But then again, it was his fault for standing in the middle of the road.

"Are you blind!? Why don't you watch where you're going!? You-"

"Well, well ,well", Mephisto stated as he opened the door. "I see the sun's out. It's a glorious day for new beginnings. Wouldn't you say?"

"…You've got a freaky car. And if you want me to get in tell me where you're taking me first."

The demon sighed," True Cross Academy, duh."

"T-true Cross Academy?"

"Indeed. You see I am the director of True Cross Academy, that's the official title anyway."

"Huh", I couldn't really blame that guy. Mephisto was one weird Demon.

"Eloquently they said, starting today you are a full time student at our prestigious institution."

"Sorry to keep you waiting", a new voice stated. "I'm so glad this worked out. This way you and I can stay together."

I raised an eyebrow and leaned forward to get a better look. Coming down the street was a guy in a True Cross uniform wearing glasses.

"Yukio!"

"Thank you for helping us out, Mr. Faust."

"What happened to Mephisto", the blue hair kid asked.

The Demon leaned down," Well, yes, my name officially is Johann Faust the 5th, got it?"

The guy looked confused. I couldn't blame him, but I had a feeling that he wasn't exactly the sharpest knife in the drawer.

"Alright then gentlemen! True Cross Academy awaits!"

That's when I got to officially meet the twins. Rin was shoved inside the limo, so he hit the floor by my feet. Yukio climbed in right before Mephisto.

"Ow! That hurt you stupid clown", Rin yelled.

The car started moving and Rin finally noticed me.

"Hey, who's this guy?"

The Demon patted my head, "This is Ryuu Hamato, he's also joining True Cross Academy today."

Yukio held out a hand as I pulled my headphones down," Nice to meet you, I'm Yukio. And this is my brother Rin."

I shook his hand firmly," I look forward to working with you two."

"Hey Meph- I mean, Mr. Faust, how come were the only ones getting 'special treatment'?"

"That is because all three of you are special! Besides, Ryuu lives on the other side of Japan in the middle of nowhere. His uncle can't drive, so he doesn't have a car."

"Oh, hey, Ryuu right?"

I nodded as I changed the song," Yes, Rin Okumaura?"

"How did you get into True Cross?"

Pausing, I raised my eyes to meet his," You could say my uncle and 'Mr. Faust' are close friends."

"Ah, yes. I remember working with Yoshi back in the day! Such wonderful memories~", the Demon crooned.

I sighed and rolled my eyes before pushing my bangs to the right.

Yukio looked up from some papers he had pulled out," Wait, is your uncle Yoshi Hamato? One of the best exorcists that also worked with our father?"

"Yea…but he hasn't worked as an exorcist since I was born." My uncle hadn't done alot in public since I had been born, seeing as I killed my mother and needed to be isolated from the public.

Yukio nodded in thought before going back to his papers. Rin scratched the back of his head, obviously confused. Silence fell inside the limo. When Mephisto started whistling, I pulled my headphones back up.

"…damn", Rin muttered.

"Huh, what's wrong", Yukio asked.

"Oh, nothing. By the way where were you this morning any-"

I turned up the volume to my music. I wasn't one to pry or eavesdrop, besides, my favorite song came on. I started tapping the beat out with my hands on my thighs softly as I mouthed the words. I was basically in my own little heaven….or would it be hell since I'm part Devil?

"Well, just a few minutes more and we'll be in the center of True Cross Academy town", Mephisto stated as he tapped on my headphones.

I glared at him but pulled them back down around my neck. He was lucky I had sharp hearing so I could listen to my music anyway.

"Welcome to True Cross Academy!"

I moved to the opposite seat next to Rin so I could take a look. This place was crazy huge and expensive looking. That Demon didn't do a bad job, I'd give him credit for that.

"Holly crap", Rin stated.

"Every facility under the sun can be found right here in Academy Town. Enjoy, dig in, and study to your heart's content."

This was it, I was going to become an official exorcist. Technically with all the training I went through with my uncle, I should be an exorcist already.

The limo glided over to the curb in front of a main gate. Mephisto turned towards the three of us.

"Now then, Rin, Ryuu, please change into your uniforms."

"Ah come on, now you're telling me", Rin stated.

I sighed, I knew that I would need to, but I wore different clothes just in case for this morning. I'm glad I did…

I pulled on my shirt and jacket and quickly buttoned it up before putting my headphones back on. I took my time with the tie; it was something my uncle had said. If you don't tie a tie right because of speed, then you're not enjoying life on the slow path…or something like that.

Mephisto was watching Rin with a smirk," Your tie knotting skills are quite extraordinary."

He ignored the Demon and popped his brother a question. Even if I didn't know their story, it wasn't hard to tell that there was some sort of unresolved tension between them. They did a great job of acting like nothing happened, but I was overly observant so I did.

Mephisto chuckled and I gave him a glance. That Demon knew something that spiked my curious nature.

xDevilXDemonx

I ended up being led around by Rin. I didn't know anyone and Mephisto said we had the same classes anyway. I couldn't help but chuckle at his surprised reactions to the grandness of the academy. I admit I myself was a little surprised, but then again, this was Mephisto.

"Wait, where the hell's the dorm anyway!?"

I slid my headphones back around my neck," Beats me. Mephisto just told me to follow you."

"What? Are you kidding me!? I don't need a babysitter!"

I blew my bangs from my face and gave Rin a exasperated look," Dude, we have all of our classes together."

"…Oh, right, sorry. But seriously! No one tells me jack around here!"

The whimper of a small dog interrupted his rant. I looked down and snorted a laugh. I attempted to cover my grin with my hand.

Rin looked down," Who let you in? eh-"

The white fluff ball of a dag spun Rin around and stated walking. The blue haired boy looked confused. I patted his shoulder and followed the dog.

We were led through a series of hallways till we reached the outside. Eventually, the dog stopped by a pair of lamps on a road side. He scrambled on top of one. When he poofed into a cloud of pink smoke Rin freaked out. I yawned and stared at Mephisto. This guy was taking too long to do whatever he had planned.

"Pardon me, but it would be unseemly for the director of the Academy to be caught prowling around the halls during the day."

"You shape shifted! Does that mean exorcists can shape-shift!?"

I let out a laugh," Yea right, Director Demon over there was just showing off."

"Ryuu is right, I am an exception."

The Demon held up two identical keys. He threw one to each of us. We caught the speeding iron with ease thanks to our reflexes. I rolled the key between my fingers at eye level. It was gold, and made the old fashion way. Just like Mephisto. That guy was all glitter and giggles.

"That key grants access to the cram school through any door at any time."

"Cram school", Rin questioned.

"It's where you'll train to become an exorcist."

I smirked, bingo.

"Each day you'll attend regular high school classes. But afterwards, you'll study at the cram school to become a Page, while you study exorcism, you'll be considered an exorcist in training. Your high school classes don't begin until next week, but cram school? Well that starts today", the Demon stated as he walked up to Rin and I. "I trust you two are ready to begin?"

"I'm still standing here aren't I", I stated.

"Indeed. I must warn you two though, it would be best if you kept the whole son of Satan and son of Lucifer thing confidential."

We both simply stared at the Demon. Like I was gonna brag about being a Devil in front of a school full of exorcists? Geez, this guy is so irritating.

"Say what you want about your ears, fang and tail. But Rin, the flames are a no no. Control yourself. And make sure that Ryuu doesn't lose his music, otherwise he won't be able to control himself for very long."

"Ok, I'll do my best", Rin stated through his anger.

"And Rin thought he was the one getting babysat….funny", I muttered.

"Fabulous", Mephisto stated as he walked to the wall edge. "Very well, let's get to it!"

"Hey", Rin exclaimed when the Demon dropped down to the ground. I blinked in mild interest. This guy seemed to enjoy working people's nerves, but then again, he was a Demon.

"Now, if you please, try opening one of these doors with that key I gave you."

"Uh, yea, sure", the Rin jumped over with an unsteady landing. There was a crash from below, which was followed by a pained cry.

I sighed and placed my headphones firmly over my ears. I stepped up onto the ledge. Exhaling, I flipped twice before I landed smoothly on both feet with one hand on the ground.

Mephisto grinned while Rin gawked in surprise. I swung the key on my finger, bored.

Rin brushed himself off before sliding his key into the door lock. It clicked once he turned it. Opening the door, he gasped in surprise.

The hall for cram school was magnificent. Mephisto really outdid himself in everything.

"The freshmen class is in 1106, this way~."

Once we reached the door, Mephisto poofed in a cloud of pink before he became a dog again. I glared at the pink bow…how I hated that color.

"Alrighty let's go!"

"Wait, you can talk", Rin exclaimed.

"Are you sure you two want to be exorcists? You better make up your minds before you open up that door."

I sighed," If you don't I will."

But, he did. This guy was serious. But, the classroom was kinda empty. It was deathly silent.

"I'm Rin Okumura, nice to meet cha'", he stated in a 'I'm a badass' tone of voice.

"I'm Ryuu Hamato, pleasure to meet you all", I said nicely, but the monotone voice I used took away the effect.

Rin and I took a seat at an empty desk. Doggy Meph climbed onto the bench.

"What's up with these guys", Rin grumbled.

"They're all exorcists in training, here to learn the ropes just like you. Some of them haven't received their temptates yet, while others have already been inflicted."

"What's a temptate?"

"It's a wound or disease inflicted by demons, but, since a temptate allows humans to see demons, it's like a right of passage that all exorcists must undergo. Well, in your cases there's no need, I mean you are a Demon and he's a Devil after all."

I flicked the dogs' ear," You're making him feel worse, stop it."

"Oh come now, you both have to accept it eventually. Besides, you are on the brink of extinction, Ryuu."

I glared and opened my mouth to say something, but my ears picked up the click of the door being opened.

"Ah, it seems that your instructor has arrived."

Rin's reaction to our instructor would remain one of the most amusing memories I would hold onto.

"I'm your instructor, my name is Yukio Okumaru."

Rin was flabbergasted," Y-Yukio!?"

Students around the room greeted him in different ways. But Rin was still trying to process the truth, as if it were really a joke. I gave a small wave and moved my headphones around my neck.

"What the hell Yukio!?"

"I'm sorry is there a problem?"

"What do you mean is there a problem!? Yea there's a problem! What's your problem!?"

"Although I am the same age as most of you, I would appreciate it if you called me teacher when class is in session. I've been studying exorcism since I was 7, and I finished the last of my courses two years ago."

"…Since you were 7…you've got to be kidding."

Mephisto decided to put his two cents in," He happens to be the youngest person ever in history to earn the rank of exorcist. He's a genius in his field."

"Alright then, let's get started. Is there anyone in class that hasn't received a temptate?"

A few hands went up.

"3, well in that case, let's start with the temptate ritual."

"Ritual? Dang, they really do make a big deal out of this. They can't just get bit by a demon and be done with it", I wondered.

Mephisto hummed, "Demons will be summoned and your class mates who haven't received a temptate, shall get one. So yes, in a sense it's just a bite and go issue."

"The room we're in isn't normal used so Goblins moved in. Now Goblins, if you didn't already know, are a type of demon."

"Huh? Is this place safe", a timid girl asked in fear.

Yukio smirked and opened his suitcase," Yes, it's safe. But Goblins are low level demons, mischief makers, so their perfect for rituals."

I raised my hand," Sir, didn't Goblins evolve from the Devil type Gremlins? As well as all other mischief making demons?"

Yukio blinked in surprise," Yes, but almost no one knows about that. Devils were practically wiped out after some incident in Gehenna 16 years ago."

A girl with dots for eyebrows rose her hand," But, aren't Devils and Demons the same thing?"

"No", Yukio and I stated. He looked at me, willing me to continue so he could evaluate my knowledge. "Devils are mischief makers, like to play with their prey, and cause a lot of pain. They can walk around looking like a normal human, but if they snap…well, that's when they cause torture. Whereas Demons are more known for trying to escape their world through possessions and murders just to fill their blood thirst. They are close, but not related. There are few, yet distinct differences, between their kind. But, every since 16 years ago, Devils have been evolving into a type of Demon…"

"Very good. You seem to know a lot on the subject, Ryuu."

I shrugged and adjusted my headphones," My uncle was an exorcist."

"Right, anyway-"

"Hey Yukio", Rin said as he stood.

"Class is in session, would you please sit down."

"Come one Yukio, talk to me!"

Yukio ignored him and went on about Goblins being low leveled demons. Rin marched up to him and yanked him by his sleeve.

"Now, hold on a second. We need to talk man! Right now!"

"What do you want to talk about-?"

"Don't play dumb!"

Yukio sighed," Fine. If that's the way you want it. Sorry class, would everyone please step out and wait in the hall, there's something I have to discuss with Mr. Okumura in private."

"Geez", a guy in the back spat. "That kid's a huge pain in the ass."

Kids got up from their sets and filtered out of the room. I looked at Meph before standing. He nodded, agreeing that I should go.

I shut the door behind me and leaned against it with a sigh. After a moment, I smelled rotten animal blood. The vial must have been broken. Gun fire broke out soon after. The Goblins were riled. I cracked my neck and turned my music up so I could block it out.

"Hey, what's with the head phones", a guy with pink hair asked.

"Music, duh."

He laughed," Hey, I'm Shima."

"Ryuu."

My eye twitched, his hair was pink...

"So why do you want to be an exorcist", a guy with lightening hair asked.

I shrugged," To kick ass, make the world better, protect people from suffering like those who have before them."

The door suddenly opened and I fell back in Yukio," Sorry!"

He laughed," That's fine. Sorry to keep you waiting class."

The room was a mess. I was even shocked.

"What's up with the room?"

"Talk about a pile drive. Those Goblins must have hit hard, huh Rin", I asked.

He smirked," Eh, no big deal."

"Forget the room, what's up with them", the guy from before muttered.

xDevilXDemonx

"603, great, this place looks abandoned", I muttered as I entered the building.

"I got the school to bend the rules a little and let me bunk with you. Better yet, we have the whole building to ourselves", I heard Yukio say from upstairs.

I followed the voices with a frown. A board squeaked under my foot right before I made anymore movement down the hall. Yukio whipped out of a room with his guns. I dropped down onto the floor instantly.

"Geez! Don't shoot!"

"R-Ryuu? What are you doing here?"

"Ryuu, hey man, you alright", Rin asked as he helped me up.

"Yea, just startled. Mephisto said I was bunking here. Oh, he said to give this to you", I passed a note to Yukio.

He flipped it open and scanned the words. He hummed after a moment. I shifted my bag strap and looked around.

"Well, looks like Rin isn't the only one then. This explains why you knew so much about Devils in class today."

"Yea, I get it, I'm a threat because I'm the son of Lucifer and on the brink of extinction. Can we please not bring it up?"

"Uh, yea, sure Ryuu", Rin said. "Hey, what room are you in?"

"603, so right next door."

"Cool."

Yukio took a step closer," Now, don't you two have homework I assigned."

Rin flinched in disgust. I yawned and scratched the back of my head.

"I was late because I did it at a park somewhere, then got lost."

"Say what!? Dude, are you kidding me", Rin demanded.

Yukio just smirked," Well that leaves me to just worry about my brother then."

"Seems like it", I grinned in return.

"AH man!"

I'm am currently going through each chapter to update them and give them a proper editing. I am aware that I haven't touched this story for years so thank you guys for sticking with me, I'm planning on continuing this story once it is edited.

Please be aware, I am following the anime but only to a degree. I know Lucifer is mentioned in the manga but I am adding my twist to it, hence why it is fanfiction haha. ANYWAY, I hope you all will forgive me and i hope you all will enjoy the story as I continue with it.

As always, Remember: Peace, Love, & Chicken Grease! NewtB00 out!