Chapter Two: I Need You, Rin!

Part One: Amami's Prospective

I was running towards the café to meet Yukio. He had called me early that morning to talk about Rin. Yukio rarely asked for help or advice it had to be because of his moving across town. I wondered why ask me to meet you so early in the morning this thing seemed more like a date than two friends going somewhere to hang out.

It didn't take long me for to find Yukio once inside of the rather large café. I walked quickly over to the booth that he was seated at and took the seat opposite of him. Yukio didn't even notice that I sat down; he was so deep in thought that I startled him when I spoke.

"Earth to Yukio." I said waving a hand in front of his face.

"Huh?" Yukio sat up, "Sorry I didn't mean to ignore you." Yukio smiled apoglicy.

"It's all good. Have you ordered yet?" I said hoping that we wouldn't have to talk about Rin.

"No, I thought that you would find that rude if I had." Yukio smiled.

I nodded in agreement I mean after all if it was a dinning companion he wanted then he could have asked any girl to join him. Yukio needed to talk to me about something; he had gotten in a fight with Shura again or he finally got the nerve to ask the shop girl out on a date. I really wish it was not exorcist related.

"Then we should order something then but you're paying since you had to wake me up so early." I said hoping that my annoyance wasn't too obvious.

"Of course." Yukio agreed.

After we ordered our drinks and meals Yukio began talking about how nice I looked.

"Amami you look great today. Is that a new outfit?"

"Nope, it's one of mom's. She swapped my clothes with hers again." I sighed.

We talked about the high schools that we were going to enter within the following week and how our parents were doing. We even talked about going to a movie or an arcade. Yukio must be anxious about something. Before I could ask what was bothering him our food was delivered.

As we ate a silence had fallen over us; it so quite without Rin that it was nearly depressing for me. As finished Yukio asked the one question I hoped he wouldn't.

"Are you and Rin fighting?" Yukio said as looked from his empty plate.

I sighed before answering, "Yes, we are fighting or rather not speaking at the moment. Rin just said something really hurtful." I took the last bite of eggs that was on my plate so I couldn't answer Yukio's next question.

"What did he say this time?" Yukio said with slight irritation in his voice.

I pushed my plate to the side and reached for my cup of tea. Yukio waited a few moments before he demanded an answer, "What did he say?"

I looked in to my cup and answered, "He said that I was in love with… you."

"How was that hurtful?" Yukio said clearly confused.

"Rin said it when he was angry for one and it was how he said it. He doesn't understand that you and I are friends." I remember that I felt tears forming in my eyes.

"I didn't realize that Rin was even thinking that." Yukio said looking a little hurt.

"I know. He said that we were the perfect couple always excelling in school and sports. Rin can't help but compare the two of you. I really hate that. Rin thought that even when we were kids." I began to cry at this point.

Yukio paid the bill and grabbed my hand. He led me a few blocks a way to the park where we first met. That was so long ago that it seemed like a distant dream. We sat down on the swings.

"Rin has been getting in fights every day for the past four months. He comes home covered in bruises and cuts. I am afraid of getting a phone call that he's dead or…" Yukio spoke in a low tone.

I looked over at Yukio, he looked so exhausted; his mouth was in a worried frown and his blue eyes were clouded with concern. I have not seen Yukio like this since before he decided to become an exorcist. I remembered it was so hard for him because he was told that his biological father was a demon and that his mother died because she didn't have the strength to give birth to two demon children. It broke his heart.

"Rin would not kill anybody. That's just the kind of guy he is." I paused before adding, "I know that Rin wouldn't do that. He's sweet, warm hearted, and kind, if Rin were to kill a human then he would kill himself."

I looked away from Yukio. He could tell by listening to my tone voice that I was crying and that I blamed myself for Rin's recent behavior. Rin started to get in to fights more over the years because I was hiding the fact I could see demons from him. Yukio was the only person my age that could see demons like I do. We bonded over our strange ability to see demons.

Yukio did not say a word for a very long time. We both swung back and forth for hours until he finally said, "You're in love with my brother, aren't you."

I knew it wasn't a question but I answered him anyway. "Yes. I am in love with Rin."

That's when we saw a guy that looked like Reiji Shiratori (who was clearly possessed by a demon) running by awfully fast. Yukio was up on his feet and running after the guy we saw run by. I followed the both of them. I couldn't just sit there if Yukio got hurt and if I could have prevented then I wouldn't be able to forgive myself.

When I finally caught up with Yukio, he had the guy pinned up against a wall and with a gun pointed at his head.

"What do you mean that Rin is being taken to Gehenna?" Yukio demanded.

"Yukio move out of my way!" I said as I started running with my left fist-raised ready to beat the living crap of the possessed Shiratori.

Yukio released Shiratori and moved out of my way as I instructed him to do. The possessed Shiratori did not have time to move before my fist connected to his head; he went flying through the wall that Yukio had him pinned up against. I looked down at the demon.

"You are a direct servant to Satan and you will die for it after I you tell me whether or not Rin Okumura is safe." I said trying to keep calm.

"Amami… I'm the exorcist here." Yukio said trying to calm me.

"Shut up, Yukio!" I spat harshly at him. I was beginning to get angry and that was a very bad thing.

I was focused on the weak little demon that was glaring up at me. I really despised these creatures; demons with no hearts and that preyed upon the weak those demons should be destroyed. Demons like Astaroth should not exist. Astaroth the King of Rot is who possessed Shiratori (I mean the guy dissevered to suffer but this crossed a line.)

"What makes you think will tell you anything?" Astaroth the demon who had possessed this pathetic guy said.

I smiled and raised my left leg, "OH! You'll tell me!" Then I swiftly thrust my leg back down creating a small hole in the process.

The demon sneered but said, "My master is taking his son back to Gehenna."

"Rin!" Yukio exclaimed then ran off towards the monastery.

I lifted my left hand and removed the prayer beads I always where on that wrist, "Astaroth, it is time for you to die."

"NO! NO! NO!" Astaroth begged but I was not about to show mercy to a demon.

After the demon was removed from the victim of the possession and destroyed, I ran to where I knew Rin was. I may not have been sure what was going on but I needed to there for him. Rin needed me to be there. I ran faster towards the monastery.

When I got though I could feel something horrible had happened. "Please God let Rin be safe and unharmed." I prayed.

I ran inside of the main building of the monastery and the entire inside of the chapel was charred. Rin was kneeling on the ground crying and holding a sword with a blue hilt. I looked to my right and saw Yukio hovering over an obviously dead Father Shiro.

I numbly walked over to Rin and knelt down next to him. Rin turned to me and threw the sword down. I opened my arms and Rin threw himself in my embrace.

"Daddy…. Daddy… daddy…" Rin kept repeating over and over. I just held him as he wept.

I realized that Rin just found out that his real father was a demon. Shiro had finally told him the truth at last but it wasn't by choice. I felt sick thinking that Rin found out like this. Also made myself feel sick by thinking that I needed Rin to hold me right now. He was the one in pain not me. I was so weak compared to him.

"Rin…Rin…Rin…." I cried because I was afraid of losing him.


Part Two: Rin's Prospective

When I first arrived at the monastery I felt a wave of regret and pain. I knew that Amami needed me but I couldn't face her knowing that she was hurt because of me. What kind of friend was I? The kind of friend that only thinks of him self? I shook my head and walked in to the main building of my childhood home.

"Hey Rin." Izumi a monk of the monastery said.

"Where is she?" I demanded.

"Follow me. The others are with her." Izumi explained.

We walked to my old room; Izumi paused before opening the door, "Rin, you should know that right now Amami is not herself. She's been slipping in and out of conscious for the past hour."

" I don't care! I have to see her now." Izumi pushed the door open and then I saw everyone I grew up with around my bed like they were guarding someone.

"Move outta the way." I said making my presence known.

I step towards the bed where Amami was lying. I looked down and saw that her neck was covered with bandages. I knelt down next to the bed unsure of what to do. I removed the Koma Sword from my shoulder to make myself more comfortable and sat down. I couldn't help but stare at Amami's face.

Amami's face was round but slender; her hair framed it well. I brushed her hair out of her face and noticed it was redder than usual. Amami must be spending more time outside than normal. Turned my attention to the rest of her body.

"Only her neck was the only part damaged in the attack." Izumi stated.

I nodded and I wrapped around my hand around hers.

"Rin…Rin…Rin" Amami whimpered.

"I'm right here." I whispered.

Amami begun stirring and then she blinked, "Rin, am I dreaming?"

I shook my head, "Yea just having a normal day."

Amami winced with pain, as she laughed, " It's not every day I get attacked by a demon though."

"Yeah guess not." I laughed too.

"I don't see what's so funny." Bon's voice came from the doorway.

I turned and saw that Yukio, Bon, and Shima had followed me here. I suddenly felt the urge to punch someone but before I could act on the impulse I felt Amami squeeze my hand.

"Rin, looks like you find some good friends." Amami said smiling up at me.

"Yeah." I agreed.

"The introductions will have to wait though; Amami should be resting." Yukio walking toward us with the other two were right be hide him.

"Yukio Okumura! I am going to be introduced to Rin's friends rather you like it or not!" Amami said shooting Yukio a death glare that made him freeze in his tracks.

"Y-yes of course. Sorry." Yukio said looking embarrassed.

Bon and Shima walked in then everyone else left; the monks left the room because "they had chores to attend to" but I knew it was because Amami was getting angry. The last thing a sane person would want is to get Amami angry. She becomes a totally different person when she's angry.

"This is Ryuji Suguro and Renzuo Shima." Yukio said gesturing to both of them as he spoke their names.

Amami smiled brightly, " It is very nice to meet you both. I'm Amami Kobayashi. Thank you for looking after my Rin and Yukio."

Shima smiled back, "It's not a problem."

Bon laughed, "Well Rin is a bit of a hand full though."

"Um… Rin is a bit energetic, I guess." Amami agreed.

"Hey! I'm right here!" I said getting annoyed.

"Relax Rin. It's a joke so take it like a man." Amami nagged me.

"Anyway, Amami, you can go back to sleep now." I said looking at her face again.

Amami shook her head.

"Why not?" I asked with a concerned voice.

"I want you in the bed with me Rin." Amami smiled hopefully up at me.

The room was suddenly filled with a stunned silence. I mean who says that with so many other people in the room. Man, I started to blush. "Amami did anyone give you something for the pain."

Amami nodded, "The long-haired blonde man did."

Knowing that painkillers made Amami unpredictable I sighed "Move over."

I letting ago of her hand and lifted up the blanket, which was lying on her chest. That's when I saw she was still wearing her uniform from her part time job (although someone had unbuttoned the shirt so the bandages could be place on her neck). Amami was covered in dirt. I swear if that good for nothing Amaimon did anything to her I'd kill him. I quickly lied down next to her before she could ask what's wrong, "Rin… What's wrong you're pissed off? Are you mad that I talked to a stranger?" Amami asked with tears falling down her face.

"No. I'm just suspired at how dirty your uniform is all." I blurted.

"Sorry about that. I must be getting your bed dirty." Amami sighed.

"Why don't I go over to your place and get some clean clothes?" Yukio suddenly suggested.

I looked up noticed that Shima and Bon were trying not laugh at Yukio and me. They were going to pay for it later. That was for sure. I mean they didn't have to come and laugh at me. They were going to pay for this.

"If you don't mind. That would great be Yukio." Amami yawned.

"Come on Shima let's go help teach." Bon said pulling Shima out of the room.

"Sleep well you two." Yukio said turning off the lights.

Amami rolled over so her head was resting on my chest. I stroke her hair as she cuddled in to my chest. Amami always liked to cuddle with me when we were little kids. I couldn't help but feel a little happy that Amami wanted me and not Yukio with her.

"What are you thinking about Rin?" Amami said sleepily stretching her neck to look up at me.

"About how we used to do this all the time at the old a banded shrine." I sighed as squeezed her gently.

"Oh yeah. That feels so long ago now." Amami said burying her head back in to my chest.

"Feels like yesterday right now." I said feeling a blush creeping in to my cheeks.

"You've got a nice heart beat Rin." Amami said as she moved her head over my heart.

"Go to sleep."

"Okay."

I looked at Amami's head and felt peaceful. She always made me feel like there was nothing wrong in the world as long as I was with her. I can't help but feel slightly disappointed that she was obviously in love with Yukio. I guess I'll never understand women, especially Amami. She was special to me that was obvious. I use to think that I was in love with her but wouldn't allow those emotions back in to my mind. How could I when I know she would only end becoming a victim?

"Rin, I'm sorry for saying that Yukio could have meant more to me than you. Your both my best friends and I don't want to lose either one of you." Amami whispered barely loud enough for me to hear her.

"Yeah, I know." I wasn't sure what she was talking about but I'd ask when the painkillers were out of her system. For now though I'd let go.

Amami had fallen asleep listening to my heartbeat while I thought about the idea of telling her the truth about me. About Yukio too, I wanted her to know everything. I'd love to tell her that I was training to be an exorcist and that I was going to beat the shit out of Satan. I would do it on my own. I would definitely defeat Satan.

Amami snuggled in closer to my chest disturbing my train of thought. I smiled as I slowly drifted off to sleep myself. I wrapped my arms around Amami's body gently squeezing just in case someone carried to run off with her. (I know no would that but just in case.) Right all that mattered was Amami and only Amami.

I guess that it could wait until tomorrow. Everything could wait until tomorrow. I held Amami closer than before. She actually needed me and with that thought I fell asleep.