A/N: This show does not belong to me. It belongs to the original writer/creators.

IMPORTANT PLEASE READ: This chapter will be about the heritage incident mentioned briefly in the last chapter. Hope you enjoy.

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Oh, and also it has been brought to my attention by a lovely reviewer that I have been saying Konekomaru's nickname wrong, that it's really Koneko instead of Komaru as his nickname. I just wanted to point that out encase anyone was confused.

SO, from here on out I will be calling him Koneko and if I forget I apologize in advance.

NOW on with the story

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Chapter 4: Blue Heritage

It happened on a demon exorcising mission with Shura. They had gotten a call from a nearby village up near the mountains that its temple was being plagued by lower class demons. The priests of the temple had tried everything to kill the demons, but no matter how hard they tried they just kept coming back in even larger numbers. So, seeing no other option, they had called the order for help. Which, to some ex-wires dismay, the order called Shura and asked her-*made her * - take them, along with Kuro, to the village to figure out what was up with those damn demons (they didn't say those exact words of course, but when asked if they got it, Rin had- to no one's surprise- not got and it and they had to translate it to simpler terms for him- he got it after that).

When they had gotten there, the priests had been very kind and house warming. They had welcomed all of them with open arms, thanking them over and over again- well that is until they saw Rin's demon features (you know: the pointy ears, the fangs, and the (amazing- I want one so bad) black tail)- well they were very, what's word, unwelcoming, towards them, especially Rin (well that's obvious), after that.

The priests let them stay and even treated them as guests, but, they were giving Rin the cold shoulder (re: not giving him food like the others, when he asked them a question, they would ignore him, would glare at him would they thought no one was looking-the ex-wires, Shura, and Kuro were always watching, keeping an eye on their favorite demon and would glare in-return - you know the usual things you would do if you were mad at your sibling) (Note: If you do not have any siblings think of it as if you were mad at someone you hate.) (Note-again: If you are one of those people that likes everybody and everybody likes you, sorry but I don't have anymore examples. Use your imagination)

The ex-wires, Kuro, and Shura could tell that Rin was uncomfortable (really put down) by the priests behavior (those bastards). They knew that many exorcists in the order were half demon and that not everybody was as accepting as others, but seriously, it's Rin Okumura, the most lovable guy in the world. Granted the priests didn't know that, but they didn't even try to get to know him before shunning him because of his demon features (they knew that this situation was similar, but the ex-wires knew Rin before the big reveal, so back off).

Anyway, things had been going good (well you know as good as the other stuff I just mentioned, so...) until they had found the nest. All of you may be confused so (dramatic pause) let the flashback begin (bows before leaving stage as the old count-down begins) (5...4...3...2...1...START!)

Flashback- First Night

After putting their luggage in their room, the boys headed to the girl's room (i. , Izumo, and Shura) to discuss the demon attacks. Shiemi and Izumo sat on the bed in their pajamas and Shura sat on top of the desk with a beer in her hand (Where the hell did you get that?) wearing the clothes she had on already. Bon, Shima, and Koneko sat in a circle on the floor wearing their normal clothes while Rin sat with his knees pulled up to his chest, arms wrapped around them with his chin resting on top of his knee, in his pajamas having manged to change before leaving, on the desk chair. His tail switching back and forth lazily behind him. Kuro sat on his head curled up in ball looking like he was sleeping but was really listening. Kurikara was leaning against the desk.

Bon was the first to speak,"So, what are we going to do about the demons?" He was looking at Shura, but they could tell the question was directed at all of them. There was a moment of everyone lost in their thoughts.

"The priests said that no matter how many times they killed the demons, they just kept coming back. Bringing even more members with them." They looked at Izumo,"It's likely that there's a place they're coming from."

Shura seemed to agree,"It's not uncommon for demons ta come in packs." She looked thoughtful."If that's true than they probably have a nest somewhere."

Koneko looked at them,"So what are we going to do Mrs. Shura?"

Before she could answer Rin sat up, pulling Kuro off his head and sitting on the chair Indian style putting Kuro in his lap petting him. He looked at them like it was obvious,"We find this nest thing or whatever it is and destroy it so none of the demons can come back."

Looking at him and seeing him so full of confidence, without a shred of doubt somehow made them relax and make it seem like it was all going to be okay. They bid goodnight to each other before the boys and Kuro went back to their room and they all got to sleep.

Flashback End

Now that we're all caught up let's continue.

They found the nest in the forest that surrounds the temple. They really found it by accident. They had been patrolling the area around the temple for about 3 days before a butterfly flew on the tip of Kuro's nose, prompting him to chase after it when it flew away, and therefore making Rin run after him and the ex-wires and Shura follow after Rin. As they chasing Kuro the exorcists and their teacher, as well as Kuro who looked relatively sad as he jumped back on top of Rin's head earning him a head pat in return, saw a cave that looked very, what're the words, creepy and eerie.

So when Rin and Kuro suddenly got into battle stance, Rin pulling out Kurikara and Kuro changing to his other form, the others realized that they had accidentally found the nest. They sent a metal thank you to Kuro before joining the two in defensive position as the demons came out.

Sorry loves I don't do fighting scenes, BUT I will work on it so here is after the battle.

Putting their weapons away Rin and Kuro sank to the ground as the others, minus Shura and low key Izumo, cheered in victory. They had managed to kill every demon and get rid of the nest.

With smiles on their faces they headed back to the temple to tell the priests that everything was taken care of before going home. However the smiles left their faces when they were met with weapons and holy water pointed at them and the terrified, disgusted, and rage filled faces of the priests. Instinctively, the ex-wires crowded around Rin, putting him in a protective bubble, with Kuro growling in the front as Shura stepped forward and calmly asked," What seems ta be the problem?"

The head priest stepped forward and looked at all of them, leaving his gaze that turned hateful at Rin who flinched back, making the other tense up and Kuro growl louder, before stopping on Shura and looking her in the eye,"One of our men saw that demon boy." Another flinch, louder growling."Use blue flames. And the only demon I know that does that is Satan." He jerked his head and some men stepped forward with their bags that they dropped at their feet."I suggest all of you leave before things get ugly."

He and Shura had a stare off before she asked Kuro to pick up their bags and carry them, the ex-wires never breaking the protective circle around Rin, before they turned and walked to the bus station to go home.

Before they left however, Shura looked at them before fixing the head priest with a glare that could freeze over hell, taking in some satisfaction when he and the other priests behind him flinched back,"Those demons won't be bothering you anymore." With that she turned and left, but not before noticing the flash of guilt and shame in the head priests eyes before she turned.

They were at Rin's dorm that night eating his food and playing games. And when they asked to see his flaming images (see what I did there) as they call them, they were pleased when the sorrowful glint that had been in his eyes since they got back disappeared and was replaced by excitement.

Before going to bed, they had fixed the room into one big fort and felt their hearts warm at the childlike joy in Rin's eyes when he saw it, they had made a promise to always protect him.

As for Rin, well, he went to bed surrounded by people he called his friends, people he knew would protect him, and he felt his heart warm and a small but happy smile lit up his face as he slept feeling safe for the first time since he could remember.

If Yukio had walked in on their fort and saw all of them, including Shura, sleeping peacefully a few hours later, well he didn't say anything about it to them for the following days.

A/N: Well I'm finally done *Wipes sweat off brow*

I hope you like it and I apologize for it being this long, it's just has a story to develop first.

Well please review and tell me what you think.

Peace Out Fellow Weirdos,

HobbitLord