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Iris Patton asked: If Rin was able to see the Neberus wouldn't he be able to se the coal tars which are almost everywhere?

Answer: At that moment, he was only able to see it and if there were coal tar around, the giant demon was much more terrifying. Remember, the demon disappeared from his sight, not just because Kuro killed it. Any sign of it was gone. This is because it was a moment when his demonic blood acted up because of the weakened seal so he was able to see the demon, but it didn't last long.

That was the only one I caught, sorry if I missed a non-rhetorical question.

Onto the chapter!

Yukio sighed as he left Paku's room after having taken care of her wounds and given her a remedy to help her rest. He allowed Suguro and Shiemi to return to their own rooms and get some rest after this eventful night, so now he was just waiting for Konekomaru and Shima to return. He figured Izumo had gone somewhere for some time alone, so he didn't bother searching for her, especially since he's almost positive that the naberius was no longer in the building.

Footsteps approaching him made him look up to find Konekomaru and Shima walking towards him with Rin clinging to the pink haired teen and Kuro trailing behind.

"What happened?" He asked, worry evident in his voice as he approached the three.

Konekomaru opened his mouth to respond when a soft voice beat him to it.

"N-Nii-san?"

Yukio watched as his younger brother lifted his face from where he was hiding it in Shima's shoulder. His heart broke at the sight of the fear in his brother's eyes. Rin scrambled and jumped out of Shima's grip, and ran over to his brother who knelt down to embrace his trembling brother.

"Shh...it's alright Rin. Tell me what happened." Yukio said trying to comfort his brother as he rubbed his back.

"There was a big monster thing that growled a-nd...and walked towards me, b-but when I opened the door after hiding it was gone a-and...hic...I don't know where it went and they said it w-was not real! I'm scared Nii-san! Wha-at if it's st-till he-re an-"

"Shhhhh." Yukio hushed his brother, cutting off his rant. He looked to the two students before him and mouthed that he would explain later. They nodded in reply, sending one last worried look to the two brothers before disappearing to their own rooms.

"Come on, let's get you in bed, I'm sure you're tired." Yukio said lifting his brother up.

"No! Yukio! T-There was a monster!" Rin shouted struggling in his brother's grasp as he brought him to their shared room. "You have to believe me!" By now, Rin's eyes were shut and his face was scrunched up in fear, anger, and sadness.

Yukio placed his brother down on his bed quickly, taking notice of the soft blue flicker around his brother reacting to his emotions. It wasn't much and it went away rather quickly, but the sight of his brother's demonic heritage trying to break free was concerning in itself.

"Hey, hey calm down Rin, calm down...shhh...ok?" He spoke hastily, quickly trying to calm his brother down. "I believe you Rin, I do. That's what you saw right? A big monster?"

Rin sniffed and nodded his head.

"Ok, but was it really there though?"

"It was though! I saw it...It spoke to me and-"

"I know, I know." Yukio replied quickly calming his brother once more. "But you also said it was completely gone when you opened the door right?"

Rin looked down at his feet but nodded his head anyway. "Y-Yeah. I...I opened the door...and only...Kuro was there."

Yukio let out a soft, barely noticeable sigh of relief, thankful for the cat sidhe being here. He never really had it confirmed, but he had a feeling Shiro had a part in Kuro coming to be as his brother's protector. To think that the naberius could have found his brother and hurt him or worse sent a shiver down his spine. Not only that, but Rin's ability to see demons was growing, but Yukio couldn't decide if it was good or not that it faded away after a few seconds.

Looking into his brother's eyes he spoke. "Rin you were just worried and scared and tired. It was late when this all happened and you were probably scared so your mind was playing tricks on you."

"But-"

"Don't you trust me, Rin?" Yukio asked, knowing exactly what card he was using to convince his brother.

Rin shuffled in nervousness. "...Yes." He whispered.

"Then trust me with this ok?" Rin nodded his head. "Good, now you're probably tired so why don't we get you ready for bed, ok?" Rin nodded his head again and rubbed his eyes. He got changed for bed and crawled under the blanket with a soft yawn. However, Yukio could still see the hesitance to fall asleep after what happened today.

"It's alright, Rin, you can sleep."

"But…" Rin bit his lips. "But what if it comes back?"

"It won't come back, I won't let it." Yukio replied firmly.

"But you said it was in my head...and...if it's in my head...how can you stop it? I-I don't want to go to sleep Yukio!"

"Shhh…" Yukio hushed, letting his hands run through Rin's hair in a soothing manner. "Trust me ok? I won't let the monster hurt you." He got a nod of agreement from Rin and he smiled. "Good, now close your eyes and think of something happy, ok? Just go to sleep thinking of something happy."

Rin nodded his head slightly once more before closing his eyes. Yukio continued to run his hands through Rin's hair, watching as he slowly relaxed before his breathing finally evened out and he was asleep.

Slowly and quietly standing up, Yukio took out a key from one of his pockets and went over to the door of their room. Placing the key in the hole, he opened the door that lead to his desired destination.

With one last look at his brother, he stepped through.

"What happened!?" Yukio growled, slamming his fists on Mephisto's desk in his office. "Why were my students attacked by a naberius?! Where did it come from!?"

"I can assure you I have no idea as to why you were attacked and how." Mephisto replied, his hands folded and resting is elbows on the desk in front of him.

"Really? It had nothing to do with the fact that my brother was there?" Yukio growled.

"Honestly, I have no idea as to why a demon-"

"Mephisto!" An angry shout cut through his words before he could finish. Yukio didn't even look away from the man in front of him and he knew just who was barging in on their conversation. Shiro radiated with anger as he stood besides Yukio, glaring at Mephisto as well.

"Ah, Shiro, I didn't expect you. I thought you were busy at the moment." Mephisto said with a smirk.

Shiro clenched his fists. "You know very well why I'm here Mephisto." Shiro didn't care about the mission at the moment. He knew he would have to return, but he didn't care that he had to leave so that he could deal with this sly man. A line was crossed when there was an attack on Rin.

"Shiro," Yukio greeted. He didn't even question why the older man was away from his mission.

"Yukio." Shiro replied, voice tight. "How is Rin?" He only knew the basics from the very quick message he was given from Yukio, who would inform him of things that happened since he couldn't always visit the two boys.

"He's alright, sleeping at the moment and thankfully unharmed physically. You can thank Kuro for that."

Shiro nodded in response, thankful the the cat sidhe had no problems with protecting Rin. A little bit of worry faded from him when he heard he was unharmed physically but he had to ask about the other part. "Mentally?"

"Shaken up." Yukio answered honestly. "Apparently, for a brief moment, he was able to see the naberius and it was a high enough class to speak some japanese, though apparently Rin couldn't understand what was being said, or at least not that I know of. However, I was able to get him to trust in my words when I told him what he saw was fake and hopefully, since he is sleeping now, he'll think it was just part of a nightmare or something, but I don't really know." He shook his head. "I'm honestly worried for him and what this could result in."

Shiro nodded in understanding, a concerned look flashing across his features before he returned to glaring at the being on the other side of the desk.

"As I was saying," Mephisto continued after he just sat in silence with them glaring at him for a while. "I have nothing to do with this. I don't know why or how the demon got in and I don't understand why you too are coming after me for it."

"You're the one who promised his safety while he was here!" Yukio snapped.

"Not only that, but I know you Mephisto." Shiro spoke up. "You have no problems allow things to happen when you want to be entertained, especially since the one you're no doubt interested in is Rin for his heritage."

"Honestly I had no part in this." Mephisto once again denied. "Of course if you're worried, you can always allow dear Rin to stay with me during the exam. I would have no problems watching over the young boy so he didn't risk any...harm coming to him."

Yukio gritted his teeth and Shiro clenched his fists.

"I'd rather spend time convincing Rin to stay inside a warded room than leave him with you for a night." Yukio replied. He didn't trust Mephisto, at all. He had problems just when he had the other drive his brother school, having those moments along with the younger boy. There was no way he would allow Rin to spend a night with the other.

"Don't you fucking try anything Mephisto." Shiro growled as he turned to leave, needing to return to the mission he was assigned to, and trusting Yukio to deal with the mad man.

Mephisto smirked at the old man. "I don't know what you mean."

Shiro gave one last glare before turning to Yukio. "I'll visit as soon as I can. Take care of yourself and Rin."

"Of course. You as well." Yukio said in reply as he watched the other leave through the door and was gone. With a sigh he looked back at Mephisto with a glare. "You better be telling the truth Mephisto." The threat was left unsaid, but it could be heard as Yukio turned and left through the door as well after putting in a key.

Mephisto, now alone in his office, hummed as he rested his chin on his folded hands. He honestly didn't know how the demon got into the dorm building, but he did have an idea of who could be behind it.

"I do wonder which one of my dear brothers found Rin and have decided to seek him out."

Rin sat up with a gasp. He hadn't been able to sleep very well, not with the thought of the demon thing coming back. He was told it wasn't real, and he believes them when they say it wasn't real, but he couldn't help it.

Because it felt so real.

He shivered when he thought back to it, the way its two heads, despite one having no eyes, stared at him. He remembered the tar substance that dripped from it and the way it's patched up, ripped mouth moved when it growled at him. He thought, when it did that, he could even make out a few words directed at him, but he wasn't positive. The thought of it talking to him sent another shiver down his spine.

He looked around the dark room and it wasn't long before he realized he was alone, his brother nowhere to be found. He also saw Kuro sleeping at the foot of his bed and he sighed. Well, if he couldn't take comfort in either Yukio or Kuro, he would go use his other way of finding comfort.

Slowly and softly removing the covers so that he didn't disturb Kuro, he slipped out of bed and let his feet touch the floor. He moved quietly through the room, tiptoeing to avoid making too much noise on the old floors. He opened the door quietly and slipped out of the room before continuing his journey.

He made his way to the stairs and began to head up to the roof. When he reached the door that opened to the roof, he pushed it open and breathed in the night air. He stepped out onto the roof and began to walk to the ledge and that was when he realized he wasn't alone up here. There, standing and looking over the edge was Izumo, who hadn't even looked in his direction, her gaze remaining on the dark sky before her.

Rin looked her over and noticed she looked a little sad. A frown on his lips, he moved up to talk to her. "Um...are you ok?"

Izumo's eyes widened in shock at his sudden voice and let out a sharp yelp of surprise before looking at him. Rin tilted his head at her.

"Ah, Rin what are you doing up here?" She asked, flushing a bit in embarrassment from her reaction of surprise.

"I couldn't sleep." The boy answered, coming up next to her and crossing his arms over the ledge and resting his head on them. "But it's nice up here."

"...Yeah." Izumo replied with a second of hesitation.

"But why are you sad?" Rin asked again, looking up at her making Izumo blink at him. "Is it because of today? Because of the accident that happened? I don't know much about it, though, so I might be wrong. Will you tell me?"

Izumo stared at the boy in shock, almost wanting to laugh at the boy's words. She couldn't control the soft smile on her face as she spoke. "You're right, it was because of the...accident." It felt weird to refer to it that way, but she also knew she had to be careful with what she said around the boy. "My friend...she got hurt because I wasn't strong enough." She looked away then, not wanting to look at the boy when he heard these words.

"Were you scared?" Rin asked after a moment of silence. "Cause, if you were scared, then it's ok."

Izumo gave a bitter chuckle at his words. "I don't think so. She probably hates me because I let her get hurt and I did nothing to help her. She probably never wants to talk to me again."

Rin was silent again, looking up at the older teen. A frown formed on his lips at her words. "I don't think she hates you. She wouldn't be a good friend if she did that."

"And how would you know? You weren't there. I would hate me if I was her. I couldn't do anything to help her."

"..."

"..."

"Did you want to help her?" Izumo was shocked by his sudden words and whipped her head around to stare at him.

"What?"

"Did you want to help her." Rin repeated. "Because if you didn't, then you're a bad friend."

"No, I did want to help her."

"Then it will be ok." he continued to stare at him in shock. "Because, if you wanted to help, then that just means you got scared and everyone gets scared. I was scared once, when I saw someone getting bullied. I was scared to step in and when I didn't, they got hurt. But then, I stepped in and they didn't get hurt."

"...What do you mean?"

"It's like, at first you're scared right? But then you see that you don't have to be, so you aren't. Then you can help, 'cause your not scared anymore." Rin gave her a big smile. "So next time, don't be scared!"

Izumo was unable to control her expression, shock very evident at how the young boy just spoke to her. He was so young and while his words were simple, they meant a lot. She was brought out of her thoughts when he spoke again.

"Besides, you're a good person, and your friend is mean if they don't forgive you."

"..."

"...What?"

Izumo sighed, but she couldn't stop the smile on her face. "You're such a bright kid, you know that? And…" She looked into those bright blue eyes and nodded. "...Thanks."

"You're welcome!" Rin replied making Izumo shake her head.

'So innocent.' She thought looking at Rin. Then he yawned and Izumo huffed.

"You shouldn't stay up so late, you know that?What would your brother say?" She shook her head at him and began ushering him back to the stairs. "Come on you, back to bed."

"But I don't want to!"

"Too bad, you need to sleep. Besides, you're obviously tired, silly."

"I'm not silly." Rin mumbled before rubbing his eyes with loose fists.

Izumo shook her head once more and sighed. Leaning down, she lifted him up into her arms and hushed his protest. With that, she cared him down stairs as Rin slowly fell asleep in her arms.

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