-Three days later-

"Who's going to hire you? You've been gone for five years," Eien grumbled as he packed a lunch for him and his Father in the kitchen. Just some bread and cheese for later on but they didn't know how long they were going to be gone. Sasori had postponed trying to find a job till Eien had gotten completely accustomed to feeling again which had been the night before.

Sasori walked into the kitchen with a hat in his hand. He plopped it on Eien's head and moved to the counter next to him. "I could say I had a sick relative." Eien rolled his eyes and frowned. He was considered a sick relative back then. His blue eyes widened and he swore loudly. "Shit!"

"Eien!" Sasori gave his son an angry glare and the younger redhead flinched and paled.

"I'm sorry, but what are we going to tell people when they see me? I was supposed to die from the plague," He said solemnly.

The Devil's glare lessened as he turned to the lunch that wasn't done being packed. He continued to pack it but he stopped with a sigh. "Not everyone dies from the plague, Eien. We could say I left to take care of you elsewhere."

The sixteen-year-old frowned and bit his lip. "I'm supposed to be older, too," He added, his countenance a mix of worry and fear. "You don't age either."

Sasori almost growled. "I know that."

Eien's eyebrows furrowed. "Why are we even in Iwa?"

"It was the last place we were at so that's where we ended up when we came back to Earth. We could move somewhere else but that's just a hassle."

The younger redhead continued to frown as everything was now silent. "Where's Yoru?"

Sasori eyed his son cautiously. "Wrapping things up for me in the Underworld, some protection spells."

Eien nodded and saw that the lunch was done. "Should we still go?"

The Devil picked up the lunch and put on his own hat. "Yes."

They headed out into the streets, blending in with everyone else. Sasori had a plan to just work for someone instead of being a master builder. It was simpler this way. Preferably a new one who had come in the last five years so he wouldn't know him.

He first went to the craftsmen guild asking if there were any openings for building sites. They had told him where to go to talk to the masters and that's what he planned on doing.

"They would hire you, but why would they hire me? I don't know a thing about building besides what a nail and hammer looks like," Eien complained as he walked side-by-side with his Father who just scowled at him.

"Don't put yourself down so quickly, Eien. You may have a knack for it, you never know." They continued to walk to the site where Sasori saw the boss ordering people around.

Eien's eyes went wide and his fists clenched. Sasori felt the energy radiating towards Eien and he gave his son a sharp look. "What are you doing?"

The redhead didn't reply just take a deep breath and calm down. "I didn't know Aki was an apprentice. Don't you have to be one for six years to become a true builder? And after that you become a master?"

Sasori looked at the master builder once more and recognized the man's face. At the fresh age of twenty-two, Aki still had his handsome features but also a tone body. The Devil sighed. "We still have to ask."

Eien growled and sneered at the ground. "Fine," He muttered.

Sasori walked up to the site, his tool kit in hand. He went to the brunette and gave a small cough. "Excuse me but I heard you are in need of a few workers here. I may be of assistance."

Aki turned around and looked at the stranger in front of him. He couldn't see all of his face, just half of his eyes then down. He didn't know him, that was for sure. "Yeah, I'm in need of new builders. What's your name and where did you come from?" He crossed his arms defensively and spread his legs out a little. Eien scoffed from where he stood, and Aki looked around Sasori. "Is that also your worker. Has a bit of an attitude." The younger redhead bit his tongue and calmed down.

"Yes, he's a companion of mine who is also looking for work," Sasori answered in his suave voice.

Aki glared at the taller man. "Who are you and where did you come from?"

Sasori gave a small smile. "I am actually returning to my home here in Iwa. I just need a job, you see?"

The brunette eyed the man's toolkit. "Where'd you get that?"

"I have done a lot of building so I found it proper to have my own kit instead of sharing."

Aki gave Eien another look. "He doesn't seem to have one." He glared once he realized something. "What's your name?" He snarled.

Sasori sighed. "Hisashi," He answered his smile now gone.

The master builder just gave a small nod but then smirked. "If you think I'm going to hire you based on that, you're wrong." He gave a disgusted look. "Get off my site."

Sasori nodded, his smile now back. "It was worth a try. I didn't expect any help from the son of Yori Sato... Even though the name implies so." He turned around only to be stopped by a hand on his shoulder.

"What did you say about my Father?"

Sasori felt the grip tighten and he now smirked. "I have met Yori and he isn't the nicest one around. I thought his son would be generous enough to give a job to two poor men, but I have found he is like his Father." Aki's face turned angry and he moved to punch Sasori,who just moved out of the way. "I'm sorry, it seems I have to go now. Goodbye."

Aki looked at him startled and his glared at the walking man. "Fine... I'l hire you, but only for the day to see how you work."

The Devil stopped and he smirked at Eien who was glaring back. The younger redhead knew this was not going to end well.

-Work-

Eien just listened to what his Father had to say and did what his told. He honestly found judging souls easier than this. He was only told to hammer some nails in certain spots and properly. Aki didn't like how Sasori was instructing him but the redhead said that he was learning and that he would be the teacher.

"So why are there being so many houses built?" Sasori asked as he measured some wood that would be used as a balance.

Aki gave the older male a curious look and looked back down at his plans. "There were many sick from the plague. Entire families died and nobody wanted to live in the homes. So we tore them down and we're building new ones for people coming to Iwa."

Eien raised a brow and walked over to his Father. "Why is everyone going to Iwa?" He whispered.

"Because," Aki answered as he turned away from his work to look at the shorter male. "The war has destroyed all nations and villages except for Iwa and Konoha." He eyed both males. "Where have you been staying?"

Sasori smiled. "We were in other countries, actually. Some places in Europe."

Eien stared at his Father confused. He had never heard of a place called Europe. Aki gave a hum. "That far?" The Devil nodded and went back to work. Eien also walked away to continue his current project.

He still didn't like Aki. He had matured, yes, but there was still an air of arrogance to him. His mind began to wander on what other responsibilities the man had. He's married, Eien reminded himself. A bitter taste filled his mouth. Natsuko had fallen for him and it was too late. He still thought she was an idiot.

Eien continued to think to himself as he was working but stiffened as he felt a presence. A very powerful presence. He turned around to see Yoru walking up to him and he almost snarled. He was only one-hundred meters away! Aki would see him and he would figure out who he really was.

"Father," Eien hissed and Sasori looked up from some lumber. He caught sight of Yoru and sighed.

"I see. Excuse us, but we have to be somewhere at the moment. Have you evaluated us on our work ethic?" Sasori asked, smiling slightly.

Aki looked at the duo with a small sneer. "Come back tomorrow and I will continue evaluating you two."

The redhead frowned. "Well, we could find work elsewhere as well. We are not free laborers, Mr. Sato."

The brunette waved his hand. "Gah! Fine, you have to job. Come back tomorrow at sunrise."

Sasori nodded, smiling. "Thank you. Let's go," He said to Eien who followed him. They met up with Yoru before Aki noticed him.

The demon was smirking down at the younger redhead. "My prince," He said with an incline of his head. "How was life without me? I'm sure it was terribly boring, am I correct?"

Eien sighed. "Yes, it was very boring without you."

Sasori smiled and continued to walk forward, Yoru on the other side of Eien now. "Are you going to lounge around like you did the last time you were here? You were a little lazy."

Eien scowled up at the demon. "No, I have a job now."

The demon gave him a puzzling look. "Who would hire a sixteen-year-old boy?"

The redhead gave a growl. "I'm twenty-one!"

Yoru chuckled. "You're attitude says other whys."

Sasori sighed. "Please do not argue. I shouldn't even have to ask." He narrowed his eyes at the two males. Yoru just shrugged while Eien glared at the road ahead of him. Sure Iwa was a big village, but it was getting very crowded. Aki had said that there were refugees of some sort, but he didn't mention if the plague had anything to do with people going to Iwa. Eien thought it did.

"I want to eat at a restaurant," Yoru voiced happily. "I haven't eaten in years!"

Eien rolled his eyes and looked at his Father who gave a sigh with his shoulders slumping. "I suppose we can pay in rocks," He grumbled.

The younger redhead's eyes widened in shock. "You're actually going to listen to him? He doesn't control you!" He looked at his Father who scowled at him.

"This is the first thing I am giving him something in nearly thirteen years. It's just a meal which doesn't require death." He straightened up and stopped walking, causing the other males to stop as well. "It wouldn't hurt to be generous."

Eien gave a small huff and looked away from the Devil. "He doesn't even have to eat."

Yoru smirked. "But if I want to have my human-like form I have to have some substance to help sustain it." Eien stared at him. "I don't require food to live, but I do require it to be solid."

Sasori groaned. "Just pick somewhere to eat and let's go there. I'm hungry, too," He grumbled, realizing that he and Eien had already eaten their lunch.

Eien looked at his Father confused. "Why are you so upset now?"

The redhead looked down at him. "Your bickering annoys me and gives me a headache." Eien frowned, already feeling guilty. His Father started walking again so he and Yoru followed.

"Anywhere is fine," The demon commented and Sasori nodded before turning to a random teashop. He hadn't had tea in what felt like ages and he felt like he could drink a gallon. The trio sat down at a random circular table with three chairs where a waitress came up to them with a small smile.

"I-I'm sorry, but you'll have to take off your hats," She said blushing.

Sasori nodded and took off the garment, revealing his crimson hair. Eien took his off as well, suddenly feeling very self-conscious. What if someone recognized him and his Father? He looked around and saw they attracted no attention in the crowded shop.

The waitress cleared her throat a little. "What will you all be having today?"

Sasori gave a thoughtful countenance. "I will have herbal tea, any kind."

The woman nodded and looked at Eien who gulped. "Wh-white tea," He whispered.

Once she turned to Yoru he gave a charming smile, making her blush and bite her lip. "And you, sir?"

"I will have black tea, thank you," He practically purred and Eien repressed the urge to roll his eyes. He still felt ashamed about upsetting his Father so not picking a fight with the demon was a good option at the moment.

"All right," She said, as she added the orders on a paper. "Any food?"

Yoru nodded. "I will have one of everything, please."

Eien's eyes widened and he looked at his Father who was paying. The Devil didn't seem too happy about it but it was too late considering the waitress was already putting the order down. "Okay, your order will be out soon!" She chirped before heading to the kitchen.

Sasori sighed and stood up. "I'm going to find more rocks," He muttered. He left the teashop in hopes that his son and his demon wouldn't fight.

When he had returned from his great hunt of rocks he had found Eien messing with a fork and Yoru waiting patiently for his food. Strange. He had sat down the moment the tea had arrived and he practically grinned. It was a random waiter who brought the tea and he didn't feel like thanking him as he took a small sip of the near boiling liquid.

Eien let his cool off a little before taking a sip and Yoru chugged all of his down as if it were his last meal. He gave a small moan and licked his lips. "Not as good as souls, but still good." He ordered another cup, but then decided he would just have a pot. "Humans have very interesting tastes but I can understand how they could enjoy something like this."

Eien sighed and took another sip of his tea. He noticed his Father was also done with his cup and had ordered a pot as well. Though once Yoru's food came all of them ate, the demon eating most of the treats. There were things like scones, muffins, biscuits and even soup.

When it was time to pay Sasori had used up almost all of the rocks he had found. Yoru had eaten almost all of the food and had even asked for more. Eien was almost disgusted when he saw how much the demon could eat, but it had been however long since he had ingested human food.

But when it came time to leave the tea shop the previous waitress came up to their table. "I hope all of you have enjoyed your food." She smiled at Yoru brightly. "Come back soon," She said wistfully.

Yoru smiled back and stood up. "Of course," He practically cooed.

Eien almost wanted to gag but his Father had pushed him out of the small shop before he could. "He's just playing her," He grumbled. "He ate so much, yet he still wants more."

The younger redhead waited with his Father outside the teashop as Yoru finished flirting. "I just realized something," Eien commented. "Since I'm going to be working as well, shouldn't you be working too? You don't have anything to do." The sixteen-year-old smirked and Yoru smirked back.

"Aw~ You're going to miss me, so you want me to stay with you?" Eien's eyes widened and he glared at the demon.

"No, I-"

"How touching!" Yoru exclaimed, placing a hand over his heart. "I understand now that I am truly needed."

Eien gave a small growl and Sasori sighed, feeling another headache coming.

School's almost over so I plan on writing a lot over the break.

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