Sonichungergamesfangirl – oops… I knew that. Well put your name next time! XP

Angryboy13 – Ha, yea that would be an epic fight.

Inlovewithshizaya – Well, Bon has pretty much been helping and tutoring him during his off time to keep him caught up. But don't worry, more about that to come later. ;)

PricessCittyKat – Of course! Bon will always be there to help!

AsperiganStroyteller – Yea, that's kind of what I thought. I'll have to check out your story. :)

Theme: Fortitude

Rin's 'physical therapy' with Bon went on throughout the day. Rin wouldn't admit it out loud, but Bon was right, moving around seemed to help. After a few hours, Rin was able to walk on his own, albeit a bit clumsily. By the end of the day, he had gained full human mobility… not quite up to his usual demonic reflexes, but at least he could walk on his own. However, there has still been no change in his eyesight.


Rin walked into class the next day, one hand on Bon's shoulder, and could hear everyone get quiet. Rin sighed. "Guys, I'm fine. I promise." He followed Bon to his seat.

Shima tapped Rin lightly on the shoulder. "Rin, do you need me to take notes for you?"

"I'm keeping notes for Rin," Bon interjected.

Yukio arrived and began the lesson. Through the class, everyone kept asking if Rin was okay or needed help. When they weren't asking questions or trying to help him, the silence seemed so think it could be cut with a knife.

When Yukio closed the lesson, everyone was trying to help him up and out of the class. Bon didn't get a chance to say anything before Rin tripped on a chair and fell over.

Rin finally got angry and blue sparks flew off his body; his flames haven't returned to their full power. He got up and left the class, ignoring everyone's protests.


It turns out he knew the school much better than he thought. That plus he did have his heightened senses of smell and hearing back. He was able to navigate outside on his own easily. Rin was feeling very frustrated with his friends. They think I'm completely helpless just because I can't see! A low growl escaped him. Bon was doing a good job of helping me on his own! They went too far! He stomped his foot and came to a stop; his tail whipped side to side in anger. Wherever he ended up, it smelled familiar. It was the back alley he normally took to get back to the dorms. He hears a trashcan knock over behind him and he turns around.

"Will you guys leave me alone!" Rin yelled behind him before he realized this smell was different. "Wait," he sniffed the air again then took a fighting stance. "Hobgoblins," he growled. Rin drew his sword, though still no flames appeared.

Two large hobgoblins charged forward and Rin easily fought them off with a swipe of his sword. Two more suddenly appeared behind him, but he missed their approach. He was knocked forward and spun around to attack. Three more small ones appeared and surrounded him. He continued attacking, slicing them through one at a time… but it wasn't enough. They kept coming and his lack of sight wasn't helping matters, as well as his lack of demonic reflexes and agility. He was fighting at the level of a human with only his sense of hearing and smell to aid him. Eventually he was overpowered and soon wished he hadn't left the others. There were so many hobgoblins now that he doubted anyone could even seem him buried under them.

He heard something and suddenly the hobgoblins started screeching and disappearing. He heard the same sound again and began feeling what was making the others disappear. A Stinging sensation covered his body and he screamed. Only a moment later, the hobgoblins were all gone. Rin got onto his hands and knees, panting.

"Oh my gosh! Rin!" Yukio ran to his brother. "I thought you were still at the school!" He helped Rin up and asked calmly, "Are you okay?"

Rin caught his breath. "I'm fine." He pushed away from his brother. "W-where's my sword?"

Yukio found Kurikara and handed it to him.

"Thanks," Rin mumbled then continued on to the dorms.

Yukio followed. "How did you even get out this far without any sight?"

Rin stopped and turned around. "You know, I'm not as helpless as everyone thinks I am. Believe it or not, I was actually able to fight off some those hobgoblins. But so many of them appeared, anybody would have been overwhelmed by that." Anger was beginning to build again in the young demon. I'm tired of everyone thinking I need help!

Yukio took a deep breath before responding. "Rin, I understand why you are feeling frustrated, but you need to understand where we are coming from. Only you know the extent of your abilities right now. None of us know how you are coping or what you are currently capable of. We are all only worried about you. Yes, some of them may have been going too far, but it is just because they are concerned."

Rin sighed and felt himself calm down. The brothers continued their walk home.

"But… it is great to see you fighting through this, brother." Yukio smiled.

I have been falling a bit behind on this story. Thankfully, though, I am still keeping up with it enough to update regularly. :) I hope everyone is still enjoying the story. I am officially half way there! Chapter 50! In celebration of the 50thchapter, y'all get to ask me anything you want. I will answer the questions before the next chapter. (as long as they are relatively appropriate XD ) Ask me questions, but don't forget to review the chapter too! 50 down, 50 to go! Until next chapter,

NyteXade