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Suguro felt uncomfortable with the plan, but hearing it could raise his rank, he didn't mind it all too much. He could tell it didn't sit well with Rin and Mr. Okumura. Suguro didn't blame them, the whole plan surrounded around Rin doing his part correctly. Suguro sighed, looking over to see Rin being pushed by Yukio down the hallway, both of them in civilian clothes. Rin was in a dark grey beanie, a blue hoodie with a tan jean jacket over it. He had black jeans and black converse on. Yukio was in a hoodie, blue pants and his exorcist shoes. Rin looked a little uneasy as he got closer to the group awaiting for the plan. Suguro stood up from the couch with the others as Rin and Yukio came to a stop near them.
"Alright, now that everyone is here, we need to get into the plan." Etsuya said, walking into the room. "Everyone is to go to the mart down the street, the one we discussed. After that, around 9:30-10 you will be okay too come down the street, make sure to sell it."
Rin gulped, nodding. "I will. I've got this." He reassures them, shifting in his seat. Masami stepped forward, pointing to the other ex-wires who were still standing with semi-worried looks on their faces.
"Get moving, Ex-wires." He demanded.
They bowed before all of them started to head out, the only ones missing from the group was Shura, Shiemi and Takara who were cut out of the group. Nobody knows why, they just were. Hopefully answers will come to them when they are done with this mission.
Once Etsuya, Masami and Yukio finally left, Rin nearly deflated. He stared up at the ceiling, watching the strings on the air vent wiggle in the air. He knew this was for the better, and actually being involved in something like this made him incredibly thankful and happy. He just couldn't shake a feeling he felt boiling in his stomach that made him uneasy. He looked down at his phone to see what time it was. Only 5 minutes had passed. He groaned, wheeling over to the t.v on the wall, and sat comfortably, watching the news channel.
There was nothing new to talk about on the news, so he got bored pretty easily before turning towards the magazines on the coffee tables. That caught his attention as he picked up a cookbook and flipped through it, sucking in some of the tips that were explained. Not realizing it had been longer than he anticipated, he felt his phone buzz in his pocket. He put the book down and flipped his phone opened and noticed it was Yukio who texted him, asking if he'd left yet.
Rin cursed, putting up his brakes before wheeling out of the front door of the hotel. Instantly he was hit with some cold air as he saw the nearly deserted road. He gulped before continuing to wheel down Cho-dori ave. to the meeting rendezvous. He couldn't feel anything around him as he continued down the street, taking in the dark street. It was lit with some markets, apartment lights, and street lights, making him feel a little bit better the further down the street he went. He gripped his tire even tighter when he felt the familiar presence from last night. Rin wanted to chuckle aloud, not believing he fell for the most obvious bait, but Rin still continued, pretending to be oblivious of his presence. He grabbed his phone, still wheeling and sent a text to Yukio.
Just as he hit sent, he looked up from his phone to see Alistair leaning against a street post, looking at his nails. Rin tensed, coming to a stop a few feet from him. "Didn't think you would come out alone." Alistair spoke, his bright red eyes side glancing him, sending a shiver down Rin's spin.
"Didn't know I had to be accompanied. Obsessed with me are we?" Rin smirked, folding his arms.
Alistair chuckled, clearly amused at Rin's accusation. He peeled himself off of the post, walking carefully in front of Rin. "Obsessed is a very ugly word. I prefer bewitched, maybe even captivated. Now those words are such a beauty to come off the tongue." He explained, running a hand through his hair.
Rin scoffed. "Either way it's creepy. Why are you so "captivated" by me? Are you planning to take me back to Gehenna?" Rin asked, feeling his phone buzz, but didn't dare reach for it in order to not set Alistair off.
Alistair did the thing Rin least expected. He laughed. A guttroll laugh that sounded so haunting it made Rin uncomfortable. Alistair slapped his knees, before straightening up, wiping a tear away from his eye. He cleared his throat, a satisfied smile on his face. "Take you back to Gehenna? Now why would I do that?"
Rin was taken aback by this. "Uh… it's what every demon that's been after me has been determined to do." Rin explained skeptically.
Alistair put a hand on his hip, his bright red and black suit wrinkling at the stance. His eyes looked amused but Rin noticed a darkness to them that made him wish the others would hurry. "I don't care for the meddling affairs of Gehenna or what is the deal with that." His smile grew. "I only care about Value."
"Value?"
Alistair took a step, almost closing the gap between both of them. He bent down so he was inches away from Rin's face. Rin stayed put, not backing down from him as he sent a glare.
"You are aware of what I am, correct?" He whispered, his voice so soft it was like melted butter. Rin chewed the inside of his cheek nervously. "I'm a human trafficker. I make money off of stolen goods." He sent a dark smirk at Rin, his smile now showing the sharpened fangs. "The half son of satan with the flames, imagine the price tag you would deliver. Not to mention being handsome helps bring the price to a triple. You may just be my biggest prize yet."
Rin's face dropped and Alistair could see it, but before he could make a move, Alistair's demeanor changed, his eyes glancing behind him and Rin followed. The group was finally heading towards them. Alistair sighed, standing straight. He brought a hand up and carressed Rin's chin, who finally snapped out of it and swatted his hand away, reaching for his sword. Alistair noticed and chuckled.
"Such a prize. I can't wait to have you in my gallery, Rin Okumura." He whispered before disappearing into the shadows just as the seal was dropped to the ground.
"Dammit!" Etsuya snapped. "We were just a second too late."
The Kyoto group shared a glance at Rin who looked visibly shaken at whatever had happened. Yukio must've seen it as well because he placed a hand on Rin, who immediately shook it off. "Don't." He fumed.
"WHat happened?" Yukio asked.
Rin felt embarrassment and anger sizzle in his stomach as he sent a glare towards Yukio. "No you listened. WHat happened? I sent that text 15 minutes ago! I thought you were at the mart down the street?!" Rin barked.
"We were, we just got the text late. If you would've answered him back We would've been here earlier!" Suguro growled. He couldn't tell if he was angry at Rin or if he was angry that they got there late. Either way he could tell Rin was taken aback by his outburst.
"I couldn't answer it! He was right in front of me! It certainly would have sent him running!" Rin shot back.
"It's called being sneaky! Type in your pocket!"
"I'm not as skilled as you are, Suguro. In case you hadn't noticed he is one of the highest demons along side amaimon we have dealt with! He would have seen through it immediately!" Rin retorted.
"Well at least with amaimon you put up more of a fight! Your paralyzed not weak!" Suguro was now yelling, catching some of the locals curious eyes.
"Exactly what you said. I'm paralyzed." Rin spat out. "How can I put up the same fight being like this?"
"You try." Suguro demanded.
Rin chuckled. "You don't think I am? Nothing seems to go my way."
Suguro shook his head before looking Rin dead in the eyes. "Maybe you should just go back home. You clearly can't do anything." Suguro bit out bitterly.
Rin felt his face contort into pain at the words that were said. They were finally making progress, only to have it halted by a measly fight. All of this has been because he is the son of satan. Being paralyzed, being hated by his friends, being a burden on anyone near him and now he was being targeted by a human trafficker all because he was a rare one? All of it hit him right there, and Rin could tell his whole body was shaking with the different emotions.
"You know what? Maybe I will." Rin whispered, sending them a glare. "It was foolish of me to think I could continue being an exorcist in my state." He turned his chair around, ignoring Yukio's attempt to stop him. "I'm heading back to the hotel. I'm no longer a factor in this mission. When we get home, I'm resigning from the academy." He whispered before wheeling towards the hotel. Yukio was about to chase after him but was stopped by Masami.
"Leave him, he needs to cool down a bit." He explained. All of them watched in shocked awe as Rin slowly disappeared down the road to the hotel.