OK so this is the next chapter.
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Also, shout out to Guest! Ok so there were two of you in the last chapter and, while I appreciate both reviews, I'm talking to the Guest with the theory!
Guest reviewed: In case anyone asks you why the seal is weakening already: Since in canon they are twins, the power was split (far from equally of course) between the two of them. Only Rin's power was locked away in the sword, Yukio just kept his (they weren't an issue until late in the series, most likely because he had so little power) Because only one of them has Satan's flames, there is more for the sword to contain, so it weakens faster. That's my theory anyway
My response: I agree! You had that like spot on! Thank you for reviewing this! Cookies for you! (::) (::) (::) (::)
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Onto the chapter!
It had been a regular day for Yukio that morning. He had gone about his classes as usual the difference being that, after cram school, he wouldn't be heading back to the dorm. No, instead he'd be picking up his little brother to stay with him for the time being. He had been thinking about what was to come at the end of the day and it filled him with feelings of nervousness and excitement. He had no idea what would happen once he had Rin living here, and he could only hope he'll be safer here than at the monastery with his powers trying to break through the seal.
Pushing those thoughts away, Yukio continued on with his day, everything the same as always. That is, until Cram School.
Yukio had been in the middle of lecturing his students on plants that could cure certain poisons from demons when he heard the door to the classroom open. However, he didn't have much time to see what it was before a small blur came dashing at him and clung to his waist, almost knocking him down from the force.
"Yukio!" The blur cried and Yukio looked down to see Rin with his arms wrapped around his waist and hugging him.
"Rin?!" Yukio cried in shock as he stared down at the young boy. "What are you doing here?!"
"Father brought me!" Rin said with a grin.
"Here?!"
"Well, no he brought me to a clown but he was boring because he said we had to wait for you." Rin said with a pout before his smile was back. "But you're here meaning we don't have to wait!"
"Rin…" Yukio stared down at his little brother unsure of what to say. He let his eyes look over his grinning face when he noticed a bandage under his eye and Yukio turned serious as he knelt down.
"What happened?" He demanded.
"Nothing." Rin said looking away.
"Don't lie to me Rin." Yukio said sternly. "Did you get into another fight?! What did dad and I tell you abou-"
"But it wasn't my fault!" Rin exclaimed frustrated tears in his eyes at the thought of having his brother shout at him without listening or being on his side like Shiro was.
"Rin, that doesn't mean you get into fights!" However, before Yukio could say anymore, a cough got his attention, reminding him he was still in his classroom. Resisting the urge to face palm, Yukio turned his attention away from his brother and to his class.
"Mr. Okumura?" His star student, Ryuji Suguro, asked.
Yukio sighed. "Everyone, this is my younger brother, Rin. Rin, say hello." Rin remained silent, not looking at anyone as he continued to glare at the wall. "Rin."
The boy did let his eyes glance at the class before they widened at the sight of one teen. With a new smile on his face, Rin rushed over to stand before Suguro.
"Whoa!" He gasped. "You're so cool looking!" Rin was blabbering on as he jumped up and down in front of the star student who just stared back completely clueless.
"Uh…" He drew out. "…Thanks?"
"I'm Rin! What's your name?"
"Ryuji Suguro." Suguro answered.
"Hey there Rin!" Rin turned to see two other boys next to Suguro. The one speaking to him had pink hair while the other was shorter with glasses. "I'm Renzou Shima and this is Konekomaru Miwa."
"It's nice to meet you Rin." Konekomaru said with a bow. Rin blinked before giving a nod back to the other and let his eyes look at everyone again, noticing two girls had come over to join them, one with long purple hair pulled into twin tails while the other had short brown hair.
"Hello, I'm Paku Noriko." The brunette introduced herself and then pointed to the other female. "And this is my friend, Izumo Kamiki."
While Rin had been distracted by meeting everyone, Suguro had turned his attention to his teacher, who had been watching his younger brother meet his student.
"Er…Mr. Okumura, why is your brother here?" He asked getting the other to turn to him.
"Honestly, Mr. Suguro, he was supposed to stay with the principle until class was over, but it appears he had snuck away."
"Yes, but why is he here? At True Cross?" Suguro continued. He knew the other went to the Academy as a student, since he did as well, and figured he wouldn't be keeping him here at the dorms.
Yukio glanced at him, "I would advise you to stay out of my business. If it comes up in the future, I will tell you. For now, however, I don't think you need to know." Suguro didn't say anything more.
Yukio glanced at the clock and found class would be ending in a few minutes and decided that he would just let it end now to take care of Rin. He approached the group surrounding his brother and coughed.
"Class is dismissed for now." He said to his students before turning to as the class started gathering their things to leave. "Rin, stay here." Rin huffed but didn't say anything as he sat in one of the chairs. The class slowly left, each saying goodbye to both Yukio and Rin, before it was just the two of them left.
It was quiet as Yukio collected his things and Rin just swung his legs as he sat in the chair, when one of them spoke.
"Hey Yukio?" Rin called to his brother. "Are you, like, a teacher or something?"
Yukio stopped what he was doing to look at the eight-year-old. "What makes you say that?"
"It's just that, you acted all teacher-y and stuff." Rin answered with a shrug.
"Well," Yukio thought about what to say before answering. "You are correct about that, but you don't need to worry. It's more like a club then anything and you won't have to worry about joining." 'Hopefully' Yukio added as an afterthought.
"Okay." Rin replied.
Yukio finished up gathering his things and motioned to Rin. "Come on, we have to go back to Sir. Pheles." Rin scurried over to him as they entered the hallway when Yukio spoke again. "Oh, and Rin? Don't think this made me forget about what you've done."
Rin crossed his arms with a pout. "I knew that, I was just curious." Yukio hummed in reply. "You don't believe me!"
"I never said that."
Rin just gave a big huff and remained silent the rest of the way to Mephisto's office.
When they entered they were greeted by a loud, cheerful voice. "Ah! You found him!" They looked to see Mephisto smiling widely at the duo.
"You let Rin out of your sight in the first place." Yukio said, raising an eyebrow. "Did you even bother to look for him?"
"I looked, but why bother to interrupt you when you were in the middle of reuniting?" Mephisto replied, putting a hand to his chest as if he had been touched by the scene.
Yukio rolled his eyes before deciding to get to the point. "Sir. Pheles, I'd like to head home now to get Rin all unpacked, so would you kindly inform me as to where we will be living."
"Of course!" Mephisto replied, taking out a key for Yukio to take. "You'll be staying in the old dorm building since no one else lives there, meaning you'll have the whole place to yourselves." Rin smiled at that fact. "As for transportation, I'll take little Rin-"
"Oi! I'm not little!"
"To school and anywhere else if you're busy." Mephisto continued as if Rin never spoke.
"And what about food?" Yukio questioned. "It will be difficult with just my paycheck from teaching."
"Hm, yes I suppose." Mephisto hummed. "Then I guess I can supply you with food for now until you go buy your own."
"Will they be fresh?" Rin exclaimed with a bright smile on his face before turning to Yukio. "Hey, Yukio, do you think I could cook for us some time?"
"You like to cook?" Mephisto asked, obviously curious.
"Yeah!" Rin exclaimed. "I cook all the time for the guys at home and for dad! They say I'm great! Even Yukio said so before he left! Right Yukio?!"
"Er…yeah, I did." Yukio responded. He had forgotten about his brother's talent, and boy what a talent it was. He had started when he was about five years old and has improved since. He could honestly see Rin as a chef in the future.
"Does this mean I can cook for us?"
"Sure, I don't see why not." Yukio replied with smile which made Rin beam brighter. He turned back to Mephisto. "Is there anything else we should know?"
Mephisto tapped his chin in thought before giving them a big smile. "Nope! You may go now!"
Yukio gave him a nod and informed Rin to grab one of the bags of his things, since they had been left here for them to grab. The two of them grabbed Rin's luggage and left the room. They walked through the halls until they reached the courtyard with a large fountain in the center. Rin stared at it as they walked by and Yukio would have to usher him along when he would get caught up in his awe. The two continued moving until they were finally off the school grounds and on the city's streets. Rin would look at the building they passed and Yukio would silently chuckle at the awe on his face. It reminded him how truly innocent and clueless Rin was to all this.
Soon, after many minutes of walking and complaining from Rin, they reached the old dormitory. Yukio let them in and told Rin to go pick out a room. Rin nodded and dashed off. It was, surprisingly, not long before he had chosen one and Yukio helped bring all the luggage up. He decided to let Rin go off and explore, since he knew the younger wouldn't help with organization at all, and began to unpack. Upon opening the largest case, holding Rin's clothes, Yukio found a note on the top of it. Picking it up and opening it, he read what it said.
Dear Yukio,
I've hidden the Kurikara blade within a case at the bottom of this bag. Rin does not know of this and I want you to hide it within a safe and hard to find place so that neither Rin nor anyone else find it.
Hope you're well,
Shiro
Yukio read over it a few more times before understanding sunk in. Shiro was trusting him with Kurikara, to keep it safe. Yukio felt a great sense of pride swell within him at the thought Shiro trusted him with Rin's complete life.
He moved the clothes away and soon found what the note had mentioned. A long box was at the bottom of the bag and Yukio gently lifted it into his hands. He saw a key taped to the top of the box and took it off to keep it with him. After placing down the box and hiding it, he began to put away Rin's things just in time to hear his feet patter into the room.
So that was that! I hope you all liked it!
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