OK so this is the next chapter!
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Iris Patton asked: so Kuro is a demon right? Also a fimiliar but still demon? so how could Rin see him? also Mephesto? I mean they're both demons n Rin shouldn't be able to see any of them? Thanks for the update hope to read more n soon!
Answer: Well for Mephisto from what I understand, regular people can see him, so Rin can see him. For Kuro, I made it that as a cat , even with two tails, he can be seen while if he is giant, he can't be seen. Not that it will matter soon if the last chapter said anything, bit yeah! Hope that's ok!
I think that was the only question! Sorry if I didn't see yours!
Onto the chapter!
Yukio watched as his students were taken out of the room to get any wounds looked at from the result of the exam. He knew they were all shocked at the fact everything was a test and the way Mephisto had told them was a little over the top, but he couldn't do anything about that now. His gaze went to the broken down door and his eyebrows creased a little in worry. He figured the demon didn't leave the room, seeing as every one of his students were in here by the time the exam was over, but the worry was still there.
Hopefully his brother was alright.
"Mr. Okumura," Yukio looked over at the headmaster who was grinning at him. "You seem to have something on your mind. Care to share?"
"If you wouldn't mind, sir, but I would like to go check on my brother." A shiver went down his spine when that smile seemed to grow wider with knowledge that Yukio didn't know hidden behind it.
"Of course!" Mephisto replied. "Your students are in good hands now and you can help out with any paperwork when you feel you must. The only time you must be with your students is when the results of the exams are ready. Until then, you may watch over your brother."
Something happened, or was going to happen, and Mephisto knew about it, Yukio was sure of this. Giving Mephisto one last look, Yukio gave his thanks along with a nod of his head before leaving the room, heading swiftly to his brother's room.
His breath hitched in his throat when he saw the open door to the room and the sight of Kuro letting out worried meows down the hall. Kuro caught sight of Yukio and padded quickly over to him with a string of worried meows.
"Shit." Yukio cursed, sweat building on his forehead in worry about what happened to his brother. He ran down the hall, looking every which way for his brother with Kuro taking charge in checking a different direction. Yukio trusted the cat sidhe to alert him if he found Rin. He passed the stairs when he heard it.
"Yukio."
Stopping in his tracks, Yukio looked up the stairs to see a fiery haired woman in a bikini top staring down at him with a tense expression.
"Shura? Wha-"
"No time." She interrupted him, turning to head back up the stairs. "You need to follow me now."
Gritting his teeth, Yukio held back a protest and followed her quickly up the stairs. He didn't have time for this! He needed to find his brother to make sure he was alright and not hurt and-
"Rin!" He exclaimed as his eyes fell on the trembling, curled up figure on the ground of the roof. His mind didn't even bother remembering that fact that Shura was here, he was just worried about his brother that was sweating and trembling on the ground in front of him. He reached out to touch him when there was a flickering of flames around his body and Yukio jerked back to avoid touching the fire.
"That's why I couldn't bring him down to you. If I could've, I would have brought the kid off the roof." Shura spoke up. Yukio didn't bother with a response. He would figure out what happened later, first he needed to help his brother.
Leaning closer, yet not touching his brother, he spoke. "Rin? Rin can you hear me? You're safe. Your nii-san is here and you're safe now."
As he spoke, he slowly stretched his hand out and placed it on his brother's arm. For a moment, the flames spiked and struck Yukio's hand before he could pull away. However, they were calm and Yukio noticed that instead of burning, he only felt a soft warmth upon his hand. Setting his own fear aside, he strengthened his hold on his brother's arm to one of security. Rin started to calm down, his flames dying and disappearing, however his body still trembled and sweated as though he had a fever.
"Rin? Rin, can you hear me?" Yukio asked, leaning closer to his shivering brother. His worry deepened when there was no reply and he pulled his brother into his arms. When his brother was safely cradled in his arms, he suddenly felt a small fist clenching onto his exorcist coat. Looking down, Yukio saw intense blue peaking from slited eyes.
"...Ni-ii-san?" Rin mumbled before his eyes closed and his grip loosened making his hand fall onto his chest.
Swallowing thickly, Yukio turned swiftly to the door of the stairs, not even taking a moment of hesitation as he moved swiftly. He knew Shura was following behind him, but he continued to focus on his brother. He could question her later.
Yukio reached one of the rooms he had set aside for medical purposes, knowing he'd be unable to keep many of the exorcist weapons and tools in his room without Rin getting curious about them. He still had a few things in his room, but they were subtle enough that Rin didn't feel the need to touch them. Yukio placed Rin down on the bed before rushing around the room and out into the hall with a towel.
When he came back in, he placed the now wet and cold towel on Rin's forehead to fight the apparent fever he had before checking his body for any injuries. Other than a few scrapes from falling on the roof that was taken care of by cleaning them and putting bandaids on them, Yukio had done all he could to aid his brother at the moment.
With a sigh, he turned to look at the woman who was within his room.
"What happened? Why are you even here?" Yukio asked, looking Shura over.
Shura sighed and crossed her arms as she leaned against the wall in the room. "The old man asked me to watch over the kid. At first, I was hesitant because I couldn't think of why demons would be specifically after a little boy whose only connection to this world was that his father was the Paladin. When he explained the situation to me, I was even more hesitant, but I still took the job, since he seemed so worried about the kid."
"So Shiro asked you to look over Rin? How long ago?"
Shura shrugged. "Not that long. I'd say the beginning of the camp you had here."
"And what exactly had happened up on the roof?"
"The naberius, from the exam, came after him. There were times he could see it and times he couldn't, at least from what I could tell. It chased him to the roof where the kid got so scared he exploded into flames and burnt the demon right there back to Gehenna."
Yukio was silent for a moment before replying. "And yet, you didn't then kill Rin."
Shura sighed, leaning her head back. "Yeah, I didn't. I should've, it's our job to do so. But...damnit the kid was just too innocent." she looked at Yukio. "When I couldn't touch him, I figured you would be the next best choice. Turns out, I was right."
"Thank you, for not killing him." Yukio spoke after, giving her a nod of gratitude.
"Yeah, sure." She looked at Rin now. "So, does this mean the kid...he's-?"
Yukio shook his head. "No, he shouldn't be a demon, at least not completely. His demon blood might be a bit stronger now, but he will remain mostly human as long as the sword holding his demon heart remains locked." Shura nodded, having received that information from Shiro when he was convincing her to watch over Rin.
Yukio shook his head. "Honestly, I'm just worried that he'll be able to completely see the demons now." He let out a sigh and frowned at his brother's sleeping form. "However, I don't know where this fever came from. Hopefully it will pass quickly."
Shura watched silently, seeing the brotherly love pass from Yukio to his brother. She knew that the teen could be rather cold at times, and it was nice to see his showing such emotions. Now, she was very glad she decided to spare the kid.
"Well, the kid better get better soon, 'cause I'd like to meet him face to face." Shura spoke up, hoping to lighten the mood a little.
Yukio shot her a deadpan look. "No. I don't think you are a person I want my brother to meet."
"What?! I'm perfectly fine for the kid to be around!" Shura defended herself.
"Not with that you're wearing!"
"Please, you're just an overbearing brother!"
"I am not! I just don't want you influencing my brother!"
"Oh come on! You met me when you were about his age! It's fine!"
"That was because I was training to be an exorcist! I don't think I would have met you if not for that!"
"Oh, I don't know about that Yukio, I mean, I might have had her visit at some point!" The laugh broke off their conversation and they turned to see Shiro in the door a smile on his face and Kuro at his feet. The cat sidhe meowed a greeting and jumped up onto the bed besides Rin. A sad look crossed his face as he stared at Rin before curling up near his head.
"Shiro." Yukio greeted with a nod of his head. Shura performed a similar response to the paladin.
Shiro smiled at both of them before his gaze settled on the bed. His expression turned to worry and he knelt beside the bed to place his hand on Rin's head, carding his fingers through the navy locks.
"Thank you, Shura, for protecting him." He said looking at her from the corner of his eyes.
Shura waved her hand at him. "It was no problem. I'll be glad to continue helping out. For now though, I think you two need a moment alone." With that she stood up. "Do you have any bear here?"
Yukio shot her a look. "Why would we have that in this building?!"
Shura shrugged and cast his a soft smile. "Figured I'd ask." With that she left the room.
It was quiet for a few seconds before Shiro spoke. "Have you checked the sword yet?"
Yukio shook his head. "No, I was too worried about Rin."
Shiro nodded. "Alright. And you? How are you?" He turned to look at the oldest boy, worry in his eyes.
"I'm fine, much better than Rin. I can't figure out where the fever came from though."
Shiro sighed in response. "I couldn't tell you where it came from either. If it doesn't pass, we'll have to look into it, and I have an idea as to who might know what is going on."
"Mephisto." It wasn't a question. If anyone had any idea why Rin was this way, it would be him who had originally sealed away Rin's demon heritage.
"Have you gotten any rest since your mission?" Yukio asked, changing the topic.
Shiro smiled. "A little. I more wanted to see if the two of you were alright. Plus, I was hoping to taste some of Rin's cooking when I returned."
"Well, that won't happen for a bit."
Shiro let a tear slide down his cheek and an over-dramatic expression cross his face. "I know! It's such a sad outcome!"
Yukio shook his head at his adoptive father's reaction. "Alright, we can go get something to eat then. Rin's stable for now. If something were to happen, I'm sure Kuro will alert us to it. After the excitement we've all had, we all need a moment of a break. Come on, let's get some food. We can even see if there will be something for Rin when he wakes up."
Shiro sighed and stood up. "Alright, I'll eat, but it won't be the same though."
"I know." Yukio chuckled. They both gave one last glance at the bed before leaving the room. Kuro watched them go before shifting so that his head rested on Rin's chest.
"Please be ok, Rin."
So that was that! Sorry if Shura was a little calm or something, but I feel like she can be mature if she has to be.
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