"What the hell just happened?!"
Yukio felt himself wince as Ray demanded answers. This was not going to be particularly enjoyable on his part...
The older man knew he couldn't simply lie about something that Ray had been witness to. After all, who was going to believe that everything had just happened, from the Naberius attack to the teenager being strangled, was a hallucination, or simply a bad dream?
The answer to that would be, no one with half a functional brain. If Yukio did lie, than there would be no way to explain the already forming bruise on Ray's throat, from where the Naberius had attempted to strangle him. And there was no way to explain why Kuro had suddenly grown to such a huge size. Thankfully, the Cat sidth seemed to read the mood, before he poofed back to his smaller form.
Yukio made up his mind. It'd be best if he truthfully explained everything to Ray. Well, not everything. He'd just explain what Ray needed to know and nothing else.
Maybe this time he'll be able to keep his brother away from his heritage...?
Yukio mentally slapped himself. He couldn't keep thinking that Ray was Rin. Rin was gone, and until Yukio could prove his theory of reincarnation, Ray would simply be Ray. A Singaporean student on an exchange programme with True Cross Academy.
Seeing the teenager's face that had an expression that clearly demanded an explanation immediately, Yukio cleared his throat.
"That was a Naberius, a type of ghoul." He answered calmly, placing his guns back into their holster. "It's a demon."
"Demon?!" Ray gaped disbelivingly.
"Yes, demon. You can see them, can't you?" Yukio swatted away a Coal Tar, watching with slight amusement as Ray's eyes widened to almost comical proportions.
"Those are demons?!" He exclaimed, looking slightly scared as he brushed the Coal Tars away frantically, before another thought entered his mind. "Wait, just a thought, why do you have guns?! Aren't they, I don't know, illegal on school property?"
Pushing his glasses up the bridge of his nose, Yukio responded. "I'm an Exorcist. It's my job to get rid of them if they're on the campus. And weapons are legal here in their for exorcism."
Ray was silent for a moment more, his hand gently touching his bruised throat before he spoke again. "Are they always this... hostile?"
"Quite a few of them are," Yukio ignored the stricken look on Ray's face. "But not all of them. Tell me, how long have you been able to see the demons?"
"... My whole life." Ray admitted, looking uncomfortable. "I always thought they were just hallucinations, since nothing ever happened..."
Yukio sighed, before he gestured for Ray to follow him. "You were lucky, then. Demons are usually provoked once they realise you can see them. Come on, you should get back to the dorm. It's getting late."
Ray didn't need to be told twice, hurrying after the man. "But what if it comes back? And why can't other people see them?"
"The dorms have wards on them, after a smilar incident happened a few years back. So you wouldn't have to worry about the Naberius returning." Hopefully. "And as for why other people can't see them, that would be because they don't have temptaints. Injuries inflicted by demons." He added the last part in after sone thought.
"Then, what about Kuro-"
"Kuro is Cat Sidth." Yukio didnt even need to hear the rest of Ray's question. "He guards the dorms, and since he's taken a liking to you, I doubt you'd be in much danger."
Ray seemed to accept this as he walked alongside Yukio, although he still sent some occasional glances towards the black cat that followed them.
Once the elder man had dropped the teenager off at the dorms with Kuro, Yukio made a beeline for another door before he pulled out a rather flamboyant looking key and inserted it into the lock, turning it with click.
Yes, he and the director were definately going to have another long talk.
0o0
"Director Pheles," Even though he was the King of Time and the second most powerful demon king of the Baal, Mephisto couldn't help but twitch slightly at the downright demonic look on the younger Okumura's face.
How was Okumura Yukio the twin that hadn't inherited any of their Father's powets?
"Ah, Okumura-kun!" Mephisto calmly said. "What brings you here?"
"Cut the crap, director." Yukio growled in a manner that was uncharacteristic for him. "You know why I'm here. Now, mind telling me why exactly was there a Naberius on campus?"
The King of Time raised an eyebrow. "What makes you think I have anything to do with it?"
"You're in charge of all barriers surrounding the Academy. I highly doubt a Naberius could so easily waltz in without your knowledge." Yukio deadpanned.
He did have a point...
"Okumura-kun, there are a lot of area for me to cover, so I might have missed a spot." Mephisto easily countered. "Demons do occasionally sneak in, regardless of the presence of a barrier."
"Then, pray tell, why out of all the people it could have went after, it went after Rin-?!"
Mephisto let out a bark of laughter. "Oh, so this is what it's all about? You feeling bitter about Ray Owens being attacked by a Naberius, since he looks so much like your deceased brother?"
The King of Time emphasised on the word 'deceased', as well as the Singaporean's name, as if taunting Yukio with the fact that his twin had died years ago.
"You still feel guilt from being unable to prevent Okumura Rin's unforetunate demise, and now that someone else who looks just like your brother appears, you suddenly believe that it's your job to protect him, as you were unable to protect your brother?" Mephisto looked smug as Yukio tightly clenched his fists, knowing that he had struck the nail on the head.
Yukio's silence was more than enough to say that Mephisto had won this.
After the male left the office, Mephisto gave a satisfied smirk at the spot where Yukio had previously stood. He definitely wasn't going to admit to the younger that he did have a part in letting the Naberius in...
Even though he was no longer in charge of the chessboard, the King of Time couldn't deny that with his Father and brothers added into the equation, this game would be the most intriguing one that he had played in centuries.
0o0
Ray ran his fingers through Kuro's silky black fur, the Cat Sidth purring softly at gi side.
Even after the shocking revelation that the cat that had been following him around for the past few days was really a demon, of all possible things (At least it explained the horns and the two tails), Ray couldn't bring himself to remain wary of the little cat.
Even though his 'little' status could change at the drop of a hat, or rather, a puff of smoke...
He picked up his phone, scrolling down his contacts page, reaching a number before his finger hovered over the call button.
Just a push of the button, and he'd be able to relay everything that had happened to his mother.
Just a push of the button...
He snapped the phone shut, shaking his head. Not yet. He didnt want to worry his mother just yet. Eventually, he'd tell his mother, that everything he'd seen during his childhood were actually real, and not his imagination acting up.
He needed to know more first. About this whole other world that he'd known about, not actually known about.
A whole other world existed beneath everyone's noses, and they weren't aware of it...
The thought of it actually freaked Ray out.
His teacher had told him that quite a few demons were hostile. How many had killed people, leaving their bloody murders as cold cases for the police? Better yet, how could no one have noticed?
Surely, if demons were as powerful as they seemed, they'd have a larger impact on the world, right?
He thought back to the ghost creature that was haunting the sidewalk directly outside of his house, and the black sludge that was using the space underneath his bed as a shelter. Despite being extremely creepy, they never actually tried anything.
Maybe most demons were weak, and the strong super powered ones were extremely rare?
Ray thought back to some mythology books he had (grudgingly) read a while back for English class.
Perhaps the powerful demons that had made an impact on the world, had been exorcised years ago, and since there was no way to prove that they had ever existed, accounts of the bloody carnage they brought on the world were passed off as myths created for entertainment's sake.
Ray tried not to shudder, but it did come out as a slight shiver. Kuro felt this, and meowed, nudging the teenager's side in a comforting manner.
The blue eyed teenager gave a small smile to the cat, scratching him behind the ears.
"Thanks for today, Kuro." The cat tilted his head to the side, as if wondering what Ray was thanking him for.
"For helping out with taking down that demon, I mean." Ray clarified. "If you weren't there, I don't know what could have happened, since you held it off for a few minutes before Okumura Sensei came. So... thanks."
Kuro seemed to beam with pride, meowing happily.
Just then, Ray caught sight of the clock. "Crap, it's late! And I still haven't got my homework done!"
And thus began the mad writing to finish his homework. He knew he should have done his assignments before he went out.
0o0
When Yukio stopped by the Exorcist Shop to visit, Shiemi instantly noticed how tired her friend was.
"Yuki-chan, are you alright?" She asked with concern, although Yukio sought to brush her concern off with a smile.
"I'm fine, Shiemi. It's just that..." He trailed off, not meeting her eyes. "One of my students, not a Cram School student, was attacked by a Naberius."
The female raised a hand up to her mouth to cover a silent gasp. "Is your student alright?"
Yukio nodded. "He is, but... apparently, he told me that he's been able to see demons for his entire life. I can't help but think about how it must have been like..."
Shiemi knew that even though Yukio hadn't mentioned it aloud, he was thinking about his own childhood, about how afraid he had been when no one else could help him.
"And," He was talking again. "That student, he looks just like Rin."
"Ray-san?!" Shiemi blurted out in shock, before she realised that she had spoken and blushed.
Yukio's eyes were wide. "You know him?"
Shiemi fidgeted where she stood, twidling her fingers. "Er, yes. I was delivering your last order when I tripped on the stairs and fell on him. He's from Singapore, right?"
"Yes, he is." The male responded, hesitating slightly before he went on. "He... He may be... I don't know if it's true, but... He may be Rin..."
Seeing Shiemi's flabbergasted expression, Yukio hastily elaborated. "It's only an assumption, but when I checked the Kurikara, Rin's flames were back. And Director Pheles seems to know something..."
By now, it seemed that Shiemi's eyes were filling with tears. "Are you... certain?"
Yukio paused for a moment, before he spoke again. "Quite, but not entirely."
Wiping the tears away from her eyes, the female then clasped Yukio's hands, forcing a smile onto her face. "Yuki-chan, take care of him please!"
Her smile cracked slightly. "This time, I don't want him to hurt anymore, so watch out for him. Promise?"
This time, the younger Okumura twin didn't hesitate to reply. "Promise."
[A/N So that's done. I'm really sorry if Yukio was a little out of character at the last part, but I'm still not entirely sure how to write Yukio's character.
Ray is still not an exorcist, as you guys can see. He just needs an additional little... push, if you catch my drift.
Also, just saying, Izumo, Suguro, Konekomaru and Shima won't be appearing for a little while. Mainly because firstly, I can't think of a reason of why'd they'd still be in True Cross after fifteen years, seeing as how they still have responsibilities back home. Although, I'm still having trouble deciding how Izumo's going to come in...And secondly, it's also my way of procrastinating- I mean, prepping myself to write their characters by rewatching Blue Exorcist and observing their actions.
Also, just saying, I don't think I'm going to make this either manga or anime verse, but it probably leans more towards Anime verse, with some manga aspects.
Right now, I'm dreading writing the perspectives of the Demon Kings that have yet to appear...
Well, I hope you guys enjoyed this chapter!Bye guys.
~ Gwntan12 ]