Ki Master

Chapter 4

Author Notes: I'm back! Last time Yukio kidnapped his (unknowing) twin brother. Now...we're going to see where we end up. I do not own Blue Exorcist~

3rd P.O.V

"Father Fujimoto? I'm home." Rin...really didn't want to be here right now. "Come on father! You need to wake up!" The teens came in, bags full of groceries only to find a snoring old man awaiting them in the dining room.

Sure the elder teen appreciated the idea of Yukio getting him a job, but that was until his brain processed the fact that the job involved the monastery Yukio lived in. And said monastery was under Shiro Fujimoto's care.

Were it not for the stories his mother told him and the strong holy magic surrounding the old man, Rin would've just snorted and called the priest a crock. And right now his mind was screaming at him for being so stupid.

The priest sleeping before him was the one who tried to kill him when he was a baby. This is the guy that shot his mother in the shoulder. What was he thinking!? Rin sighed, now extremely grateful for his mother forcing him to drink her potion.

He wasn't sure he could fool the priest with his glamour alone. "Sorry about this Rin, there was an early mass this morning so Father Fujimoto tends to take a nap the moment he thinks no ones looking for him." Shaking his head Yukio leaves his guardian alone for the time being.

The elder man wasn't waking up at all, no matter how much shouting and shaking his body underwent. "We'll talk to him later. Right now let's get to putting the groceries away and have dinner prepared." His brother could only shrug, not minding. "Lead the way."

He'd rather avoid officially meeting Shiro for as long as possible so he happily followed the taller teen into a different room. "This is the kitchen, right now the other members of the church are doing the evening session."

Humming Rin by habit starts separating the ingredients, making sure to keep the boxes of tea and sukiyaki away from everything else. Yukio watched as Rin immediately started on the meal prep after washing his hands.

Chopping up the various vegetables and meat bought from the store before taking out various leafy herbs and packages of spices. It was an incredible shift from the awkward state he was in when they met.

Adjusting his glasses the younger twin couldn't help but be impressed. Despite being self taught, Rin knew his way around food. At the very least he felt right at home as he started a bubbly pan.

"Taste." Rin held a sample saucer for Yukio. "What is it?" Taking a slight sip, Yukio felt hot broth fall down his throat, his eyes widening in surprise."It's the broth base I'm going to use for a hot pot. You said you got a lot of people that live and work here right?"

It took a moment for the younger of the two to speak, as Yukio was unable to comprehend the flavors he took from that one sip. If this is what Rin could do to soup, he could only imagine what the actual dish tastes like when it was done.

And frankly he couldn't wait! "Yes, there's five of us who live here, but we often get visitors who we share our meals with. Speaking of meals what did you put in the broth? It's fantastic!" Rin blushed as he continued to work.

Purposely avoiding Yukio's gaze, while he starts tossing the veggies and herbs into the pot. This was the first time someone other than his mom complimented him on his cooking, and he couldn't help but smile at the fact.

But it was still embarrassing. "I added some basil, cilantro, scallions and shiitake mushrooms, along with the usual salt and pepper. I still need to add the carrots, onions, some garlic, cabbage, and potatoes. But first I gotta season then cook the beef, mind passing me a frying pan?"

Yukio did as requested, unable to help himself from inhaling the wonderful aroma now engulfing the monastery. "Who's cookin?" Rin couldn't help but freeze as a gruff voice came from the kitchen's entrance.

He didn't dare turn around, less he mess up and blow his glamour. "It's about time you woke up Father Fujimoto, this is my new friend Rin. I asked him to help with making today's meal." Amusement danced across Shiro's glasses as he took a seat, eyeing the newcomer with curiosity.

"More like you kidnapped the poor kid to cook. Which surprises me, I thought you were going to order take out from old man Otoki." Rin had to ignore the conversation, less he panic and risk his powers from escaping. His fingers twitched wisps of blue as he readjusting the temperatures.

Right now he had to focus, and keep calm. So he kept his gaze on his dish, allowing the slab of meat to sizzle in the frying pan for a few moments before flipping it over. Once he got each side to a darken brown, he turns off the heat, cutting the large piece into cubes.

Already he could feel his rapid heart slowing down as he tossed the hot chunks into the bubbling stew. It became a rinse and repeat cycle with each set of produce Rin handled. Eventually everything made its way into the broth, soaking up the juices and softening while he stirred.

"So you need a job?" He couldn't help but wince, he didn't even hear Fujimoto approach as the man dipped a small saucer into the pot. Smacking his lips together in exaggeration. "Yeah. I wanted to help out my mom and- He-hey! No double dipping old man!"

Yukio watched as Rin started pushing his guardian out, a small smile on his lips. "Oh come on! That's some good stuff there! Just one more sip!" Rin couldn't believe this! Why the hell was he afraid of this guy again? He couldn't even remember as he struggled pushing Fujimoto out of his station.

The kitchen was his domain-and curse anyone that dares to enter it! "Hell no! No more samples! You want it, you got to wait for it to finish!" He took pride in his cooking dammit! And the way the elder man was gobbling up the hot pot, there wasn't going to be any left for mealtime.

With all the strength he could muster, he forced the priest towards the table. Point his finger much like a parent scolding their child. "It's got like ten more minutes. Be patient and No. More. Touching!" Shiro slumped at the table, grumbling under his breath.

Yukio chuckled, for a moment questioning if his adopted father was truly the age he was. He could be so childish even as he gives Yukio a small frown. "You're lucky the kid knows what he's doing Yukio, since you're technically supposed to be the one cooking." He gave a sheepish smile to his guardian.

"I bought all the ingredients with the money you gave me. And it's not like you can cook all that well either father." Rin watched as the priest gasped, placing a hand dramatically over his heart. "How could you say such a thing about your dear old man! I'm a legend among chefs! You used to love my cooking!"

It was a funny, touching scene. Their relationship reminded Rin of how he and his mom would interact, as strange as it sounded. Those final ten minutes came way too fast in Rin's opinion as he turned off the stove. "Ok, we need bowls and utensils." Yukio was quick to get to work as the two boys moved in near perfect sync.

Shiro couldn't help but have this nagging feeling in his chest as Rin smiled and conversed with Yukio. Taking note of the very odd situation he's awoken to. Sure people came to the monastery all the time for guidance and help, but it was very rare for Yukio of all people to bring someone here.

And for a job of all things! Don't get him wrong, he loved his son, and was proud for being such a smart, accomplished young man. But if there was one thing Fujimoto knew about Yukio, it was the fact that the teen wasn't a social butterfly, and usually minded his own business.

So finding him converse with a boy around his age who looked to be his opposite in personality and appearance and actually enjoy the interaction made him...suspicious.

Still it was clear Rin meant no harm, and the story he heard from Yukio made Shiro pity him. But despite it all there was something off about him that Shiro just couldn't put his finger on. However any such thoughts were forgotten as the aroma of what was going to be dinner hit his nostrils.

If his talent with food was anything to go by Rin was incredible, and already the elder exorcist was drooling at the thought of finally being able to eat. He's been up since five this morning-he was starving!

A sudden shrill ring caught his attention as Rin jumped before fumbling with his cell. "Shit. Hello?" Yukio watched with furrowed brows at his new friend's guilty expression. "Hey Ma. Is everything ok?" For a moment there was silence as Rin listened to the other line, his face shifting from guilt to worry.

"I'm fine mom. I just didn't realize the time. No-er technically yes. The place I planned on going to didn't want to hire but I made a friend who offered me a job. Yes I said friend I-mom!" He groaned as cheers could be heard on the other side.

Why was she like this? Shaking his head he pulls the phone back to his ear. "No! Don't you dare get out of bed! I'm on my way home ok mom? I'll explain everything when I get there. Love you." Sighing he hangs up, only to blush as he realizes he had an audience listening this whole time.

Shiro couldn't help but chuckle at his misery, he was an open book as far as his emotions were concerned. "We can handle the rest kid. You head on home." Nodding Rin swiftly grabs all his stuff, bidding the two a soft goodbye as he leaves.

Before he could make his way out of the kitchen however Fujimoto grins "Hey Rin!" Startled the raven haired teen pauses, narrowing his gaze over his shoulder for a second. His gaze weary... What did the old man want?

"You want the job come here at seven am sharp tomorrow. Wear something nice." Blinking in surprise Rin looks towards the left, finding Yukio smile with a small shrug. For a moment he was just standing there, confused. Did this mean he finally got a job?

He was still skeptical over Fujimoto, but...this was what he had been waiting for. "You got it. Later!" Even though he had to be mindful of the groceries in his arms, he couldn't help grinning ear to ear as he ran all the way home. Man did he had a story to tell his mom!

to be continued

Author Notes: So this was a hard chapter to write, not only has it been awhile since I went about typing as I've been on break(due to being sick and just tired) but it was a struggle trying to figure out what i wanted in this chapter.

We really only got a cooking scene which though isn't bad, I definitely need to edit this as I really lacked the detail i'll usually do. So we'll see how that goes. That's it for now, if you like the series so far please feel free to fav/follow/review as it means a crap ton to me, tchao for now.