Ki Master
Chapter 5
Author Notes: So last chapter Rin was able to pretend he doesn't know his brother Yukio on top of being a normal every day human being in front of a very powerful, very dangerous priest.
Now he's back home, where is mother has some important things to discuss with him. But first...time to eat~ With that in mind I do not own Blue Exorcist.
3rd P.O.V
"Ohhhhh I'm so happy for you! My baby is growing up so fast~" Rin wanted to tell her to stop, he really did as she was embarrassing him so much. However his face wasn't going red just because of her remarks...it was because she was squishing him with one of her death hugs.
But she just couldn't help herself. Even though she felt her son shouldn't get a job to help her pay the bills, she was so ecstatic knowing he made a friend. Granted it was his twin brother whom he was separated from at birth but did she care for the specifics?
Absolutely not! "Ma-can't br. eath." Pouting she lets her son go, giving him a chance to breath while he questions how a woman on bedrest could be so strong. "Seriously mom you're overreacting. Actually I'm more surprised you're not lecturing the hell out of me." Sighing she slumped against her pillows.
"Honestly I should, seeing how Shiro Fujimoto is one of the most powerful exorcists in the order. However he didn't figure out your disguise, and personally I think taking care of Yukio has softened him up a bit. So at the very least should you get caught he'll hear you out before shooting you like he did me."
She still didn't forgive him for the bullet to the shoulder...and probably never will. "Well that's good. But i'm sorry for worrying you mom. I'll go start dinner, with your favorite tea~ I was able to get a bunch since it was on sale this week!" Besides she had bigger problems to worry about.
"Sure honey, and afterward...there's something we need to talk about." The fifteen year old stopped for a moment, not liking the tone in her voice. He glances over his shoulder...hesitant.
His blue eyes showed slight fear. "It's not going to be another birds and the bees talk right? Or the succubi and incubi? I don't need think I can handle another life lesson right now." Ming Xia couldn't help but snort. That topic was uncomfortable for the Both of them if she were honest.
It's one thing in Gehenna, going out and discovering life lessons for yourself getting stronger and wiser in the process...it's another thing explaining(without going into too much detail to the point of scarring the child for life) how the world and people, both human and demon interact romantically.
"I mean...if you really want to I'm sure there's still much to discuss about now that you're older and have reached mate maturity." She couldn't help but laugh as he shivered, not liking where this conversation was going. "Kidding, kidding. But no, this has nothing to do with that."
He thanked any god out there that heard his prayer. There truly was some sort of mercy...or they got enough of a kick seeing him blush and panic. "Ok, be back in a jiffy~" She kept her smile up until he left the room before glaring at her lap.
Taking out the damn paper Samael left her to stew over. Not that this means he won't be dropping by again(she could already feel a headache starting to form from the mere thought) as she's sure he's going to keep coming to pester her. Her eyes specifically on the little message at the edge of the page.
"Think it over a bit, as I'm sure next we meet you'll have made the right decision. Ta ta my dear Ming Xia~"
Her lips twitch as she recalled him strutting away like a damn model on runway-in HER house! He had the nerve to drop by, practically insinuate that she do as he wished or else pay consequences and then leave as if it were a simple day of tea and snacks.
Ohhh and on the top of that he thought it acceptable to judge her past choices and belittle her because of it. At least she could be smug at the fact that she managed to lodge a proper ki blast to his head before his departure. Now THAT was satisfying.
However...his reason for visiting her left her in a conundrum. "Here mom!" It what felt like no time at all Rin returned with a tray of tonight's meal. His special sukiyaki dish, her herbal tea that was freshly brewed and rice.
"Thanks Rin." He flashes her a grin as he goes about moving the papers she had scattered about away before joining her with another tray for himself. "Time to eat~" The way things were going, Ming Xia started thinking maybe they should change up the dining room.
Seeing how these days it was more so gathering dust then being used. "Delicious as usual." A shy smirk was on Rin's face as he took in a mouthful of rice before the series of events that took place replayed in his mind...
Fujimoto wanted to see him tomorrow...dressed nicely. "Hey Ma. What would be considered formal wear? The old man wanted me to dress nice tomorrow." Nearly choking on her meal, she barked out a laugh.
"Well I can tell you right now, jeans and t-shirts aren't classified as such." He cursed, seeing how that was 90% of his wardrobe, while the other 10% was his pajamas. "Shit what am I gonna do?"
He could only imagine how much proper clothes would cost-and that's if he could find a place that would actually let him in. All the fights he got into when he was younger was screwing him over big time. The teen could kick his ass goodbye at the job now.
His mother gave him an expression of pity as he deflated in front of her. But...there was still hope for him as a thought came to her. "My dresser, bottom drawer to the left."
She kept silent, watching silently as he went where she told him, his own face full of confusion. Only to turn into full on shock as a suit wrapped in plastic caught his attention. "It may not fit right, but I think it will look good on you." Rin knew exactly why it wouldn't fit.
He swallowed turning back to her, hesitant. "Are you sure I should wear this-I mean..." She had only a few belongings left of her family, the suit in his possession being one of them. "I'm sure. Hurry up and put it on! I wanna see~" Ming Xia's husband was a simple man, who didn't care much for trends or fashion.
However what her son was now attempting to put on was worn on their wedding day, where Ling put in so much effort to make her feel special. It was a wonderful time as he adorned her hair with all sorts of flowers and jewels as gifts while reciting vows of love and joy.
Oh how she missed him. "How do I look?" She clapped her hands, pleased with what she saw. It wasn't a perfect fit, since Rin wasn't nearly as tall as her old lover, but they had the same build. Maybe a bit of tweaking and it'd fit like a glove. He looked mighty fine...although something was missing.
"There was a tie with it wasn't there?" He shrugged, not meeting her curious gaze. "I figured I'd go semi formal?" Huffing out a laugh, she beckons him over, knowing the real reason he wasn't wearing it. "Let me see if I can tie the blasted thing. Don't worry, it took ages for Ling to figure it out."
It was five minutes before Ming Xia was able to properly remember, and it was worth it as she was able to get a good look at her son in proper attire. "You look wonderful~ So handsome!" Now if only Rin could not fidget and feel so out of place wearing it.
But she knew that wasn't just the reason why he seemed so uncomfortable. "You'll do fine tomorrow. If the priest has already tasted your cooking, then I'm assuming he's only trying to follow proper human protocol when it comes to hiring people. Don't fret so much." He mustered a nervous smile.
"I hope so ma...I just don't want to lose this chance." She understood completely, and could only coax him into a hug, easily able to feel the tension in his muscles. "So what did you want to talk about?" She freezes in their embrace, further concerning the teen.
She didn't want to make things anymore difficult for him. But she couldn't ignore what transpired today. "It seems like you weren't the only one having a social hour...though mine was far less pleasant."
Rin broke off from the hug, his attention completely on her. He didn't like how vague her sentence was, the previously mentioned social hour itself was strange and downright ominous. No one would ever dare to step foot near their house.
Just like him, his mother was considered a social outcast for not really mingling with people, especially now with her health being on the downside. "Spill." Grabbing his drink, he sits back down, waiting for her to continue.
Causing her to sigh, this was going to be a really long night. "One of your elder brothers stopped by to have a chat about your future with me. Samael...specifically." She pauses, taking a long sip of her tea.
Already she can see a harsh scowl on her adopted child's face. "Isn't that the name of the prince of Gehenna you dumped back before you came to the human world? The hell does he want with me?! Wait-your ex is one of my older brothers?! The hell!" This talk was NOT going to go well.
To Be Continued
Author Notes: Welp I'm sure the majority of you can guess what Mephesto wants with Rin, or at the very least what he is going to try and convince Rin to do. Ladies and gents we're going to end it there.
Next chappy we're back in with Yukio! Guys if you like this series please feel free to fav/follow/review as it means a lot to me, and i'm happy to see that people are enjoying the story so far. This has been an idea spewing and brewing for a little while now so i'm glad it's finally being released! Tchao for now.
