Ki Master

Chapter 8

Author Notes: We've made it ladies and gents to chapter 8~ I'm actually amazed with how far i've gotten so far in getting this story rolling. We haven't even reached the school yet! Oh well, Rome wasn't made in a day-I do not own Blue Exorcist

3rd P.O.V

Ming Xia found it too quiet when she woke up this morning. She didn't hear the any clunks of pots and pans, nor the rhythmic step of her sons feet so she knew he was already gone.

The clock chiming to the new hours was enough to confirm her conclusion. It was ten in the morning, somehow she had managed to sleep in, no dreams, and no waking up to her bumbling son getting ready for his first official day of work.

It saddened her a bit at the thought. She really wanted to be there to wish him good luck, especially after the conversation they had late into the night. With a small and stretch and another yawn she sits up, gently maneuvering her legs off the bed.

Her body by habit pauses in motion, her eyes firmly glued down towards the floor, to her feet. Slowly she plants them down, carefully shifting her weight as she tries to stand. It was an agonizingly long process as Ming Xia keeps herself balanced.

A smile comes to her lips as she found she had the strength and control to move properly. "Yes!" If she wasn't so tired and weak these days she'd do a little dance in celebration, but she couldn't do that. Not yet anyways.

No, there were things she had to do. Clenching her fist in victory she marched her way into the kitchen, somehow managing to avoid the debris that were scattered around her room that dared to try tripping her.

She took a minute to herself to rest against the door frame of her destination, already she was feeling winded despite only doing a bit of walking. Nibbling on her lip she calmed her breathing, ignoring her instincts.

Instead her eyes analyzed Rin's little culinary hideaway. It's been years since she's actually come in here to do what the room was supposed to be used for...cooking. As soon as Rin felt he was old enough(and tall enough) he banned her from making their meals.

Knowing just how much she would struggle getting them ready he took over. Though she was proud of him and was grateful for all he had done while she's been ill, she was more than ready to roll up her sleeves and get to work.

"Damn. Guess I'll have to make do with what I have." Rin last night had gotten a ton of flour, eggs, milk, and lots of fresh fruit. Much to her dismay she was missing a good couple items. No frosting, no whipped cream, no cooking oil and no sugar. Her original plan...set back a bit.

Still she didn't falter, instead grabbing her phone, looking up desserts and potential goodies she could make. A small frown overtook her mouth as she scanned through the various websites and recipe guides.

She wasn't talented in the kitchen like her son, but she knew enough to be considered good. At the very least she knew how to not destroy her meals...or her house, especially when she had instructions to follow.

A chuckle escaped as she recalled the little stories Rin was telling her about Yukio and Priest Fujimoto before she sobered up, easily finding what she was looking for. "This one doesn't look too hard at all!"

Clapping her hands together in excitement she clicks on her dessert of choice. Huffing she positions her phone up on the counter, scowling as the blasted thing struggled to stand upright.

Taking great care to read the information provided she washed her hands so she could start the prep work. Cutting up some strawberries, bananas, and peaches she places them together in a little bowl for later, gently pushing them aside.

Next she digs around for a frying pan setting it on the stove before grabbing the flour, eggs and milk. Her mind wanders as she goes about mixing the ingredients together. Her smile growing a bit larger as she quickly moved, her hands obeying her with no issues.

For the first time in what was at least several months she felt alive, happily inhaling the air around her. It was about damn time she started getting her energy back, and even more to make something for Rin to celebrate his first day on the job.

There's been no texts or phone calls from the boy, so she could only assume he's doing ok. And that left her plenty of time to decorate the house and make dinner for him. She could only imagine the look on the teens' face when he got home-he was going to be so surprised~

Krrrrreaak-CrAcK!

A sharp gasp escaped her lungs as electricity coursed through her body, her mental alarms blaring in her mind. "What the-?" What she felt just now nearly made her collapse to her knees, but she held strong, gripping the counter to catch her breath.

Swiftly recovering her hand blurred turning the stove off before shifting her body. Crossing her arms she leans against the counter top to stare her door down. Her muscles tensed in anticipation as she kept her gaze forward, nervous.

Back when she first moved into this house with Rin in her arms she did whatever she could to make it a safe place for him to live. Using the books that her grandmother gave her, she was able to make all sorts of magic concoctions to keep those with ill-intentions away.

Whether they be demon or human it mattered not, all that was evil was barred from entering. For the most part there were barely any issues in the last fifteen years..but what she felt now left her startled.

The air was crackling with static...the powers within her were reaching the surface of her skin. Someone has entered her domain uninvited, destroying her protection wards in the process. A low growl left her lips as she prepared herself for her new guest.

This intruder was powerful, no doubt about it, however she could tell immediately that it wasn't Mephesto's doing. The obnoxious otaku even in a million years wouldn't bother trying to disrupt her spells, it wasn't necessary. After all he's one of the few individuals that can enter with no issue.

Whoever was coming certainly didn't seem like a friendly neighbor either, if the detection of such dark, vile Ki was anything to go by. Everything within her screamed that she flee. This mysterious aura was more than capable of taking her out with how weak she was.

Yet she stayed exactly where she was, defiant. This...was HER home. Her territory, regardless of who is coming and why, she would not show cowardice. Plus...They had no idea who they were dealing with.

Shadows were creeping around the door, a halo of black and gray shining through the little cracks. Ming Xia couldn't help the small, dare she say demonic smirk from forming on her face.

This person picked the wrong place to trespass...

To be continued

Author Notes: And done, a bit on the shorter side I will admit, but i wasn't too sure what I was going to do as far this chapter. I wanted to show Ming Xia on a good day-and then see that good day ruined, but i was constantly debating how to do it.

Next chappy we're back with Rin and we figure out what happened here. For now though that is it~ Guys thank you so much for reading! If you like this series so far please free to fav/follow/review as I appreciate all the support my stories get. Tchao for now!