Ki Master
Chapter 10
Author Notes: The big 1-0~ Where the plot truly thickens as Yukio and Rin's worlds finally collide and connect. Last time a simple escort mission towards Rin's home turned into a disaster as they heard Ming Xia scream in the forest. I do not own Blue Exorcist.
Last time on Ki Master
There was no doubt that demons flocked to this area, and it only puzzled Yukio that Rin remained totally unaffected. The guy was whistling a tune for crying out loud, his little funk behind him. After he dropped Rin off he was going to patrol the forest and do some hunting.
Because of the cold, he had layers, making it easier to hide his guns, holy water vials and ammo packs. Should something try attacking either of him, the exorcist was ready. "Kyaaa!" Suddenly the two heard a sharp shriek ring throughout the forest, causing shivers to shoot down their spines.
"Mom!" He knew her voice anywhere, and made a mad dash to his house. "Rin-wait!" Gritting his teeth Yukio ran, desperate to keep up with the raven haired boy. But he was too fast. Leaving his brother in the snow infested dust.
He lost him.
3rd P.O.V
His heart was practically in his mouth as he races through the trees. Smacking the vines and bushes grabbing for him, scrapes were forming all over his skin, but he didn't care. He kept going, not even aware of the wounds as he used his enhanced senses to guide him home.
"Mom!" He heard her cry out as his home came into sight. Or what was left of it that is. The place he felt safe and secure in the last fifteen years was in shambles, the wood and brick collapsed in on itself.
But the pain from seeing the destruction of his home paled in comparison when he witness his mother fall harshly on to the ground. Her body limp and immobile. "Get away from her you bastard!" It was a demon he's never encountered in the forest before.
He would've known and dealt with any sort of hostile, malicious like this if that were the case. "Well, well, what do we have here?" His figure was covered in a shadow like haze, but Rin could see feathers through the darkness.
"What do you want?!" A snort escapes the creature, his claws reaching and grabbing the neck of the injured Ming Xia. The question completely ignored. "I grow tired of your defiance woman. Though I must say you are quite a beauty. A shame you choose to dawn a human skin."
She grits her teeth as she struggles in his grip, though it was a pathetic sight. There was nothing she could do to break loose. Forced to endure his magic surrounding her frame. "Kyaaaaaaa!" Destroying the disguise she felt so much comfort in wearing.
Her body immediately brings forth black and white ears and a tail, her hair growing three times longer in length. "Hmmm. Much better." She growls in his hold, her eyes flashing in anger. Despite the drastic change however, she was still powerless.
Far too weak to oppose him. "Let her go!" Rin cursed as he watched the demon choke his mother, laughing at her pained expression. "Can't you see I'm busy child? I'll deal with you after I've had my...fun." Never did the teen want the potion to wear off as much as he did now.
With it still in his system his demonic powers were dormant, like shutting off the valve to a hose. He couldn't summon his fire and Ming Xia hadn't taught him how to use his Ki-something the both of them had been wanting to do for ages now. As of this moment he was just as powerless.
Still...even though the odds were against him, he couldn't just stand around and watch as a demon toys with her. There was no way he was going to let any of that stand. Going to his knees his fingers scoop up a hand full of snow. His only weapon at the moment was the environment around him.
Against a demon this wouldn't do much of anything, if anything it would annoy or piss him off. But that's what Rin was accounting for. All he needed was to get the asshole's attention off and away from her. "Eat this!"
The potion would hopefully wear off and he would be able to fully utilize his abilities and run this demon back to Gehenna. "Knock it off." Again and again his cold, raw fingers reached for the ground, easily forming hard, somewhat dense ice spheres.
He kept running around, avoiding blasts of dark magic spells and sharpened feathers. "Damn mortal brat!" Ming Xia though was barely conscious, she could feel the Ki shift and stir around her frame. It was slowly enveloping her limp body, healing her wounds, giving her strength.
Not fast enough as she was finally released, falling into the snow with a heavy thud. It took everything within her to lift her head up, her heart practically stopping in her chest as she watches her son run and jump attacks. "Come and get me asshole!"
Her eyes widen in horror, she couldn't let this happen! "No!" Desperately she grips the ground, hissing in frustration. Never has she felt so damn helpless, now was not the time for her body to fail. She needed to get up and help her child. NOW!
Snarling she pushed herself, buckling and wincing her way to her knees. A faint aroma of copper hitting her senses as she placed one foot flat on the ground in front of her. The scent caused her to pause for a moment in disbelief before an unholy rage coursed through her veins.
Oh hell no. The demon mother wasn't sure why this Gehenna resident thought it bright to try and claim her territory as theirs, but frankly she didn't give a shit. No one-absolutely NO ONE...Messes. With. Her. SON! Especially when she was right there, witnessing the taboo deed.
"AIIEEEEEEEEEEE!" Not heaven nor hell could protect the birdbrain trespasser from her wrath. Taking a deep breath she closes her eyes, finding her center with the earth she stood on. With pathetic ease her sixth sense gave her vision of the life energy-the Ki of all that was around her.
From the steady, strong presence of the trees to the faint flickers of insects buried deep within the ground she could feel and see it. At blinding speeds a bright, frantic aura belonging to her son was on the ground surprisingly far despite the small amount of time.
That anger grew as the ugly, corrupt soul of their demonic enemy was there with her child. Her injured, bleeding baby. There was no time to lose. She had to stop this here and now...even if it means breaking her oath.
'I know you are out there.' The man sitting in the front entrance of his village was a strange one. Despite being shrouded in darkness, knowing there was a demon nearby he was completely calm. There was even a kind smile on his face as his eyes glanced at the trees surrounding him.
This was the fourth night he's done this, although he never spoke out loud up until now, he was always sitting there, waiting. xxx couldn't make heads or tails of his mortal, most would shriek in fear or anger. Normally demanding her demise. But this one has done no such thing.
If anything he was addressing her like a guest first visiting his home. A small snort escapes her, technically he was inviting her, though this wasn't her first time...'visiting' this particular village. Rather it was her current favorite to feed.
'Hasn't your mother told you not to speak with demons?' There was no point in hiding from him, he could easily sense her presence, not to mention her curiosity needed to be sated. What did this human wish of her?
xxx narrowed her eyes as she approached him, even with her scrutiny he never tense his muscles or grimaced with worry. 'Are you the one that has been killing men these last few weeks?' Humming she moves closer, taking in his handsome features.
Her fingers dancing gently across his face, again unconcerned when at any point in time she could make him her next meal. 'And what if I have? I need to eat too.' She shouldn't be doing this, her instincts were screaming at her to run away.
Because this man...though she couldn't understand how or why she knew, was one-hundred percent dangerous. Something about him screamed powerful, and that made him interesting. Like a puzzle, xxx wanted to solve this masculine mystery. 'I wish to make a deal with you.'
His statement earned him an odd look from her. Any potential warnings blaring off in her head were gone. What sort of drinks or drugs was this human on. 'A deal? With a demon whom you know is targeting and eating men from your village?' His smile grows a tad bigger, as if amused.
to be continued
Author Notes: Ok so I know that this chapter ended on a partially done flashback but...by the time i finished this chapter I ended up going over my word limit. And though I could've kept it longer, I wanted to drag out this a little bit.
Especially since I really enjoyed writing this flashback lol. I didn't really intend to write Ling like this but you know it works haha. Next chapter will be the continuation of this one, and we'll dive a bit more into their first interaction.
Has anyone figured out what kind of demon I've based our Mama Demon on? I'm kinda curious though I haven't made it super obvious, it doesn't help that I threw some of the blue exorcist lore out the window in doing this story.
Oh well. That's it for now ladies and gents. If you are liking this series so far please feel free to fav/follow/review as it means so much to me knowing people like and are willing to support my work. See you all next time, tchao for now~
