Two chapters in one day! Go Wykkyd! Go Wykkyd!

Rin and Izumo were sitting on a bench, sharing dinner. Rin had asked her if she would sit by him at dinner, saying he had something to tell her. As Rin bit into his sandwich, his eyes shifted toward the girl next to him. He froze. He noticed how she seemed to glow when the sinking sun's light hit her. He noticed how her eyes sparkled with intelligence, as if she was always trying to figure out more. Her purple hair seemed to be some sort of heavenly fire when the sunset hit just the right spot. Hell, even the way she ate her sandwich was something to admire (I think you're getting a bit too obsessive, buddy)! Rin felt himself blush heavily.

Izumo glanced at Rin. She put her sandwich down (make that 42 things to admire about her), and turned to face him. Looking him straight in the eye, she asked, "So what did you want to tell me?" Yup, another thing to admire. The way she always got to the point of things. Rin finished chewing, and swallowed with an audible gulp. He took a deep breath. There was no backing out of this now.

"Listen, Izumo," he said, choosing his words carefully. "I like you. A lot." Oh great, now he was blushing. He paused, then continued. "And I'm asking you if you'll go to the dance with me."

Izumo's face was bright red. Her eyes were widened about 40%. She looked like she had been seen in the shower, and something had frozen her to place. Rin took this as a bad sign, and stood up to leave. "I'm sorry," he muttered lamely. Rin began to walk away, scolding himself. 'What were you thinking, Okumura?' He growled inwardly. 'Why would she even consider going to the dance with you! Now she'll probably never speak to you again!'

He felt a hand grab his. Rin turned around, and was surprised to see that it was Izumo who stopped him. Her face was still red, and his demon senses noticed that she was sweating a bit. "Rin," she started. "I like you a lot too." Now both were blushing. (And they call it...puppy love!)

"Does that mean-" Rin couldn't finish his sentence.

Izumo nodded. "Yes," she said softly. "I'll go to the dance with you."

...

Rin woke up.

'Damn it!' He mentally screamed. 'It was just a dream.' He sighed, and looked at his alarm clock. '2:30? Damn.' He sighed again, and tried to go back to sleep. However, it seemed sleep was not an option right now. Rin squirmed around in his blacket, trying to get comfortable. Nope. Not happening. Rin growled. 'Just let me get sleep, damn it' He inwardly yelled. (You watch your mouth, little man! 'Cause you're in my world now, bitch!)

After twenty minutes worth of failed sleep, Rin sat up. He swung his bare feet over the bed, allowing them to touch the surprisingly cold carpet. He stood up, and walked toward his dresser. He pulled out a plain blue T-shirt and sweat pants, and quickly put them on. 'Might as well go get something to eat.' He thought to himself. Yawning, and scratching his back, Rin walked out of the door.

Walking down towards the kitchen, Rin couldn't help but feel like he was being followed. He turned his head, but saw nothing in the dark hallway. He shrugged, and continued on his way. As Rin neared closer toward the kitchen, the strange feeling was felt in his stomach again. Rin whirled around, eyes carefully searching. He saw a shadow move slightly, and he lunged for it. He groped around, but felt nothing. He sighed. His mind was playing tricks on him, perhaps. He continued on his little journey, failing to miss the shadow that passed above him.

Reaching the kitchen, Rin opened the fridge, and pulled out some leftover Izumo soup. He put it in the microwave, and set it for thirty seconds. When the microwave beeped, Rin grabbed himself a spoon and took the soup out. He sat down at the counter, and was about to dig into his meal when he froze. That feeling had returned. Rin gripped his spoon tightly, tensing his shoulders. He felt whatever was behind freeze, as if trying to not alert the half demon. (Too late, buddy.)

Rin instantly whirled around throwing the spoon at the figure. The assassin caught it between his thumb and index finger., and tossed the utensil carelessly away. Rin reached for his sword, only to remember that he left it back in his room. Rin cursed under his breath, when the assassin decided to speak.

"Come, my young prince." the assassin said. "My master is most eager to see you."

Rin gritted his teeth. "Like hell I'm coming with you!" He yelled. The assassin sighed, then charged. Rin dodged the attack, and threw a punch. The assassin dodged it, however. He grabbed Rin's fist, twisting it roughly. Rin grunted with pain, and was slammed against the wall. The assassin then dragged Rin away, and bashed his head into the counter. Rin quickly reached for the bowl of soup, and splashed it onto his oppenent's face. The assassin reeled back, and Rin took this to deliver a brutal punch to the stomach.

The assassin staggered back, and heard growling. The assassin turned his head, and saw Ukobach in big, giant, angry form. Ukobach charged, but the assassin reacted quickly, jumping over the familiar and pressing two fingers against his neck. As he landed, Ukobach swayed around, before collapsing onto to ground, knocked out. The assassin turned, only to get haymakered in the face. The assassin fell down, but almost instantly sprung himself back up. He grabbed a pot that was on the stove, and smashed it into Rin's face, causing the boy to crumble down, blacked out.

The assassin sighed heavily, worn out from the fight (brief though it may have been). The assassin hoisted the unconscious Rin onto his shoulder. Then he disappeared in his signature puff of smoke.

So how was it? I know that the fights aren't lasting that long, but that is because the assassin is skilled enough to end confrontations quickly. Ok, how many people thought that dream was real? I think it may turn out to be more romantic than the actual scene. Oh well. Don't forget to read and review! And remember, stay wykkyd! (sorry, I just love saying that.)

Is it just me or are these chapters a bit short? Perhaps I should try making them longer... Sorry if the shortness bothers you.