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Chapter 1:The Spiral Down

Everyone settles in their desk as Okumura-sensei walks in for the start of class. The usual humming and murmur of class halts and they become alert; ready for their lesson. Instead of their daily lecture he announces, "Class, today we have a new student."

The students exchange looks as the door opens and they all wait expectantly for the unknown student. She strolls in lazily and looks around with a yawn noting the classroom's state of disrepair. What a dump.

Rin watches the new girl with curiosity. She has black hair that falls to her mid back. She's wearing an immaculate True Cross academy uniform, except for the bow which appeared to have been struggled with for some time until it had been loosely tied around her neck in some semblance of a bow. Under her skirt, she wore torn leggings. Her shoes, combat boots, appeared to have been worn down. Tying up her appearance, she has a bored expression permanently plastered on her face

She stops at the front of the classroom and looks over the students. Her gaze travels to the trio one with rooster, pink, and bald hair. Next, to the two girls sitting together. Then, the boy in the back with a hood and the blond kid that appears to be asleep. That's Mephisto-sama's scout-spy-thing. She looks at the enthusiastic blond girl in the front and sitting next to her is the navy blue haired boy. Assessing him she thinks, Or should I say the son of Satan, she chews her lip in thought, he's different than I expected. I can't say there's anything remarkable.

Rin sees the new girl narrow her eyes at him and his instinct to lash out arises at the look from old habit. Then her look changes become disinterested again as if completely disregarding him. It makes him bristle.

"Hi." she says in a short, uninterested way. She starts to make her way to the desks, but after she takes a couple of steps Rin shoots up.

"What kind of introduction is that?!" He points his index at her accusingly.

She arches a brow. "What?"

"You didn't even say your name or anything." Raising his voice incredulously.

"Oh, yeah." The entire class sweatdrops. "I'm Ayame." She continues to walk down the aisle.

Rin deadpans. "Aren't you forgetting something…?"

She just stares at him bemused; like he's the oblivious one, the one who couldn't introduce himself properly.

Her stare riles Rin up. "Your last name, introduction, anything about you?"

Okumura-sensei interjects. "Nii-san, calm down, it's not that big of a deal." Of course he goes completely ignored.

"Oh…" She sighs as if Rin's pestering her. "Just Ayame is fine."

"..." Rin gives her a look in disbelief. It looks like Ayame looks like deigns herself to shrug. He huffs, this girl is so odd. The blunette looks down at his desk and facepalms. As if realizing that this was pointless he slumps in his seat.

The rest of the class watches the exchange bounce back and forth. Turning their heads with each retort. Some snicker at the enthusiastic boy's exasperation, it seems Ayame just rubs him the wrong way.

Ayame drops down into the seat. Great, I get babysitting duty for the son of freaking Satan. She rests her head on her hand and listens. Mildly curious, she pays attention for the next five minutes on demon pharmaceuticals. Rolling her eyes she drops her head onto the desk tuning put her new sensei. She realized she knew everything he's teaching. Everyone here is so behind. They're just learning about demon blood and it's toxicity.

As soon as class ends she bolts out of the class. She strides quickly down the halls, eager to get out. Stuck in a class; babysitting. What is Mephisto-sama thinking? Isn't Takara enough to watch Rin. She sighs just thinking about her meeting.

She knocks on the door to his ostentatious office before being granted entry with a short "Come in". She walks in with quick, hurried strides. "Mephisto-sama, watching over the son of Satan?! How did he even have a son?!" She didn't even know where to begin.

"Now, now, Ayame-chan. Slow down and let me finish my explanation." He motions for her to sit. "The son of Satan was under Shiro's care for the past fifteen years-"

"Fujimoto-san is in on this too." She accidentally interrupts; her voice raising a couple of pitches.

"Was. He passed away recently." Ayame's eyes widened at the news. Disbelief swallowed her.

"That's impossible. No way, he's way too powerful to die." She said in a rush.

Mephisto cleared his throat. He was getting annoyed. It was time to shut up. "If you'd let me finish..." He smiles widely, expectantly.

She nods sheepishly trying to process the bombshells dropped on her. "Now, recently, Okumura Rin, the son of Satan's power had been sealed in a demon sword." Her eyes widened and she feels overwhelmed. "The sword can't handle all of his powers anymore. It lead to Satan himself appearing on Assiah."

The breath rushed out of her lungs. Satan. Satan, himself. It is surreal. Satan on Assiah. The king of Hell walking amongst humans. "You looked quite surprised. Are you remembering our deal?" He said about her reaction with a smirk.

Her expression is unamused "No need to be grouchy. Back on subject. Satan appeared on Assiah using-"

"Fujimoto-san's body." She interrupted. "Now, that he died Satan doesn't have a host that can carry him. Except…" Ayame pales. Her expression one of shocked horror. "...For his son."

"Yes. Very good." Mephisto says while flaring his cape flamboyantly. "So now son of Satan, his' name is Okumura Rin by the way, is under my care." Mephisto had a plotting gleam in his eyes.

"And you want me to watch him? Knowing you, you already have people watching over him." Ayame stated with a thoughtful frown.

"Not so much as someone observing but let's say, hmmm…. moderating the class." He replies coolly.

Ayame puts her hand to her head and cradles it bracing herself for the worse. "You're plotting something." She let's out a sigh. "I'm guessing you're not going to tell me anything. And I'm probably planted right in the middle of this."

Mephisto smiles devilishly. Dread fills the girl's gut. "Well, now that you're all caught up I suggest you change in this uniform and start to settle in. You have a week's time to move all your items on campus and start school."

"Wha- Wait. I'm going to school?" Her tone disbelieving.

"How will you be a good scout if you aren't around him often. Which leads me to say. You will be living in the abandoned male dorm that happens to be where Rin is staying at." He say nonchalantly.

"What?!" She splutters. "Can't I please, just live in my apartment." He throws the look which makes her feel like a petulant child. The spy slumps in defeat. "Okay…"

"Gain his trust; get into his inner circle, oh, and remember to report back often." He dismisses her with a wave and a shit eating grin.

Ayame's eye twitches. This man was just too my pace. She makes her way to his larger-than-needed door before she remembers something. Ayame pauses then turns around. "I got this when I went to Kanazawa for my job." She casually tossing a box of sweets to him.

The demon catches it with ease before opening it. It's traditional Japanese sweets specific to the Kanazawa prefecture. There was even some Tama-hime Temari*. "Yo- you how. How did." Tears were streaming down his face. "You are truly. Truly! The most wonderful pupil of all!" He declares. Loudly.

She beelines for the exit before he catches her. His enthusiasm is too much for her to handle.


Tama-hime Temari: Japanese confectionary on sale for a limited period only just before and after the Hyakumangoku Festival held every June.

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